Part 2 of our interview with Rachael Hastings, former camerawoman of David Miscavige, airs tonight at 7pm EDT on my YouTube channel (if you haven't subscribed yet, please do so). Rachael recounts her personal experiences as scientology tried to "cure" her -- based on the writings of L. Ron Hubbard. She explains what it was like working directly for Miscavige, including the fact that his $10,000 per day hair and make up people were not allowed to be gay, and the absolutely insanity of what had to be done to make his hair look "perfect" for photos and video. It's some batshit … [Read more...]
Episode 24: Author and Icon Kate Bornstein
We are very excited to welcome author, playwright, performance artist, actor and icon Kate Bornstein to the Fair Game Podcast this week. For those unfamiliar with Kate, she is a prominent figure in the Trans Community. I have known her since the early 70's when she went by the name Al Bornstein, in fact Lt. Al Bornstein, in the Sea Org on board the Apollo with L. Ron Hubbard. We talk about Kate's history in scientology, its homophobia and transphobia, how scientology attempts "pray the gay away" with auditing, Kate's disconnection, her books and a lot more. She is an … [Read more...]
Scientology Homophobia
Is scientology homophobic? There has been considerable discussion about this. In today's world, where it is no longer socially acceptable to be anti-gay, scientology has taken steps to attempt to portray itself as tolerant and welcoming of the LGBT community. But similar to scientology's claims that disconnection "doesn't exist" or is simply a "personal choice," the PR smokescreen hides an ugly and unpleasant reality. At its heart, scientology IS very homophobic. Here is the truth as I experienced it, growing up in scientology and then being a senior official in the church for many … [Read more...]