David Miscavige—Shaking Hands With My Hero by Wil Seabrook was originally published on STAND (Scientologists Taking Action Against Discrimination.) I have shaken David Miscavige’s hand twice, but for someone not very familiar with Scientology, I think the first time is the most revealing. I was a young singer-songwriter living in Los Angeles. My career was going well. I had recently signed a contract with Warner Records. My music was on the radio and I was sharing the stage with bands I had... Read more

David Miscavige: A Portrait © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved. David Miscavige is the ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion. For three decades, Mr. Miscavige has protected, preserved and expanded Scientology worldwide. In his position as Chairman of the Board Religious Technology Center (RTC), Mr. Miscavige bears the ultimate responsibility for maintaining the accuracy and correct application of L. Ron Hubbard’s technologies of Dianetics and Scientology. L. Ron Hubbard laid out in detail a blueprint for the future expansion of Scientology. He outlined projects he considered to be critical to that... Read more

Honoring the Religion, People and Culture of Bangladesh was originally published on the Scientology Newsroom. The Church of Scientology of Los Angeles hosted a celebration of Eid al-Adha, the Festival of the Sacrifice, for the L.A. Bangladeshi community. The festival, one of two major Islamic holidays celebrated worldwide, is marked by special meals shared with family and friends. Hundreds enjoyed traditional food from stalls set up along L. Ron Hubbard Way. Booths also featured jewelry and clothing, and musicians and singers performed... Read more