IAS Yearly Event

Freedom Magazine has this interesting article about an event held a few years ago on the anniversary of the founding of the International Association of Scientologists.

Hosting this year‘s IAS Anniversary celebration was Mr. David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board of Religious Technology Center and a founding member of the IAS. In welcoming the more than 5,300 event attendees, and tens of thousands more who have since seen the event on video locally around the world, Mr.Miscavige said, “This one marks a cross roads in history.

“While I have previously said that people are searching for answers like never before, let there be no doubt, as we gather this evening, we are providing those answers like never in history.

“You have world conflict? We not only can, but we are picking up the pieces — and right at its epicentre.

“You have societal decline? We not only can, but we are reversing that trend — anywhere and everywhere.

“You have the “everyday man” who has been lost in a technological society? We not only can, but we are helping him find his way.

“And finally, you ask of world leaders, who lack the means to truly lead? Well, we not only can, but we are putting those answers right in their hands.”

And, with his introduction to three major new international centers — one in Brussels to house the Church‘s European human rights and public affairs activities; one in St. Louis (USA) to train teachers globally to overcome the barriers to learning; and one in greater Los Angeles for the revitalization of morals and human respect including in areas as volatile as the Holy Land — there was no question that this has been a landmark year for the Association.

Youth for Human Rights

The International Association of Scientologists supports Youth for Human Rights International in their work to bring about peace through human rights education.

The group has written and published booklets that make human rights understandable to young people. They also collaborated with the Church of Scientology International in producing public service announcements to bring the articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights to life.

You can see three of these PSAs on the Youth for Human Rights International web site.

Anne Archer - Human Rights Advocate

Anne Archer, IAS Freedom Medal Winner, is an outspoken advocate for human rights.

In March she participated in the launch of the Human Rights Hero Awards, a program sponsored by Youth for Human Rights International the Human Rights Department of the Church of Scientology International - a program that acknowledged "ordinary individuals doing extraordinary things," as she put it.

She also announced her own human rights initiative, the creation of Artists for Human Rights International, a human rights group which works with artists to forward positive human rights measures and overcome the repression of artists and their work.

As an artist she is involved in programs of the Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre, and has participated in numerous fundraising events to support worthwhile charities in the Hollywood area.

Isaac Hayes

VM posted this today:


According to E-Online:

"Isaac Hayes and wife Adjowa welcomed son Nana Kwadjo Hayes into the world Apr. 10, according to spokesman Rob Moore. The baby boy tipped the scales at eight pounds, five ounces.

"As Tom Cruise's Suri before him, the unusual tot name requires some translation. Per the Associated Press, Nana is the Ghanaian word for "king," while Kwadjo means "boy born on Monday." (Bypass the calendars: Apr. 10 did indeed fall on a Monday.)

"The Shaft singer likely gained inspiration for the moniker during one of his goodwill trips to the African country. In 1992, Hayes was crowned an honorary king of Ghana's Ada district thanks to his humanitarian deeds."

These humanitarian deeds included introducing the nation to the study technology developed by Scientology founder, L. Ron Hubbard.

Isaac Hayes is a Freedom Medal Winner, awarded by the International Association of Scientologists.

Here is a brief statement from Isaac from the What is Scientology? site.

!!!CONGRATULATIONS ISAAC, ADJOWA AND NANA KWADJO!!!

The Earth Organziation

According to their web site: "The Earth Organization is a grass roots international non-profit, conservation and environment organization, with new solutions, committed to the creative, responsible rehabilitation of Planet Earth and the plant and animal kingdoms."

Their lead article right now is about a brilliant new technology that restores the correct natural balance in flood-ravaged areas. It reads as follows:

The Earth Organization is dedicated to bringing effective solutions to the environmental global problems that face us today.

Right now, there is no more immediate and pressing need in the US than the environmental holocaust that has occurred as a result of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and the subsequent flooding. Any environmental solution must take into account commerce, industry, jobs, the long-term survival and health of people and wildlife, the rebuilding of communities and the economy.>>

Lawrence Anthony, Founder of the Earth Organization. He is well known for his work in salvaging the animals in the Bagdad zoo, for which he was honored with the Earth Trustee Award, and Earth Day Medal and for his wrok in protecting the African elephants. He is also featured in the book "What is Scientology?" as is a Freedom Medal Winner from the International Association of of Scientologists.

Investigative Journalism in the Public Interest

Since 1968, Freedom Magazine
has been on the tackling important social issues often neglected or avoided by mainstream media. With the motto Investigative Journalism in the Public Interest the publication has exposed the rotten spots in society to public scrutiny.

There is a web site and publication about Freedom Magazine sponsored by the International Association of Scientologists.

The booklet is part of the "Scientology Effective Solutions" series.

Here is an excerpt from the site:

"Our perception of the world is increasingly influenced by a media kaleidoscope of fragmented facts, alarming anecdotes, sound bites and talking heads—all packaged and presented along countless channels each day. It is a grossly distorted if colourful view.

"Adding to the dissonance are many within the media corps who, in actuality, manufacture a dangerous environment. The world they present is a threatening one, one they presume will compel the viewer to watch and worry—and tune in again. Thus, the very purpose of news reporting—to honestly inform and so empower the individual with the truth—seems all but lost in the daily overload of media messages."... more

IAS Lifetime Member, Actor, Producer, Director Terry Jastrow

Terry Jastrow, Lifetime member of the International Association of Scientologists, has been an actor, film producer and director for many years. He is the winner of 7 Emmy awards. He was the producer/director of 6 Olympic Games.

He was a producer/director for ABC Sport for 22 years, etc.

He is married to the actress Anne Archer.

Besides Terry's busy schedule he is also a wildlife/conservation supporter and a member of The Earth Organization, founded by Scientologist, Anthony Lawrence.

The Earth Organization is a non-profit, non-partisan, issue oriented organization. Their members come from all walks of life, from all cultures, races and religious backgrounds, all motivated by a common cause; to reverse the dwindling spiral of life on Earth, and create a healthy habitable Planet on which all life flourishes and prospers, and of which they can be proud.

Terry gave the following reasons for joining this organization on their website:

"What The Earth Organization addresses is the most important issue of our time. Our one and only home, Earth, has serious problems that affect us all. Species are going extinct all over the world breaking vital links in the chain of life. Wildlife is disappearing off the face of the Earth at an alarming rate. Can we break this downward spiral? Of course we can, but we have to acknowledge the problem, be honest about it, and collectively decide to do something about it. Rise up and play a bigger part. Mankind is very capable of doing it...we just have to decide to do it. Trying to take at least my share of responsibility I'm happy to be a member of and supportive of The Earth Organization."

Scientology Volunteer Ministers Goodwill Tour in Africa

The African Volunteer Ministers Goodwill Tour, sponsored by the IAS, has been touring in Botswana. They work with community leaders to bring L. Ron Hubbard's practical solutions to villages, towns and cities throughout the country.

Here is a picture of one of the Volunteer Ministers showing a community leader the technology of study .



For more data and pictures on the Volunteer Ministers or if you are interested to train as a volunteer minister yourself, go to the Scientology Volunteer Minister's website.
For data and pictures on the barriers to study go the the study technology website.