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“My bet is that, within two years, you’re going to read something about me in a scandal that looks like it has nothing to do with the church.”

Paul Haggis Vs. the Church of Scientology. Haggis' defection was discussed previously on the blue, as were allegations of abusive practices in Scientology's Sea Org. This week's New Yorker includes a massive investigative piece by Lawrence Wright, part of an upcoming book by Wright that has already been the subject of some speculation.
posted by availablelight on Feb 6, 2011 - 68 comments

"A Kafkaesque journey."

Defectors say Church of Scientology hides abuse. Two defectors from Scientology's Sea Org, raised and married in the church, have been interviewed by the New York Times, hoping to expose the abusive treatment of even loyal staff members. [more inside]
posted by availablelight on Mar 7, 2010 - 93 comments