Robin Jackson Blog

It seems as if John Travolta is cutting a very sad, lonely and miserable figure these days. The Saturday Night Fever and Grease star has been spotted over-indulging on junk food and seems to be gaining wait again. However, few would blame the star for this for he is battling to come to terms with the death of his 16-year-old son who died of a seizure at their holiday villa.

But it seems as if it is not just the death of his son that is tormenting Travolta of late. In Hollywood rumours are abound that cracks are starting to show in his 34-year-old relationship with the Church of Scientology, a cult that Travolta is a prominent member of. It seems that the sudden death of his son has deeply shaken his faith in the cult which claims to have the ability to cure mental and physical disorders. Travolta’s son was said to have suffered from autism and he is disappointed that the religion was not able to help his son more. Rick Ross, an American author and cult expert, said “It’s led him to question his faith.” 

It is also reported that Travolta is upset that senior members of the cult have instructed him to undergo intensive sessions with “ethics officers” who are trained to question John and other family members to ascertain whether their “negative influences” could have contributed to his son’s death.

Travolta, it seems, is in a catch 22 situation. If he carries out threats to leave and speak out against the organization the church could go public with embarrassing details of his private life. This is a practise that the Church of Scientology is notorious for carrying out. Like most cults the questioning members of Scientology can be excommunicated and labelled “destructive influences.” Former acquaintances and family members are not allowed to speak with or associate with these former members.

Last month I appeared on a current affairs television show called African Views which discussed cults. Appearing on the discussion panel with me was the Church of Scientology South Africa’s PR person. One statement that he made was that he was offended by people calling the religion a cult.

However, the Church of Scientology’s doctrines and practices fit the cult profile in more ways than one.

PRESS RELEASE – CULTS: How They Work

By Robin Jackson

Hello Friends.

Welcome to my website. It has been set up to share my life experiences and journey from childhood and growing up in a organisation that has total control over its followers.An organisation that claims to be the ” sole channel of communication between God and men” . It will chronicle my journey through the organisation,my examination of the teachings and my subsequent emotional turmoil I experienced in finding out the truth about “THE TRUTH”. This chapter in my life is on the verge of being published in book form so watch this space.

On a different note I will also share my experiences while working in big corporate companies and eventual decision to start my own business. I will share my interests in music, sport and what inspires me in life.Hope you will stick around and enjoy the ride with me.

As they say “Life’s a journey,enjoy the ride”. So sit back grab a cuppa and lets talk.

Robin