There are a number of websites that give more information about Mr. David Miscavige.

As the Chairman of the Board Relgious Technology Center, he has often addressed Scientologists at events. This has been at celebrations of L. Ron Hubbard's birthday, at the openings of new Churches and other major events marking the expansion of the Scientology religion.



There are various profiles on Mr. Miscavige and some relevant links are here:

NNDB People

Various interesting postings

Official Press Page

Blogs by others of interest

Covering humanitarian activities

I found a personal home page that gives some advice I really agree with. It was put up by Jeri-Lynn Johnson, and here's what she says:

1. The most important thing you can do for your friend in crisis is to LISTEN! Your friend in crisis needs to talk about it. Often, just the act of speaking everything that is on one's mind is enough to help that person see things more clearly and find solutions without your intervention.

2. Don't give advice unless you are specifically asked for it. Even then, don't be surprised or offended if it is ignored. Your friend really doesn't want your advice. What is really needed is the opportunity to express one's feelings and have those feelings validated.

3. Don't try to solve your friend's problem. Your role is to show your friend you care by being there and supporting whatever decisions are made. You can't "fix" it and you shouldn't try.

4. Don't say, "I know how you feel." Unless you have actually experienced exactly what your friend is going through, you don't know how that person feels - they know it and they'll resent you presuming to know. Instead say something like, "I can only IMAGINE what you must be going through."

5. Don't say, "If you need anything call me." I guarantee you'll never get that call. People don't like to intrude on others or be a burden. They secretly hope you will see what is needed and offer assistance. When no help is offered, the person will just dig in and do it himself. Instead, tell your friend specific things you are willing to do, such as:

"I go to the grocery store every other day. Call me if you want me to pick up some groceries for you."

"Why don't you let me drive your carpool this week."

"How about letting me bring you dinner Thursday night? If not Thursday, when?"

I've been a Scientology Volunteer Minister for many years, and I have run into the same kinds of situations Jeri-Lynn describes here. By studying the Scientology Handbook, which is the text the Volunteer Ministers study, I have also gained a greater understanding on how to help people even more effectively.

Over the years Churches of Scientology have traditionally continued
L. Ron Hubbard's humanitarian work, founding and supporting groups that
are working to improve conditions in society.

Scientologists help in these campaigns as can be seen by the work done including
many high profile members of Scientology; Tom Cruise, Kirstie Alley, Kelly Preston
and many others are doing.



I have some cool links that show what these are:


CITIZENS COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS (CCHR):

* CCHR (Citizens Commission on Human Rights) Freedom article

* Supporting the LA Marathon, the Citizens Commission on Human Rights


APPLIED SCHOLASTICS:

* Applied Scholastics International

* L. Ron Hubbard talks about Applied Scholastics

* Applied Scholastics in the UK



Also check out:

ASSOCIATION FOR BETTER LIVING AND EDUCATION



And just for fun -
Here's the Wikipedia Tom Cruise (Scientology) page and others:

* Tom Cruise Scientology stand in Germany

* New Madrid Church for Scientology: Tom Cruise officiates

* Helped by Scientology - Tom Cruise

* Spiegel article on Tom Cruise and Scientology

* Tom Cruise on Scientology, family values and epic movie

Over the years Churches of Scientology have traditionally continued L. Ron Hubbard's humanitarian work, founding and supporting groups that are working to improve conditions in society.

Scientologists help in these campaigns as can be seen by the work done including many high profile members of Scientology; Tom Cruise, Kirstie Alley, Kelly Preston and many others are doing.

I have some cool links that show what these are:

CITIZENS COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS (CCHR):

APPLIED SCHOLASTICS:


ASSOCIATION FOR BETTER LIVING AND EDUCATION


And just for fun - Here's the Wikipedia Tom Cruise (Scientology info too) page and others:

* Tom Cruise Scientology stand in Germany

* New Madrid Church for Scientology: Tom Cruise officiates

* Helped by Scientology - Tom Cruise

* Spiegel article on Tom Cruise and Scientology

* Tom Cruise on Scientology, family values and epic movie

* At the gala - Tom Cruise at Scientology Celebrity Center

I haven't really covered a very important issue that affected the whole planet.
While it may be "old news" the tsunami in South-East Asia, I think that a good percentage of the world have no idea what it was like for the people affected.
The Churches of Scientology sent over 350 Scientology Volunteer Ministers to help the people. They did everything from helping with the food and supplies distribution to giving spiritual aid to those in terrible distress.

There are many individual stories and it is worth taking the time to realize how much help is possible. Scientology Volunteer Ministers (VMs) trained over 33,000 local people how to give spiritual aid to those in need. This has been a very successful project and it still continues.

If people can help, go to this website and get the information.

Here is a Scientology VM helping a woman affected by the tsunami:

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