A jury found filmmaker Paul Haggis liable in a sexual assault case that was brought forward by a former publicist who alleged he raped her after a movie premiere in 2013. But given how many former top-level executives have said these things are true, it is hard to believe it is all lies. This requires nothing more than simple honesty, an admission of what happened and a willingness to begin anew with an honest, open culture. Back it up. In any case, I applaud Mr. Haggis' decision to leave his church. Haggis false story served as the opening anecdote and linchpin for a 2011 article in The New Yorker by anti-Scientology author Lawrence Wright, and Wrights subsequent book. Haggis testified the sex act went on for 10 to 20 minutes before . To Dennis Igou- you "know" nothing of the sort. * Member and fundraiser, Environment California and CalPirg *Signis Award, Venezia, World Catholic Association We care about them and do not wish to be labeled "enemies"--because we aren't. Having been exposed to the Christian belief system for many years I came to the realization that all religions are profit and or control motivated. as well as other partner offers and accept our. Oscar winning screenwriter and director Paul Haggis ( Crash, Million Dollar Baby) has penned a long letter to a Scientology official in which he outlines the reasons why he's breaking ties with the cult. I was shocked. "Paul Haggis deserves, based on his record as a gentleman and humanitarian, to be judged when all the evidence has been taken under penalty of perjury in a court of law," Remini and Rinder. You should not assume your own religion is the ONLY and BEST one in the world that leads to spiritual growth. Loren, as I said, please re-read the letter. It isn't a far stretch of the imagination that something like this can balloon, especially when Catholics are programmed from birth to do what the priest says for forgiveness without question. So, I am now painfully aware that you might see this an attack and just as easily use things I have confessed over the years to smear my name. Top editors give you the stories you want delivered right to your inbox each weekday. That's the kind of integrity I thought we had, but obviously the standard in this church is far lower the public relations representative can reveal secrets to the press if the management feels justified. Paul Haggis; Church of Scientology; Haggis; Leah Remini; British Cuisine Perhaps if you had done a little more research on me, the churchs senior management wouldnt have dismissed those concerns quite so cavalierly. At the time of Larrys article and book I withheld the fact that Marty had reached out to me by email.I withheld that information from Larry Wright. Not that Larry Wright would have cared: Paul Haggis served his purpose for Wright, who did no fact checking. His fear was genuine and only confirmed what we were already learning about the church back then. June 22, 2022 2:32 PM PT. Paul Haggis. And formerly: This is the beginning of real spiritual exploration to my mind. After verifying it's authenticity with his source, Marty decided to publish it so that the import of the issues it covers are fully aired and considered by readers. I didnt have to search for verification I didnt have to look any further than my own home. Funny how every 'disgruntled employee' is saying exactly the same thing, and the whole story checks out. I do not know the woman, but no matter what she said or did, this is the woman who joined the Sea Org at 16! Their first venture is an adaptation of the celebrated Australian novel The Rangers Apprentice., Haggis was born in London, Ontario, Canada and moved to California in his early 20s. Kozlowski added that it was "intended as a private correspondence between [Haggis] and Tom Davis" and that he has no idea how it was leaked. I've read the whole thread up to this point, and just wanna say, I'm a huge fan of you! The point is this is a huge blow to David Miscavige, at least he's still got Tom Cruise fooled. The fact that the Mormon Church drew all the fire, that no one noticed, doesnt matter. To the extent that anything prohibits or infringes on anyone's civil rights, we don't agree with it. I find it funny how if you say anything negative about CoS that you are an SP when in reality the true SP's are the brain-washed drones who will try to harm you in any way possible if you publicly say anything negative about CoS. Every scrap of evidence I read or hear about ex $cientology members damns the organization more and more. Holy Xenu! I have to believe that if they knew what I now know, they too would be horrified. Haggis, famous for films that include "Crash," "Million Dollar Baby" and "Letters From Iwo Jima," cited ideological and personal reasons for breaking with Scientology. I saw the organization with all its warts, growing pains and problems as an underdog. And many dozens of fundraisers and salons at our home on behalf of Human and Civil Rights, the Environment, the Peace Movement, Education, Justice and Equality. Oscar-winning filmmaker Paul Haggis wants a jury to hear evidence he claims will prove the Church of Scientology is behind the rape lawsuit he faces at trial next month. Haggis, who is best known for his work on Crash, Million Dollar Baby, and Casino Royale, began his time with Scientology before he was in Hollywood, but had a very public resignation in 2009. I'm glad Paul finally broke through his personal haze to see the light!!!!!!!!! All Rights Reserved. Haggis, who is also the co-founder of Artists for Peace and Justice, has since been very vocal on his thoughts of Scientology. Paul Haggis Writes Letter Of Support For Leah Remini After Scientology Departure Jul 31, 2013, 11:19 AM EDT BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JULY 27: Actress Leah Remini speaks onstage at the 'Family Tools' panel during the Disney/ABC Television Group portion of the 2012 Summer TCA Tour on July 27, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. My understanding is that scientology previously sued the cult awareness network (CAN) to not only stifle free speech, but to actually take over CAN. Paul Haggis testified his resignation letter from Scientology helped Leah Remini leave the church. * Founding Board Member, Earth Communication Office torture It's the same sad stories all over again. There are a million shades of gray. Ive never been good at following orders, especially when I find them morally reprehensible. management They left me dumbstruck and horrified. OSA liars, the integrity is gone. The Dialogue: The best way to get this story out is for you to call your contacts. And so it wentwith Haggis stage managing his surprise exit from the religion. No matter what I say as a spiritual leader, it is always tested against what I actually do or if it truly of benefit. Far from being a principled decision by Haggis over gay rights, it was actually Rathbun who approached Haggis starting in June 2009 and coached him on how to make his exit and obtain maximal publicity. Good on you Paul Haggis! Not that any of that would matter to Leah Remini, who featured Paul Haggis and his discredited, false narrative on Aftermath three months later. I told you I could not, in good conscience, be a member of an organization where gay-bashing was tolerated. A judge ruled on Friday that director Paul Haggis will be allowed to argue at his upcoming civil trial that the Church of Scientology is behind a rape allegation against him. Lies are lies- and unless you have first-hand knowledge of such extortion- I'd zip it, if I were you. The problem for me extends back to an interpretation of one of the Ethics codes: "Such Suppressive Acts include Public disavowal of Scientology or Scientologists in good standing with Scientology organizations." We all know this policy exists. I am a christian and consider my self conservative, but even I can't deny the fact that there are some "Christian" sects out there that are bigotted and even VIOLENTLY opposed to homosexuals and other people that don't follow the Word of God. Tommy, if only a fraction of these accusations are true, we are talking about serious, indefensible human and civil rights violations. Oscar-winning "Crash" director leaves faith, admonishes Church of Scientology. From rape accusations to his invented narrative of leaving the Church. The Paul Haggis Lie Smoking-gun evidence has long exposed Haggis' lies, from his sham "resignation" from the Church of Scientology to his latest conspiracy theory. Director Paul Haggis's Sexual-Assault Trial Is Underway. Religions have been used to allow some to control the masses, and for the most part are male dominated. Where does the redefining end? You even felt free to publish secrets from the confessional in Freedom Magazine you just stopped short of labeling them as such, probably because you knew Scientologists would be horrified, knowing you so easily broke a sacred vow of trust with your parishioners. Breest's lawsuit asks for unspecified compensatory and punitive damages. The contrast between the dignified and eloquent Mr Haggis and the screeching hysterical lying of Tommy could not be more pronounced. I am not religious nor am I a member of a religious group but I don't understand why it's 'gay bashing' to define marriage in this way. Awards for outspoken support of Civil and Human Rights: * Valentine Davies Award Writers Guild of America for bringing honor and dignity to writers everywhere *Bill of Rights Award American Civil Liberties Union *Hubert H. Humphrey Civil Rights Award Leadership Conference on Civil Rights *Peace & Justice Award Office of the Americas, presented by Daniel Ellsberg *Signis Award, Venezia, World Catholic Association *ALMA Award National Council of Latino Civil Rights *Ethel Levitt Award for Humanitarian Service Levitt & Quinn *Prism Award Entertainment Industries Council *Humanitas Prize (2) Humanitas *Legacy Award, for Artistic and Humanitarian Achievement *Environmental Media Award EMA *EMA Green Seal Award EMA *Image Award NAACP *Creative Integrity Award Multicultural Motion Picture Association *EDGE Awards (2) Entertainment Industries Council *Artistic Freedom Award City of West Hollywood *Catholics in Media Award Catholics in Media Associates. I just read that Paul Haggis is writing a book that outs this evil mess - the COS!! This delighted the letter to get that scientology were already learning about other bizarre tasks, kindness and way. Haggis' final bomb, which is going to ring true to many, many Scientologists on every level, is about that same St. Petersburg Times report, in which the Church dredged up old documents and audits on their members to expose salacious, damning details about their personal lives to paint their defection as a cover for their personal indiscretions. Where in the world do you get that confessionals are used to extort money???!! And I have always had a thing for underdogs. Abandoned dissemination programs. There's a huge difference between homo-intolerant and homophobia. Not have to haggis and letters and local business of resignation letter, now because his resignation letter. sociopath clear But I reached a point several weeks ago where I no longer knew what to think. To win at any cost, costs a lot. He told me he was on the run from the Church and that he was afraid for his life. But I reached a point several weeks ago where I no longer knew what to think. Furthermore, making judgments (about actions NOT people-- big difference) is part of natural law, and is a requirement for a stable society--a society free of ANY judgment is a society in a state of anarchy. Obviously, Harkus was raised Catholic just like I was. Mistrial. February 20, 2018. Most recently, Haggis and his partner Michael Nozik formed Hwy 61 Films, based at United Artists. terror Representatives for Remini did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment on Wednesday. reverse Sorry, but you do not have the right to post comments. marty From hair trends to relationship advice, our daily newsletter has everything you need to sound like a person whos on TikTok, even if you arent. Silence is consent, Tommy. I would respect his stance more if he were consistent. religious You are also wrong about the Catechism of the Church. Paul Haggis established himself over twenty years with an extensive career in television, before his big break into features arrived when he became the first screenwriter to garner two Best Film Academy Awards back-to-back for his scripts: "Million Dollar Baby" (2004) directed by Clint Eastwood, and "Crash" (2005) which Paul directed himself. An opportunist who describes himself as a "bullying selfish prick" and who cheated on his former wife with dozens of women, Haggis was sued for rape in December of 2017 and arrested for . I can think of no other word. for 34 years. scientologists When I read your post, the great social architects of Hitler, Stalin and Pol Pot come to mind, but I suspect you have something better. scientologys Are we going to see bloodshed before this is all over? An answer to the corrupt monopoly of Scientology. We love them. Jury deadlocked. I will argue that there is a distinct difference between "Christian belief system" and "religion". Some stop by and smell the roses. When compassion is your only passion, only then are you free. are all things that scare religious organizations. That's just more BS persecution coming from those who wish to tear down the Catholic church. chairman Here are some powerful and eye-opening quotes from Haggis' letter to Davis: "I could not, in good conscience, be a member of an organization where gay-bashing was tolerated. You even felt free to publish secrets from the confessional in Freedom Magazine you just stopped short of labeling them as such, probably because you knew Scientologists would be horrified, knowing you so easily broke a sacred vow of trust with your parishioners. Sure it starts off with a simple, "I hit my little sister" and the penance is to bake her some cookies and say you are sorry. But then again, Remini also proudly boasted that she refused to vet the credibility of her subjects, and that A&Es attorneys let her get away with it. -- from IMDb Mini Biography by: zkozlowski. * Fundraiser, El Rescate Human Rights for El Salvador These are two of. "If you do away with ALL religion, you do away with concern and charity for those you don't know. And that is when I read the recent articles in the St. Petersburg Times. This is a lovely retired couple, never said a negative word about Scientology to me or anyone else I know hardly raving maniacs or enemies of the church. Discover what people really say about all things Scientology. Not now. Sorry Dave, but you need to do some research on that one. Ten months passed. That was my last brush. miscaviges To see these great human beings so misguided - especially about other faiths (Christian "Protestant", Catholic, etc) - what they are taught breeds hate, distrust all the things the CoS supposedly abhors. Perhaps Mr. Haggis would do well to remember that those of us on the "Christian right" have been fighting for his and many other $cientologists' rights in outing the cult, and that many of us are proud gay rights supporters. Lives damaged. How can they legally split up families - separate parents from children - if one or both parents do not agree to it?? Leah Remini is pictured inset on October 07, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. However - the Bible also states that we are not to judge, that we are to love our neighbor.. and that's how most Christians live their lives. But given how many former top-level executives have said these things are true, it is hard to believe it is all lies. The sleep deprivation and other abuses. Never, in its long history, has the Catholic Church extorted money in the Confessional. Not that different from any other religion. But they didn't. November 10, 2022, 1:55 PM. Haggis for years falsely claimed he split with the Church because it would not take a position on Californias incendiary Proposition 8 campaign in 2008 regarding same-sex marriageknowing the Church would never take a stand on such a political issue. *EMA Green Seal Award EMA I feel the need to defend Mr. Haggis. The intention was that Wright would use Haggis false narrative to protect and further his crafted image as a crusader, especially with Haggis daughters. ", "The church's refusal to denounce the actions of these bigots, hypocrites and homophobes is cowardly. The organization says Wednesday that Haggis' resignation was accepted on Jan 4, one day before The Associated Press published accounts from three women alleging sexual misconduct by the. I will always take their calls, as I always took yours. It was a year ago. Reformed Episcopal Church Wikipedia. A priest would go to jail before revealing secrets from the confessional, no matter what the cost to himself or his church. How gullible can people be? We all know this policy exists. "The church's refusal to denounce the action of these bigots, hypocrites and homophobes is cowardly," Haggis wrote. However, I have finally come to the conclusion that I can no longer be a part of this group. You said straight-out there was no such policy, that it did not exist. The interview lasted maybe ten minutes it was just you and the newscaster. "I will always take their calls, as I always took yours. Haggis' false story served as the opening anecdote and linchpin for a 2011 article in The New Yorker by anti-Scientology author Lawrence Wright, and Wright's subsequent book. This was the only way an unemployed high school grad like himself could pay for the multi-thousand dollar "auditing courses," which they convinced him would make everything clear. Screenwriter . Paul Edward Haggis, writer, director, producer (born 10 Mar 1953 in London, Ontario). Robin, there are many of us who will not "come out" as ex-members of $cn because of our existing ties to family and friends who are still in the church. Loren, he didn't assert that ALL Christians are bigoted, hateful homophobes, just the Christian right. And I felt sick. Haggis is currently standing trial in a civil lawsuit concerning a rape allegation. I openly and vigorously defended the church when ever it was criticized, as I railed against the kind of intolerance that I believed was directed against it. He does liken Scientology's support of Prop 8 to those of "the worst elements of the Christian Right." ", " After writing this letter, I am fully aware that some of my friends may choose to no longer associate with me, or in some cases work with me. how did he fall for this b.s. "It worked with Leah Leah Remini, she was still in," Haggis said. He is married, the father of four children, and splits his time between residences in Los Angeles and New York. And I have always had a thing for underdogs. chairman Confessionals are not used to extort money idiot. And theyve never molested children either I suppose; tithing used to be more than just a suggestion "(Christians) use confessionals to extort money." The film, which starred Tommy Lee Jones, Charlize Theron and Susan Sarandon, was a suspense drama of a fathers search for his missing son, who is reported AWOL after returning from Iraq. assaulted financial I've never been good at following orders, especially when I find them morally reprehensible. Paul Haggis Resigns from Church of Scientology www May 5th, 2018 - Prob with religion are the people to much power given to few . "That's how all this started. As Rathbun tells it: So he [Haggis] says, By October, Marty Rathbun got a hold of the letter. 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