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King of Queens and Old School star Leah Remini has bravely left the Church of Scientology. Insert huge sigh of relief here. Check out our 5 Fast Facts on the interrogations Remini endured, who betrayed her, why she left, and how fans are responding.
1. The Church Interrogated Remini For Years
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Why #KingofQueens star Leah Remini quit Scientology: http://t.co/nLt2TYpSaw
— Good Morning America (@GMA) July 12, 2013
According to Good Morning America, a source revealed that the actress has been subjected to years of interrogations by the church as well as “thought modifications” for five years.
2. It All Began at Tom Cruise & Katie Holmes’ Wedding
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#Cinema #Movies Tom Cruise Scientology Wedding to Katie Holmes Alienated Leah Remini … – KpopStarz #Film http://t.co/lk3iy7Aou8
— Katie Holmes News (@KatieHolmes66) July 12, 2013
Apparently, years ago at Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes’ wedding, Remini approached the leader of the church, David Miscavige, to ask him where his wife was. Reportedly, he nastily replied with:
You don’t have the f—ing rank to ask about Shelly.
Photo: David Miscavige
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According to The New York Post, Mrs. Miscavige hasn’t been seen in public since 2007. Anyone else find that strange at all?
As a result of that innocent question, Remini was put through a series of interrogations as well as blacklisted throughout the church.
Of course, a rep for Scientology is denying the claims.
3. Fans Support Remini in Her Decision
@LeahRemini Christianity would never black list you, Leah.
— DBX (@Fabuleux50s) July 12, 2013
Since leaving the church, Leah Remini has received an overwhelming amount of support from fans and has released a statement to People in order to thank her supporters:
I wish to share my sincere and heartfelt appreciation for the overwhelming positive response I have received from the media, my colleagues, and from fans around the world. I am truly grateful and thankful for all your support.
4. Remini Was Betrayed Within the Church
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Leah Remini was apparently a member of the church for 30 years, so this definitely comes as a surprise to many that she has decided to leave. The actress had donated millions of dollars to the church over the years because she believed in their organization. No more.
A source revealed to The New York Post that church friends Remini had for almost 30 years wrote internal reports about her which caused an investigation on her family by the church. It was because of this that Remini debated keeping going public about her leaving the church.
When she sees what the church tries to do. She has heard they use people to scare you into silence.
5. Leah Remini Has Quit Because of Member Abuse & Corruption
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The same source explained that:
Remini is quitting because of policies that don’t allow parishioners to question Miscavige’s management or the reported abuse of members of its Sea Org religious order — and for forcing followers to “disconnect” from family members branded as “suppressive persons” if they choose to leave the church.
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Leah Remini, King of Queens, Quits Corrupt Church of Scientology: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know