As I have been doing after each program, I am putting this here as a place for people to make comments about the show that has just aired.

I must say, this was the toughest episode to film. So heartbreaking and Aaron is such a good man, father and friend. Tough to watch too. But unfortunately, it is the horrible truth. And if you have not already done so, I recommend you check out Tony Ortega’s blog this morning. Aaron, in his usual meticulous detail, rips apart the scientology smear site and POW videos that were put up a couple of hours after the show aired.

On a more positive note, the outpouring of support has not only continued, it continues to grow. It is quite amazing how far and wide this show is reaching and to how many people who have not had personal experiences with scientology but now feel they must do something about the abuses that are being exposed. Thank you all. I try to respond to messages and emails and PMs and tweets, but it is physically impossible to do so. If I have not gotten back to you, I apologize. But let this post serve as my response.

As always, I am interested in your views – including criticisms and things you think might be better explained or covered.

For new readers here I thought you might find it instructive to be directed to some earlier postings that may help explain some things, including the one from today about scientology lies.

Perhaps you have seen some of the over-the-top statements about Leah, me or anyone who has a differing opinion of scientology’s infallibility and dares voice it. It is perhaps the hardest thing for someone new to this subject to grasp. If you operate on the “where there’s smoke there must be fire” principle you can easily wonder whether there might be some truth to the smears they spread. It is a difficult concept to accept that people will simply LIE, even give false sworn testimony under penalty of perjury, because they believe they are protecting “man’s only hope for salvation.”

To begin to understand the mindset scientologists have about those who criticize any part of it, read this article:

Dealing with Critics of Scientology — The L. Ron Hubbard Playbook

And then read this one:

Why Do Scientologists Lie?

And here is a fairly short explanation of how disconnection is used in scientology (and how they try to spin the practice):

Disconnection: the PR and the Truth

An overview of the efforts by scientology to smear Leah Remini:

Scientology Dead Agents* Itself

And finally this is a post about the lies they tell about their “expansion”:

Scientology “expansion” debunked

What You Can Do

Call your Congressman and Senator to do something about the ongoing abuses. Initiate a Congressional Hearing. Ask them to demand the FBI or IRS look into things with the church. Write to the IRS. Support and comment on media articles and blogs that cover the abuses (like Tony Ortega at the Underground Bunker) and express your support to A&E for stepping up and taking on scientology.

Watch Leah Remini: Scientology The Aftermath every week and tell your friends to do so.

Don’t ever think you have no voice or there is nothing you can do. There is plenty.

Your support of Leah and everyone else involved is invaluable and appreciated. Please don’t stop. Knowing there are a lot of people out there on our side is comforting and gives strength.