I once called DM a “really short guy.” I should be declared a SP for that. To absolutely no one’s surprise, she has rededicated herself to hate and lies. My family is now a 4th generation family of Scientologists (bar Mike of course). Mike Rinder is a former executive of the Church of Scientology who was removed from his position for incompetence and gross malfeasance. [3] From 1982 to 2007 Rinder served on the board of directors of CSI and also held the post of executive director of its Office of Special Affairs, overseeing the corporate, legal and public relations matters of Scientology at the international level. Interestingly, Mike Rinder had never expressed to me any concern whatsoever about Scientology prosecuting him for stealing documents. Mike Rinder: Interviews A video collection of statements by Mike Rinder himself (including statements made to 20/20 in 1998) that you can contrast now with his current claims. Mike Rinder isn’t scared of the Church of Scientology. BBC, A&E Toward the end of his tenure at the church, Rinder had displeased Scientology leader David Miscavige and his only real choice was to leave the church. A Primer on Brainwashing. The real Mike Rinder is a former external affairs staffer whose malfeasance, as touched upon previously in this letter, caused the Church numerous problems that took years and millions of dollars to correct. When Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath ended COS gleefully announced that the show had been cancelled and Mike Rinder had been fired.. Of course the “church” smugly took credit for these fictitious achievements. November 14, 2020 By Mike Rinder 40 Comments. [14] Rinder considered Minton a friend at the time of Minton's death in January 2010. The 13-digit and 10-digit formats both work. Along with former high-ranking church member Mike Rinder, Remini spent three seasons interviewing former Scientologists and their families. Leah Remini and Mike Rinder's new podcast, Scientology: Fair Game will take you behind the facade and expose the terrible truth about scientology's Fair Game doctrine. [10] Rinder and his first wife, Cathy, divorced after 35 years. He and his second wife, Christie King Collbran, got married in 2013 and have two children. Along with Leah Remini, Rinder co-hosts the A&E documentary series Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath. In a statement on his blog dated Aug. 14, Remini's co-host Mike Rinder said, "Scientology is a formidable opponent with a great deal of money and no restraint when it … ... She currently co-hosts a podcast with Mike Rinder entitled “Scientology… He has no contact with his two adult children from his first marriage. Remini, an ex-Scientologist who has … Tory Christman’s and Chuck Beatty’s OSA programs are the only ones that have been released so far. Mike Rinder had posed as a “loyalist” to LRH who only wanted to rid the Church of David Miscavige in order to restore “true Scientology” once again. [10] Rinder says that his moment of clarity came from a confrontation with the filmmaker, which was recorded on video. Is an Australian born independent Scientologist. Mike Rinder’s Lack of Credibility. Leah Remini and Mike Rinder's new podcast, Scientology: Fair Game will take you behind the facade and expose the terrible truth about scientology's Fair Game doctrine. [15], In April 2010, Rinder, who lived in Clearwater, Florida, for more than a year, went to meet his son who also lives in Clearwater but his son refused to see him. Despite generous attempts by seniors to help him straighten out and come clean, Rinder eventually deserted his church, … Mike Rinder on A Letter to Associate Supreme ... Stefani Hutchison. I am very aware of the continual vicious lies from Mike Rinder, as many of these concern me, his daughter, and my family. Instead, he only ever asserted that he wanted to hold them in reserve when the time came to extort some money from the church. The powerful and effective work of attorney Graham Berry in exposing and getting justice for the elderly victims of Scientology credit card and bank loan frauds. Letter from Gary Soter to Nancy Dubuc of 9 January 2017 re A&E Series on Scientology. They have one child. Why is ISBN important? Today he ekes out a living as a bigot and hatemonger-for-pay. He has worked as a “consultant” for anti-Scientology litigation, at $175 an hour. When Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath ended COS gleefully announced that the show had been cancelled and Mike Rinder had been fired.. Of course the “church” smugly took credit for these fictitious achievements. ISBN. So unjust. Part 1 of 2 Broadcast July 22 2010 on Channel Seven's Today Tonight programme Reporter: Bryan Seymour http://au.todaytonight.yahoo.com [9] This office is responsible for overseeing public relations and legal issues for the church, as well as handling "internal investigations into members' behavior."[8]. They hide that Mike Rinder can’t hold a job and his only source of income is payment for attacking Scientology. Please subscribe to my channel and click the BELL beside the subscribe button for notifications.. Like so many of Rinder and Remini’s sources, they remain bitter that their legal schemes collapsed under their feet. He was also serving as the senior executive of the Church of Scientology International, where he was a … Church of Scientology Childs, Joe (June 21, 2009). This ship functioned as the headquarters for Sea Org. (A spokesperson for the Church of Scientology refutes any claims made by Rinder.) Mike Rinder: Wife Beater. Rinder is an Australian national who joined the Sea Org on the ship Apollo at 18. Today he ekes out a living as a bigot and hatemonger-for-pay. In 2015, her memoir Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology was published, and the following year, her docuseries Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath premiered on A&E. I am a writer, blogger and activist concerned with the abuses and fraud perpetrated by the Church of Scientology. Mike Rinder is an Australian whose real names are Michael John Rinder. In a 2016 interview with Rolling Stone, Rinder describes the alleged scope of his position: If the Church decided someone was an enemy and needed to be silenced or destroyed, it was my job and I did it ... Everything from following them 24 hours a day to having people camped outside their door, to being vilified on the internet, to following them wherever they traveled, I was the guy [that did it]. Mike Rinder left the Church of Scientology 8 years ago. ABC 20/20 aired proof that both Leah Remini and Mike Rinder were paid for their participation in Remini’s anti-Scientology docuseries. [10][6], Rinder went to Virginia and told Scientology officials that he wanted to speak to his wife and also wanted his possessions. Leah Remini will launch an audio follow-up to her docuseries Scientology and the Aftermath, the actress tells EW. He Has No Contact With His Two Adult Children. "[7], As executive director of the Office of Special Affairs, he served as the chief spokesperson and representative of Scientology to the media for 25 years[8] until replaced by Tommy Davis in 2005 under orders from David Miscavige. It's been used for 5 decades to destroy anyone they label an enemy -- former scientologists, media, government officials -- anyone they think is impeding their objectives. Missing is an explanation for why, if the show was so bad, it won six prestigious awards in three years including two Emmys. You…, Here we see a basic truth and essential item to those that try to keep the beast running. [15] Rinder did not speak on camera because he promised his first interview to the BBC. ISBN-13: 978-0999088128. Remini, an ex-Scientologist who has become a prominent critic of the church, has reunited with her Aftermath co-host (and former church official) Mike Rinder for a new podcast, Scientology… [20], Rinder lived in Denver, Colorado, until 2009. It's been used for 5 decades to destroy anyone they label an enemy -- former scientologists, media, government officials -- anyone they think is impeding their objectives. Rinder quickly became an early member of the Commodore's Messenger Organization, after which he continued to rank up until he had his position with the Office of Special Affairs. Mike Rinder, Producer: Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath. Rinder quickly became an early member of the Commodore's Messenger Organization, after which he continued to rank up until he had his position with the Office of Special Affairs. [14], In March 2010, Rinder again confirmed allegations of abuse within Scientology to CNN's Anderson Cooper on Anderson Cooper 360°. He is popular for his former role as the executive director of the Office of Special Affairs. July 27, 2020 By Mike Rinder 92 Comments. "Scientology: The Truth Rundown, Part 1 of 3 in a special report on the Church of Scientology". Religious Technology Center v. Netcom On-Line Communication Services, Inc. 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