OlderLisa Marie Presley: Stop Slamming Scientology!
Lisa Marie Presley has taken to her blog to tell her fans that now is NOT the time to be bashing Scientology. Here’s what the daughter of Elvis had to say:
“I wished I could be writing you under happier circumstances but I cannot because two of my very good friends, (John and Kelly Travolta) the sweetest people in the world, have just encountered the worst possible tragedy a parent could be forced to endure, the death of their son Jett.
“My heart is crying and bleeding for them. I personally would not have it in me to bury my own child. I am writing this because I have noticed that for the most part, people and the media have been very sympathetic and respectful, but there are those certain ones that want to use this horrible tragedy as an opportunity to once again, blame and or attack Scientology?”
“Folks, as popular as it has been to discriminate and ridicule Scientology and Scientologist’s in the recent past , Now is NOT the time. I realize that there is a lot of mis information out there about the subject which has caused a lot of stone throwing but we are not still in the dark ages and it is still an Unconstitutional Injustice to partake in and encourage such condemnation.
“Among most of the crazy made up garbage that goes around about it , It is not true that Scientologist’s ‘Don’t believe in’ medical care, medicine or medical Doctors and that may have something to do with this terrible tragedy. Just like anyone else, if one is sick, they go to the doctor, If a medication will make it better then they take it. If they don’t then they are an idiot and you can’t blame their religion. Whatever medical and or physical condition Jett had, I can tell you first hand that his parents were on a tireless, never ending quest to get and provide him with the absolute best care anyone could ever ask for and need, Medically, physically, emotionally, medicinally and spiritually.
“I am not writing this to preach my beliefs, I am here to protect my friends. To the few of you out there that this may apply to, Let’s not use the tragic death of a child to facilitate your insatiable need to attack and destroy Scientology shall we? John and Kelly have done nothing but spend their lives and their time helping others, making people happy and making peoples lives better. Please let this family grieve in peace. ~LMP”
Lisa, 40, also had this to say about her 3-month-old twin girls Harper and Finley: “PS, I am so sorry it has been such a long time since I have written. I have just been soaking up the love and the happiness that these two little babies have brought us. More on that soon…….:) Thank you so much for all of your well wishes. I love and miss you very much. I’ll be in touch.”
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I like Lisa Marie but she needs to shut her trap as well as all the other Scientologist. They’re just making it worse by saying that their beliefs aren’t the issue. It is the issue! John and Kelly decided to join the church. They made their decision to ignore their childs health because of their beliefs and now its something that they’ll have to life with for the rest of their lives.
I guess all of this is easy for her to say — her children are still alive. Often it takes a tragedy to bring folks to their senses. If Jett Travolta was autistic and denied proper treatment because of cult beliefs, what a shame. If that lack of treatment played a part in his death, that’s criminal.
People have the right to express their opinion, like it or not Lisa.
Scientology is bad news as is does not recognise psychiatric care, mental illness and denies people medication for them.
Jett Travolta was rumored to suffer from Autism which in adolescence can lead to seizures which was in the original account from JT and KP’s lawyer. Kawazaki’s Syndrome does rarely re-occur in a child after the age of 5.
As I recall, Scientology did themselves try to capitalise on a murder by an autistic boy a couple of years ago. They went around protesting against “psych drugs” before the victim was even in the ground.
Now, that if anything, is in poor taste. We are simply questioning why Jett was left alone for 10 hours while he had a history of violent seizures? Why didn’t anyone check on him? Never mind the drugs, why didn’t anyone go look for him for _TEN_ hours? Sack those nannies pronto, I say.
Why, oh whyaretheydead.net?
Talk about your inappropriate comments? Here’s John Travolta shilling for the cult upon the death of Anna Nicole Smith:
““It’s so sad,” Travolta said while in promoting his latest flick, “Wild Hogs.” “We could have helped her with Narconon but didn’t get a chance to. I wish we had.”
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17031909/
Let’s go to Big Blue in LA. and down to Clearwater and ask the average scientologist when was the last time they were to a doctor, dentist or optometrist.
AND, in the end, it wasn’t LRON Hubbard or any space alien that John Travolta cried out to…(Lron claimed Jesus was an alien implant, but perhaps JT, who was raised by a devout Catholic mother, hasn’t forgotten his upbringing all together….)
“Lightbourn said he then heard Travolta, who had tried to revive his son with CPR, cry out, “God, please help me!”
http://www.nypost.com/seven/01062009/news/nationalnews/im_sorry__jett_147447.htm
That beautiful child is dead, a clearly loving father has lost a child, all because of an evil cult that records your confessions and threatens to use them against you if you dare to leave.
Terreyo, I remember John Travolting trying to capitalize on the death of Anna Nicole Smith by claiming to the press that “they” could have helped her. What a strange twist of fate that this should occur in the Bahamas. And now we are only left to wonder…who could have helped Jett?
Not Scientology, we know that much.
What did L. Ron Hubbard Jr. have to say about his own father?
http://www.nypost.com/seven/01062009/news/nationalnews/im_sorry__jett_147447.htm
Read the whole interview, his own son didn’t even buy his crap!
“L. Ron Hubbard, Jr., is a survivor. His appearance on earth, May 7, 1934, was the result of failed abortion rituals by his father, and Ron, after only six and a half months in the womb and at 2.2 pounds entered the world. His mother, Margeret (”Polly”) Grubb, was to have one more child, Catherine May, before her husband ditched her in 1946 to enter into a bigamous marnage with Sarah Northrup. A half sister, Alexis Valerie, survived that union. Soon after that, the founder of Scientology married Mary Sue Whipp, the current Mrs. L. Ron Hubbard, Sr., who at this writing is serving four years in federal prison for stealing government documents. There were four childrens: Diana and Quentin, who died under mysterious circumstances in 1976; Arthur, who has been missing for several years; and Suzette.”
It is really sad that Scientology may have helped to kill Jett. Had he gotten treatment (And not the “purification rundown” that scientology prescribes), he may very well still be alive. It’s very sad indeed.
Doesn’t anyone remember John Travolta running to the media to say how Scientology could have helped Anna Nicole Smith? You know, after she died and people were grieving?
Why on earth is anyone listening to Lisa Marie Presley
People smart enough to hold two thoughts in their head simultaneously can easily have compassion for the loving-but-misguided Travolta family as well as concerns about how Scientology quackery may have contributed to Jett’s suffering and ultimate death. Critics of the cult, instead of advocating guilt-tripping the Travoltas, are aware of how the cult itself might do so (”You pulled this in!” is Scienospeak).
“Unconstitutional,” Lisa Marie? Was that an ignorant attempt to say “unconscionable,” a simple slip-up, or have you actually been drilled to believe that criticizing Hubbard is a federal crime?
I don’t see free speech as an attack on the Travolta’s.
There have been some valid questions raised as to whether Scientology discourages the use of medications for seizures, possibly because some anti-convulsants are also used for psychiatric conditions. Also, there is some research that indicates prolonged seizures without treatment may contribute to autism.
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What Ms. Presley is neglecting to mention is that scientolgists consider any neurological problem to be psychosamatic. In other words, if Jett had autism (and it looks very likely that he did) it would be something he or the parents pulled in. In other words, it would be their fault for something they did, or for not following the tech close enough. So what’s the simple solution? Pretend your kid does NOT have autism and don’t treat him for such.
It’s not a definite that the Travolta’s neglected their child’s needs, but it’s very common for conditions such as this in scientology. And you aren’t allowed to have your own interpretation of the tech, you only have L.Ron’s. Anything else is called ’squirreling the tech’ and is a scientology sin. So it’s very likely that Jett’s needs were not met to the fullest extent they could have, and if asking questions about this poor, unfortunate boy’s death prevents the death and/or mistreatment of others, than so be it.
Death of a child. Worse nightmare ever. Death of child plus blame of death of the child…beyond words. LEAVE the TRAVOLTA’S alone. Let them grieve in peace. No matter what you believe if you don’t believe in common sense humanity then you need to prepare yourselves for the same horrible treatment when your tragedy occurs. I may not know you, but those people around you do and they will recall your callus words/behavior and it will come back around. IT always comes back around. Karma is a friend or a foe. Watch your words and thoughts!
makes me wonder if they asked all the famous members of this cult to say something to cover their a55
Lisa Marie Presley: Free Speech unconstitutional.
Yes, Jett’s death is horrible and still is. That does not mean that we cannot seek justice for him and expose the truth on how he really died while Scientology spins his death in order to keep their public, yet failing, record.
Justice for Jett and his family!
Shame on Lisa for making a mockery of her great father!
I think the problem here is a discrepancy between the fact that people are told to respect the families of those that have died, and people’s need to prevent others dying.
Certainly, it would be a problem if there was unlikely to be a connection between the death and the group, however the fact that Jett died from a seizure, the cause of which (according to reports) was being treated and then suddenly completely withdrawn, leading to frequent, potentially fatal seizures. The withdrawing of all treatments (not just changing to another drug) is completely illogical, and I cannot think it could have been instigated by anything less than belief that it was dangerous. This is very much what the scientology organisation preaches, and it seems then that there is a link between scientology and the death of Jett Travolta.
I don’t think the Travoltas would have withdrawn treatment if they knew something like this might happen. As such, the blame should lie with Scientology for feeding false information that lead to the neglect, which may have caused the seizure; either way, the withdrawing of drug treatment was a potential danger, one that is likely to be the same for many with psychological conditions under scientology’s sway.
The problem is that, left unaddressed, many other children and adults may suffer or die; if a high profile case can produce the publicity to instigate some sort of necessary procedure for those prevented from seeking treatment by others (Scientologists’, “Christian scientists’” and Jehovah’s witnesses’ children) then it should be used, it is unfortunate that it has to be as a result of the grief of the Travoltas, but if it results in some good, it should be taken.
On a side note, if I remember correctly Scientology preaches that all other religions are as a result of “implants”, thus it is likely, even necessary, that a scientologist would also be an “atheist” (I’m looking at you, Mr. Pink). Note that being an atheist does not automatically make you an expert on science either, and your lack of a relative dislike for scientology is most probably as a result of poor education about its practices and preachings.
If this is too long: a summary - Jett’s death has generated the publicity necessary to really address the dangerous anti-psychotropic teachings of scientology. It’s very sad, but it may help to do good in the future, and we should be concerned about that as much as the present.
I am very impressed with LMP writing, very good job, obviously a true friend. A friend in need is a friend indeed. Our prayers are with Jett Travolta’s family. May they be strong, and may our love help them bear the unbearable.
This has nothing to do with the Travoltas. But I just find it funny that a so called church has “celebrity” centers?! That tells you the celebs members get treated way better than the normal everyday member.
http://www.whyaretheydead.net
Jett isn’t the first and he won’t be the last to be denied medication and suffer due to $cientology anti-medical establishment teachings.
Lisa Marie Presley is nothing but a pathetic shill for Scientology and like a good little lapdog is yapping in her master’s defence.
Lisa, Lisa, Lisa, you’re glib!
The fact is that the medication Jett was once taking is also used as a psychiatric med and you scientologists are against any psychiatric meds because you want people to turn to your “religion” instead. All kinds of photos on the net of you and Kelly Preston protesting along with other scientology celebrities against psychiatry as proof - what about free speech now Lisa?.
Scientology doesn’t work - its a scam! Your precious “tech” (scientology teachings) doesn’t work for anyone - period. Further, one has only to look at the website whyaretheydead(dot)net to read about many scientologists who were diagnosed with cancer yet died because your cult told them to stay away from doctors and that they could cure them through “auditing” (they make you hold two metal cans in your hand and divulge all your secrets - does this sound like a sane way to battle cancer? Any takers? And they have the nerve to charge people heavily for this scam). If this worked Lisa don’t you think that medical communities all over the world would embrace it? Scientology has been sued because of this farce and have had to settle up these cases time and time again and they certainly don’t want to make these cases public. Stop LYING to the public Lisa - shame on you!
Of course I feel badly for John and Kelly. I’m very sorry that they joined the cult of scientology and decided to listen to the ramblings of a bad science fiction writer who decided that it was more profitable to start a “religion” rather than to follow tried and tested medical advice - even if that meant keeping your son on a medication that is considered psychotropic. There were other meds that they could have used! Poor Jett didn’t stand a chance being born into a family of scientologists. BTW Lisa, why is the son of these two OT’s dead? What did they do to pull this in? Bet the cult is going to charge them big bucks to find out!
Its too late now for the cult of scientology. More and more people are finding out the truth about scientology - they are a dangerous, money making, criminally convicted UFO cult and should be stopped now before yet another person ends up dead.
Wow, I didn’t expect that from her. Wonderfully said. RIP Jett Travolta.
Elvis Presley sucked. Jerry Lee Lewis is the true king of Rock’n'Roll.
Unfortunately, I have first hand experience with NARCONON because a family member was there for 3 months. A distant realative set up the rehav intervention, and the parents were just thrilled that he was able to get their son to go somewhere–anywhere. They were also so overjoyed that they didn’t take a look at the facility “affiliation”.
The young man who rehabbed there was on upwards of 60 vitamins a day and spent 6 hours in a sauna EVERY day. Besides that, according to correspondence from the young man, it was “coursework” in the beliefs of Scieneffintology.
When the young man returned home to his parents, 3 months later, he talkd incessantly about how no matter how hard they had tried, his belief system was already in place. He returned to drinking almost immediately. VITAMINS are not going to treat alcoholism, sorry for that BIG news alert. Screw scientology and the emotionally bankrupt followers who toss their money to that cult.
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