Travolta Brings Food, Aid and Scientology to Haiti

By PopEater Staff Posted Jan 26th 2010 06:42AM

John Travolta and wife Kelly Preston are lending a hand to the earthquake victims in Haiti, as the actor flew his own jet into the ravaged country equipped with relief supplies, doctors and a handful of Scientology ministers aimed at helping. According to the Associated Press, Travolta and wife Kelly Preston flew from 4 tons of military food rations and medical supplies from Florida to Haiti and are leaving shortly ... but the doctors and Scientology ministers are staying.

"I want to thank Qantas Airlines and (its chief executive) Alan Joyce. Alan is allowing me to fly the Boeing 707 that's sitting in the backyard, fill it with supplies, fill it with doctors, fill it with volunteer ministers, and take it down to Haiti on Monday - so thank you, thank you, thank you," Travolta said about his trip.

This is Travolta's second relief effort to Haiti, having flown in supplies last week as well. On January 18, Travolta told the press: "I have arranged for a plane to take down some volunteer ministers and some supplies and some medics. I hope that inspires others as well. It's needed."

While the Travolta's relief efforts are surely appreciated, it's the presence of the Scientology ministers that has irked some, as the Church of Scientology has been accused of capitalizing on tragedies in the past.

Gawker.com, who have a long history of criticizing Scientology and its celebrity followers, summarizes that "anywhere people are suffering, Scientology's yellow-shirted 'volunteer ministers' can be found lurking near news cameras and claiming to help people with their bull---- technology. They performed 'purification rundowns' on recovery workers sifting through the ruins of the World Trade Center after 9/11, administered 'touch assists' to victims of the tsunami, distributed literature after the Virginia Tech shooting, and are on the ground in Haiti right now warning the starving, dehydrated populace about the dangers of psychiatry."

Tags: haiti, John Travolta, scientology

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Tuesday 26 January

By kcdgenius

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Why would scientology be interested in the people in Haiti? They have no money..

Oh, wait... PR.... Always look for the money angle.

By Michelle

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All religions are like cults - they want you to believe ONLY what they say. As far as the Travolta's helping Haiti - i think its great, but why won't they help their own homeless, sick, dying adults and children here in the United States first?

By ALAIN JEROME

Grant before criticizing others you need to make sure that you are okay your GRAMMAR an SPELLING are TERRIBLE you need to go back to SCHOOL sincerely!

By Emily Knowles

So who cares about what religion they are. People need help and religion is also a part of that. The Travoltas are doing their best. What are you doing? I am a Seventh-day Adventist and people always say that we are a cult also, but I don't care. People have a mind of their own and nobody can make you do what you don't want to do. You can listen but if it is not for you, you have a choice to leave it alone. Please leave the Travoltas alone and let them do what they are doing in their own way.

By t Cash

C'mon, don't make something bad out of people
helping people. How many of you have sent any
kind of help? Ministers, pastors, preachers and
priests are always called in to help people who
are struggling! This is nothing new!! Quit dogging
these people who are trying to help!!

By LOU

Travolta brings "Scientology" to Haiti ?
That poor country already has enough "Zombies" !
Why add more ?
Those poor souls "spew" nothing but hatred
amongst themselves and "ooze" the worst hate for others.

Thursday 28 January

By garwom1

I have donated hundreds of dollars to CCHR which is sponsored by the Church of Scientology. I do not receive ANY mail from the church, and very little mail from CCHR.
Every religion has splinter groups who end up being over zealous such as the Branch Davidians, Jim Jones, Jihadists, or even Catholic priests from history.
Travolta used friendship, influence, and undoubtedly some of his own funds to help.

What did you do, sit on your butt and present yourselve as knowledgeable about what is needed in Haiti.
Your vast knowledge about Scientology is probably based on a two page Time magazine report you read years ago.

By Sheri

Stay home Scientologist- they do not or want your help!

By foxybb

I love JT, but keep your beliefs to yourself. If there is one thing that haitians know about, it is Faith and religion. JT, please don't insult their intelligence. Thank you for the doctors and medicine. God Bless you and your family. I am sorry about the death of your son.

By WILL

here i have food and water for you...but 1st you have to pledge your faith to L ron hubbard

By Niki

Whoever said anything about birth control is crazy. It is the natural order of things to reproduce to keep your seed on the earth. All creatures on this planet act in that manner. The only reason anyone gets mad at this natural order is because others have to pay for it. It is a proven fact that many white families choose not to have more than one or two children because they can't afford it. In reality white families should have as many as they can and use the system the same way. You can't criticize something that you chose not to do, as well as not changing the laws to protect your finances. Birth control will never be used, especially not in Haiti, it is their way to keep their blood line going. If the US choses to pay for it, then shame on you.

By Zarathustra

Niki.... you're just plain STUPID!

By Rick

Scientology is just another form of brain washing . Shows how smart these people who are members really are. Travolta included. He should now better since he was most likely brought up in a catholic Italian home.

By ann

What are the Scientology ministers going to tell the people 0f Haiti the Aliens from outer space are responsible for the earth quake because they didn't believe?

By Areanna26

Good for the food and aid, but those poor people need scientology like they need another earthquake. Wake up, John, scientology is what killed your son.

By Janet

They weren't the only ones sending missionaries in to convert the savages to be saved. A number of bible thumper's went down as well. If your gonna go to physically help great! If ur going to save someone's soul from damnation, save ur own. People have been pushing their religion on others for centuries. I wud love to see Scientologist bump into the ministers. Wud provide entertainment at the bare minimum while their taking up food & water that cud go to the one's who need it.

By michael neves

Dear John and Kelly You never cease to amaze me.You are always people to admire and look up to.God gave you a good heart and you just continue to make it better.On behalf of all Americans I want to personally thank you for helping the poor haitian people in there time of need.You are a pair of true angels missing only wings.May GOD bless you and your family ten fold.You are TRUE SAINTS and REAL HEROES.Everyone should be like you.A true fan. Sincerely, Michael A. NEVES

By tracer

Maggots feeding on the dead.

By whyty

just what these poor souls need-a millionaire on his own jet flying in a bunch of wing nuts to preach their "religion".how can someone apparently so smart believe in such a silly fairy tale?

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