More Scientology Problems... Just The Tip Of The Iceberg
Scientology has had a horrendous October.
They were convicted of fraud in France and both the St. Petersburg Times and ABC's Nightline had very damaging reports from ex members who have spoken out.
A multitude of lawsuits are moving forward and the media continues to be a thorn in Scientology's side.
One of Scientology's long time members, celebrity Paul Haggis has recently flown the coop and has spoken out. Also many members, and high level "OT's" have left the cult.
Two new books by ex members have just been published.
Marc Headley wrote "Blown For Good, Behind Scientology's Iron Curtain" and Nancy Many has written, "My Billion Year Contract". Kudos to them!
Both Books Available On Amazon.com
Well, November isn't looking any better for Scientology.
Just yesterday, Australian Senator, Nicholas (Nick) Xenophon has called for a Senate inquiry into Scientology.
The Senator presented horrific stories that were sent to him by ex Scientology members, Aaron Saxton, Carmel Underwood, Paul Schofield, Anna and Dean Detheridge and Kevin Mackey.
Xenophon stated,
that the ex members claim that Scientology is an abusive, manipulative, violent and criminal organisation, and that criminality is condoned at the highest levels and thatand said he is seeing a worldwide pattern of abuse and criminality.
The Senator's presentaion was well researched with highlights on the cult's many abuses and their tax exemption status.
Click the following links to watch Part One and Part Two on YouTube.
For the transcript listed on the Parliament of Australia website, click here.
A little look into what was said by ex members and reported by the Senator.
Ex member, Aaron Saxton's who was born into Scientology, was made a security guard for the cult at age 16. His time while in the cult, tells a horrific tale of what Scientology forced him to do or suffer their consequences.
Aaron said he had to commit many fraudulent acts on behalf of the cult. These acts included coercing Sea Org members into having abortions, family disconnection, he was made to falsify bank records, he blackmailed other members by using their private info from their files, and participated in defrauding of credit cards.
More disturbingly, Aaron had to pull out his own teeth because of lack of medical care. He was also told not to report that a man attempted to rape him.
A couple of snippets from the Senator's transcript, (please read the entire transcript):
Aaron said he was so heavily under the control of the organisation’s bizarre power structure he was complicit in ordering the beating of one follower and facilitated the beating of another. Continued on the next page
