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| '''David Miscavige''' (born 1960) is Chairman of the Board of ], an organization that controls the copyrighted material authored by the late ] founder ], as well as the trademarked names and symbols of ] and ]. As RTC Chairman (he is known among Scientologists simply as "C.O.B."), Miscavige is officially described as "the highest ecclesiastical official of the Scientology religion," a position he assumed when Hubbard died in 1986. Although Religious Technology Center is a separate corporation from the Church of Scientology, Miscavige is widely reported to be the effective leader of the Church and all affiliated Scientology enterprises. | '''David Miscavige''' (born 1960) is Chairman of the Board of ], an organization that controls the copyrighted material authored by the late ] founder ], as well as the trademarked names and symbols of ] and ]. As RTC Chairman (he is known among Scientologists simply as "C.O.B."), Miscavige is officially described as "the highest ecclesiastical official of the Scientology religion," a position he assumed when Hubbard died in 1986. Although Religious Technology Center is a separate corporation from the Church of Scientology, Miscavige is widely reported to be the effective leader of the Church and all affiliated Scientology enterprises. | ||
| David Miscavige was born in ] to Loretta and Ron Miscavige Sr. The family was of Polish/Italian extraction and he was their youngest son. The family was ], but not |
David Miscavige was born in ] to Loretta and Ron Miscavige Sr. The family was of Polish/Italian extraction and he was their youngest son. The family was ], but not observant. David suffered from childhood ailments, including ], which kept him from accomplishing his athletic and academic goals. During this time his father, a ] player, became interested in Scientology. Ron Miscavige Sr.'s interest in Scientology led him to have the boy sent to a Scientologist. According to him and his son the 45 minute ] session cured these ailments. There is little independent information to support or dispute this. Nevertheless the family was impressed enough by Scientology to convert and move to the world headquarters in ], England. David Miscavige soon became one of the youngest full-time Scientology auditors. | ||
| He left high school to join the Church of Scientology's ], where, while still a teenager, he became one of L. Ron Hubbard's personal assistants, producing Scientology training films. | He left high school to join the Church of Scientology's ], where, while still a teenager, he became one of L. Ron Hubbard's personal assistants, producing Scientology training films. | ||
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| In ] events concerning ] began to cause the group substantial difficulties. Although only 21 at the time David claims to have been significant in persuading her to resign. In 1982 he received substantial authority over Hubbard's personal, business, and literary affairs. The respect given to him from such an early age likely influenced his strong loyalty. | In ] events concerning ] began to cause the group substantial difficulties. Although only 21 at the time David claims to have been significant in persuading her to resign. In 1982 he received substantial authority over Hubbard's personal, business, and literary affairs. The respect given to him from such an early age likely influenced his strong loyalty. | ||
| Nevertheless his rise caused noteworthy controversies. In ] Hubbard's estranged son accused him of embezzling or manipulating his father. In the following year Hubbard sided with Miscavige |
Nevertheless his rise caused noteworthy controversies. In ] Hubbard's estranged son accused him of embezzling or manipulating his father. In the following year Hubbard sided with Miscavige, ending the issue. In ] his mother-in-law committed suicide under rumors she had become affiliated with a Scientology splinter group, which angered David. Further, the ] launched an investigation of him in ], although this fizzled in 1985. Added to this Hubbard's death led to allegations Miscavige was involved in that death. This allegation pointed to factors such as the presence of unaccounted-for psychiatric drugs in Hubbard's blood and last minute changes to Hubbard's will which gave control of the organization to Miscavige. | ||
| In any event Hubbard's death in ] caused Miscavige to rise to the position he holds today. This encouraged the |
In any event Hubbard's death in ] caused Miscavige to rise to the position he holds today. This encouraged the war with the IRS to intensify on both sides. For its part the IRS began auditing the income tax records of thousands of Scientologists and Scientology responded by pursuing massive lawsuits against the IRS. It reached a boiling point in the early 1990s, but ended in ] when he told an assembly of Scientologists that the war with the IRS was over. During the speech he reputedly blamed the dispute on ] and its "pea-brained psych-indoctrinated mental midgets." Nevertheless the group received the status it wished and greeted the end of the war with jubiliance. | ||
| Outside of this battle he has played an active role in expanding the religion's clout. He encouraged the rise of their ] International. He also tried to increase the profile ofthe group by working with professionals in public relations. He played an active role in their efforts to treat drug addicts and other troubled people. As of ] he wished to expand the group in the ] and improve its relations with mainstream society. However critics insist these efforts are ] used to mask his personal vicious streak and the ruthless nature of the organization. | Outside of this battle he has played an active role in expanding the religion's clout. He encouraged the rise of their ] International. He also tried to increase the profile ofthe group by working with professionals in public relations. He played an active role in their efforts to treat drug addicts and other troubled people. As of ] he wished to expand the group in the ] and improve its relations with mainstream society. However critics insist these efforts are ] used to mask his personal vicious streak and the ruthless nature of the organization. | ||
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David Miscavige (born 1960) is Chairman of the Board of Religious Technology Center, an organization that controls the copyrighted material authored by the late Church of Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard, as well as the trademarked names and symbols of Dianetics and Scientology. As RTC Chairman (he is known among Scientologists simply as "C.O.B."), Miscavige is officially described as "the highest ecclesiastical official of the Scientology religion," a position he assumed when Hubbard died in 1986. Although Religious Technology Center is a separate corporation from the Church of Scientology, Miscavige is widely reported to be the effective leader of the Church and all affiliated Scientology enterprises.
David Miscavige was born in Philadelphia to Loretta and Ron Miscavige Sr. The family was of Polish/Italian extraction and he was their youngest son. The family was Roman Catholic, but not observant. David suffered from childhood ailments, including allergies, which kept him from accomplishing his athletic and academic goals. During this time his father, a trumpet player, became interested in Scientology. Ron Miscavige Sr.'s interest in Scientology led him to have the boy sent to a Scientologist. According to him and his son the 45 minute Dianetic session cured these ailments. There is little independent information to support or dispute this. Nevertheless the family was impressed enough by Scientology to convert and move to the world headquarters in Saint Hill Manor, England. David Miscavige soon became one of the youngest full-time Scientology auditors.
He left high school to join the Church of Scientology's Sea Org, where, while still a teenager, he became one of L. Ron Hubbard's personal assistants, producing Scientology training films.
In 1981 events concerning Mary Sue Hubbard began to cause the group substantial difficulties. Although only 21 at the time David claims to have been significant in persuading her to resign. In 1982 he received substantial authority over Hubbard's personal, business, and literary affairs. The respect given to him from such an early age likely influenced his strong loyalty.
Nevertheless his rise caused noteworthy controversies. In 1982 Hubbard's estranged son accused him of embezzling or manipulating his father. In the following year Hubbard sided with Miscavige, ending the issue. In 1985 his mother-in-law committed suicide under rumors she had become affiliated with a Scientology splinter group, which angered David. Further, the Internal Revenue Service launched an investigation of him in 1984, although this fizzled in 1985. Added to this Hubbard's death led to allegations Miscavige was involved in that death. This allegation pointed to factors such as the presence of unaccounted-for psychiatric drugs in Hubbard's blood and last minute changes to Hubbard's will which gave control of the organization to Miscavige.
In any event Hubbard's death in 1986 caused Miscavige to rise to the position he holds today. This encouraged the war with the IRS to intensify on both sides. For its part the IRS began auditing the income tax records of thousands of Scientologists and Scientology responded by pursuing massive lawsuits against the IRS. It reached a boiling point in the early 1990s, but ended in 1993 when he told an assembly of Scientologists that the war with the IRS was over. During the speech he reputedly blamed the dispute on psychiatrists and its "pea-brained psych-indoctrinated mental midgets." Nevertheless the group received the status it wished and greeted the end of the war with jubiliance.
Outside of this battle he has played an active role in expanding the religion's clout. He encouraged the rise of their Celebrity Centre International. He also tried to increase the profile ofthe group by working with professionals in public relations. He played an active role in their efforts to treat drug addicts and other troubled people. As of 1998 he wished to expand the group in the US Midwest and improve its relations with mainstream society. However critics insist these efforts are spin used to mask his personal vicious streak and the ruthless nature of the organization.
Miscavige was interviewed at length by Ted Koppel of ABC television in 1992. In the interview he spoke of the mental health field feeling threatened by Scientology and picking a fight with them. This adds credence to his reputed 1993 blaming of psychiatrists for battles with the IRS. Exempting that interview he has rarely spoken to the press. Miscavige is, however, often a speaker at major Scientology openings, award ceremonies and related events.
External links
- David Miscavige Bio Page
- An Index of David Miscavige sites
- David Miscavige at Church opening
- A blog on David Miscavige
- "The man behind Scientology", St. Petersburg Times, October 1998.
- Contains harsh criticism of David Miscavige
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