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Paul Haggis Breaks With Scientology Over Gay Rights
Paul Haggis Breaks With Scientology Over Gay Rights
By Sharon Waxman In what may prove to be an earth-shaking break for the organization, Oscar-winning writer and director Paul Haggis has broken publicly with the Church of Scientology, the Hollywood-centric religion that has recently come under renewed scrutiny for its political positions. In a letter to the church's celebrity contact, Tommy Davis, Haggis accused the church of hypocrisy and lies, especially regarding its decision to support the anti-gay-marriage proposition on the California ba...
Exclusive: “Crash” Director Paul Haggis Breaks With Scientology
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'Crash' Director Paul Haggis Ditches Scientology
'Crash' Director Paul Haggis Ditches Scientology
blogs.villagevoice.com — "I am only ashamed that I waited this many months to act. I hereby resign my membership in the Church of Scientology." Over the past few days, a remarkable letter was published in four par... 'Crash' Director Paul Haggis Ditches Scientology
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Paul Haggis
markrathbun.wordpress.com — The Paul Haggis news has gone viral. A few U.S. news links that have picked it up and commented on the matter are given below. I have posted the entire letter below the links for easy reference in once place. Paul Haggis is no joke. New York ... Paul Haggis
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