Lisa Marie Presley defends John Travolta, Scientology

Lisa Marie Presley has written a post entitled "Now is the not the time" on her MySpace blog about John Travolta's son Jett’s death and the media’s criticism of Scientology.

She writes: "I wished I could be writing you under happier circumstances but I cannot because Two of my very good friends, (John and Kelly Travolta ) the sweetest people in the world have just encountered the worst possible tragedy a parent could be forced to endure, the death of their son Jett...but there are those certain ones that want to use this horrible tragedy as an opportunity to once again, blame and or attack Scientology?"

Check out the rest at her blog.

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Family lawyers say Jett's death caused by head trauma

John Travolta's son, Jett, 16, dies in the Bahamas

Photos: Wireimage

Comments

[Anthony]

Sorry, but sometimes difficult questions must be asked. Especially if asking them might help prevent future tragedies of this nature.

[cindy]

I am a fan of John Travolta. I find it disturbing that people will feed off of others pain and suffering. I thing everyone should mind their own business and let this family deal with the loss of their son. It is discusting how the media blows everything out of proportion.Really people, get a life and stop speculating about how their son died.

[Honest Questions!]

It isn’t a matter of ‘belief’ of Scientology in in medical practices. It’s a matter of Scientology POLICY. They don’t even like you to take an aspirin. You go to Ethics Office.
Scientology goals are that the spirit can cure and do all things —- doesn't that includes tolerating physical medicine a physical instrument (human body) may need.
In Scientology the core basic fundamental belief is that it is a huge stigma — HUGE — about what the Scientology call being a “degraded being.” Any person who is not in control, successful, welthy, let alone sick or with special needs, is a called (technical term) a "downstat" and "degraded being." So how did the Scientologists view Jett ? his condition? And that the parents would "pull that in" (since they believe a person pulls all thigs to them). It would be interesting from a sociologial study point of view.
And if Jett goes on to another life, was his condition "handled" so he will be more "upstat"??

[Aishwari]

This family needs to be left alone to grieve.

As for the people who make nasty speculations, really you people need to back off, you were not there, you don't know the details of the situation other than tabloid trash, so those people need to leave this family alone.

[Poolie]

Why is Lisa Marie Presley always sneering? like her songs she thinks everyone else is an idiot and is sooo hateful. Do we need more of that ugliness? She's on a free meal ticket form her wonderful kind hearted talented father. She mocks his cute curled up lip with that fake gross sneer. G R O S S gross gross.

[Maggie]

ELVIS himself said about scientology: "That s.o.b. group, all they want is my money"

We all know that the Travoltas cannot tell the truth about Hubbards useless tech interfering with their sons treatment.
"This family needs to be left alone to grieve" says a post above. The one who is at this very minute interfering with their grieving process is David Miscavige who has to make sure they stay in the cult.

[Rev Brenda]

Empathy is required for this family, any parents who have lost a child will know just how sadden and painful the family will be feeling. My God give them the strenght to go foward. we are meant to love one another, regardless of our beleifs. Please allow this family the space the they require at this time.

[vperl]

After seeing Tom Cruise go ballistic on NBC several (BrookE shields) Years ago condemming (demostrating his disapproval of medications and the rest of his RANT)what he did not like, One might question why when something so terrible happens to the FANS of Ron L. .. I suspect if Medical care for a child may/might have been an Idea that Ron L. did not like.

The people in question picked their own way, when others question the way that Ron L. took these people these same folks point at those that question that there may/may have been a chance for this event not to happen if MEDICAL intervention had taken place years inadvance.

Some states have laws, but RonL. is beyond reach

So, for the believers, where is Ron L. ?

What happened happened, you be the judge if others are at fault.

[joe]

Who the hell is "Ron L."????? Do these dummies mean L. Ron Hubbard? Please don't submit comments, thet make you look stupid or confused.

[joe]

Who the hell is Lisa Marie Presley to carry any weight on the significance or lack thereof. She's an ass, living off her dead dad's coat tails and was married to that FREAK Michael Jackson. Hey, Ms. Presley....no one cares what you think so go away into obscurity. Jerk.

[joe]

First, I must say that I think Travolta is a fantastic actor and, secondally, seems to be a down to earth real nice guy. HOWEVER, if my religion told/instructed/tought me to refrain and/or prohibited certain types of medical intervention...... and i listened to them............and whether related to it or not, my child died ........ there is NO question whatsoever that my actions (inactions) would be scrutinized and investigated thoroughly. No doubt at all !!!! So shouldn't a much beloved "Hollywood Actor/Billionairre" be held to the same standard or should we just sit back until, GOD FORBID, something tragic happens to Travolta's daughter and than, we all say, "Hey, maybe we should/ve given them a closer look after Jett died?" I suggest we merely look into/investigate the situation; therefore err on the side of caution for the sake of that young girl. I'm hopeful (and confident) there was no criminality involved in this boy's untimely death, however, if there's the least possibility of parental neglect, nonfeasance, malfeasonance, simple negligence and/or any hint of possible child endangerment, they...NO MATTER who they are should be given a second look by the authorities.

[Lolly Pendersole]

Fist off, who cares what Lisa Marie Presley thinks?
Further more I am sick of people saying let the family grieve and how we are jumping down Scientology's back. Well yes we are and for good reason. Now is NOT the time to be quiet about this tragedy. Just the oposite.

If this child was not famous there would have been a HUGE investigation. Scientology has made the Travolta's their victims and it is obvious that their case worker steered them in the wrong direction as far as caring for their son medically. Scientology case workers have NO medical experience what so ever, and should not be allowed to tell members what they think is right for them medically, when they have no medical credentials.

My heart goes out to the Travoltas, and their case worker should be questioned.The Travoltas are victims just like all other Scientology members. They are severely brainwashed. Travolta has been in since 1975. Do you really think he can think for himself now as far as the right thing to do? They have been drilling and auditing him for over 34 years!

Thousands and thosuands of cult members have died over the years, WAY too soon because of non treatment. The public just don't know about it, because it gets swept under the carpet. I had a friend that died of cancer too soon, because he never sought the proper treatment. He was OT III.
This psuedo science crap has to stop. And I also blame goverment for not stepping in more, and investigating Scientology more.

Tick Tock Scientology...too many deaths on your hands. It's time to come clean and let the public know , just how much of an abusive cult Scientology is and that all you care about is MONEY.

[joe]

When it comes to the death of a child, regardless of who you are, who you know or how much money you possess, too bad!!!!! Questions MUST be asked IMMEDIATELY, even of this nation's beloved Vinnie Barbarino. I do not wish the death of a child on anyone (even Osama Bin Laden); however, a parents "right" to be left alone to grieve comes second to the health and welfare of the child still alive and presently in the Travolta's custody. I'm not saying let's start a involuntary manslaughter / negligent homocide trial later today ...... but ...... a thorough and exhaustive investigation should begin immediately / before the weeks' end and Mr. Travolta is out if the county filming for the next 6+ months.

NOTHING.....NOTHING AT ALL ..... is more important than protecting and properly caring for our children; even making good movies for the masses.

I pray to God this young boy's life being ended so very early was merely a freak unavoidable situation, rather than parental neglect in obtaining proper, competant and effective medical care and treatment. But, shouldn't we make certain of this, primarily for the sake, welfare and future of Travolta's living daughter.

[patricia]

john and kelly are good peopleand you could tell.
they loved there son i have
been a fan of john for a lot
of years always have heard good about john
travolta my daughter has.
seizures everyday and it hard to see her have them.
we have the travoltas inour thoughts

[karma]

Kelly Preston, Scientology and the Citizen Commission on Human Rights have no problem protesting the funeral of a murdered child for their own political purposes.

As sad as it is for the Travolta family, they sponsor the exploitation of others that are suffering with their active participation and funding of the CCHR.

Not to mention that Jett was shown to respond to medication and yet no further medication options were explored. Jett is the one who faced everyday with the fear of another seizure. A life of fear is difficult and damning to live.

Religious beliefs are a freedom, but the legal responsibility to protect your minor child's welfare and safety far out weigh any excuses of craziness.

I find no reason the Travolta should not be held accountable in this tragedy. This death was an accident allowed to happen due via arrogance.

I also think the wish-wash of Scientology needs to be sorted out and examined closely.

My sincere condolences go out to the family.

[joe]

Well, I'm glad to hear that John Travolta was not too grief striken to enjoy flying the plane back from the Bahamas.

By the way, what's the deal with the preceding post (above me). It's like written in poetry format.

[brittney]

It isn’t a matter of ‘belief’ of Scientology in in medical practices. It’s a matter of Scientology POLICY. They don’t even like you to take an aspirin. You go to Ethics Office.
Scientology goals are that the spirit can cure and do all things —- doesn't that includes tolerating physical medicine a physical instrument (human body) may need.
In Scientology the core basic fundamental belief is that it is a huge stigma — HUGE — about what the Scientology call being a “degraded being.” Any person who is not in control, successful, welthy, let alone sick or with special needs, is a called (technical term) a "downstat" and "degraded being." So how did the Scientologists view Jett ? his condition? And that the parents would "pull that in" (since they believe a person pulls all thigs to them). It would be interesting from a sociologial study point of view.
And if Jett goes on to another life, was his condition "handled" so he will be more "upstat"??
Kelly Preston, Scientology and the Citizen Commission on Human Rights have no problem protesting the funeral of a murdered child for their own political purposes.

As sad as it is for the Travolta family, they sponsor the exploitation of others that are suffering with their active participation and funding of the CCHR.

Not to mention that Jett was shown to respond to medication and yet no further medication options were explored. Jett is the one who faced everyday with the fear of another seizure. A life of fear is difficult and damning to live.

Religious beliefs are a freedom, but the legal responsibility to protect your minor child's welfare and safety far out weigh any excuses of craziness.

I find no reason the Travolta should not be held accountable in this tragedy. This death was an accident allowed to happen due via arrogance.

I also think the wish-wash of Scientology needs to be sorted out and examined closely.

My sincere condolences go out to the family.

[John Bryans Fontaine]

No parent, whether as otherwise famous and fortunate as John Travolta, should have to see his or her own child die. It is as equally tragic whether for a major Hollywood actor or any of the hundreds of millions of parents in the world's poorest nations.

And unlike Hollywood's other top Scientologist, Mr. Travolta has never made a fool of himself by bouncing on couches, condemning Brooke Shields for using Paxil, stating that psychiatry "is a Nazi science", or that methadone was actually originally called Adolophine after Adolf Hitler, ect. Mr. Travolta has spoken - and outstandingly - through his work.

However, and the questions need to be asked, considering the stellar medical claims of Scientology*, why did Travolta's son even have medical problems or have these conditions cause the son's death?

*
Cure goiter DIANETICS TODAY (1975 ED.) P.280 "I've seen a goiter the size of a baseball visibly shrink and disappear in the space of one-half hour right after an engram was run."

Cure polio DIANETICS TODAY " P. 353 "A girl crippled by polio was able to throw away her crutches after my first session."

Cure arthritis History of Man p. 7 "Today, Eleanor has arthritis. She is audited... tonight she doesn't have arthritis"

Speed broke bone healing DIANETICS TODAY " P.110 "A broken limb will heal (by X-ray evidence) in two instead of six weeks."

Cure effects of drugs DIANETICS TODAY " P.481 "ONLY processing by Dianetics and Scientology can handle the effects of drugs fully."

Raise the dead Magazine Articles on Level 0 Checksheet 1968, "Dissemination of Material" p.75 "A child had died, was dead, had been pronounced dead by a doctor, and the auditor, by calling the thetan back and ordering him to take over the body again brought the child to life."

Cure migraines DIANETICS " P.125 also see HCOB 15 Jan. '79 "Handling with Auditing"

Cure cancer THE HISTORY OF MAN (1961) P. 20

"Cancer has been eradicated by auditing out conception and mitosis."

Cure skin cancer ALL ABOUT RADIATION (1979 ED.) P.114
Cure radiation sickness ALL ABOUT RADIATION " P.109 also PAB no. 82 "Scientology is the only specific (cure) for radiation (atomic bomb) burns."

Improve eyesight PAB no. 111 "Eyesight and glasses" also Dianetic Auditor's Bulletin vol. 2 no. 7 January 1952 "An afternoon with Ron" "You are only three or four hours from taking your glasses off for keeps."

Cure a broken ankle HCOB 30 July 1973 "Scientology, Current State of the Subject and Materials."

Cure insanity HCOB 28 Nov. '70 "Psychosis""The alleviation of the condition of insanity has also been accomplished now..."

Cure bronchitis HCOB 14 Dec. '63 "Case analysis Health Research" "12 days after this auditing the coughing was still in abeyance."

cure brainwashing HCOB No. 19 Dec. '55 "The turn of the Tide" "... in Dianetics in particular, we have the total antidote for the eradication of brainwashing."

Miscellaneous claims DIANETICS (1987 ED.) p.72 "arthritis vanishes, myopia gets better, heart illness decreases, asthma disappears, stomachs function properly and the whole catalogue of illnesses goes away and stays away."

from http://www.factnet.org/Scientology/medclaims.htm

[anonynous]

Lisa Marie Presley? thank you thank you very much!

[Carol Whittle]

I can't imagine what the Travolta family is going through right now. I am deeply sorry for there loss. This is happening more and more around this country. Why I ask? I just found out at age 46 that I have had autism for several years suffering from mild seizures. There has been some neurological damage. I am not posting this about me. What I would like to do is discuss the future of natural medicine and neurology with someone and the impact of what I see for the future of this country. If there is anyone out there interested please contact me. There is way too many of these tragic things happening to wonderful people all over! Anyone that would like to make some changes please contact me.

[Shirley Wallace]

From "Welcome Back Kotter" until now, it has been a long journey for John Travolta. Like me, there are many bystanders who have enjoyed his road to success, not to mention his genuinely honest and kind personality as well. He has given so much of himself in so many different ways. As a fan, I pray that we can now offer our hearts in condolence for the unthinkable loss both he and his wife are now suffering. May goodness prevail and a shroud of decency protect them from the unsavory ones wishing to make money from this tragedy. Life for them will never be the same, but perhaps knowing that others whom they have never personally met are sending their love and prayers during this difficult time will give them a small amount of peace. God be with you John, Kelly and Ella.

[Joel]

Anybody that believes in ANY religion should be ashamed, don't just shun scientology, every religion has caused way too many deaths.

[Fail]

Lisa Marie is a total mess, she is living proof that Scientology does NOT work!

[rainey Smith]

Mabbee Lisa Marie should stick to her sizzling hot career and leave the advice about recognizing fraud when it's peddled by a multimillion dollar corporation that exists on indentured slavery to others.

[joe]

Hey, I never know Oprah was a scientologist.

I know taking medication is frowned upon; but, obviously, eating vast amounts of food to you nearly explode is acceptable.