Lawrence Wright spent over a year assembling evidence that makes it quite clear that Scientology is a cult rather than a religion.  At the center of the story is, Paul Haggis, one of Hollywood’s most creative writers and producers, who spent 35 years climbing up the ladders of scientology. Haggis is the proverbial “smoking gun.” In the end, Haggis loyalty to his gay daughter proved stronger than the brainwashing of Scientology. He quit Scientology and is now battling the “church” with all that he has got.   I cancelled my evening plans to be able to read this article from beginning to end in one sitting. Read the fascinating story in the New Yorker.  It is the New Yorker at its very best. You don’t want to miss this report about how Scientology to date recruited and retained so successfully Hollywood celebrities. I am quite sure more federal law enforcement agencies will look more vigorously into the practices of Scientology after this expose.