Yes, Giora is an ex Sea Org. Great guy, and a great artist. His brother in law Ilan Weil used to be a celebrity. However, Scientology pretty much ruined his career with its incessant pressure for money and time. 7 years ago I met with him and his wife (Giora’s sister). They were very disappointed with Scientology and were ready to leave. I tried to encourage them and at the end of our meeting said the simple statement: “things will get better for you.”

Guess what, Ilan wrote a nasty KR where everything he and his wife said was now cited as if I said it. The parting encouragement sentence was described as something that caused them a lot of agony.

Just for fun I replied to this KR with a letter explaining what really happened in the conversation. I preempted the claim I should have written it up, by reminding the “church” that as an auditor I was bound to maintain confidentiality. I know that as a result they had to undergo Sec Checks, Conditions, etc. They ended up spending their inheritance money on being ruthlessly interrogated.

At least the got their just dessert.

Two of the people were ex Scientologists. The others are from other cults. They did not mention the cults because of fear of lawsuits.

Right with you there. When I have a nightmare, Scientology is always an aspect of it.

I applaud your efforts, Mr. Friedman. As a (Scientology) cult survivor, it’s good to know that there are people like you out there to help people like me.

Congrats!

She is probably a TWICE A YEAR Catholic…they attend Mass on Easter & Christmas ONLY

I can practically imagine her scenario:

Muffins: “Forgive me Father for I have sinned”.

Priest: “What sins have you committed my child”.

Muffins: “I am one of the Lawyers that defend The Church Of Scientology”.

Priest: “I can’t think of ANY Punishment that will forgive YOU for doing THAT”…