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TONY ORTEGA
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[John Travolta and Tom Cruise applauded David Miscavige’s new initiative on March 14]
At the L. Ron Hubbard Birthday Event on March 14, Tom Cruise and John Travolta applauded Scientology leader David Miscavige, who that night unveiled the church’s new initiative aimed at kids. Miscavige is clearly going all-in with this new effort, which includes books in many languages and courses aimed to produce a “Golden Age for the New Generation.” We wanted to get the perspective of a couple of former Scientologists who grew up in the church. Here’s Claire Headley…
First, as someone who was born into and grew up inside Scientology, I did not experience a childhood in the way most people understand it. It was structured, controlled, and ultimately taken from me before I had the awareness to question it. Starting at age 7, I was required to sign my first billion-year contract, something I could not possibly understand, being told this represented my purpose, my future, my eternity. At the time, it felt “normal.” Looking back, it is clear I was never given the ability to consent in any meaningful way. That loss is something I am still unpacking as I work on my memoir (coming out later this year!), because it is not just about what happened, but also what never had the chance to happen.
Second, as a parent of three boys, I now view these situations through an entirely different lens. I cannot imagine placing my children into environments where their autonomy is stripped away, their education is compromised, and their future is dictated by an organization demanding lifelong allegiance. The idea that teenagers can be funneled through a so-called “crash course” education, which we’ve received reports of happening currently, handed something resembling a “diploma,” and then pressured into signing a billion-year contract is deeply troubling. These are not informed choices. They are the result of grooming, indoctrination, and a lack of real-world context.
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At the L. Ron Hubbard Birthday Event on March 14, Tom Cruise and John Travolta applauded Scientology leader David Miscavige, who that night unveiled the church’s new initiative aimed at kids. Miscavige is clearly going all-in with this new effort, which includes books in many languages and courses aimed to produce a “Golden Age for the New Generation.” We wanted to get the perspective of a couple of former Scientologists who grew up in the church. Here’s Claire Headley…
First, as someone who was born into and grew up inside Scientology, I did not experience a childhood in the way most people understand it. It was structured, controlled, and ultimately taken from me before I had the awareness to question it. Starting at age 7, I was required to sign my first billion-year contract, something I could not possibly understand, being told this represented my purpose, my future, my eternity. At the time, it felt “normal.” Looking back, it is clear I was never given the ability to consent in any meaningful way. That loss is something I am still unpacking as I work on my memoir (coming out later this year!), because it is not just about what happened, but also what never had the chance to happen.
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Claire Headley and Chris Shelton on Scientology's creepy new focus on kids
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