David Miscavige

There has been a lot of interest in David Miscavige over the the past few years. Here's an excerpt from his bio page on the RTC web site:

David Miscavige is Chairman of the Board of Religious Technology Center (RTC), a non-profit organization formed in 1982 to preserve, maintain and protect the Scientology religion.

A being is only as valuable as he can serve others.~~~ L. Ron Hubbard; founder of the Scientology religion

Meeting the Global Demand for the Scientology Religion

OPENING A NEW BREED OF CHURCH IN MAJOR CITIES, SCIENTOLOGY HAS DOUBLED ITS SIZE IN THE PAST FIVE YEARS.

“You are creating an island of friendliness, decency and succor in the sea of a violent world.... Sometime in the future the islands will become the sea.”
—L. Ron Hubbard

To meet the skyrocketing demand for Dianetics and Scientology throughout the world, and utilizing the technological advances of the 21st century, in 2004 Chairman of the Board Religious Technology Center, Mr. David Miscavige, launched the Ideal Org strategy to transform all Scientology Churches into Ideal Churches of Scientology.

It was the goal L. Ron Hubbard had set for Scientologists—to one day create Churches that were a physical embodiment of the policy and technology he had provided to help all beings attain spiritual freedom.

An Ideal Org (for “organization”) is a Church configured to provide the full services of the Scientology religion to its parishioners and to the community.

“Ideal” status encompasses both the physical facilities and the quantity and quality of the service to its parishioners and community. Such Churches house extensive public information multimedia displays describing all aspects of Dianetics and Scientology and its Founder, L. Ron Hubbard, as well as the Church’s social betterment and community outreach programs.

Religious services are provided in efficient and aesthetic courserooms and spiritual counseling rooms. There are also libraries, bookstores, film and seminar rooms as well as an expansive Chapel for Sunday Services, weddings, naming ceremonies and other congregational gatherings.

Since 2004, more than a dozen Ideal Churches have arisen, including those in such cultural centers as Madrid, New York, London and Berlin.

Just since April 2009, three more opened—first in Malmö, Sweden; then Dallas, Texas, and Nashville, Tennessee. As of this writing, 70 more buildings have been acquired and stand in various stages of design and construction. And so it is, Ideal Churches of Scientology will soon literally encompass the world.

A being is only as valuable as he can serve others.~~~ L. Ron Hubbard; founder of the Scientology religion

A Renaissance for Scientology

David Miscavige Recovers Original L. Ron Hubbard
Scriptures and Embarks on the Most Expansive
Publishing Program in History

An article in the new Freedom Magazine, click here.

A being is only as valuable as he can serve others.~~~ L. Ron Hubbard; founder of the Scientology religion

Building for the Future of the Scientology Religion

Mr. Miscavige is the Driving Force of a Movement Now Spanning This World With Ideal Churches of Scientology.

To exactly that end, he sets the direction for the acquisition, design and planning of new Churches—quite literally from inception to ribbon cutting. In consequence, the horizons of Scientology are filled with scores of new Churches in the making for 2009 and beyond.

Just since the launch of the Ideal Churches program five years ago, 70 new buildings have been acquired in major population centers around the world. Church premises have increased from 5.6 million square feet in 2004 to over 11 million in 2009, with half a million square feet of renovations completed in 2009.

Meanwhile, another half-million square feet are under construction in Brussels, Rome, Tel Aviv, Quebec, Mexico City, Las Vegas and Washington, DC. These are the Ideal Churches of Scientology and they are designed to present the wisdom of Scientology to many millions planetwide.

NEW IDEAL ORG BUILDINGS

Shown here is just a sampling of newly acquired Church buildings, while the listing below includes all new properties now in planning or construction stage to open within the next 12 months.

UNITED STATES

Albuquerque, New Mexico
Atlanta, Georgia
Battle Creek, Michigan
Boston, Massachusetts
Chicago, Illinois
Cincinnati, Ohio
Columbus, Ohio
Detroit, Michigan
Harlem, New York
Inglewood, California
Kansas City, Missouri
Las Vegas, Nevada
New Haven, Connecticut
Orange County, California
Pasadena, California
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Portland, Oregon
Sacramento, California
San Diego, California
San Fernando Valley, California
St. Louis, Missouri
Seattle, Washington
Twin Cities, Minnesota
Washington, DC

CANADA

Kitchener, Ontario
Montreal, Quebec
Quebec City, Quebec
Winnipeg, Manitoba

LATIN AMERICA

Bogotá, Colombia
Caracas, Venezuela
Valencia, Venezuela
Las Lomas, Mexico
Mexico City, DF

EUROPE

Brussels, Belgium
Budapest, Hungary
Copenhagen, Denmark
Milan, Italy
Padova, Italy
Pordenone, Italy
Rome, Italy
Tel Aviv, Israel
Torino, Italy
Verona, Italy

AFRICA

Cape Town, South Africa
Durban, South Africa
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Harare, Zimbabwe

AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND/ASIA

Auckland, New Zealand
Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Melbourne, Australia

Scientology Web Site Inspires Personal and Social Change

The Scientology Volunteer Ministers web site provides tools to improve conditions in life.

The Scientology Volunteer Ministers web site took on a new dimension last year with free online courses anyone can do. The result is a virtual nexus, where people from all over the world learn simple tools developed by L. Ron Hubbard and use them to improve conditions in their own lives and those of their friends, families and their communities at large. Scientology leader David Miscavige described the Scientology Volunteer Ministers program: “The final word, as regards our front-line work bringing our help wherever and whenever needed is our corps of Scientology Volunteer Ministers — on call, 24 hours a day in scores of nations.”

A student from Senegal in western Africa, who found the web site through Google, said, ” I think that even just reading the information I can achieve my goal: to avoid violence and create peace in my community.”

“I was thinking—How can we actually make a difference in the world?” wrote an industrial engineer from Bolivia, “and I was worried about the things that were happening. How can we face injustice, crime, and totalitarianism? We have to teach people to live by certain rules that ensure that these things won’t happen. We have to conquer darkness with light and develop social networks that bind people together with common principles of mutual caring, respect for law and respect for our neighbors. My country is going though very difficult times. There is violence and racism and hate. My search for peace and a way to make this world more secure led me to your web site.”

From Kenya, a childcare specialist wrote “Your lessons and strategies of dealing with children has really motivated me to join with your network.”

An engineer from Oman said “My interest was drawn to the real life issue assistance that I may attain from your courses. They seem to be the missing something that we very often overlook in life and forget to pass on to our children and peers.”

“What particularly got my attention,” wrote a manager from the Philippines, “is how your organization focuses its assistance on specific concerns and problems with solutions that can be applied immediately. I have been experiencing a great deal of change in myself and how I view others. And I want to learn more.”

The free Scientology courses provide tools to help with such things as marriage problems, trouble in relationships with others, raising children, difficulties on the job and overcoming stress, anxiety and depression. These are self-guided courses, meaning people move through them at their own pace. Each course includes practical exercises where students get hands-on experience in applying the data. The courses are supervised by trained extension course supervisors who ensure the students can use the material and provide feedback, guidance and help where needed.

To enroll on a free course, visit the Scientology Volunteer Ministers web site.

A being is only as valuable as he can serve others.~~~ L. Ron Hubbard; founder of the Scientology religion

Scientology Volunteer Ministers

Friends of mine are Scientology Volunteer Ministers heading off for Bihar in India to help flood victims. I am so amazed that there are people who will drop everything to go help total strangers just because they are in need.

And it's not like these people are independently wealthy or have businesses that can float them cash to enable them to go. No. They are just ordinary working people like me and you who know that their going to help in a disaster will save lives.

Here's what David Miscavige has to say about Scientology Volunteer Ministers. I have to admit I completely agree.



A being is only as valuable as he can serve others.~~~ L. Ron Hubbard; founder of the Scientology religion

New Dianetics Site

What a treat to see the new Dianetics video site! I'll let you look and make up your own mind (I LOVE it!)

A being is only as valuable as he can serve others.~~~ L. Ron Hubbard; founder of the Scientology religion

Video Site Online

You would have gotten from my last post that there's a new feature on Scientology.org of short video clips that describe Scientology principles and show what we're doing in our communities and in society as a whole.

There are some wonderfully moving videos. I highly recommend a trip over there.

A being is only as valuable as he can serve others.~~~ L. Ron Hubbard; founder of the Scientology religion

Videos Highlight Scientology Humanitarian Efforts

There is a new section of the Scientology web site that has videos about Scientology and the many various activities Scientologists do in society. I knew we were committed to making this a better world, but seeing it all together like this I realized how much we are actually accomplishing.

Still, there's a lot more to do.

A being is only as valuable as he can serve others.~~~ L. Ron Hubbard; founder of the Scientology religion

Real Live Philanthropy

Whatever your opinions may by of the Microsoft empire, what Bill and Malinda Gates have done with their money is saving lives.

An article this week on Newsweek covers their work in sub-Sahara Africa to contain AIDS and bring in the needed resources to end deaths from treatable/curable diseases which still plague these countries. >>more

A being is only as valuable as he can serve others.~~~ L. Ron Hubbard; founder of the Scientology religion

Heroes Come in All Sizes

I was so impressed with the story of this two year old child who called 911 when her mother collapsed in their home, I had to share it.

"In a military town filled with heroes, Alana Miller has the distinction of being the smallest of them all.

"The 2-year-old girl is also on her way to becoming a miniature celebrity.

"Oak Harbor High School swim coach Erika Miller came home to her family’s house on the Seaplane Base last Thursday night with a migraine headache. She got up from the couch to make sure a door to the garage was locked. She fainted in the hallway, knocking her head on the floor.

"The precocious toddler sprang into action. She picked up the phone and dialed 911. She told the dispatcher in her tiny voice: 'momma owie, momma owie.'>>more

A being is only as valuable as he can serve others.~~~ L. Ron Hubbard; founder of the Scientology religion

British Men Hailed as Heroes

Two British men on board an airliner which crash-landed in Thailand were hailed as heroes last night for saving several of their fellow passengers by smashing their way out of the burning wreckage.

Peter Hill, from Manchester, and Ashley Scott Harrow, from Northern Ireland, were said to have saved at least eight people by forcing open a jammed emergency exit. The Thai Prime Minister visited Ashley Scott Harrow where he is recuperating at Bangkok Hospital to thank him for his heroism. more>>

A being is only as valuable as he can serve others.~~~ L. Ron Hubbard; founder of the Scientology religion

Remebering Biko on the Anniversary of his Death

This story by Raymond Whitaker is well worth reading.

I met Steve Biko once. His miserable death on the floor of a South African prison cell, 30 years ago today, still lay a few years in the future. So did his friendship with the white newspaper editor, Donald Woods, resulting in the book and film, Cry Freedom!, which made him an icon. But if the name of Biko became a thorn in the side of the white regime, today's commemorations will be equally uncomfortable for South Africa's black majority government. more>>


A being is only as valuable as he can serve others.~~~ L. Ron Hubbard; founder of the Scientology religion

Heroism at Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech showed us once again that real heroism is still with us.

"Liviu Librescu was doing a slide show for his engineering students when gunshots rang out a couple of classrooms away.

"Librescu's students say their 76-year-old professor moved quickly, blocking the door to give his class time to escape. Two were wounded, but all survived -- all except Professor Librescu.

"Librescu's son, in Israel, said he is not surprised that his father, who survived the Holocaust, would act with such bravery.">>

A being is only as valuable as he can serve others.~~~ L. Ron Hubbard; founder of the Scientology religion

Misou's Infoshop -- She Speaks Sooth

As a bit of an information snob who has the odd idea that facts are more important than "documentation," "reliable sources" or "experts" I love Misou's Infoshop and look forward to what new Wiki-dirt she's going to dig up each day.

Iranian Crisis

I was so happy to read that the Brits who were detained for two weeks we released today. Enough tension in this part of the world. Enough reasons on both sides to escalate tension up to violence. And so some good relief, and a hope we can further chill out this scene.


A being is only as valuable as he can serve others.~~~ L. Ron Hubbard; founder of the Scientology religion

Finding a Volunteer Minister

If you have been thinking of contacting a Volunteer Minister but don't know how, there is a new feature on the VM web site -- a VM locator.

Makes it easy to get help when you need it.



A being is only as valuable as he can serve others.~~~ L. Ron Hubbard; founder of the Scientology religion

Related Photos - - MSNBC.com

Sydney has turned off their lights for an hour as the first step of their year-long effort to reduce greenhouse emissions by 5%.

Good for Sydney!

What is a hero?

According to wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn a hero is:

man [or woman, I might add] distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength.

I think teachers today are heros. They are the lowest paid, hardest working professionals, and they have to deal with often stifling regulations, few resources and a total lack of effective educational technology.

With study technology developed by L. Ron Hubbard they have so much more opportunity to shine and help their children do so too.


A being is only as valuable as he can serve others.~~~ L. Ron Hubbard; founder of the Scientology religion

March 13th Event

I thoroughly enjoyed the March 13th event (L. Ron Hubbard's birthday). As usualy, it was great to hear about Scientology expansion over the past year.

And hearing David Miscavige recap the year's highlights is my favorite part of every event. No. Actually may FAVORITE part is at the very end when he hits us between the eyes on our responsiblity for the planet.



A being is only as valuable as he can serve others.~~~ L. Ron Hubbard; founder of the Scientology religion