Joe Rogan Was Contacted by Scientology, Reads Their Statement
TLDRIn this transcript, Joe Rogan discusses the Church of Scientology's contact with him following an interview with Leah Remini. The Church has a rebuttal to claims made by Ron Miscavige, the father of Scientology's leader David Miscavige, who accuses his son of exploiting him and betraying the Church. Ron Miscavige, a former Scientologist for 42 years, shares his experience of escaping from the Church's base, being followed, and the Church's alleged attempt to monitor his activities. He also recounts a chilling story of how his life was once in danger, and his son David Miscavige's apparent indifference to his potential death. The summary highlights the strained father-son relationship and the controversy surrounding the Church of Scientology.
Takeaways
- 📚 Joe Rogan was contacted by the Church of Scientology after his interview with Leah Remini, who is a vocal critic of the Church.
- 💌 The Church provided a rebuttal to Ron Miscavige's book, which can be found on their website, and they want to set the record straight.
- 💰 The Church claims that Ron Miscavige is trying to profit from his son David Miscavige's fame within Scientology.
- 🤝 David Miscavige has been taking care of his father, both financially and in difficult times, according to the Church's statement.
- 🚫 Ron Miscavige was not present when David Miscavige assumed leadership of the Church, which was a position given to him by the founder, L. Ron Hubbard.
- 😔 The Church views Ron Miscavige's actions as a betrayal, exploiting his son's name for personal gain.
- 🌟 David Miscavige is praised by the Church for his vision and dedication, which they credit for the Church's current success.
- 🏃 Ron Miscavige was a Scientologist for 42 years and worked at the International base for over 26 years before escaping.
- 🔍 After his escape, Ron was followed by private investigators who were paid to monitor his activities, as revealed by an incident involving the police.
- 🔫 The investigators were found with multiple weapons and ammunition, suggesting a potential threat to Ron Miscavige.
- ☎️ During an interrogation, it was revealed that David Miscavige was contacted about his father's well-being and responded by saying not to intervene if Ron were to die.
- 👨👦 Ron Miscavige describes his early relationship with his son David as positive, but it soured as David rose to power within the Church.
Q & A
Who contacted Joe Rogan after the Leah Remini interview?
-Scientology representatives contacted Joe Rogan after the Leah Remini interview.
What is the correct pronunciation of the book written by Ron Miscavige?
-The correct pronunciation of the book's title is 'rootless'.
How does Scientology describe Ron Miscavige's intentions with his book?
-Scientology claims that Ron Miscavige is seeking to make money on the name of his famous son, David Miscavige.
What is the rebuttal website provided by Scientology?
-The rebuttal website provided by Scientology is RonMiscavigeBook.com.
How does Scientology describe David Miscavige's relationship with his father?
-Scientology states that David Miscavige has been taking care of his father, Ron, both financially and by helping him in dire circumstances.
What is the name of the private investigator who was caught spying on Ron Miscavige?
-The private investigator's name is Duane Powell.
Why was Duane Powell arrested?
-Duane Powell was arrested after being found with five different state license plates, two handguns, a stun gun, two rifles with one fitted with a silencer, and 2,000 rounds of ammunition in his vehicle.
How much were the private investigators being paid to follow Ron Miscavige?
-The private investigators were being paid $10,000 a week to follow and report on Ron Miscavige's activities.
What was the incident in Janesville, Wisconsin that led to a misunderstanding about Ron Miscavige's health?
-Ron Miscavige was observed bending over to put groceries in his car, which led the private investigators to mistakenly report that he appeared to be having a heart attack.
What was David Miscavige's response when informed about the perceived heart attack incident?
-David Miscavige told the private investigators that if it was Ron's time to die, they should let him die and not intervene.
How long was Ron Miscavige a member of the Church of Scientology?
-Ron Miscavige was a member of the Church of Scientology for 42 years.
What was the nature of Ron Miscavige's relationship with his son David when David was younger?
-Ron Miscavige describes his relationship with David as being incredible, with David being a bright and humorous child whom he enjoyed spending time with.
Outlines
📚 Author's Experience with Scientology and Controversial Book Release
The speaker discusses being contacted after the Leah Remini interview and the release of his book 'Ruthless', which is actually titled 'Rootless'. The book covers his relationship with his son, David Miscavige, and his time in Scientology. The Church of Scientology has issued a rebuttal to the book's claims, accusing the author of exploiting his son's name for financial gain. The author recounts his 42 years as a Scientologist, his work at the International base, and his planned escape from the organization. He also shares a story about being spied on by private investigators, which led to an arrest and revelation of the Church's surveillance and intimidation tactics.
🔍 Surveillance and Tense Relationship with David Miscavige
The narrative continues with the author's experience of being followed by private investigators, including a detailed account of being misinterpreted as having a heart attack while simply placing groceries in his car. This leads to a dramatic moment where the investigators contact someone, who is later revealed to be David Miscavige, about intervening. David's response indicates a hands-off approach to his father's well-being, suggesting a strained relationship. The author reflects on his past relationship with his son, describing a positive dynamic during David's childhood that soured as he grew older and gained power within the Church of Scientology.
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Keywords
💡Scientology
💡David Miscavige
💡Leah Remini
💡Ron Miscavige
💡Rootless
💡International Base
💡Escape
💡Private Investigator
💡null
💡Silencer
💡Target
💡Tony Ortega
Highlights
Joe Rogan was contacted by Scientology after an interview with Leah Remini.
Scientology sent an email with a rebuttal to Joe Rogan's publicist, directing people to their website.
The Church of Scientology claims Ron Miscavige is attempting to profit off his son's name.
David Miscavige has financially supported and helped his father throughout his life.
Ron Miscavige was not present when David Miscavige assumed leadership of the Church.
The Church accuses Ron Miscavige of exploiting his son, calling it a 'sad exercise of betrayal'.
David Miscavige's vision and dedication have been credited with the Church's current success.
Scientologists worldwide are said to love and respect David Miscavige for his work on behalf of their religion.
Ron Miscavige was a Scientologist for 42 years and worked at the International base for over 26 years.
He planned and executed an escape from the International base in Hemet, California.
A private investigator was caught spying on Ron Miscavige, near his house.
The investigator was found with multiple license plates, firearms, and ammunition.
It was revealed that the investigators were being paid $10,000 a week to follow and report on Ron Miscavige.
An incident in Janesville, Wisconsin led to a misunderstanding that Ron was having a heart attack.
David Miscavige was contacted about the situation and instructed not to intervene if Ron was dying.
Ron Miscavige describes his relationship with his son as having soured as David gained power within the Church.
Ron's initial relationship with his son was positive, but changed as David became more involved in Scientology.
The interview with Joe Rogan provides a platform for Ron Miscavige to share his experiences and side of the story.
