The Church of Scientology has a deeply troubled history, especially in Florida. And this may pose a problem for the organization regarding potential jurors in a coming wrongful death civil case. Floridians commonly call the controversial church a “cult,” “scam,” “strange” and associate its behavior with “brainwashing.” Scientology counters such criticism with accusations of “religious […]
The Church of Scientology claims it can’t get a fair trial in Pinellas County due to “community prejudice,” which they say is prevalent in that area of Florida. This claim comes shortly before the scheduled trial for the wrongful death lawsuit against Scientology filed by the family of Lisa McPherson, who died under the church’s […]
A cult member linked to a child’s death from neglect and abuse was sentenced to a lesser prison term than the cult leader she once feared and obeyed, reports the San Francisco Chronicle. Deirdre Hart Wilson 39, was sentenced to seven years, while her former leader Winifred Wright received the maximum 11-year sentence allowed under […]
The Waco Tribune Herald concluded its nine-part series today with an article entitled, “Prophesying about Waco.” The newspaper was seemingly taking a swing at foretelling the future, but not in any biblical sense. The article focused on the future of Waco, in an effort to burnish the image of the Texas town. Baylor University is […]
Today the Montel Williams Show was supposedly devoted to children abused through the use of prescription psychiatric drugs such as Ritalin, specifically given to alleviate the symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorders (ADD). The talk show host claimed, “We just want the truth.” However, there was more to this program than met the eye. The featured […]
It has been a decade since the Waco Davidian standoff, but old conspiracy theories die hard. Of course the few remaining diehard Davidians, which numbered five at a recent religious service, are still loyal to their selective memory of David Koresh and events at Waco. But why do some journalists persist in groundless anti-government conspiracy […]
In a recent interview John Travolta disclosed details regarding Priscilla Presley’s introduction to Scientology, reports Go Memphis.com. While trying to pump up his flop Basic, the star disclosed how he apparently recruited Presley into the controversial church. Travolta said, “After Elvis died, Priscilla Presley wanted to meet me. She was looking for some answers.” The […]
Lisa Marie Presley supposedly has returned to the arms of her ex-lover John Oszajca, reports the Australian Herald Sun. This on and off again relationship has an interesting history. Three years ago Oszajca, a twenty-something musician, apparently almost marched down the much-treaded aisle with the Elvis heir. But unlike her former husbands Michael Jackson and […]
In a “no holds barred” interview run in Rolling Stone Magazine, Lisa Marie Presley supposedly speaks out frankly and about her life. However, the article comes across as more of a promotional puff piece and often neglects important facts. Presley attempted to dismiss reports that Scientology has often dominated her life. The daughter of Elvis […]
Madonna may be “shielded by psychic armor,” but the middle aged former “sex kitten” who now wants to talk about “serious issues” is getting a bit boring, or so it seems in an article recently run by W Magazine. Could this be at least partially due to her spiritual work out schedule, which includes “several […]
