| 单词 | Scientology |
| 例句 | In many ways, the Celebrity Centre was the perfect stage for the act that Scientology put on for the celebrities. How Scientology ensnares celebrities 2013-02-07T01:00:00Z The paperback versions of "Dianetics" and "Scientology: A New Slant on Life" are currently ranked No. 10 and No. 18, respectively, on Amazon's list of bestselling books about Scientology. John Travolta to Scientology critics: 'Read a book' 2015-04-21T04:00:00Z The reasons for their divorce in 2001 have never been made entirely clear, but they appear to have included Kidman’s reluctance to go along with Cruise’s Scientology. Nicole Kidman: ‘To hear women being believed makes me cry’ 2018-12-02T05:00:00Z What is striking in the film is the bravery of the people who have spoken out against Scientology. Alex Gibney interview: journey into the seductive world of Scientology 2015-06-28T04:00:00Z In an exclusive article published last year, the Los Angeles Times reported that Ron Miscavige was spied on for 18 months by two private investigators evidently working for the Church of Scientology. Scientology leader's father to publish 'Ruthless' memoir 2016-03-16T04:00:00Z As in other religions, the ultimate dissolution of a marriage is “something that’s taken up in a legal court,” said the Rev. Ann Pearce, a spokeswoman for the Church of Scientology of Washington State. For Scientologists, Divorce Is No Simple Matter 2012-07-06T20:02:35Z It’s been known for a while that Cruise crossed that line when he started wanging on about Scientology. How weird does a celebrity have to be before we stop watching their films? 2017-09-23T04:00:00Z Do you feel that there are misconceptions about your religion, Scientology? Juliette Lewis on 'Secrets and Lies' and Scientology: 2015-03-10T04:00:00Z Finally, in “The Apostate,” Lawrence Wright examines the history of the Church of Scientology and describes the director Paul Haggis’s efforts to leave the Church. Sunday Reading: The Power of The New Yorker’s Investigative Reporting 2019-08-25T04:00:00Z Scientology, Dissected Clinically In “Going Clear,” Lawrence Wright uses vast research and reporting to make clear that Scientology is like no church on Earth. The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia 2013-01-18T22:48:10Z So the fact that, lamentably, some people sincerely believe in Scientology and consider it a religion, even if the British state does not, doesn't give Scientologists the right to be treated with rhetorical kid gloves. If Britain decides to ban the burqa I might just start wearing one 2010-07-24T23:06:00Z In a statement this month after the New York Post newspaper broke the story, Remini, 43, thanked fans and colleagues for their support but did not mention the Church of Scientology. Actress Leah Remini gives clues about Scientology split 2013-07-29T21:33:11Z Without Scientology, you are gonna degrade into a mindless slug of a spiritual being. HGTV: Winning the war for gay marriage 2012-05-17T16:00:00Z We meet an agent who only deals with posthumous celebrities and a former child star and Jacko schoolmate who turned into a junkie, and we get a sneak peak at the Church of Scientology. TV highlights 30 December 2010-12-20T05:05:00Z Scientology teaches followers they're immortal spiritual beings who live on after death. Niece of Scientology leader plans tell-all book 2012-09-25T02:16:04Z The highest-paid movie star in the world… did you get to the bottom of what the great attraction is for him of Scientology? Alex Gibney interview: journey into the seductive world of Scientology 2015-06-28T04:00:00Z But it is so crammed with unpleasant people and degrading stories, and so helplessly clotted with Scientology jargon and acronyms, that it's not easy reading. Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood & the Prison of Belief by Lawrence Wright – review 2013-01-30T12:00:02Z Deadline said the drama, widely regarded as being loosely inspired by the life of Scientology founder L Ron Hubbard, would screen in competition. Iran threatens to boycott Venice film festival over EU sanctions 2012-07-31T14:16:32Z The Church of Scientology was founded by science-fiction writer L. Ron Hubbard, and it describes its practices as a religion. Holmes faces Cruise, Scientology in fight for Suri 2012-07-03T00:49:25Z But when it comes to allegations of Scientology’s crimes and abuses, the film is really just the tip of the iceberg. More Scientology shockers: 5 astonishing revelations from “Going Clear” left out of the HBO film 2015-03-30T04:00:00Z For a while, Cruise was open about his commitment to Scientology, but he — or his team – seem to be clamping down again. “What does Jon Stewart have to lose by asking real questions?”: Scientology watchdog explains Tom Cruise’s media blackout 2015-07-31T04:00:00Z Did you write it thinking of various Hollywood A-listers' relationships with Scientology? Ghostwriter Hilary Liftin dishes on her first novel, 'Movie Star by Lizzie Pepper' 2015-08-06T04:00:00Z Her concern is well-founded given that Scientology has always used fear tactics to squash critics. 6 insane ways the Church of Scientology has tried to silence its critics 2015-03-15T04:00:00Z His book is critical of Scientology, but it is also a serious, sincere and intellectually curious attempt at understanding it. Review: Alex Gibney Takes On Scientology in ‘Going Clear’ 2015-03-12T04:00:00Z The Church of Scientology did not immediately respond to Salon's request for comment. "I intend to be the last”: Leah Remini sues Church of Scientology citing "psychological torture" 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z Nearly two years after the film "V for Vendetta" was released, the hacker group Anonymous wore the Guy Fawkes masks depicted in the movie during protests against the Church of Scientology. 'Vendetta' mask becomes symbol of Occupy protests 2011-11-04T11:15:12Z The most recent series of the Emmy-winning American Horror Story takes influences from both the Jim Jones and Manson movements, and Louis Theroux’s My Scientology Movie was the latest major documentary on that movement. The free-love cult that terrorised America … now available on Netflix 2018-04-07T04:00:00Z Gervais denied he was mocking the room full of A-list movie and TV stars with his jokes about Scientology, bad behavior, and the organizers of the event -- the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. Ricky Gervais says did nothing wrong at Globes gala 2011-01-21T14:56:47Z We spoke to journalist Tony Ortega, a longtime Scientology watcher and author of the book “The Unbreakable Miss Lovely: How the Church of Scientology Tried to Destroy Paulette Cooper.” “What does Jon Stewart have to lose by asking real questions?”: Scientology watchdog explains Tom Cruise’s media blackout 2015-07-31T04:00:00Z Speculation about a reason for the split has centered on Cruise's membership in the Church of Scientology, but that has never been confirmed by either the couple or their representatives. Tom Cruise attorney threatens National Enquirer with lawsuit 2012-07-12T03:44:01Z But the couple's romance was instant fodder for the tabloids, who chattered about everything from the couple's fights and Suri's clothing to Holmes' conversion to Scientology. Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes divorcing 2012-06-29T18:23:15Z For all her religious scepticism, Rice is generous on the subject of Cruise's Scientology, which, despite numerous attempts by journalists, she has the good sense not to ridicule. Anne Rice: 'I thought the church was flat-out immoral' 2010-10-24T19:59:00Z I don't know much about Scientology except for the abridged version I saw on South Park, but the origin story in Prometheus reminded me of that. Can you solve the Prometheus puzzle? 2012-06-13T15:44:05Z My Scientology excommunication This article is an adapted excerpt from the new book, "A Queer and Pleasant Danger," from Beacon Press. HGTV: Winning the war for gay marriage 2012-05-17T16:00:00Z Among the bombshells are the claims by Mr. Rathbun that while a Scientology higher-up, he helped facilitate the breakup of Mr. Cruise’s marriage to Nicole Kidman, who was considered a “potential trouble source.” Review: Alex Gibney Takes On Scientology in ‘Going Clear’ 2015-03-12T04:00:00Z A rather anxious digression that suddenly made Lost in Showbiz recall a 2008 outburst by Jason Beghe, the Scientology whistleblower who has since become a linchpin of the acclaimed documentary Going Clear. Will Smith: just an ordinary guy being forced to run for president 2015-12-18T05:00:00Z Scientology is now famous for revenge and the obsessive pursuit of its own righteousness. Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood & the Prison of Belief by Lawrence Wright – review 2013-01-30T12:00:02Z Looks like Tom Cruise tried to enlist two Hollywood celebrities into the Church of Scientology but ultimately, failed. Seth Rogen said Tom Cruise tried to recruit him into Scientology in a resurfaced clip 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z The renewed focus on Scientology has serendipitously coincided with the press frenzy surrounding the final season of “Mad Men,” one of whose most beloved characters is played by Elisabeth Moss, a prominent celebrity Scientologist. Scientology and Elisabeth Moss: What the “Mad Men” star isn’t talking about in interviews 2015-04-07T04:00:00Z Executive producer Alex Gibney is a documentary filmmaker renowned for “Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief” and “Taxi to the Dark Side,” which won an Oscar. “There’s something ‘X-Men’ about it”: Alex Gibney and “Daily Show” alum Kahane Cooperman on “The New Yorker Presents,” their new mutant storytelling show 2016-02-16T05:00:00Z He exposed the tactics in the BBC documentary, My Scientology Movie, which debuted to mostly positive reviews in the UK last year and in the US last month. Subject of Scientology film: Louis Theroux used 'morally bankrupt tactics' 2017-04-21T04:00:00Z However, this afternoon — following the release of Ad Week’s post — Karen Pouw, a rep for the Church of Scientology finally responded to previous requests: The Church of Scientology is paying Twitter to combat critics of “Going Clear” 2015-03-30T04:00:00Z I've done things within Scientology that I've found useful, but it's very much a thing that you use within your life like a lot of self-help movements, or 12-step programs, or crystal healing, or whatever. Juliette Lewis' career reboot in full swing 2015-02-14T05:00:00Z Wow, he's so fearless and heroic, like a real-life Ethan Hunt and all the other action heroes he's fully leaned into playing and that don't at all try to distract from his Scientology scandals . Tom Cruise, our messy messiah of movies 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z The elder Miscavige, who now lives in Wisconsin, eventually left Scientology. Scientology leader's father to publish 'Ruthless' memoir 2016-03-16T04:00:00Z In court transcripts, the 51-year-old actor said that while Holmes, 34, was a practitioner of Scientology before and during their marriage, she left the church when she filed for divorce. Tom Cruise denies in defamation lawsuit he 'abandoned' daughter Suri 2013-11-09T00:26:19Z In 2011, on the night of that dinner party, the idea of ever feeling like "me on my best day" seemed as unlikely as swimming the Channel or converting to Scientology. The drugs do work: my life on brain enhancers 2013-05-03T22:00:00Z Crowley also influenced another of the characters, the American scifi writer L Ron Hubbard, who went on to form the Church of Scientology. The House of Rumour by Jake Arnott – review 2012-06-29T07:00:02Z Different tables are devoted to topics like Scientology, U.F.O.s, mind-altering drugs and thought photographs supposedly made by projecting mental ideas or images onto film. Review: Tony Oursler’s Grand Illusions, Science Left at the Door 2016-06-30T04:00:00Z The move ends months of speculation after the organisation set up its own studio with Scientology Media Productions. Church of Scientology to launch TV network 2018-03-12T04:00:00Z He added it was difficult to speculate accurately about settlement details, and added that media coverage about Cruise and Scientology likely played a role in the speedy finish. Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes wrap up speedy divorce 2012-07-09T22:41:22Z He's up in front of the public service ombudsman for Wales for calling the Church of Scientology "stupid" on Twitter. If Britain decides to ban the burqa I might just start wearing one 2010-07-24T23:06:00Z However, the Mormons get guyed in Plan 10 from Outer Space, and even Scientology suffers a going-over in Bowfinger. The Infidel is not Islam's Life of Brian 2010-04-12T09:50:00Z The ruling saved Scientology millions and, perhaps as important, afforded it government-sanctioned legitimation. Review: Alex Gibney Takes On Scientology in ‘Going Clear’ 2015-03-12T04:00:00Z The line between fact and fiction, objective reality and fevered speculation, has always been foggy when it comes to Scientology. Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood and the Prison of Belief by Lawrence Wright – review 2013-02-02T16:00:01Z In an article for the Guardian in 2015, Theroux said he sought to genuinely understand Scientology and to break the mould of documentaries which focused on its confrontational tactics. Subject of Scientology film: Louis Theroux used 'morally bankrupt tactics' 2017-04-21T04:00:00Z The Church of Scientology fought hard against his 2015 documentary, “Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief.” Threat of lawsuits can stymie, but also help documentarians 2019-01-30T05:00:00Z I could find anyone’s ruin in minutes — and in less than an hour, I’d have sold them thousands of dollars worth of Scientology services to handle it. HGTV: Winning the war for gay marriage 2012-05-17T16:00:00Z That chummy persistence serves him well in “My Scientology Movie,” an offbeat attempt to illuminate the church’s psychological grip on its members. Review: ‘My Scientology Movie,’ an Offbeat Inquiry 2017-03-08T05:00:00Z “I got the Sheryl Sandberg,” she said, “but it felt like work, so I put it down and went back to Scientology.” Modern Mothers’ Turn to Scratch an Itch 2013-08-16T23:18:36Z In “Going Clear,” Lawrence Wright describes L. Ron Hubbard, the founder of Scientology, as “comically self-important, a parody of himself.” Nxivm Had a Cult Leader Made for the Internet 2020-09-14T04:00:00Z Do you see your film on Scientology as part of an arc? Alex Gibney interview: journey into the seductive world of Scientology 2015-06-28T04:00:00Z Mr. Cruise appears in the movie’s archival material, while the writer and director Paul Haggis, among Scientology’s best-known renegades, is one of its talking heads. Review: Alex Gibney Takes On Scientology in ‘Going Clear’ 2015-03-12T04:00:00Z It says the 28-year-old Hill will reveal "strange and disturbing" details about growing up in the church and will provide a firsthand account of Scientology's "upper ranks." Niece of Scientology leader plans tell-all book 2012-09-25T02:16:04Z Mr. Haggis was the centerpiece of a 2011 article, “The Apostate,” that Mr. Wright wrote and that became a basis for his book, “Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood & the Prison of Belief.” Review: Alex Gibney Takes On Scientology in ‘Going Clear’ 2015-03-12T04:00:00Z In a 1966 policy letter, the author and founder of Scientology instructed his followers on the proper procedure for handling investigations. 6 insane ways the Church of Scientology has tried to silence its critics 2015-03-15T04:00:00Z And what began with Hartney’s phone call is now the Squirrel Comedy Theater, the name a wry reference to the term for people who practice Scientology outside of the official organization. A New Improv Theater Tries to Be the Anti-U.C.B. Is That a Trap, Too? 2021-08-04T04:00:00Z Scientology, founded in 1954 by science-fiction writer L. Ron Hubbard, describes its practices as a religion based on the belief that humans are immortal beings whose experiences extend beyond one lifetime. Theroux's re-enactments in Scientology documentary prompt criticism 2017-03-13T04:00:00Z Observing that he had been repeatedly asked about his post-“Late Show” plans, Mr. Letterman said, “By God, I hope to become the new face of Scientology.” Closing Out a Late-Night Era, Letterman Goes for Laughs Instead of Tears 2015-05-20T04:00:00Z The bad news is you’ve got yourself mixed up with Scientology. Ten ways to fix Tom Cruise's career - first, step away from that Top Gun sequel 2017-10-05T04:00:00Z But there were so many themes in the movie and I was also fascinated by the Scientology, the whole idea of the beginning of a religion or a cult. Harvey Weinstein: my mistakes scuppered Tarantino's Oscar chances 2013-01-30T12:59:39Z He said the complex “represents the final component of an interlocking system for global Scientology communications”, with an “uncorrupted communications line” to “virtually every person on earth”. Church of Scientology opens film studio complex in Hollywood 2016-06-22T04:00:00Z After decades of suffering from illnesses he believes were caused by exposure to Agent Orange, he is putting his faith in a regime advocated by the Church of Scientology. Vietnamese turn to Scientology to treat Agent Orange victims 2013-04-04T13:01:00Z In advance of the premiere of "The Master," it had been speculated that Mr. Anderson's first film since "There Will Be Blood" in 2007 would be an exposé of Scientology. ArtsBeat: Venice Film Festival: Audience Cheers P.T. Anderson Film, Jeers Terrence Malick's Entry 2012-09-03T16:23:26Z Hoffman, 45, who does not play Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard in , will also not win this time. Oscars 2013: Richard Corliss’ Picks – Best Supporting Actor 2013-02-19T18:23:26Z Men and women who escaped from the highest levels of Scientology under current church leader David Miscavige describe bloody beatings, many delivered directly by the leader. HBO’s ‘Going Clear’ details Scientology’s theater of the surreal 2015-03-27T04:00:00Z What is it that Scientology gives you that Catholicism couldn't? John Travolta: 'I don't think I would be here without Scientology' 2013-07-04T11:33:20Z Representatives for the Church of Scientology did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Actress Leah Remini leaves Church of Scientology 2013-07-12T02:25:39Z Mr. Anderson rolled his eyes and was dismissive when a reporter asked about parallels between his movie and Scientology. ArtsBeat: In Toronto, Moviegoers Waiting to See 'The Master' Ask What It's About 2012-09-09T12:42:12Z “You know what I’m gonna do now that I’m retired? I hope to become the new face of Scientology.” Highlights From David Letterman's Last 'Late Show' 2015-05-21T04:00:00Z The media described the memoir as "the only book to examine the origins of Scientology's current leader" and "a riveting insider's look at life within the world of Scientology." Scientology leader's father to publish 'Ruthless' memoir 2016-03-16T04:00:00Z The school used a teaching method created by Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard called “study-tech.” Jaden Smith Recommends Dropping Out of School 2013-09-18T13:13:05Z She has also artfully ducked journalists’ questions about her embrace of Scientology. ‘Mad Men’ Enters Its Final Season in an Altered World 2014-04-11T21:56:36Z Snapshots of the awkward high-fiving between Scientology’s scoffing henchmen and the gray-suited IRS negotiators who settled with the church for $12 million are some of the most enraging images in “Going Clear.” HBO’s ‘Going Clear’ details Scientology’s theater of the surreal 2015-03-27T04:00:00Z Both the Church of Scientology and Tom Cruise have a history of being litigiously aggressive, and both have denied the veracity of a great deal of the material in the book. Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood & the Prison of Belief by Lawrence Wright – review 2013-01-30T12:00:02Z In Scientology sales, we were taught to find a person’s “ruin” — whatever it was that was making a person’s life miserable and keeping them from achieving their goals. HGTV: Winning the war for gay marriage 2012-05-17T16:00:00Z Her husband, Mr. Drury, 42, is a former Marine with the looks of Tom Cruise and a reported interest in Scientology. The Czech Fashion Model Karolina Kurkova Seems to Be Everywhere 2014-01-15T21:27:19Z Another day, another sordid story from inside the church of Scientology: Today, a report in the L.A. Scientology head David Miscavige allegedly spied on his own father, told P.I. to let hm die 2015-04-09T04:00:00Z They later returned to their home in Pennsylvania, and David Miscavige joined the Sea Org — a religious order within Scientology — at age 16. Scientology leader's father to publish 'Ruthless' memoir 2016-03-16T04:00:00Z "I hope to become the new face of Scientology," he said. David Letterman signs off from 'Late Show' 2015-05-20T04:00:00Z Haggis quit Scientology in October 2009 after three decades following the organisation's refusal to publicly denounce Proposition 8, the controversial legislation that bans gay marriage in California. Paul Haggis received 'troubling' and 'angry' emails after quitting Scientology 2011-02-24T14:14:31Z The DA elicited testimony and descriptions of Scientology beliefs and practices which were uniformly FALSE. After Danny Masterson rape conviction, Scientologists claims trial inflamed "bigotry" against church 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z “That is how Scientology reacts. If you show up with a camera, that is how they’ll react.” Subject of Scientology film: Louis Theroux used 'morally bankrupt tactics' 2017-04-21T04:00:00Z Just the title of Lawrence Wright's Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood and the Prison of Belief tells you more than The Master did. Why can't we read the Scientology book Going Clear in the UK? 2013-01-14T17:41:19Z Scientology, founded by the science fiction writer L Ron Hubbard in 1955, boasts Tom Cruise and other Hollywood adherents despite a reputation, long denied by the group, for manipulation and bullying. Subject of Scientology film: Louis Theroux used 'morally bankrupt tactics' 2017-04-21T04:00:00Z To commemorate the 200th episode, they gathered all the subjects of their mockery to star in the 201st – everyone from Jesus to Buddha, and everything from Scientology to Hinduism. No freak-out over South Park 2010-04-23T11:30:00Z As more people defect from Scientology and more information proliferates on the Internet, it will be fascinating to see how the church adjusts. A clear look at Scientology and its believers 2013-02-19T20:56:08Z Set to air in 2015, the documentary is based on investigative reporter Lawrence Wright’s book, Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood, and the Prison of Belief. HBO Planning Scientology Documentary 2014-11-24T05:00:00Z The looming presence of Scientology in his life has been more difficult to ignore, and that's where the split may prove trickiest for his public image. Tom Cruise, the bankable kook 2012-07-05T15:19:32Z But that is to reckon without the Scientology factor. Tom Cruise, the bankable kook 2012-07-05T15:19:32Z The Church of Scientology is essentially a pyramid scheme. Leah Remini breaks down her experiences with Scientology in a Reddit AMA 2016-11-30T05:00:00Z Does he really believe all that stuff, or is Scientology just another high-profile acting job? Is it time for Tom Cruise to come out? 2012-07-03T16:26:00Z Eventually, the star learned to shut up about Scientology, entering a newly reticent era and becoming known for turning down in-depth interviews. Tom Cruise, our messy messiah of movies 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z The Scientology effort, prompted by that church’s clampdown on the 2008 promotional video featuring Tom Cruise, planted the group on terra firma with worldwide protests wearing Guy Fawkes masks. Movie Review: ‘We Are Legion,’ on Computer Hacker-Activists 2012-10-18T23:03:19Z I talked to some Scientologists who had only recently left and I needed a translator to talk to them, because they were so steeped in the language of Scientology. Alex Gibney interview: journey into the seductive world of Scientology 2015-06-28T04:00:00Z He is also known for publicly breaking away from the Church of Scientology in 2009 after 35 years as a member. Director Paul Haggis denies sexual misconduct accusations 2018-01-05T05:00:00Z In the case of Scientology, he said, he had been looking for what he calls a “donkey” — a character strong and sympathetic enough to carry a complicated story. Scientology Fascinates the Author Lawrence Wright 2013-01-02T22:27:36Z Hackers, seeking to protect their identity, donned the masks whenever they appeared in public, including protests against the Church of Scientology. Noticed: Guy Fawkes Mask Is Big on Wall Street and Halloween 2011-10-27T16:07:09Z The HBO documentary Going Clear, an investigation inside the Church of Scientology, premieres on March 29. 6 insane ways the Church of Scientology has tried to silence its critics 2015-03-15T04:00:00Z The cover featured a disheveled picture of Holmes, and the story itself claimed she was "trapped in a cycle of addictive treatments," based on interviews with former Scientology members. Katie Holmes sues Star Magazine over cover 2011-03-01T22:15:11Z Maybe he's braced for the inevitable Scientology questions, which, over this last year, he has swatted away as often as not. Paul Haggis: 'You have to question your beliefs' 2011-01-06T22:30:02Z In Europe, Scientologists wrote us checks made out to the Religious Research Foundation, a shell company that maintained a Swiss bank account that was in no way linked to the Church of Scientology. HGTV: Winning the war for gay marriage 2012-05-17T16:00:00Z The year before, original backers Universal had withdrawn its funding – Sellar says rumours the film was an attack on Scientology did not help attract investors. Megan Ellison, the most powerful new force in Hollywood 2013-02-18T19:56:34Z Elimination communication, which sounds a bit like a Scientology procedure, is, in fact, the age-old technique of training a baby to use a toilet from birth. The parents toilet-training their newborn babies: ‘You get instant feedback’ 2017-06-26T04:00:00Z “In the doctrines of Scientology, that meant they could destroy me financially, socially or reputationally.” The Return of Werner Erhard, Father of Self-Help 2015-11-28T05:00:00Z One of the things that comes across very powerfully in the film is how credible and normal the people you interview are… and yet were involved with Scientology for years. Alex Gibney interview: journey into the seductive world of Scientology 2015-06-28T04:00:00Z But if Scientology is seen to influence every decision in the actor's life, he is heading into uncharted territory. Tom Cruise, the bankable kook 2012-07-05T15:19:32Z Ron Miscavige and his family converted to Scientology in 1971, living for a few years in Saint Hill Manor, the British headquarters of the religion. Scientology leader's father to publish 'Ruthless' memoir 2016-03-16T04:00:00Z By 1950, Hubbard had developed a self-help system called dianetics, which was to form the basis of the Church of Scientology, whose assets are now reputed to be in the order of £1bn. Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood and the Prison of Belief by Lawrence Wright – review 2013-02-02T16:00:01Z Two of the women spoke to officials in the Church of Scientology about the assaults, according to the brief. Judge Declares Mistrial in Danny Masterson Rape Case 2022-11-30T05:00:00Z Mr. Anderson fielded a few obligatory questions about Scientology and Tom Cruise, whom he directed in "Magnolia." ArtsBeat: Venice Film Festival: Audience Cheers P.T. Anderson Film, Jeers Terrence Malick's Entry 2012-09-03T16:23:26Z The Church of Scientology, meanwhile, have denied any suggestion that it had attempted to block the making of The Master and pointed to earlier statements in which the film-makers distanced themselves from the movement. Scientologists 'in movie dispute' 2012-09-14T11:54:31Z In Scientology, we never used the word sales. HGTV: Winning the war for gay marriage 2012-05-17T16:00:00Z There are then references to upcoming programming, including shows about the life and work of Scientology’s founder, L Ron Hubbard, and shots of various Scientology properties. Church of Scientology to launch TV network 2018-03-12T04:00:00Z Book Review Podcast: Inside Scientology Bolshoi Director Is Victim of Acid Attack A masked man threw acid in the face of Sergei Filin, leaving him with burns and possibly harming his vision. The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia 2013-01-18T22:48:10Z In 2009, Mr. Haggis left the Church of Scientology over its support of Proposition 8, the ban on same-sex marriage passed by California voters and later overturned. Paul Haggis Arrested on Sexual Assault Charges in Italy 2022-06-19T04:00:00Z The vertically challenged Miscavige is front and center in Scientology’s “We Stand Tall” music video, part of the celebration of victory over the IRS in 1993. HBO’s ‘Going Clear’ details Scientology’s theater of the surreal 2015-03-27T04:00:00Z While earning degrees in art, architecture and sculpture, he used assignments as excuses to document events like a surreptitiously recorded Scientology ceremony and a 21-mile walk along a busy Indianapolis highway. Vilified for Virus, Bats Are a New Album’s Seductive Stars 2020-06-10T04:00:00Z “Every time somebody clicks on my name, Scientology has to pay. I definitely take pride in that.” Threat of lawsuits can stymie, but also help documentarians 2019-01-30T05:00:00Z It’s important to understand what the appeal of Scientology was for you and other people. Ron Miscavige’s life in Scientology: “It was inhuman as far as I’m concerned” 2016-05-07T04:00:00Z In one episode in 2018 the Smiths sought to dispel rumors, noting that they are neither swingers nor Scientologists, after reports over the years that they had donated money to causes affiliated with Scientology. A Slap Could Sting the Smith Family Brand 2022-04-02T04:00:00Z Although it is not the case in most places on Earth, it is hard to live in Los Angeles, especially in Hollywood, and not be aware of the Church of Scientology. HBO's 'Going Clear' a remarkable glimpse into Scientology 2015-03-28T04:00:00Z Mr. Haggis says he told his girlfriend that Scientology would save their relationship. Review: Alex Gibney Takes On Scientology in ‘Going Clear’ 2015-03-12T04:00:00Z He attended a meeting at the Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre International where he was questioned by a man and was probed about "some strange sex inquiries." Five of the biggest revelations from John Stamos' new memoir 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z If I get a sense that someone’s having a spiritual crisis, I might warn them against Scientology.” Don?t Judge Us, We?ll Judge You 2011-03-09T20:24:51Z Many simply prefer to believe that the critics are motivated by nefarious reasons or are part of a plot by psychiatrists and others deemed enemies of Scientology. A clear look at Scientology and its believers 2013-02-19T20:56:08Z "Our attorneys look forward to deposing Ms. Holmes about her experiences with Scientology and the e-meter, and expect that the case will be promptly dismissed by the court," the statement said. Katie Holmes sues Star Magazine over cover 2011-03-01T22:15:11Z Yes, this appears as if it could be Lisa Marie's farewell ode to Scientology, and lyrically it doesn't sit on the fence when it comes to talking about cult submission and mind control. This week's new tracks 2012-10-05T23:04:03Z He eventually left the band in 2009, when, of all things, a conversion to Scientology put him at odds with his bandmates. Turbonegro: 'We thought people would start throwing bottles at us' 2012-07-21T23:05:11Z Travolta offered an explanation Monday as to why Scientology is the subject of so much criticism. John Travolta: Scientology 'not understood,' targeted because it 'works' 2015-04-20T04:00:00Z Followers of Scientology believe humans are immortal beings whose existence extends beyond one lifetime, but critics of the church describe it as a cult that harasses people who try to quit. Tom Cruise denies in defamation lawsuit he 'abandoned' daughter Suri 2013-11-09T00:26:19Z People who sell Scientology services have always gone by the more pleasant euphemism registrar, often shortened to reg. HGTV: Winning the war for gay marriage 2012-05-17T16:00:00Z That’s right: Scientology is recognized by the United States as a legitimate religion, with all the First Amendment freedoms and financial benefits that status affords. HBO’s ‘Going Clear’ details Scientology’s theater of the surreal 2015-03-27T04:00:00Z The message goes on to direct viewers to a webpage for more information in the form of letters provided by the Church of Scientology regarding “matters discussed in this series.” A&E’s “Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath”: Your antidote to seasonal belief disorder 2016-11-29T05:00:00Z On Sunday, an app, a website and a dedicated Twitter account began a countdown that suggests the Scientology network will be available from 12 March on services including Apple TV, Amazon Fire, DirecTV and Roku. Church of Scientology to launch TV network 2018-03-12T04:00:00Z HBO is planning to air a documentary based on Lawrence Wright's "Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood, & The Prison of Belief," according to The Hollywood Reporter. HBO to air Scientology documentary based on book 'Going Clear' 2014-11-24T05:00:00Z "Orange Is the New Black" star Laura Prepon revealed she left Scientology years ago in an interview with People on Tuesday. Laura Prepon has left scientology: “We’re all evolving” 2021-08-17T04:00:00Z Despite a significant amount of opposition, in 1996, a section of the street near the Church of Scientology was officially named L Ron Hubbard Way. Silent witness: the Hollywood alley with the five-star reviews 2020-03-03T05:00:00Z The program is based on "The Way to Happiness" by Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard. Ill. panel balks at measure linked to Scientology 2011-05-11T19:39:14Z In the 1980s, they were Nazis in bright red jumpsuits and cheap rubber skin disguises, whereas now, they look like a weird Scientology cult in their soothing, dull gray suits, with cloned human flesh disguises. Which "V" reigns supreme? 2010-05-18T19:30:00Z The doctrine of Dodd’s group, “The Cause” This seems to be where the parallels between Scientology and “The Master” are most strong. How much Scientology is really in “The Master?”: Revisiting P.T. Anderson’s film in the wake of “Going Clear” 2015-04-01T04:00:00Z His opposition to psychiatry was rooted in Scientology, considered a religion by backers and a cult by detractors. Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes wrap up speedy divorce 2012-07-09T22:41:22Z A Scientology rep did not immediately respond to a request for comment about this article. 5 Surprising Details from Leah Remini's Tell-All Book on Scientology 2015-11-03T05:00:00Z Those books were written by L. Ron Hubbard, the science-fiction author who founded Scientology. John Travolta to Scientology critics: 'Read a book' 2015-04-21T04:00:00Z Wright's book, which is critical of the Church of Scientology, has been controversial since its release in 2013. HBO to air Scientology documentary based on book 'Going Clear' 2014-11-24T05:00:00Z “My goal wasn’t to write an exposé, it was simply to understand Scientology.” Secrets of the Scientologists: Why people do horrible things for belief 2015-04-17T04:00:00Z In 1991, Scientology offered “rundown” treatments in Russia to people suffering symptoms related to radiation exposure following the Chernobyl nuclear disaster in 1986. Vietnamese turn to Scientology to treat Agent Orange victims 2013-04-04T13:01:00Z Cruise is one of Hollywood's leading Scientology followers. Katie Holmes files $50 million libel suit against magazine 2011-03-01T22:06:08Z And what Hubbard himself called Scientology’s “space opera” mythology of “Operating Thetans” pushes its reputation far into the most fantastical corners of recent history. HBO’s ‘Going Clear’ details Scientology’s theater of the surreal 2015-03-27T04:00:00Z Scientology does not explain its cosmology or origin story to a member until that person has been in for many years. Alex Gibney interview: journey into the seductive world of Scientology 2015-06-28T04:00:00Z America is a land of extremes and Scientology represents that in a way. Alex Gibney interview: journey into the seductive world of Scientology 2015-06-28T04:00:00Z Awaking on the street in front of Grauman’s Chinese Theater, the young woman bounces passively from one whimsical encounter — a Scientology recruiter, a pair of garrulous tour guides — to another. | 'Footprints': Colorful Lives and Tragic Deaths 2011-04-15T04:33:01Z "The Master," despite its plotline's tantalizing hints of Scientology, isn't really about cult religions, or about any kind of exploration of how such a group forms. 'The Master' is a strange and mesmerizing tale of two men 2012-09-20T20:46:07Z And as for her longtime membership in the Church of Scientology? Lisa Marie Presley is surprisingly normal 2013-08-24T15:12:47Z In a statement, Karin Pouw, a Scientology spokeswoman, said Mr. Wright and his publisher refused to provide a copy of the book in advance and “showed little interest in receiving input” from the church. Scientology Fascinates the Author Lawrence Wright 2013-01-02T22:27:36Z “That transition from the Crowley cult into what becomes Scientology mirrors a greater transition in the world at large, from greater forms of freedom and self-exploration into power being consolidated into systems of control.” Science and sex cults: rocketeer Jack Parsons hits the small screen 2018-06-13T04:00:00Z Claims that it was Cruise's passionate commitment to his church, Scientology, which brought about the couple's irreconcilable differences have become the received wisdom. Tom Cruise, the bankable kook 2012-07-05T15:19:32Z Like many of those interviewed for “Going Clear,” he says that Scientology more resembled a self-help organization at first glance. Secrets of the Scientologists: Why people do horrible things for belief 2015-04-17T04:00:00Z You’ve been following Scientology and Cruise for a long time – were you surprised by the way Cruise’s team tried to muzzle the media here? “What does Jon Stewart have to lose by asking real questions?”: Scientology watchdog explains Tom Cruise’s media blackout 2015-07-31T04:00:00Z For some, it’s about attacking the Church of Scientology. Anonymous strikes back 2012-06-03T13:00:00Z Is cussing a part of communication for Scientology believers, one officially sanctioned or dictated? Elisabeth Moss on the "lie" that cursing is "almost a sacrament" in Scientology 2022-04-29T04:00:00Z It’s here that many viewers without a dog in this hunt might be inclined to side with Scientology. ‘Going Clear,’ ‘Killing Jesus’ and the enduring mysteries of faith 2015-03-26T04:00:00Z "A few hours into the meeting, the Scientology stuff comes up," Rogen recalled his conversation with Cruise. Seth Rogen said Tom Cruise tried to recruit him into Scientology in a resurfaced clip 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z This week’s “Saturday Night Live” managed to mock Scientology, the religion/cult/billion-dollar business recently humiliated by the documentary “Going Clear,” without actually making very much up. SNL skewers Scientology in brilliant “Always Believe” music video 2015-04-05T04:00:00Z He used that charisma, and his early articles about Dianetics in the magazine Astounding Science Fiction, to launch what would become Scientology. The Master: Neither a Scientology Exposé Nor a Cinema Masterpiece 2012-09-13T12:00:39Z Phoenix is said to be in talks to join Philip Seymour Hoffman in Anderson's untitled , about a wayward disciple's relationship with The Master, the charismatic founder of a new faith that resembles Scientology. Joaquin Phoenix in talks for Paul Thomas Anderson film 2011-04-13T09:32:43Z Particularly disturbing is Wright's description of a darkened basement in a Scientology building where difficult members and their children were holed up. Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood and the Prison of Belief by Lawrence Wright – review 2013-02-02T16:00:01Z Its two stories in Hollywood once housed two unremarkable restaurants, next door to Psychiatry: An Industry of Death Museum, run by a group funded by the Church of Scientology. Los Angeles Restaurant Scene Is on the Move and Mixing It Up 2017-05-09T04:00:00Z According to Mr. Erhard, the “60 Minutes” allegations were the culmination of a smear campaign organized by Scientology officials to get back at him for poaching clients and ideas. The Return of Werner Erhard, Father of Self-Help 2015-11-28T05:00:00Z "My Scientology Movie," in U.S. theaters now, employs dramatizations and re-enactments of church practices in an attempt to give viewers an inside look at an organization that has so far kept filmmakers at arm's length. Theroux's re-enactments in Scientology documentary prompt criticism 2017-03-13T04:00:00Z Disconnection Return engagement of Allen Barton's drama based on his experiences in the Church of Scientology. L.A. theater openings, Oct. 11-18: 'Uncle Vanya' and more 2015-10-08T04:00:00Z Nothing dispels the feeling that Scientology was a horror and farce that was dwindling in advance of this book. Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood & the Prison of Belief by Lawrence Wright – review 2013-01-30T12:00:02Z In “Scarred,” she describes pouring thousands of dollars into a pyramid scheme that promised personal transformation, studying a philosophy that echoed the teachings of the Landmark Forum, EST, Scientology and Ayn Rand’s objectivism. She Escaped From Nxivm. Now She’s Written a Book About the Sex Cult. 2019-09-17T04:00:00Z Cruise is one of Hollywood's leading Scientology followers, and his five-year marriage to Holmes is a frequent source of speculation in celebrity media. Katie Holmes settles libel suit on drugs claim 2011-04-27T19:43:51Z A Church of Scientology spokeswoman called the assertions in the film “entirely false.” Sundance 2015: Scientology, Cruise, Travolta and a hot premiere 2015-01-26T05:00:00Z At the center of both trials was Scientology, which several of Masterson's victims alleged had "enabled and sought to cover up Masterson's monstrous behavior." After Danny Masterson rape conviction, Scientologists claims trial inflamed "bigotry" against church 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z The Church of Scientology declined to cooperate with or give access to Theroux, so the documentary focused on confrontations with Scientologists, interviews with former members and dramatisations and re-enactments of church practices. Subject of Scientology film: Louis Theroux used 'morally bankrupt tactics' 2017-04-21T04:00:00Z Some ex-church members, whose problem is more with Miscavige than Scientology itself, are taking what they learned and offering auditing outside the church’s purview. HBO’s ‘Going Clear’ details Scientology’s theater of the surreal 2015-03-27T04:00:00Z The long, strange dance between the Church of Scientology and the media just took another awkward step. “What does Jon Stewart have to lose by asking real questions?”: Scientology watchdog explains Tom Cruise’s media blackout 2015-07-31T04:00:00Z A lot of stuff on Scientology in the past had been very focused on the wacky stuff and neglected the broader context. Alex Gibney interview: journey into the seductive world of Scientology 2015-06-28T04:00:00Z More successful are three documentaries about radically different true believers: “Welcome to Leith,” “Prophet’s Prey” and “Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief.” A Sundance Festival Sampler 2015-01-29T05:00:00Z Also, Stamos reveals that an old acting coach of his gave him an intro to Scientology book. Five of the biggest revelations from John Stamos' new memoir 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z The officer showed her “policies and things in the Ethics Book about high crimes in Scientology.” What to Know About the Danny Masterson Rape Trial 2022-11-04T04:00:00Z Elsewhere, the controversy looks likely to be provided by Paul Thomas Anderson's The Master – reputedly a thinly veiled biopic of Scientology founder L Ron Hubbard. Venice film festival opens with controversial 9/11 drama The Reluctant Fundamentalist 2012-08-29T17:39:46Z Representatives for neither Remini nor the Church of Scientology immediately responded to requests for comment. Actress Leah Remini gives clues about Scientology split 2013-07-29T21:33:11Z It feels like it's easier to leave Scientology than leave Apple. How do I swap Apple for Android? Your tech questions answered 2012-12-16T00:05:35Z In 1993, the I.R.S., after long classifying Scientology as a commercial enterprise, reversed course and granted it a church tax exemption. Review: Alex Gibney Takes On Scientology in ‘Going Clear’ 2015-03-12T04:00:00Z Police reports about the allegations were published in March by Tony Ortega, a former editor of The Village Voice and an outspoken critic of the Church of Scientology. Netflix Executive Loses Job After Comment on Danny Masterson Rape Allegations 2017-12-13T05:00:00Z That prompted her to go to ethics officials at the Church of Scientology, which she had joined in 1996 at the urging of Masterson, a prominent member. Actor Masterson’s ex says she had to pull hair to stop rape 2021-05-19T04:00:00Z He also took swipe at the denial of "disconnection": the Scientology practice whereby members are allegedly told to break off contact with their friends and families. Paul Haggis: 'You have to question your beliefs' 2011-01-06T22:30:02Z You've made films about torture in Afghanistan, about the corruption of Enron, about the Church of Scientology, trying to get all kinds of people to trust you, who arguably have a reason — Alex Gibney on "Citizen K": Real-life thriller of an oligarch who turned against Vladimir Putin 2020-01-18T05:00:00Z Scientology is probably the most stigmatized religion in America already. Scientology Fascinates the Author Lawrence Wright 2013-01-02T22:27:36Z Tyson also objected to the idea that Scientology isn’t technically a religion and shouldn’t be granted tax-exempt status. Neil deGrasse Tyson defends Scientology: “They don’t distract me” 2015-04-01T04:00:00Z The filmmaker flew to Austin, Texas, for the movie's unveiling, despite being in the midst of heavy promotion for his Scientology documentary "Going Clear," which premieres on HBO on March 29. SXSW 2015: After Scientology documentary, Alex Gibney aims at Steve Jobs 2015-03-15T04:00:00Z But it was the Church of Scientology that actually drove him out of the country. The Return of Werner Erhard, Father of Self-Help 2015-11-28T05:00:00Z All of us in Scientology believed this about Ron. HGTV: Winning the war for gay marriage 2012-05-17T16:00:00Z So, is this supposed to be Scientology or what? The Path: Hulu's new cult show fails to inspire a movement 2016-03-30T04:00:00Z “Ruthless” is the latest in a growing number of books looking to demystify the unseen aspects of Scientology. Father's memoir spurs Scientology leader David Miscavige to threaten lawsuit 2016-04-26T04:00:00Z Wright is the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of many books, including a widely praised history of the Church of Scientology. Lawrence Wright's new book vividly recalls 1978 Camp David summit 2014-09-10T04:00:00Z The animated series caught flack at three of the locations—the Church of Scientology in Los Angeles, the White House and the Lincoln Memorial, according to the Hollywood Reporter. The White House and the Church of Scientology Asked South Park To Move Its Billboards Away 2016-09-28T04:00:00Z Scientology, which was founded in 1954 by science fiction writer L. Ron Hubbard, describes its practices as a religion and believes man is an immortal being whose experience extends beyond one lifetime. Actress Remini to publish memoir after leaving Scientology: source 2013-08-03T16:28:42Z I could either do that, he said, or I could leave and be excommunicated from the Church of Scientology for the remainder of all my lifetimes ahead of me. HGTV: Winning the war for gay marriage 2012-05-17T16:00:00Z I’d been offered an opportunity to do a Scientology film in the past, and turned it down. Alex Gibney interview: journey into the seductive world of Scientology 2015-06-28T04:00:00Z The end result of all this was that the celebrity experience of Scientology was vastly different from what most Scientologists experienced. How Scientology ensnares celebrities 2013-02-07T01:00:00Z After further diggigng, it became apparent that the email was sent from a building owned by the Church of Scientology. Report: Scientology spy pretending to be a Time reporter tries to interview Paul Haggis 2015-04-17T04:00:00Z Critics of the church regard Scientology as a cult that exploits its own followers and harasses those who seek to quit the faith. Theroux's re-enactments in Scientology documentary prompt criticism 2017-03-13T04:00:00Z "I'm no longer practicing Scientology," Prepon, who has been one of the leading celebrity faces of the Church, confirmed to the magazine. Laura Prepon has left scientology: “We’re all evolving” 2021-08-17T04:00:00Z But in Scientology, they really go after you pretty hard. Alex Gibney interview: journey into the seductive world of Scientology 2015-06-28T04:00:00Z The word “clear” was very used in Scientology. The Brazilian Jazz Great Flora Purim Has Many Stories to Tell 2022-04-27T04:00:00Z He alleged the film-makers told Scientology lawyers about his collaboration in the hope of blowback and hosted him in a motel just a block from the home and office of the church leader, David Miscavige. Subject of Scientology film: Louis Theroux used 'morally bankrupt tactics' 2017-04-21T04:00:00Z “We’ve heard from people who were inside Scientology, who told me, ‘I watched your show. Leah Remini calls for a federal investigation into Scientology’s “abusive practices” 2017-08-09T04:00:00Z Lead us not into temptation, but at least allow me the devilish pleasure of scrutinizing HBO’s documentary “Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief” alongside National Geographic Channel’s dramatic passion play “Killing Jesus.” ‘Going Clear,’ ‘Killing Jesus’ and the enduring mysteries of faith 2015-03-26T04:00:00Z Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief is a forensic examination of the religion invented wholesale by the science fiction writer L Ron Hubbard, 50 years ago. Alex Gibney interview: journey into the seductive world of Scientology 2015-06-28T04:00:00Z In HBO is planning to release a documentary on the Church of Scientology, based on Pulitzer Prize-winning author Lawrence Wright’s controversial book “Going Clear.” “We have probably 160 lawyers”: HBO readies documentary on Church of Scientology 2014-11-24T05:00:00Z In 2011 Mr. Wright published a profile of Mr. Haggis in The New Yorker, and in the course of the fact-checking process Tommy Davis, the international spokesman for Scientology, did Mr. Wright an unwitting favor. Scientology Fascinates the Author Lawrence Wright 2013-01-02T22:27:36Z But one aspect of her life goes unaddressed: her membership in the Church of Scientology, which was founded upon another self-help book, L. Ron Hubbard’s “Dianetics.” The Gospel of Rebecca Minkoff 2021-06-23T04:00:00Z “Scientology is such a subject of fascination for people,” Mr. Gibney says off camera. Review: Alex Gibney Takes On Scientology in ‘Going Clear’ 2015-03-12T04:00:00Z Doubtless the Scientology controversy will rumble all the way up to the film's release in October – and probably beyond. The Master trailer: will Paul Thomas Anderson's film inspire devotion? 2012-07-20T14:10:48Z Howls and roars and squeals greeted each dig: at L.A. targets like Scientology and at “La La Land” implausibilities like the mysteriously unguarded and gravity-free Griffith Park Observatory. Review: Detoured From ‘La La Land’ for a Comic Stop in ‘Boulder City’ 2017-12-12T05:00:00Z Fewer people may have followed his first trial but, owing to the accusers' implication that the Church of Scientology helped cover up Masterson's alleged crimes, more folks will be paying attention now. Are some stars and celebrity cases simply too famous to ensure that justice will be served? 2023-02-04T05:00:00Z And earlier Wednesday, he continued his cross-examination of the first witness, identified in court as Jen B., by trying to tie her to prominent voices who have spoken out against Scientology, including actor Leah Remini. Actor Masterson’s ex says she had to pull hair to stop rape 2021-05-19T04:00:00Z Soon into Alex Gibney’s investigative documentary “Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief,” you hear him lob a question at Lawrence Wright, the author of the 2013 nonfiction book the movie is based on. Review: Alex Gibney Takes On Scientology in ‘Going Clear’ 2015-03-12T04:00:00Z Theroux stopped by Salon’s New York studio recently for a highly entertaining conversation about the making of “My Scientology Movie,” which to a significant degree is a movie about the making of itself. WATCH: Louis Theroux on his hilarious Scientology meta-movie: To the church, I was “almost like a contagion” 2017-03-18T04:00:00Z “I was really stupid,” says Academy Award-winner Paul Haggis, one of Scientology’s most famous apostates. Secrets of the Scientologists: Why people do horrible things for belief 2015-04-17T04:00:00Z Leary reinterpreted this so that it ended up as a sort of mixture of Buddhist wisdom and Scientology. Timothy Leary’s liberation, and the CIA’s experiments! LSD’s amazing, psychedelic history 2013-12-14T21:00:00Z At some point in the 1970s, the Church of Scientology used the space. An Eccentric Hollywood Hotel for the Fun at Heart 2016-11-18T05:00:00Z He quickly deduced that Joe was from Freedom magazine, the publication that bills itself as the voice of the Church of Scientology. HBO's 'Going Clear' documentary on Scientology sparks debate 2015-03-31T04:00:00Z He said one of Holmes' "assertions" for the divorce was that she wanted to protect Suri from Scientology. Tom Cruise denies in defamation lawsuit he 'abandoned' daughter Suri 2013-11-09T00:26:19Z But as with many things Scientology, who f**king knows. Elisabeth Moss on the "lie" that cursing is "almost a sacrament" in Scientology 2022-04-29T04:00:00Z In 2004, he opened up about joining the Church of Scientology, an organization suspiciously structured like a pyramid scheme, purported to be a religion, founded by the science fiction writer L. Ron Hubbard. Tom Cruise, our messy messiah of movies 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z “That’s between two individuals, just like anybody of any religion getting divorced,” she said, adding, “There’s no ceremony recognizing divorce in the Church of Scientology.” For Scientologists, Divorce Is No Simple Matter 2012-07-06T20:02:35Z I don’t see how belonging to the Church of Scientology is going to do the same thing as just maybe a normal mainline religion like Catholicism or being a Protestant or whatever. Ron Miscavige’s life in Scientology: “It was inhuman as far as I’m concerned” 2016-05-07T04:00:00Z Multiple witnesses have described Miscavige, who barely clears 5 feet, flying across a conference table during meetings to strangle Scientology department heads in their seats. HBO’s ‘Going Clear’ details Scientology’s theater of the surreal 2015-03-27T04:00:00Z Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief will debut on HBO on Sunday, March 29. See the First Trailer for Scathing Scientology Documentary Going Clear 2015-02-19T05:00:00Z Moreover, if the church reckoned that Cruise would be a draw for recruits, I suspect the unstable life and antics of the 50-year-old actor have done more to discredit than assist Scientology. Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood & the Prison of Belief by Lawrence Wright – review 2013-01-30T12:00:02Z His PR representatives seem to have been disappointingly slow to realise that, if you're an actor hunting for widespread approval, you don't do Scientology. Two men. One dream 2010-08-05T07:00:00Z "I was drawn to write this book by the questions many people have about Scientology," Wright added. Pulitzer-winner Lawrence Wright to publish Scientology book 2012-11-14T23:32:42Z Cruise has since resolved not to discuss Scientology in interviews – "I think there's a time and place for it," he told Lauer – but there is no disentangling him from the subject. Two men. One dream 2010-08-05T07:00:00Z Mr. Haggis, who acknowledged on the stand that there was no evidence linking Ms. Breest to Scientology, was a prominent member of the church before becoming an outspoken critic. Jury Says Paul Haggis Raped Woman After Film Premiere 2022-11-10T05:00:00Z Being critical of Tom Ccruise is being critical of Scientology itself. Tom Cruise’s nightmare Scientology wedding: Leah Remini opens up about her “reprogramming” after the Cruise-Holmes nuptials 2015-11-02T05:00:00Z The following year, after alienating many people with his suddenly public sermonizing about his Scientology beliefs, damage was evident as "Mission: Impossible III" seriously underperformed the franchise's earlier installments. Cruise goes back to what he does best in 'Reacher' 2012-12-21T16:19:08Z "Probably my favorite concept of Scientology is a world without criminality, a world without war and a world without insanity," he says. John Travolta won't see 'Going Clear,' calls Scientology 'brilliant' 2015-04-07T04:00:00Z Burke acknowledged the link between Scientology and Good Choices was stronger than he realized. Ill. panel balks at measure linked to Scientology 2011-05-11T19:39:14Z That changed in 2013, when she split with that organization, founded by L. Ron Hubbard, an event she wrote about in the best seller “Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology.” What’s on TV Tuesday: Lin-Manuel Miranda in ‘Drunk History,’ and Dolly Parton on ‘The Voice’ 2016-11-29T05:00:00Z Auditing, as the official Scientology website defines it, is “a precise route by which individuals may travel to higher states of spiritual awareness.” Laura Prepon’s baffling Scientology tell-all: “Honestly, I’ve become more me” 2015-07-07T04:00:00Z But it doesn’t go into detail about the harrowing case of Paulette Cooper, a journalist who published “The Scandal of Scientology” in 1971. More Scientology shockers: 5 astonishing revelations from “Going Clear” left out of the HBO film 2015-03-30T04:00:00Z Haggis’ journey into and out of Scientology could have made a fascinating film by itself, and he’s just one of a dozen articulate talking heads. HBO’s ‘Going Clear’ details Scientology’s theater of the surreal 2015-03-27T04:00:00Z Shortly after his outburst at Shields, he got into a verbal tussle about Scientology with US television host Matt Lauer on The Today Show. Two men. One dream 2010-08-05T07:00:00Z The Church of Scientology is a notoriously difficult subject to capture. What’s on TV Monday: ‘CMA Best of the Fest’ and ‘Foodie Love’ 2020-07-13T04:00:00Z There are jokes about Scientology, Fox News and "Girls Gone Wild," but serious issues, too. Pioneering 'Avenue Q' celebrates 10th anniversary 2013-07-29T12:50:32Z This accusation comes from the documentary’s chief interviewee – Mark Rathbun, also known as Marty, a former Scientology enforcer turned apostate who is at the heart of the film. Subject of Scientology film: Louis Theroux used 'morally bankrupt tactics' 2017-04-21T04:00:00Z A spokeswoman for American Media said on Tuesday that the company would "vigorously defend" the lawsuit and that its attorneys "look forward to deposing Ms. Holmes about her experiences with Scientology." Katie Holmes files $50 million libel suit against magazine 2011-03-01T22:06:08Z Cruise learned after his 2005 meltdown that it's advisable not to broach the subject of Scientology in press interviews. Tom Cruise, the bankable kook 2012-07-05T15:19:32Z At that time, I was part of a Scientology thing that Chick got me in for a minute. The Brazilian Jazz Great Flora Purim Has Many Stories to Tell 2022-04-27T04:00:00Z And Tom would be doing Scientology, being like, "No, no, no I'll just have water." Rebecca Atkinson on her favourite TV 2012-09-28T23:05:00Z Scientology has been incredibly clever in harnessing the power of celebrity. Alex Gibney interview: journey into the seductive world of Scientology 2015-06-28T04:00:00Z The "Saturday Night Fever" and "Pulp Fiction" star is a prominent Scientologist, and many Germans view Scientology as a dangerous cult. John Travolta to receive Germany's Golden Camera 2011-01-12T22:00:44Z Margaret also shows up at the brand-new Church of Scientology, whose members will not like this book one bit. Jake Tapper’s Hero Is Embedded With the Rat Pack, Hoping to Catch a Rat 2021-05-08T04:00:00Z She did so, the report explains, because she was still hoping to save Scientology from those who were bringing it down: In her view, Tom Cruise and David Miscavige. Tom Cruise’s nightmare Scientology wedding: Leah Remini opens up about her “reprogramming” after the Cruise-Holmes nuptials 2015-11-02T05:00:00Z The Church of Scientology denied that it had pressured victims. ‘That ’70s Show’ Actor Danny Masterson Charged With Raping 3 Women 2020-06-17T04:00:00Z On Sunday, following last week's news of Holmes' divorce filing, Murdoch took to Twitter and called Scientology "a very weird cult" and Scientologists "creepy, maybe even evil." Holmes faces Cruise, Scientology in fight for Suri 2012-07-03T00:49:25Z Daddy was a liar and a cheat — I could deal with everything else about Scientology but that. HGTV: Winning the war for gay marriage 2012-05-17T16:00:00Z The Church of Scientology did not respond to a request for comment. Father's memoir spurs Scientology leader David Miscavige to threaten lawsuit 2016-04-26T04:00:00Z Acknowledging reports that journalists were banned from asking Cruise about Scientology, Haggis said he found that to be an unsatisfying excuse. Paul Haggis slams journalists for going soft on Tom Cruise’s Scientology involvement: “Shame on you” 2015-08-24T04:00:00Z Scientology is one of the few religions that doesn’t allow you to escape, that tries to do everything it can to prevent you from escaping. Alex Gibney interview: journey into the seductive world of Scientology 2015-06-28T04:00:00Z He used that charisma, more than any psychological acuity, to sell Scientology. Paul Thomas Anderson's The Master: There Will Be Boredom 2012-09-01T18:40:38Z “Being critical of Tom Cruise is being critical of Scientology itself… you are evil,” Remini claims in the promo, released today by ABC. “Being critical of Tom Cruise is being critical of Scientology itself”: Leah Remini opens up on surviving her time in the controversial church 2015-10-26T04:00:00Z Instead it talked of counseling sessions in the Church of Scientology, according to the lawsuit. Katie Holmes files $50 million libel suit against magazine 2011-03-01T22:06:08Z Alan Taylor was picked in the same category for "The Internal Enemy: Slavery and War in Virginia, 1772-1832," and Lawrence Wright was named for "Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood, & the Prison of Belief." Thomas Pynchon, James McBride among National Book Award finalists 2013-10-16T14:09:09Z Money and the art of selling Scientology were crucial differences that the ordinary public Scientologist experienced compared to celebrities. How Scientology ensnares celebrities 2013-02-07T01:00:00Z It has accused prosecutors of injecting Scientology into the trial and misrepresenting its doctrines and beliefs “to stir up passion and prejudice in the uninformed,” it said in an emailed statement on Oct. What to Know About the Danny Masterson Rape Trial 2022-11-04T04:00:00Z At the conclusion of a 2011 New Yorker article on the Church of Scientology, the writer-director Paul Haggis made a prediction regarding his very public break with that institution. Paul Haggis Prepares His Film ‘Third Person’ for Release 2014-06-13T04:00:00Z Tabloids reported that the split was largely due to his ardent belief in Scientology, but she's never talked about her reasons for leaving him, the religion or the terms of the settlement. Nothing personal, but Katie Holmes is all business 2014-11-25T05:00:00Z Star Magazine is standing by its story and said in a statement that it raises significant concerns about Church of Scientology practices, including the use of e-meters, devices that practitioners believe detect mental trauma. Katie Holmes sues Star Magazine over cover 2011-03-01T22:15:11Z Manson supplemented that with Dale Carnegie’s techniques for influencing others, and he also lifted aspects of L. Ron Hubbard’s Scientology teachings. ‘Manson’: twisted ambition, manipulation and murder 2013-08-16T20:15:06Z Travolta was referring to "Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief," which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January, had a limited theatrical release and went wide on HBO starting March 29. John Travolta won't see 'Going Clear,' calls Scientology 'brilliant' 2015-04-07T04:00:00Z The Hole was started as a “handling” to the marketing area of Scientology being reduced in effectiveness. Ron Miscavige’s life in Scientology: “It was inhuman as far as I’m concerned” 2016-05-07T04:00:00Z The Oscar-winning screenwriter and director Paul Haggis received "troubling" emails after he referred to Scientology as a cult and confirmed he would be leaving the organisation, he has said. Paul Haggis received 'troubling' and 'angry' emails after quitting Scientology 2011-02-24T14:14:31Z Films like Alex Gibney’s “Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief” and “Sinatra: All or Nothing at All” screened alongside big Cuban premieres and other European imports. Cuba and Curiosity at the New York Film Festival 2016-10-11T04:00:00Z She did not address Scientology directly, but the source told Reuters that Remini's statement was her confirmation that she had left the church. Actress Leah Remini leaves Church of Scientology 2013-07-12T02:25:39Z Essentially, there are two main plotlines: the awful story of what happens to Jaz and Lisa, and the development of the cult founded by Schmidt – part Scientology, part Ken Kesey's Merry Pranksters. Gods Without Men by Hari Kunzru ? review 2011-07-27T10:30:00Z While Louis Theroux filmed a documentary about Scientology, the movement struck back, dispatching members with cameras to confront Theroux, his crew and interviewees. Subject of Scientology film: Louis Theroux used 'morally bankrupt tactics' 2017-04-21T04:00:00Z “To keep a person on the Scientology path,” Hubbard once said, “feed him a mystery sandwich.” Books of The Times: ‘Going Clear,’ by Lawrence Wright, Examines Scientology 2013-01-13T21:46:22Z “And it’s all going to happen right here, from Scientology Media Productions.” Church of Scientology opens film studio complex in Hollywood 2016-06-22T04:00:00Z An elaborate wedding followed before a Church of Scientology minister. Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes divorcing 2012-06-29T18:23:15Z Perhaps Cruise wanted to repair his public image after a run of scandals involving Scientology, sofa-jumping, and ill-informed comments on psychiatry and antidepressant medicine. Cruise and Hanks: from golden boys to wasted talents 2016-10-27T04:00:00Z The cult had echoes of Scientology’s pseudoscientific fixations, but razed of all the intergalactic religious business. Nxivm Had a Cult Leader Made for the Internet 2020-09-14T04:00:00Z The film includes interviews with some former Scientology members who spoke to author Lawrence Wright for his 2013 book of the same name. Sundance 2015: Scientology, Cruise, Travolta and a hot premiere 2015-01-26T05:00:00Z "From the time that I got in, for 30 years, I never read one critical thing about Scientology," director Paul Haggis says in the doc. John Travolta won't see 'Going Clear,' calls Scientology 'brilliant' 2015-04-07T04:00:00Z Even when he's not speaking about Scientology, everything about Cruise is sensational. Tom Cruise, our messy messiah of movies 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z The Church of Scientology's alleged auditions for Tom Cruise's wife spawned the joke about turning to Craigslist. Site's satirical take on Hollywood pushes boundaries – and earns raves 2012-10-02T12:19:43Z As many journalists began noticing last night, amidst the Internet frenzy, a handful of promoted Scientology tweets began to rise to the top of the heap. The Church of Scientology is paying Twitter to combat critics of “Going Clear” 2015-03-30T04:00:00Z In 2006, he split with Tom Cruise over the actor’s erratic behavior and stumping for Scientology, ending Mr. Cruise’s production deal at Paramount. In the New Hollywood, Sumner Redstone Is a Man Out of Time 2016-05-14T04:00:00Z Gaiman grew up in the Sussex countryside where Ocean is set, where his family were active in the Scientology community. Neil Gaiman: 'I don't think I'm mainstream. I'm lots of different cults' 2013-07-26T15:00:00Z Masterson's affiliation with Scientology dates back to when he was just 15 years of age. After Danny Masterson rape conviction, Scientologists claims trial inflamed "bigotry" against church 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z "Scientology plays an outsize role in the cast of new religions that have arisen in the 20th century," Wright said in a statement. Pulitzer-winner Lawrence Wright to publish Scientology book 2012-11-14T23:32:42Z A representative for the Church of Scientology was not immediately available on Sunday to comment, nor was an attorney for Cruise. Rupert Murdoch labels Scientology "very weird cult" 2012-07-01T22:48:01Z He is also, allegedly, L Ron Hubbard in all but name, with the Cause a thinly veiled version of Scientology. The Master trailer: will Paul Thomas Anderson's film inspire devotion? 2012-07-20T14:10:48Z “Dating is SO much harder when Xenu isn’t finding you a match,” the posting said, referring to Scientology. Perez Hilton Pursues Redemption 2012-10-17T23:02:30Z Scientology, he told the paper, "has been nothing but brilliant for me." John Travolta won't see 'Going Clear,' calls Scientology 'brilliant' 2015-04-07T04:00:00Z It's a common tactic of coercion used by groups from Scientology to NXIVM, where women in a subgroup within the organization had to put forth collateral, including personal secrets and nude pictures. The real reason Prince Harry spilled his dark secrets in "Spare" – whether you want to know or not 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z Rado convinced him to cut a funny song about Scientology from “In Glendale,” as it felt like a joke meant only to sate preexisting fans. Tim Heidecker found fame through absurdist humor. His new album ‘Fear of Death’ is no laughing matter. 2020-09-23T04:00:00Z Instead, he credits another Scientology programme, Study Tech, with making him a more confident reader. Michael Peña: ‘Scientology made me a better actor’ 2016-10-06T04:00:00Z According to several headlines, Thomas slammed his daughter's "sense of superiority," erroneously claimed that he was being "shunned" by his daughter and likened the royal family to a "secretive Scientology cult." "Harry & Meghan": The 11 biggest bombshells from the final part of Netflix's tell-all docuseries 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z Lauer’s 2005 interview with Tom Cruise remains legendary for the way his questions about Scientology seemed to rattle the actor, an adherent. ‘Today’ show host Matt Lauer fired after claims of ‘inappropriate sexual behavior’ 2017-11-29T05:00:00Z If there was ever an example of an organisation run with an iron fist, singlehandedly, by a ruthless individual, it’s Scientology. Alex Gibney interview: journey into the seductive world of Scientology 2015-06-28T04:00:00Z Back at Scientology headquarters, Miscavige sometimes makes people salute his beagles, who wear sweaters with naval insignias. HBO’s ‘Going Clear’ details Scientology’s theater of the surreal 2015-03-27T04:00:00Z It’s a skill that comes to the fore again in his latest work, which turns its attention to the Church of Scientology, described by the New York Times as “maybe his most perfect subject yet”. Alex Gibney interview: journey into the seductive world of Scientology 2015-06-28T04:00:00Z “Scientology policy dictates that children are grown men and women in little bodies,” Remini told The Hollywood Reporter. Leah Remini calls for a federal investigation into Scientology’s “abusive practices” 2017-08-09T04:00:00Z It’s something I dealt with in my film about Scientology: some people just have the need to believe in Trump. Alex Gibney: ‘Every business Trump touched withered and died’ 2018-02-04T05:00:00Z The filmmaker and HBO naturally stand by their work, listing at the end of the film all the people they attempted to contact, from celebrity members on up to Scientology’s leader, David Miscavige. ‘Going Clear,’ ‘Killing Jesus’ and the enduring mysteries of faith 2015-03-26T04:00:00Z St. Martin's Press will publish "Ruthless: Scientology, My Son David Miscavige and Me" on May 3, according to a news release. Scientology leader's father to publish 'Ruthless' memoir 2016-03-16T04:00:00Z Tom Cruise used her show to discuss his faith, Scientology, and his relationship with Katie Holmes, leading to his infamous couch moment. The Oprah Winfrey Show: 'Hour-long life lessons' that changed TV forever 2016-09-08T04:00:00Z Since leaving Scientology behind, Prepon says she and her husband actor Ben Foster, with whom she shares her two kids, "meditate daily" together. Laura Prepon has left scientology: “We’re all evolving” 2021-08-17T04:00:00Z Think of Scientology and it's toothy, insincere Hollywood – your Cruises and your Travoltas – that comes to mind. Paul Haggis: 'You have to question your beliefs' 2011-01-06T22:30:02Z The actor Tom Cruise gestures while making a speech at the official opening of a new Scientology church in Madrid in 2004. Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood & the Prison of Belief by Lawrence Wright – review 2013-01-30T12:00:02Z Only fifty people in all of Scientology outranked me. HGTV: Winning the war for gay marriage 2012-05-17T16:00:00Z Remini, 43, recently left the Church of Scientology and is planning to publish a memoir. Actresses Valerie Harper, Leah Remini join 'Dancing with the Stars' 2013-09-04T14:37:50Z Most viewers probably wouldn’t count “Scientology and the Aftermath” among their holiday viewing options, we’re guessing. A&E’s “Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath”: Your antidote to seasonal belief disorder 2016-11-29T05:00:00Z To date, a handful of Scientology's celebrity members have left the church, but none has published an insider account of their time there. Actress Remini to publish memoir after leaving Scientology: source 2013-08-03T16:28:42Z Getting there is half the excitement, or so it seemed gliding down Hollywood Boulevard, past the clubs, restaurants, tattoo parlors and, of course, a Scientology outpost. Film: Oscars? Red Carpet (Parallel Universe) 2011-03-02T12:42:49Z Scientology has lost its grip on another one of its celebrity followers. Laura Prepon has left scientology: “We’re all evolving” 2021-08-17T04:00:00Z Back in the day before the Internet publicized the secrets of Planet Xenu, Scientology relied on lawsuits to intimidate its detractors. 6 insane ways the Church of Scientology has tried to silence its critics 2015-03-15T04:00:00Z Hubbard, the endlessly interesting founder of Scientology, wrote, "If it is not true for you, it isn't true." A clear look at Scientology and its believers 2013-02-19T20:56:08Z In August 2019, four women filed suit against Masterson and the Church of Scientology, alleging they were harassed and stalked in retaliation for going to the police. Danny Masterson charged with raping three women 2020-06-17T04:00:00Z “For nearly thirty-five years, Paul Haggis worked his way to the top of Scientology’s studies. Then he resigned in a ‘treasonous act.’ Sunday Reading: The Power of The New Yorker’s Investigative Reporting 2019-08-25T04:00:00Z The inside story made no allegations of drug use but referred to counseling sessions in the Church of Scientology. Katie Holmes settles libel suit on drugs claim 2011-04-27T19:43:51Z Mr. Kinsley : That crunching sound you hear is Lawrence Wright bending over backward to be fair to Scientology. ArtsBeat: Book Review Podcast: Inside Scientology 2013-01-18T19:49:42Z “I don’t care what the tenets are of Scientology,” he continued. Neil deGrasse Tyson defends Scientology: “They don’t distract me” 2015-04-01T04:00:00Z Neither Scientology representatives nor Rathbun responded to requests for comment on the film. Theroux's re-enactments in Scientology documentary prompt criticism 2017-03-13T04:00:00Z In court documents in a civil lawsuit filed by Masterson’s accusers, the Church of Scientology denied all of the women’s allegations. Actor Masterson’s ex says she had to pull hair to stop rape 2021-05-19T04:00:00Z As Rolling Stone points out, Cruise "effectively replaced Scientology with a different public-facing religion: The Movies." Tom Cruise, our messy messiah of movies 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z According to Bridge Publications, itself an arm of the Church of Scientology, at least 80 million copies have been sold. Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood & the Prison of Belief by Lawrence Wright – review 2013-01-30T12:00:02Z Don't believe the hype that this is a Scientology exposé. Paul Thomas Anderson's The Master: There Will Be Boredom 2012-09-01T18:40:38Z According to Prepon, she hasn't "practiced Scientology in close to five years and it's no longer part of my life." Laura Prepon has left scientology: “We’re all evolving” 2021-08-17T04:00:00Z I’m actually going to be out on a ship called the Freewinds, doing an event that we do yearly in Scientology called the Maiden Voyage. Chick Corea’s 75th Birthday Celebration Will Make Music for Months 2016-06-05T04:00:00Z "With this lawsuit, I hope to protect my rights as afforded by the Constitution of the United States to speak the truth and report the facts about Scientology," Remini furthered. "I intend to be the last”: Leah Remini sues Church of Scientology citing "psychological torture" 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z It's been a tough few weeks for Scientology. John Travolta to Scientology critics: 'Read a book' 2015-04-21T04:00:00Z Reitman, a contributing editor at Rolling Stone, spent five years researching Scientology. 'Inside Scientology': an in-depth look at a secretive religion 2011-08-03T20:48:04Z Mr. Gibney spends a lot of time on Scientology’s celebrities, but those sections of the film pale next to the harrowing allegations of the church’s serious physical and psychological abuse, including exploited labor. Review: Alex Gibney Takes On Scientology in ‘Going Clear’ 2015-03-12T04:00:00Z "Star fully stands behind the editorial integrity of what we have published concerning Ms. Holmes' controversial use of the Scientology 'e-meter,'" the statement reads. Katie Holmes sues Star Magazine over cover 2011-03-01T22:15:11Z He is also known for publicly breaking away from the Church of Scientology in 2009 after 35 years as a member. Director Paul Haggis denies sexual misconduct accusations 2018-01-05T05:00:00Z "Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood and the Prison of Belief," will tackle the church's finances among other topics, Knopf said. Pulitzer-winner Lawrence Wright to publish Scientology book 2012-11-14T23:32:42Z Even for someone who has dealt with the Scientology movement and lived to tell the tale, Gibney admits his experience was “extremely hard”. Steve Jobs: the afterlife 2015-11-01T04:00:00Z But your children, your Scientology and the love of your husband give you faith. John Travolta's new album – almost as camp as Christmas 2012-10-04T11:41:50Z In response to the film, Scientology has mounted a robust defense with promoted tweets, videos discrediting the film's participants and statements calling the film "bigoted propaganda." HBO's 'Going Clear' documentary on Scientology sparks debate 2015-03-31T04:00:00Z This year, he brought his reputation and prestige closer to Kubrick levels with this film, an epic based loosely on the early life of the Scientology founder L Ron Hubbard. The 10 best films of 2012, No 1 – The Master 2012-12-13T22:00:28Z But the idea of being associated with the movie made lots of other people skittish — even those who had already spoken out against Scientology. HBO's 'Going Clear' documentary on Scientology sparks debate 2015-03-31T04:00:00Z In the role of the where-are-they-now contestant is King of Queens star and recent Scientology refugee, . Meet the New Cast of Dancing with the Stars 2013-09-04T15:57:39Z If you did a bad thing in Scientology, such as questioning Hubbard or joking at the fatuous pomp of the enterprise, you might be rounded on and generally humiliated. Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood & the Prison of Belief by Lawrence Wright – review 2013-01-30T12:00:02Z But I’m fascinated by it and by what drives people to Scientology, especially given its image.” Scientology Fascinates the Author Lawrence Wright 2013-01-02T22:27:36Z The HBO documentary Going Clear got people talking about its allegations against the Church of Scientology when it aired recently. Watch 'SNL' Take on Scientology With 'Church of Neurotology' 2015-04-05T04:00:00Z Disconnection Skylight Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Allen Barton’s drama based on his experiences in the Church of Scientology. L.A. theater openings, Jan. 18-25: 'Clean Start' and more 2015-01-15T05:00:00Z The more investigations and self-reports from the actor about his ties to Scientology, the more complex and unhinged he appeared to be. Tom Cruise, our messy messiah of movies 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z The impending crisis for Meyerism—and it’s one that has affected many religious movements, including both Scientology and Christianity—is that its leader is about to die. “It’s not a cult!”: Scientology looms large over “The Path,” a sexy new drama about faith and doubt 2016-03-29T04:00:00Z Related: Church of Scientology targets film critics over Going Clear documentary Did you think long and hard about doing the film? Alex Gibney interview: journey into the seductive world of Scientology 2015-06-28T04:00:00Z Freedom had been trying to interview Wright since the publication of his 2013 book, "Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood, and the Prison of Belief." HBO's 'Going Clear' documentary on Scientology sparks debate 2015-03-31T04:00:00Z Scientology attracts you with a very simple form of therapy that can be immediately appealing, and doesn’t threaten any of your other beliefs. Alex Gibney interview: journey into the seductive world of Scientology 2015-06-28T04:00:00Z His family has also done well with Scientology, he said. John Travolta: Scientology 'not understood,' targeted because it 'works' 2015-04-20T04:00:00Z The Church of Scientology also addressed Masterson's conviction, asserting that the allegations of harassment by the Church were "false" and had been "debunked." After Danny Masterson rape conviction, Scientologists claims trial inflamed "bigotry" against church 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z SP is a derogatory term in the Scientology community, meaning “Suppressive Person.” 5 Surprising Details from Leah Remini's Tell-All Book on Scientology 2015-11-03T05:00:00Z The May verdict followed his second trial that stemmed from accusations made by three women he met through the Church of Scientology. Ashton Kutcher resigns from anti-sex-trafficking nonprofit after letter in support of Danny Masterson 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z Simon decided not to watch the film, but took part in the discussion afterward alongside Gibney, whose documentaries have taken on Scientology, the CIA’s torture of prisoners in Afghanistan and Elizabeth Holmes’ fraud. Paul Simon is beginning to accept the hearing loss that makes it difficult for him to perform 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z Simon reached out to Gibney, the veteran documentarian of “Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief” and “Taxi to the Dark Side,” after admiring his 2015 documentary “Sinatra: All or Nothing at All.” In Toronto, Paul Simon takes a bow with a new career-spanning documentary 2023-09-10T04:00:00Z The Church of Scientology was invoked repeatedly at trial and became a key focus of defense and prosecution teams alike. Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis asked judge for leniency in Danny Masterson's rape sentencing 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z “Since the week I came forward to police I have been terrorized, harassed and had my privacy invaded daily by the cult of Scientology for almost 7 years now,” she said. Danny Masterson sentenced to 30 years to life for raping former Scientologists 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z Prosecutors alleged that Masterson used his prominence in the Church of Scientology — where all three women were also members at the time — to avoid consequences for decades after the attacks. ‘That ’70s Show’ actor Danny Masterson could get decades in prison at sentencing for 2 rapes 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z Could there be other reasons the Church of Scientology and the affiliated group want the carve-out added? For some reason, Scientologists don’t want you to be able to repair their religious artifacts 2023-09-04T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, a few blocks east, the Egyptian’s neighbors include tacky souvenir shops selling T-shirts and plastic Oscars, the Church of Scientology’s information center and a handful of downmarket eateries. We take an exclusive tour of Hollywood's restored Egyptian Theatre, opening this fall 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z The lawsuit, filed this week in California, says the Church of Scientology carried out a coordinated campaign of “harassment, intimidation, surveillance and defamation” against Ms. Remini after she left the church. Church of Scientology calls actress Leah Remini a ‘horrible person’ and ‘anti-free speech bigot’ 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z Masterson’s victims have a pending civil suit against him and Scientology, which can now go forward as the criminal proceedings have closed. Danny Masterson sentenced to 30 years to life for raping former Scientologists 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z “Scientology told them there’s no justice for them.” ‘That ’70s Show’ actor Danny Masterson could get decades in prison at sentencing for 2 rapes 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z It's the wisened hand of the administrator, under Scientology's ordination, that purportedly allows the E-Meter to reflect an accurate reading of the test subject's negative emotions through low-grade galvanic skin-contact responses. For some reason, Scientologists don’t want you to be able to repair their religious artifacts 2023-09-04T04:00:00Z When she was 8, she “effectively lost” her mother to Scientology, the lawsuit says. Leah Remini, Vocal Scientology Critic, Files Suit Against Church 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z Variety reports Remini also seeking compensatory and punitive damages for the alleged harm Scientology has inflicted on her personal and professional life. Leah Remini: The King of Queens star sues Church of Scientology 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z The assaults took place in the early 2000s, but Masterson’s victims said they waited years to come forward because Scientology doctrine forbade them from reporting a fellow church member to police. Danny Masterson sentenced to 30 years to life for raping former Scientologists 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z The church said in a statement after the verdict that the “testimony and descriptions of Scientology beliefs” during the trial were “uniformly false.” ‘That ’70s Show’ actor Danny Masterson could get decades in prison at sentencing for 2 rapes 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z It would just mean the E-Meter plays the same role in this Scientology sin-confession ritual that other divination tools — like pendulums and dowsing rods — play in absolution rituals of other traditions of belief. For some reason, Scientologists don’t want you to be able to repair their religious artifacts 2023-09-04T04:00:00Z After reporting an abuse allegation at a Scientology studio in Riverside, Calif., she left the organization in 2013. Leah Remini, Vocal Scientology Critic, Files Suit Against Church 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z Named defendants in the legal case are the Church of Scientology, Miscavige and Religious Technology Center, Inc., which, Remini alleges, manages policing operations and principally enforces Scientology's punishment orders. Leah Remini: The King of Queens star sues Church of Scientology 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z Representatives for the Church of Scientology did not immediately respond to The Times’ request for comment. Leah Remini files lawsuit accusing Scientology of stalking, defamation and 'mob-style' harassment 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z Actress and former member of the Church of Scientology Leah Remini accused the church in a new lawsuit of stalking and harassment. Actress Leah Remini accuses Church of Scientology of harassment in lawsuit 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z Both the Church of Scientology and Jehovah’s Witnesses have drawn scrutiny from French and German governments or businesses, causing difficulties for individuals and congregations. European Union nations promote religious liberty abroad, but fail at home, U.S. panel says 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z “I believe I am not the first person targeted by Scientology and its operations, but I intend to be the last.” Leah Remini, Vocal Scientology Critic, Files Suit Against Church 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z "With this lawsuit, I hope to protect my rights as afforded by the Constitution of the United States to speak the truth and report the facts about Scientology," Remini continued. Leah Remini: The King of Queens star sues Church of Scientology 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z “While advocating for victims of Scientology has significantly impacted my life and career, Scientology’s final objective of silencing me has not been achieved,” she wrote. Leah Remini files lawsuit accusing Scientology of stalking, defamation and 'mob-style' harassment 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z She also says that the church is impeeding her “right and moral duty to speak out about Scientology’s conduct.” Actress Leah Remini accuses Church of Scientology of harassment in lawsuit 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z According to USCIRF, “sect filters” must be signed by recipients of government grants or potential employees attesting they are not connected to the Church of Scientology. European Union nations promote religious liberty abroad, but fail at home, U.S. panel says 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z The lawsuit says that she has been “under constant threat and assault” as a result of her public departure from Scientology. Leah Remini, Vocal Scientology Critic, Files Suit Against Church 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z One theory Levins has heard is that the fire was started to destroy records connected to Church of Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard. A fire destroyed millions of veterans’ records. 50 years later, families are still seeking answers 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z Remini’s suit further states that Scientology’s policies regarding what it refers to as “Suppressive Persons” — who are defined in the suit as attackers, merchants of chaos and anti-Scientologists — are “not religious doctrine.” Leah Remini files lawsuit accusing Scientology of stalking, defamation and 'mob-style' harassment 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z The former star of “King of Queens” hosted a documentary series titled “Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath” that detailed the experiences of those who have left the church. Actress Leah Remini accuses Church of Scientology of harassment in lawsuit 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z That information is usually provided for the purpose of aiding in the defense’s cause, but in Masterson’s case, a chunk of those materials wound up in the hands of Scientology. Attorneys in Danny Masterson rape case sanctioned for giving discovery to Scientology 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z The lawsuit details the decades that Ms. Remini spent in Scientology and the events that led to her departure after what she says was a yearslong period of abuse. Leah Remini, Vocal Scientology Critic, Files Suit Against Church 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z It played a bigger role in his retrial, with Judge Charlaine Olmedo allowing expert testimony on Scientology that she denied the first time. What led to Danny Masterson’s rape retrial and what happens next 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z Throughout the trial, prosecutors argued that the Church of Scientology had helped cover up the assaults - an allegation the organisation has categorically denied. US actor Danny Masterson found guilty on two rape counts 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z The Church of Scientology played a significant role in the first trial but arguably an even larger one in the second. Actor Danny Masterson found guilty of 2 counts of rape in retrial 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z Scientology spokeswoman Pouw reiterated her stance that the church was not a party to the case and said she was “unaware” of Olmedo’s order on Wednesday. Attorneys in Danny Masterson rape case sanctioned for giving discovery to Scientology 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z All of the women had relatives in Scientology and feared they would be excommunicated and labeled “suppressive persons” if they went against Masterson and the church. Actor Danny Masterson convicted of two counts of rape at second Los Angeles trial 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z The second trial made the Church of Scientology, which Masterson is a member of, a prominent element. What led to Danny Masterson’s rape retrial and what happens next 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z “Like all predators, the defendant carefully sought out his prey. ... Most of his victims are members of the Church of Scientology, and that makes sense,” Los Angeles County Deputy Dist. Scientology looms large, as jurors to decide Danny Masterson's fate in second rape trial 2023-05-16T04:00:00Z Judge Charlaine F. Olmedo allowed expert testimony on church policy from a former official in Scientology leadership who has become a prominent opponent. Actor Danny Masterson found guilty of 2 counts of rape in retrial 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z Prosecutors have indicated that they might call a former church member, Claire Headley, to testify as an expert witness about Scientology’s practices and policies. What to Know About Danny Masterson’s Second Rape Trial 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z Scientology officials have repeatedly denied prohibiting members from cooperating with police. Actor Danny Masterson convicted of two counts of rape at second Los Angeles trial 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z But the night finally drove her to report him to her ethics officer at the Church of Scientology. Danny Masterson’s ex says rape came years into relationship 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z Scientology officials say the church has no policy prohibiting or discouraging members from reporting criminal conduct to law enforcement. Scientology looms large, as jurors to decide Danny Masterson's fate in second rape trial 2023-05-16T04:00:00Z Founded in 1953 by L. Ron Hubbard, the Church of Scientology has many members who work in Hollywood. Actor Danny Masterson found guilty of 2 counts of rape in retrial 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z After a 2021 preliminary hearing in Masterson’s case, the judge concluded that Scientology has “an expressly written doctrine” that “not only discourages, but prohibits” its members from reporting one another to law enforcement. Actor Danny Masterson's retrial on rape charges begins in Los Angeles 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z It could loom larger still in his retrial, with Judge Charlaine Olmedo allowing expert testimony on Scientology that she denied the first time. Danny Masterson’s rape retrial: Key things to know 2023-04-22T04:00:00Z She said that after a happy first year, he began seeking to control her life and personality, often invoking the principles of the Church of Scientology. Danny Masterson’s ex says rape came years into relationship 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z And he asked: “Why have we heard so much about Scientology? Could it be that there are so many other problems with the government’s case?” Scientology looms large, as jurors to decide Danny Masterson's fate in second rape trial 2023-05-16T04:00:00Z “Scientology told them there’s no justice for them. You have the opportunity to show them there is justice.” Actor Danny Masterson found guilty of 2 counts of rape in retrial 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z During earlier hearings, the women said they had relatives practicing Scientology and feared that reporting Masterson to police would lead to excommunication from not only their faith, but also their families. Actor Danny Masterson's retrial on rape charges begins in Los Angeles 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z “But under existing law, plaintiffs are limited to seeking relief through arbitration within the Scientology organization itself, not through the courts.” Scientologists to rule on abuse claims against their church, judge says 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z The religions viewed most unfavorably are the Church of Scientology and Satanism. Christianity scores most favorably in religion poll, with Scientology and Satanism at bottom 2023-03-06T05:00:00Z People affiliated with the church have at times argued with critics of Scientology in the hallway outside the courtroom. Scientology looms large, as jurors to decide Danny Masterson's fate in second rape trial 2023-05-16T04:00:00Z She credited Scientology "with helping her break from drugs and start building some self-esteem", saying the controversial church was "a form of self-help, self-discovery". Lisa Marie Presley: How she turned personal tragedy into hope 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z A Scientology group that portrays itself as fighting discrimination against the church began attacking Remini on Twitter as soon as news of her presence in court surfaced. Actor Danny Masterson's retrial on rape charges begins in Los Angeles 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z “We won,” Scientology spokesperson Ben Shaw said in a statement. Scientologists to rule on abuse claims against their church, judge says 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z Carmichael suggested they try exchanging them for “the safe return of Shelly Miscavige,” the wife of Scientology leader David Miscavige who hasn’t been seen in public for more than 15 years. Golden Globes 2023: Jerrod Carmichael’s jokes, Jennifer Coolidge’s joy and 8 other highlights 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z A Scientology group that says it is fighting discrimination against the church began attacking Remini on Twitter after news of her presence at opening arguments became public last month. Scientology looms large, as jurors to decide Danny Masterson's fate in second rape trial 2023-05-16T04:00:00Z Also in his crosshairs over the course of the night: Scientology, The Slap, Kanye West and more . All the swipes Jerrod Carmichael took at Hollywood during the Globes, annotated 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z But it was his Scientology joke about Cruise that rendered them silent, and proved that the Globes were still the irreverent cousin of the Oscars. Review: The tarnished Golden Globes regain some luster. Just don't call it a comeback 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z The order bolsters a relatively new legal defense that Scientology has used with increasing success. Scientologists to rule on abuse claims against their church, judge says 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z Carmichael said, referring to the wife of Scientology leader David Miscavige. Golden Globes roar back to life as Hollywood stars give embattled awards a 'second chance' 2023-01-10T05:00:00Z First, one of the accusers said Vicki Podberesky, who is serving as Scientology’s outside counsel, made gestures from the gallery meant to intimidate her. Scientology looms large, as jurors to decide Danny Masterson's fate in second rape trial 2023-05-16T04:00:00Z Cruise — whose Golden Globe-nominated “Top Gun: Maverick” was one of 2022’s biggest hit films — remains Scientology’s most visible and influential celebrity member. All the swipes Jerrod Carmichael took at Hollywood during the Globes, annotated 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z The Church of Scientology played a major role during the monthlong trial, with Masterson a member and all three women former members. Prosecutors to retry actor Danny Masterson on rape counts 2023-01-10T05:00:00Z Now nearly 70 years old, Scientology didn’t hold its first arbitration until 2017. Scientologists to rule on abuse claims against their church, judge says 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z TAMPA, Fla. — The process servers showed up to 10 Church of Scientology properties in Clearwater, Florida, and California with legal documents in hand. Where is Scientology’s David Miscavige? Opposing lawyers want to know 2022-12-29T05:00:00Z “Scientology has no reason to have criminal discovery materials in its possession. No reason at all,” Remini, who attended closing arguments in support of Jen B., said on Twitter last week. Scientology looms large, as jurors to decide Danny Masterson's fate in second rape trial 2023-05-16T04:00:00Z Alley wrote that her goal with the chapter on Scientology was “not to convert anyone” but to tell people why she chose it as her religion and what effect Hubbard had had on her life. Say what you want: Kirstie Alley never backed down from defending Scientology 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z Times reported that after the first witness testified, Olmedo chastised the prosecution for its line of questioning: “I understand these witnesses’ lives may have been completely inundated with Scientology,” Olmedo said. Deadlocked jury leads to mistrial in ‘That ’70s Show’ star’s rape case 2022-11-30T05:00:00Z They argued the agreements are invalid because Scientology teaches that defectors are “suppressive persons” and that they could never receive a fair hearing from internal arbitrators who view them as enemies of the church. Scientologists to rule on abuse claims against their church, judge says 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z They tried 27 times over four months to serve Scientology leader David Miscavige with a federal trafficking lawsuit that names him as a defendant, according to records filed in the case. Where is Scientology’s David Miscavige? Opposing lawyers want to know 2022-12-29T05:00:00Z A year before his arrest, the women filed a lawsuit against Masterson and the church accusing him of conspiring with Scientology to intimidate them into silence. Scientology looms large, as jurors to decide Danny Masterson's fate in second rape trial 2023-05-16T04:00:00Z Alley said she had one Scientology counseling session and never wanted to do drugs again, though she admitted that sort of result didn’t happen so quickly for many people. Say what you want: Kirstie Alley never backed down from defending Scientology 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z He had denied the charges, saying he was being persecuted for his membership of the Church of Scientology. Danny Masterson: Jury fails to reach a verdict in rape case against That 70s Show actor 2022-11-30T05:00:00Z But deciding whether Scientology teachings render the agreements unenforceable would require the court to interpret religious doctrine, something the First Amendment forbids, U.S. Scientologists to rule on abuse claims against their church, judge says 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z But as that decision is pending, attorneys for the three former church workers have still been unable to serve Scientology’s secretive and elusive leader. Where is Scientology’s David Miscavige? Opposing lawyers want to know 2022-12-29T05:00:00Z Each woman expressed fear of being labeled a “suppressive person” by Scientology if they went against the church or Masterson. Scientology looms large, as jurors to decide Danny Masterson's fate in second rape trial 2023-05-16T04:00:00Z Alley credited her experience with Scientology’s Narconon detox center for launching her as an actor. Say what you want: Kirstie Alley never backed down from defending Scientology 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z Like Masterson, the three women were members of the Church of Scientology at the time of the alleged attacks, and prosecutors in the trial delved into the faith’s arcane rules for its followers. Mistrial in Danny Masterson rape trial after jury deadlocks 2022-11-30T05:00:00Z The trial also has delved into the rules and tight community of the Church of Scientology, of which Masterson is a member. Jury at stalemate in Danny Masterson rape trial; deliberations to resume after Thanksgiving 2022-11-18T05:00:00Z The inability to serve Miscavige highlights the complex structure of the Scientology organization. Where is Scientology’s David Miscavige? Opposing lawyers want to know 2022-12-29T05:00:00Z “The volunteers were just calling and hearing people ask: ‘Is the Scientology thing true?’” How Karen Bass prevailed against Rick Caruso's $100-million campaign 2022-11-18T05:00:00Z But Alley also denied the many reports — from the likes of Remini and others — that Scientology labels those who leave the church “suppressive persons” and requires members to cut off contact with them. Say what you want: Kirstie Alley never backed down from defending Scientology 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z That would have required their families and friends in Scientology to cease contact from them, they said. Mistrial in Danny Masterson rape trial after jury deadlocks 2022-11-30T05:00:00Z Two of the women testified they had delayed reporting Masterson, fearing that Scientology officials would sanction them for doing so. Jury at stalemate in Danny Masterson rape trial; deliberations to resume after Thanksgiving 2022-11-18T05:00:00Z Attorneys for Paris and the Baxters then sent notice of service by certified mail to 10 Scientology addresses in Clearwater and California, according to court records. Where is Scientology’s David Miscavige? Opposing lawyers want to know 2022-12-29T05:00:00Z Caruso also hit Bass for a speech she gave praising Scientology. Karen Bass elected, becoming L.A.'s first woman mayor 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z “I have hundreds of friends who have entered and left Scientology...,” Say what you want: Kirstie Alley never backed down from defending Scientology 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z “We heard Scientology so often that it really became the go-to excuse.” Defense: Masterson rape case plagued by contradictions 2022-11-15T05:00:00Z “We’ve heard Scientology over and over again. … It really became the go-to excuse. When someone didn’t remember something or something got contradicted, it became about Scientology,” he said in closing arguments. Jury at stalemate in Danny Masterson rape trial; deliberations to resume after Thanksgiving 2022-11-18T05:00:00Z The plaintiffs’ legal team also tried to contact Miscavige by hiring a private investigator, sending a direct message to Scientology’s Instagram page, combing public records and talking to former Sea Org members. Where is Scientology’s David Miscavige? Opposing lawyers want to know 2022-12-29T05:00:00Z The alleged victim’s lawyer and the Church of Scientology have adamantly denied any connection. In Los Angeles and New York, the Church of Scientology is on opposite ends of two rape cases 2022-11-15T05:00:00Z Representatives for the church of Scientology did not respond Tuesday to a request for comment on Alley’s death. Say what you want: Kirstie Alley never backed down from defending Scientology 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z Colleagues say he quickly tried to ingratiate himself with the biggest players in the area, including the Church of Scientology, which had long been a financial supporter of the division’s Police Activities League. Capt. Hollywood: Who is the ex-LAPD commander who tipped off CBS to assault claim? 2022-11-13T05:00:00Z Before Remini’s testimony, according to Variety, both sides agreed Scientology was irrelevant to the case. Paul Haggis, director of ‘Crash,’ ordered to pay $7.5 million in rape case 2022-11-10T05:00:00Z They also asked attorneys representing the Scientology entities named in the lawsuit to provide an address for Miscavige but were not successful, according to court records. Where is Scientology’s David Miscavige? Opposing lawyers want to know 2022-12-29T05:00:00Z “Both trials obviously have Scientology very intertwined ... to what is being put before the juries in New York and Los Angeles.” In Los Angeles and New York, the Church of Scientology is on opposite ends of two rape cases 2022-11-15T05:00:00Z The trial also focussed on the Church of Scientology, of which Mr Haggis was a member until 2009. Paul Haggis: Filmmaker ordered to pay $7.5m in rape suit 2022-11-11T05:00:00Z “Around our churches, we assist police in investigating crime. Some of the lowest crime areas in the country are those in the circumference of the Churches of Scientology.” Capt. Hollywood: Who is the ex-LAPD commander who tipped off CBS to assault claim? 2022-11-13T05:00:00Z And jurors heard extensive testimony about the Church of Scientology, the religion founded by science fiction and fantasy author L. Ron Hubbard in the 1950s. Jury: Filmmaker Paul Haggis liable for $7.5M in rape suit 2022-11-10T05:00:00Z Miscavige’s attorneys filed declarations from Scientology representatives stating he is a resident of California, not Florida. Where is Scientology’s David Miscavige? Opposing lawyers want to know 2022-12-29T05:00:00Z Though the amount of evidence varies, lawyers in both cases cited Scientology when addressing otherwise thorny issues in their cases. In Los Angeles and New York, the Church of Scientology is on opposite ends of two rape cases 2022-11-15T05:00:00Z He told The Times he was an attorney, then walked off and refused to say if he worked for Scientology. Celebrity trials collide in L.A. County's biggest courthouse 2022-11-09T05:00:00Z The Church of Scientology declined to comment on the pending criminal matter but has previously said the religion has no policy against reporting crimes committed by Scientologists to law enforcement. Capt. Hollywood: Who is the ex-LAPD commander who tipped off CBS to assault claim? 2022-11-13T05:00:00Z Haggis was an adherent for decades before publicly renouncing, and denouncing, Scientology in 2009. Jury: Filmmaker Paul Haggis liable for $7.5M in rape suit 2022-11-10T05:00:00Z Sarah Heller, Scientology’s legal director, stated in a declaration that videos of Miscavige were played at the Clearwater graduations referenced on the postcard and that he did not appear in person. Where is Scientology’s David Miscavige? Opposing lawyers want to know 2022-12-29T05:00:00Z Attorneys for the woman accusing Haggis argued that Scientology was nothing but a sideshow from the actual claims in the case. In Los Angeles and New York, the Church of Scientology is on opposite ends of two rape cases 2022-11-15T05:00:00Z A spokeswoman for Scientology said no lawyers for the church have attended the Masterson trial, calling the suggestion “offensive.” Celebrity trials collide in L.A. County's biggest courthouse 2022-11-09T05:00:00Z There was another Scientology controversy around that time. Capt. Hollywood: Who is the ex-LAPD commander who tipped off CBS to assault claim? 2022-11-13T05:00:00Z No witnesses said they knew that Haggis’ accusers or Breest’s lawyers had Scientology ties, and his lawyers acknowledged that Breest herself does not. Jury: Filmmaker Paul Haggis liable for $7.5M in rape suit 2022-11-10T05:00:00Z Miscavige’s attorneys also allege that two signatures of a Scientology representative on certified return receipts were forged. Where is Scientology’s David Miscavige? Opposing lawyers want to know 2022-12-29T05:00:00Z Prosecutors have used the women’s fears of Scientology to explain why they took so long to go to police. In Los Angeles and New York, the Church of Scientology is on opposite ends of two rape cases 2022-11-15T05:00:00Z A pro-Caruso ad also attempted to raise doubts about Bass’ judgment, using video of her comments praising the Church of Scientology. Bass, Caruso duel in historically expensive L.A. mayor's race 2022-11-08T05:00:00Z The “Scientology and the Aftermath” host left the church in 2013 after 40 years of membership. Leah Remini alleges during rape-trial testimony that Scientology targeted Paul Haggis 2022-11-07T05:00:00Z Still, Haggis lawyer Priya Chaudhry sought to persuade jurors that there were “the footprints, though maybe not the fingerprints, of Scientology’s involvement here.” Jury: Filmmaker Paul Haggis liable for $7.5M in rape suit 2022-11-10T05:00:00Z His defense has suggested the case is payback for Haggis’ public criticism of the Church of Scientology, which he left in 2009. Filmmaker Haggis says he never forced himself on publicist 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z Unlike the trials of Masterson and Haggis, the upcoming civil case against Scientology filed by Masterson’s alleged victims will place the religion at front and center, since the church is the named defendant. In Los Angeles and New York, the Church of Scientology is on opposite ends of two rape cases 2022-11-15T05:00:00Z Much of Haggis’ testimony has focused on his decades-long membership and highly publicized split in roughly 2009 with the Church of Scientology, a system of beliefs, teachings and rituals focused on spiritual growth. Filmmaker Haggis takes stand to ‘clear my name’ in rape suit 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z Haggis’ defense has suggested the civil suit is payback for his public criticism of the Church of Scientology, while Breest’s legal team has dismissed that as a bogus conspiracy theory. Leah Remini alleges during rape-trial testimony that Scientology targeted Paul Haggis 2022-11-07T05:00:00Z Instead, the Oscar-winning screenwriter and director began what could be days of testimony by focusing on his yearslong clash with the Church of Scientology. Filmmaker Haggis testifies in rape lawsuit against him 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z Haggis’ lawyers have agreed that Breest has no ties to Scientology. Filmmaker Haggis says he never forced himself on publicist 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z “The allegations in the civil case are far more broad and far-reaching into the pattern and practices of Scientology and that stuff is going to all come out,” he said. In Los Angeles and New York, the Church of Scientology is on opposite ends of two rape cases 2022-11-15T05:00:00Z Excommunicated from Scientology in 2005, the former professional Australian rugby player said neither Masterson nor any other members of the family have spoken to him since. Masterson's accusers feared being kicked out of Scientology. His stepfather lived it 2022-10-31T04:00:00Z The ad replays a 2010 speech in which Bass speaks warmly about Scientology and its “universal creed.” Caruso spending $53 million on relentless ad war against Bass, a 13-1 advantage 2022-10-28T04:00:00Z His testimony thus far has largely focused on his decades-long membership and highly publicized split in roughly 2009 with Scientology, a system of beliefs, teachings and rituals focused on spiritual growth. Filmmaker Haggis testifies in rape lawsuit against him 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z Jen B. told friends about what happened and was called in by Scientology officials to discuss the incident, she testified. Woman who alleges rape by Danny Masterson delivers emotional testimony over four days 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z “It’s a very significant moment for the Church of Scientology,” he said. In Los Angeles and New York, the Church of Scientology is on opposite ends of two rape cases 2022-11-15T05:00:00Z Representatives from Scientology, they’ve said, pressured them not to report the crimes to the police. Masterson's accusers feared being kicked out of Scientology. His stepfather lived it 2022-10-31T04:00:00Z It contrasts Bass’ positive remarks with descriptions of the church from news organizations that characterize Scientology as “homophobic” and “a ruthless global scam.” Caruso spending $53 million on relentless ad war against Bass, a 13-1 advantage 2022-10-28T04:00:00Z Nor have any witnesses testified that they know of a link between Scientology and Breest’s lawyers or between the faith and Haggis’ other accusers. Filmmaker Haggis testifies in rape lawsuit against him 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z |
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