Media Watch

The reason Scientology has survived and flourish, as it has for the last 67 years, notwithstanding the carping criticism of certain bigoted-sources, is its workability and thus its popularity. You name-drop the word Scientology... READ MORE

It is unconscionable in this day and age that a reporter for a respected news network should be permitted to get away with this type of invitation to violence. It would not be tolerated with any other religion and should in... READ MORE

I find it very strange at this point in history that any company would produce a show that would so viciously attack a recognized religion, especially one that has done so much to help mankind. I mean, come on—this is 2017,... READ MORE

When you really look at this, it is the responsibility of each individual to improve themselves and not up to someone else. So Leah Remini blaming others for her state of mind is a serious mis-assignment of responsibility. READ MORE

Remini’s hate campaign, misrepresented as a “public service” in your puff piece, has caused actual harm to individuals and families, as demonstrated in these specific instances I know of personally. READ MORE

The July 13 piece, fawning over Remini’s Emmy announcement, was just today eviscerated by none other than Radar Online who report that the whole series “was a total act.” Radar further reports that an erstwhile associate... READ MORE

Why is it acceptable to support and promote a documentary which is born entirely from hate and directed at my friends, my family, me? Does someone really have to die before religious bigotry against Scientology is taken seriously? READ MORE

What is needed is an even-handed, non discriminatory approach when discussing this subject. Scientology is a new religion. It has been misunderstood because it is new. Certain individuals capitalize on others’ ignorance... READ MORE

What’s one of America’s best-known insurance brands, where “15 minutes can save you 15% or more…” doing supporting a controversial hate and propaganda program such as the A&E’s Scientology and the Aftermath? There... READ MORE

Once again, I’m writing to express my upset, outrage and utter disgust at your renewal of the direct attack on my religion through Leah Remini’s self -promotional fiction. READ MORE

This type of television programming is frightening and has placed people at risk. I have grandchildren and I have become concerned for their safety. I personally request that you cease your financial support of this horrible... READ MORE

Face it you are supporting the single most unfounded, vicious, vile anti-religious hate in years. And NONE of her allegations are supported by a single documented fact. Not a one. It is all vicious hatred from an ex-member. READ MORE

Here’s an analogy: I am quite sure that Tiffany & Co. has customers who had a bad experience at their store from time to time. That doesn’t mean that Tiffany is bad. A program that collected a half-dozen disgruntled ex-customers... READ MORE

As a Scientologist, I have seen Scientology do too much good and change too many lives dramatically for the better to stand by while a systematic effort to denigrate it is allowed to pass itself off as information. READ MORE

What is one of America’s best-known drug stores, “at the corner of Happy and Healthy,” doing supporting a controversial hate and propaganda program such as the A&E show Scientology and the Aftermath? There must be less... READ MORE

Scientology is a truly unique contemporary religion—the only major religion to emerge in the 20th century and flourish in the 21st. While it owes a spiritual debt to Eastern religions, it was born in the West and its religious... READ MORE

Adhering to your formula, one could describe a Christian group as “pagan-like” or a political organization as “cannibal-like” or, better yet, a media outlet as “criminal-like.” Those groups would certainly, and... READ MORE

Leah Remini’s hatred has spawned over 500 death threats, bomb threats, and acts of violence. Perpetrators were prosecuted and jail terms were served. Her hate speech caused children to be bullied at schools, employees to... READ MORE

I read the piece you published in ricochet.com entitled “The Denver Post Successfully Lowers Public Intelligence.” What a shameless, bigoted reference to the Church of Scientology you carried in it. READ MORE

I read your article on “recruiting to Scientology.” The problem from the very beginning is that your reporters lied when they walked into my Church. READ MORE

I do not think I have ever seen a more smug looking pair of bigots in my entire life, pouring on-air scorn toward members of my religion, Scientology, while they sniped at it with the single most discriminatory man in Australia,... READ MORE

Your article entitled "Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban Celebrate Their 11th Anniversary” contains totally unnecessary anti-religious bigotry against the Church of Scientology. READ MORE

I read your take-off of Scott Campbell’s hateful Daily Mail article purporting to cover Scientology Volunteer Ministers working at the Grenfell Tower disaster helping those directly and indirectly affected. READ MORE

I read the hateful article by Scott Campbell criticizing Scientologists for coming to the Grenfell Tower disaster to help those directly and indirectly affected. READ MORE

We, the undersigned, are writing about your corporate responsibility in supporting a show airing on A&E attacking our Church while inciting threats and violence. READ MORE

Over the last few years, I’ve had two long-term girlfriends who were negatively affected by Leah’s unfair portrayal of my religion… READ MORE

I’ve always believed that hate begets hate, and Leah Remini’s one-sided program sends America a message that it is okay to terrorize someone because of their religious views. READ MORE

My name is Dominick Joseph and I am writing you today in an attempt to focus your attention on the negative effects that are being created in my life and the lives of people I know as a result of a show being produced by one... READ MORE

I decided to write you as I recently found out that A&E has just green lit another season of “Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath.” I’m not sure if you are aware of this or what this show is about, but I wanted... READ MORE

This show has created an environment of hostility and prejudice that I never thought I would have to experience. You can imagine my outrage when I saw that A&E had picked the show up for a second season. READ MORE

I have always loved Disney for their anti-bullying and anti-discrimination policies but not now that you are supporting a program which is only creating false information, bigotry, bullying and discrimination against Scientologists. READ MORE

[My daughter] has been dealing with teachers spreading hate to the class about our religion, student insults about Scientologists and bigoted statements from two coaches that are date coincident with the airing of this show. READ MORE

I have been a Scientologist for 38 years. I entered it of my own freewill and have remained a Scientologist since then because I want to. READ MORE

I have been a Scientology Minister since 1968. What you are doing by sponsoring this Leah Remini witch hunt against Scientology and Scientologists is all too familiar. You are harming a lot of good people who save lives and... READ MORE

Why not do a show that shows the millions of people who have been helped by Scientology? Or the millions of people who have found personal relief and help due to the selfless humanitarian deeds of Scientologists? Rather than... READ MORE

When you sit in a room, as I have, and quietly listen to your 90-year-old mother talk about the KKK riding through a North Carolina town with torches, causing the kind of fear she as a young child had never before seen in... READ MORE

Thousands of interested people walk into Scientology Churches for the first time every week to find the answer—for themselves—to “What is Scientology?” READ MORE

At what point will someone at A&E step up and say, “Hey, wait a minute. We are paying a couple of ex-members of a thriving religion to get others to carry their message of hate. Is this the type of channel we want to be?” READ MORE

Surely the executives and stockholders of A&E must condemn violence against a single religion. Assuming I am correct, how is it possible to renew the Remini show without acknowledging the harm it perpetrates? READ MORE

Please step up and take some responsibility for righting this religious persecution. READ MORE

Please rise to the occasion and close the window. Pull the plug on further shows that will only degrade your reputation. You may not realize the harm they do to individuals and families; I have seen it. READ MORE

My grandfather, Harry Warner, President of Warner Bros. Studio for over 50 years considered the medium of film and television “an instrument of peace.” READ MORE

It is hard to conceive that Disney is in any way involved in such hateful, money-motivated messaging. It makes me wonder if amusement park owners in Germany actively worked to create hatred against Jews as you are doing with... READ MORE

I read your story of the missing Mrs. Renata Antczak in a recent Daily Mail. You may know nothing of Scientology, but an attempt to jab at it while reporting on a totally unrelated matter serves only to expose your ignorance... READ MORE

The Miami New Times, a part of the notorious “Backpage.com” online pimping and sex-trafficking network, saw fit to wrongly target officials participating the grand opening of the new Church of Scientology in Miami. READ MORE

What this survey does show is that media propagandists select a target to attack to create a preconceived false narrative and then conduct a “survey” to determine the result of their propaganda attack. Germans have a history... READ MORE

You published an article by Agnes Forgacz that attempts to attack the Church of Scientology for conducting an education program that brings the Truth About Drugs to children. READ MORE

I read your 10 documentaries to binge-watch on Netflix in CNN Philippines, and have just one question: how many Churches of Scientology have you been to? I would be willing to wager that you never set foot in one. READ MORE

Judging by this article, “Is Scientology compatible with Christianity?“ what you actually stand for is bigotry, hate and intolerance. READ MORE

I read your segment of early today concerning books that bring people solace and to my astonishment saw reference to Lawrence Wright’s propaganda on Scientology. READ MORE

I read your report on Brandon Scott Wolf yesterday in which you make a gratuitous—and false—assertion that the Church of Scientology has in some way avoided paying taxes. READ MORE

Margaret Singer based her work on what she claimed to be the results of studies into the treatment of prisoners of war during the Korean War. Anthony showed that the entire Korean brainwashing scare lacked scientific substance;... READ MORE

Your article “What Does Scientology Believe in?” is the latest in a long series of bigoted, reprehensible and false pieces on my religion. READ MORE

While I think I understood your point—for Gawd’s sake, if you are going to protest perceived discriminations, at least do so to ones that truly mean something—and agree with you; your use of the Scientology religion... READ MORE

Your article of last week gives your readership a completely tainted and false impression of the Purification Rundown, which, in Scientology, is an entirely spiritual address to toxins lodged in cells of the body. READ MORE

Your article in The American Spectator, “Who needs Trump Bashing every day at High Noon?” begins with a gratuitous—and false—statement about the Scientology religion. READ MORE

Your article of March 27 contains numerous offensive and reprehensible—not to mention false—references to Scientology—my religion and that of millions of other people around the world. READ MORE

Your reference insults not only members of the Scientology religion but also anyone who cares about respect for the religion or beliefs of others. Your article shows an utter lack of respect for anyone who believes in something... READ MORE

Your (whoever you are) characterization of the Founder of the Scientology religion is offensive in the extreme, and you should be utterly ashamed, if indeed it is possible for you to feel shame. READ MORE

Your article illustrates very well the lengths people will go to to generate clicks by hitching their wagon to famous names in the news, regardless of how tenuous the comparison. READ MORE

Had you a sincere interest in what happened in connection with my father and me, you could have reached out to me and I would have informed you of the facts. To my mind, this is just another ethical departure from the truth... READ MORE

This letter is to express my disgust at the bigoted, snark-laden portrayal of the Church of Scientology in Rosie DiManno’s column published yesterday on the website of the Toronto Star and affiliated publications. READ MORE

Leah Remini’s only interest is in creating religious hatred to swell her own pockets. She’s a professional bigot on A&E’s payroll, producing a vindictive, one-sided series that never for a moment sought balance. A&E... READ MORE

The snide, snobby, condescending and bigoted view of one far too satisfied with her own ignorance is grossly out of place in today’s world where it is shameful to fan hatred toward members of any religion. READ MORE

In today’s world of media-incited religious hatred, no one faith should be used as a prop to attack another. The only product of your posting is to spread bigotry against Scientology. And if the press popularizes bigotry... READ MORE

Wright’s book presented an inaccurate and misleading picture of Scientology, based on myths, urban legends and deliberate distortions while perpetuating anti-religious bigotry against the Scientology religion. READ MORE

The web page of the United States Department of Justice dealing with religious freedom doesn't say “Protecting the Religious Freedom of All, Except Scientology.” It states, “Protecting the Religious Freedom of All.”... READ MORE

The Scientology religion is for the individual. It is not dependent on someone or something else. Membership is not in any way hinged upon celebrity. READ MORE

As your aim is to “open a dialogue between millennials and key decision makers” it is incumbent on you to provide your reading public with the facts and not one man’s bigoted and corrupt view of religions and the world... READ MORE

Gratuitous, inflammatory comments like the ones you published in your closing paragraph do nothing more than show arrogance and disdain toward people of faith. READ MORE

Beware of bitter individuals, generally they are attempting to hide their acts and their lies by creating lies about others. READ MORE

We are so open it is laughable as to why a person would be more attracted to hearing about false, salacious statements rather than researching the subject directly. One can know very quickly the scope, intention, and actual... READ MORE

Leah failed as a Scientologist because she was unable to maintain the ethical standards of the Church. This is something that I personally observed. READ MORE

My point is that we all have a right to our own religious beliefs. And we don’t denigrate the faith of others, as many others do. It is this practice that is largely contributing to the current climate of hostility and non-acceptance... READ MORE

I strongly suggest that you refrain from such inappropriate treatment of Scientology or any other religion or belief. READ MORE

You took at face value claims made by former sitcom actress turned obsessed anti-Scientologist who now gets paid to smear her former faith. READ MORE

How come you permit A&E to carry such a single-sided monologue disparaging innocent people, all with the purpose of “brainwashing” them from their chosen faith? READ MORE

You have made a serious ethical mistake, believing that people consider this kind of attack inspiring. READ MORE

Why don’t you do a story that has some originality and feature actual currently practicing Scientologists and find out why people practice the religion to begin with? READ MORE

I am not sure who your reporters have been talking to, but clearly it has not been myself, my wife or any of our many Scientologist friends with bright, beautiful, amazing children who have only benefited from Scientology. READ MORE

Please do your homework and research in truth. Seek information from those who would know about children and the religion of Scientology, the parents. READ MORE

I am writing regarding 20/20 and the inappropriate and outright preposterous accusations against the Church of Scientology regarding children. READ MORE

My wife and I never worried about our son becoming connected with people who would steer him in the wrong direction. READ MORE

We respect your right to freedom of speech and the press. You should respect the rights of Scientologists to freedom of religion and association. Bigotry of any kind has no place in a free democratic society. READ MORE

It has come to my attention that a group of Scientology apostates are going to appear on 20/20 with a show intentionally designed to attack and create hate toward the religion she was formerly a member of. READ MORE

I am incensed that you would lend your name to the forwarding of such hateful lies. READ MORE

I had met Leah Remini several times and worked with her on one occasion and that from what I personally observed, she was someone who would do or say almost anything for personal profit. READ MORE

This show you’re about to air has hurtful, wrong information about my religion. It’s that type of incorrect information propagated that will result in wrongfully targeted hate and bias. READ MORE

I can’t even believe that a respectable organization like ABC would consider airing or even creating a program that outright attacks a valid religion in the United States of America. READ MORE

The Scientology children that I know, including my son, are raised to have an ethical presence and to not be bullied. READ MORE

Your network has decided to air yet another anti-Scientology piece, and I’m not only outraged, you’ve made me—for the first time ever—genuinely concerned for the safety of my family. READ MORE

When did you decide that ratings take priority over truth? When did you decide that spreading controversy, religious bigotry and outright lies to inflame viewers was part of your job? Are you a catchpenny tabloid or a balanced... READ MORE

This negative show, which we both know is of a mocked-up “reality” full of less-than-upstanding ex-Scientologists, hits straight into the core of what people of good faith are working to achieve on a daily basis. READ MORE

If you slander this upbringing at all, it is an act of bullying, bigotry and straight-up slander, based on lies and hate. READ MORE

The Leah Remini attacks on the Church of Scientology, my religion, are her own personal affair, for which she must take her own responsibility, and it is inexcusable for your organization to forward such hatred and bigotry. READ MORE

We, as a group (Scientologists), abhor bigotry, respect the religious beliefs of others, and many of us work daily to help our fellow Man. The same cannot be said of those attacking this religion. READ MORE

That you would attack these people, me, my group, my religion is beyond me and I will not stand for it. READ MORE

This program will do nothing but spread bigotry and hate amongst families and put information that is knowingly false into people’s minds. READ MORE

Do not malign my religion and spread lies about our treatment of children. READ MORE

If this was a story about Jews, Muslims, African-Americans, Mormons, Catholics, LGBT, etc., would you treat it the same way? READ MORE

I am writing to you as the proud parent of three grown children. All of my children were raised in and with Scientology. All three of them on their own became Scientologists as teenagers. READ MORE

As a second-generation Scientologist and the parent of two small kids, I find this quite alarming. READ MORE

Scientology has been priceless in my life and especially when I raised my son many years ago. It gave me tools to apply when I needed them the most. READ MORE

My family came to this country to escape religious persecution, so I find it terribly distressing to hear that you are choosing to do a biased, one-sided piece on the Church of Scientology and Scientologists. READ MORE

So-called responsible news organizations will run ANY story no matter how unbalanced, irresponsible or inaccurate it might be, as long as it is sensational and creates controversy READ MORE

Respecting the religious beliefs of others is very important in this world. Not only that, but attacking one of the fastest growing religions which can prove with statistics and facts how it is bettering and improving lives,... READ MORE

My parents are both artists and always believed in me and allowed me to make my own decisions on whether or not Scientology was for me. I grew up with great friends and memories of my Church. READ MORE

Going after our children is disgusting. You are setting up the children of Scientologists to be bullied in schools because others may not realize how one-sided and untrue your show is in its portrayal of Scientology. READ MORE

I saw nothing objective reported by your program. I saw only the hate spewing from that woman’s mouth. READ MORE

I am shocked that you would try to create hatred and a web of lies that will only lead to discrimination against Scientologists and their children. READ MORE

It is very rare that I get truly angry, but I am. When your program communicates that Scientology is harmful to children, and that as a Scientology parent I am “brainwashed” it is both an insult to my integrity as a parent,... READ MORE

Scientology taught my children how to manage difficult situations, how to defend themselves without violence, how to handle bullies at school, and how to stick up for their friends. READ MORE

I do not believe that the news is there to spread falsehoods or perpetuate discrimination against any group, religious or otherwise. READ MORE

A woman who raised two children in Scientology takes ABC to task READ MORE

I truly hope you find the time to consider what you are really trying to do. READ MORE

This piece represents an open attack against a set of beliefs millions hold as true. I was happily and successfully brought up as a Scientologist and know many more have too. READ MORE

This is the diametrical opposite of all the inappropriate things children are exposed to in the media these days—immorality, irresponsibility, drug abuse, and so on. READ MORE

Scientology was priceless to me in raising happy, productive and confident daughters who have gone on to make a career for themselves, helping others. READ MORE

It would be hard to imagine a network buying and showing a reality series that disparaged Islam or Hinduism. READ MORE

An attack on Scientology or any religion is a spiritual attack against what is making many lives better. READ MORE

It offends me deeply to see Leah Remini promoting hate against my religion and profiting from it on top of that. READ MORE

The show with Leah Remini that you are airing is a sham. READ MORE

Leah Remini is using her so-called celebrity status to spew hate and misinformation on the public airwaves to suit her own ends and to defame an honorable organization. READ MORE

Remini’s show is entirely FAKE NEWS created by a very sick mind. READ MORE

Congratulations on pouring more fuel on the flames of religious bigotry in America with Leah Remini’s new anti-Scientology “reality show.” Clearly, in your quest for A&E ratings, hatemongering won out over truth. READ MORE

I am a woman offended by your article in Broadly today. As a Scientologist I protest the bias and bigotry exhibited against my religion. READ MORE

I was shocked to see that A&E gave a platform for anti-religious crusader Leah Remini to spew her vile bigotry. READ MORE

The specious allegations tossed out so casually—with no questions posed about their veracity or authenticity—show the host to be disingenuous at best when he claimed to have done his homework. READ MORE

Imagine the uproar of protest if New Idea had written, “As far as Toledo is concerned, Muslims are nutty, just weird READ MORE

Shame on Mr. Bobby Fischer, His article titled “Prince Harry’s Drinking And Partying Get Totally Out of Hand - He’s On His Way To Rehab!” includes a purposely false and derogatory mention of the Scientology religion. READ MORE