Leah Remini on the Cult of Scientology | Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO)

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"Scientology and the Aftermath" creator and host Leah Remini joins Bill to discuss the challenges of leaving the Church of Scientology.
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[@lvfootball41]

Bill is a national treasure

[@superlativeOFgood]

whenever he isn't shilling hillary.

[@mrmyballzic]

bill knows hillary is not perfect and he also knows trump is batshit crazy

[@superlativeOFgood]

He should have "known" hrc was not perfect when he was shilling her from the beginning .

[@Robin-kp1nv]

I think he was just picking the lesser of the two devils.

[@superlativeOFgood]

Bernie was the lesser devil.

[@michaelr.4734]

I just have to say that I am so impressed with Leah Remini. She attacks the atrocities of the church but treats the people that are trapped by the Cult of Scientology very delicately and with respect. I really hope that history will regard her as the Death Knell of Scientology. Good for you Leah. Please keep it up. God bless you.

[@votewithbullets5027]

Remini was happy to abuse people until SHE got abused. Then she claims to fear for her daughter's safety so she quit scientology and became a devout Catholic. She traded a religion of anecdotal adult abuse for a religion of anecdotal child abuse. She is no hero. She is a self-serving crybaby, rudderless on a sea of ecclesiastic possibility. After her daughter is abused by a priest, she will convert to Islam. And so on ...

[@Themanwhocameback2]

@@votewithbullets5027 Sheer unintelligent nastiness.

[@aaura8805]

@@votewithbullets5027 She left on ecult to join another. No difference. All religions are cults. I do however give credit to anyone who can openly denounce any cult.

[@JamesBrown-vd8uz]

@@aaura8805 Do you also think that Christianitu as a whole is a cult of a sort?

[@aaura8805]

@@JamesBrown-vd8uz Absolutely! ALL religions are cults. Religion is responsible for 99% of all wars.

[@heyfunny3036]

I applaud you Leah. As a former member, 1974-1977 and my 1st husband was a Sea Org member, I totally appreciate that revealing the insanity of Scientology is such a multi-layered process. It takes years to unravel the programming. Thank you so much for your courage.

[@rebeccaelliott9770]

Well done for getting out

[@dolphingurls8204]

How on earth could anyone afford it?

[@JM-nl9ow]

I’m also so curious how anyone gets into Scientology In the first place? What was so appealing about it?

[@johnphantom]

@@JM-nl9ow While we were in Amsterdam my cousin ran into a friendly beautiful young woman who he was surprised decided to talk to him. He said no thanks and walked away after she started explaining he needed a "reading".

[@danielleengel9752]

I'm really worried for David Miscavige's wife & all the people that are still being abused & falsely imprisoned on all the Scientology properties. Especially the children that are taken from their parents & kept from interacting with their family. The financial abuse, the food, seat shop mentality towards the kids. Why aren't the authorities (in every place where they have properties) raiding the properties & freeing the people? They have admitted to policies & doctrine that imprison, abuse, & mentally harm people, that's enough for a police raid & federal charges.

[@MitchellWiggs]

I cry every day knowing that one of my own siblings has been wrapped up in this cult, never to be seen from again. It's my only wish in life that he will be released from this terrible organization.

[@NikhilMathew122333]

Why don't you call the police

[@christinabeck9316]

Have faith💕

[@TJ-fe7rr]

@@NikhilMathew122333 the police can only intervene if she is being held against her will. It's very sad

[@krisvq]

Find ways to deliver real information to your sibling. Find ways to make them realize they can leave the cult.

[@nani4usa]

@@christinabeck9316 what faith? cult faith?

[@colonelhart5721]

Leah Remini is a genuinely admirable person. So many celebrities are fake pieces of shit and she actually realizes what she went through and how she wasted years - AND, above all, she's brave enough not to be pushed around so she stands up for what she believes in. Trying to get out of any religion, or cult, or fundamentalist group, is terrifying. She is an inspiration.

[@joeberg3317]

Agreed, and the show is great.

[@Lungdog]

14 comments down, and finally one that is on topic. Thumbs up.

[@MattSingh1]

Calm down, she's not exactly Ayaan Hirsi Ali.

[@bell110]

I remember finding out she was a Scientologiest back in the late 90s/early 00s. It made me sad. I'm glad she broke free.

[@sNaKeEeDK]

Colonel Hart Unfortunately her face looks pretty fake

[@garfunkle5447]

If you haven't yet watched her show on A&E, do yourself a favor and do. So many people on the inside are living a nightmare.

[@sl9sl9]

I didn't know she had an actual TV show, thanks. A certain reclusive person must have gone even more insane than usual upon learning that LOL

[@everettfanor1989]

Thats with every religion though including my christian Family

[@janicejanostak2545]

I have, and it was superb and eye-opening. The fact that she focuses on the people who actually suffered really does give it a human face and made me understand how that cult can even exist.

[@henrypanfil8847]

Janice Janostak what's amazing about these so called escapees from scientology is that they all claim to have joined at a young age, have no ged or college education but when they run away they all seem to be able to afford nice houses and cars even sfter scientology stole all their money and kept them from an education.

[@jayltee]

Henry Panfil but they worked the whole time they were in, so have plenty of skills. Each one whose told their story has told various details of their escape and building a new life and you're seeing them many years later

[@cmdavis80]

I too got out of the highest echelon of Scientology, the Sea Org and her show is absolutely therapeutic to watch!

[@aaura8805]

Christy... you were in the Sea Org? whoaaaaaaaa Glad to see that you are now on the other side. Would love to hear some of YOUR stories.

[@russellmcgurn4217]

Amazing to see/hear people like you finally “smartened up” only after reaching the higher eschalons Lol. Good for you!

[@cmdavis80]

@@russellmcgurn4217 lucky for me, I did not have any family or loved ones in Scientology so they didnt have anything to hold over my head. I was only in the Sea Org for 4 months.

[@knelle1114]

I know people who lost their children to the Sea org. They’re never allowed to see their families because they’re not supporters of Scientology.

[@awakeningblacksheep9610]

I’m glad I don’t know what sea org is , sounds fkd up

[@carriebizz]

I've always been a fan of Leah's but she is an even more special person for leaving scientology and exposing their bullshit. Absolutely love her humanity

[@coldsake07]

Yeah, and she has a great ass too! I mean just thicker than a bowl of oatmeal! HotDAMN

[@Wildflower1555]

She's an amazing and extremely BRAVE person to do what she's doing.

[@noire1706]

Scientology makes Mormons and Jehovah's Witnesses look less crazy

[@nichoudha]

Jehovah's witnesses hide rape cases of children and Mormons enslave women to forced marriages with multiple wives for one husband without them being able to choose their own life.

[@julesf.meloborges811]

Jarin Jove The only reason Scientology doesn't make more damage is that is too crazy for most people. Jehovah's Witnesses and Mormons, crazy as they are, seem more "reasonable".

[@PRHILL9696]

ALL religions are crazy cults

[@mybraineatseverything7404]

@@nichoudha Wrong!!! That's the FLDS Church. Modern mainstream Mormonism has many flaws, but that isn't one of them. (The regular LDS Church abandoned the practice in the late 1890's in order for Utah to become a state. I'm a former Mormon btw. Not defending the religion, just stating facts and clearing up misconceptions. It's important to know your enemy as best you can in order to defeat them.

[@donnelladams163]

@@PRHILL9696 wrong not all religions.

[@TrudyPatootie]

Leah continues to amaze me. She DOES educate the public with the stories of the human tragedies involved in this dangerous cult. She shines the light on the despicable policies. Continue you on your work Leah..Many more stories to tell... love baby

[@Prof_Tickles92]

I’ve said for years that Scientology is an organized crime syndicate, and they need to be prosecuted under the RICO laws since they’re guilty of racketeering and extortion.

[@mistermylo7601]

NazcarFanatic24 and kidnapping

[@blacklatinabutterflycortez6354]

The Universal Church falls into this same category.

[@moonprincess500]

Problem here is they infiltrated law enforcement. They also got tax exempt status by blackmailing the shit out of the IRS!

[@TampaDave]

moonprincess500 .... It isn't hard to blackmail an organization that has NO Legal basis... there is no LAW that says you have to pay income tax, only IRS Regulations that say so. The Income Tax, like the Federal Reserve, is not legal because there was no Constitutional Amendment that was properly ratified, for either of these. Both acts were passed fraudulently, and only have force now because everyone has gone along with them for so many years. A large movement could conceivably bring down both of them.

[@KevinWidesouls]

TampaDaves Wow I can’t believe I came across an actual “tax protestor.” Now please recite all the classic arguments about why the 16th amendment was never ratified lol

[@zadadazadada4298]

Leah, God will bless you and protect you against this cult! Thank you for helping people to see the truth! You're an amazing woman and even in Harrisburg,Pa we admire you and stand on pins and needles waiting for your next challenge! God speed sister!

[@BostonRedSoxForever]

Leah is great. Takes a lot of courage to do that. Very strong woman. Role model.

[@anabaird3835]

Yes she IS!! She could be doing so many other things in terms of her actual art/career, but she's on a mission to warn/save as many ppl as possible from this cult as possible. And provide comfort & guidance for those escaping it. (And probably helping ppl in other cults recognizing that's, indeed, what they're caught up in, as well, since all cults have so much in common.

[@dannymadrid1822]

Couldnt agree more

[@krevin543]

It is brave for sure. She has been trained by Scientology to out and report on people her whole life- now she is doing it to them and they get what they deserve.

[@dharmaofdog7676]

A drag that Leah has to compete with the other Circus in town as what she is doing is SO important. In support I watched her Series and purchased her book for a few Gifts. Carry on Leah - we're all still listening!!

[@opertinicy]

Need to get rid of religion/cults being exempt from taxes. It's absurd.

[@PInk77W1]

Real religion has hospitals Homeless shelters and charities. That’s why they are tax exempt.

[@ghost__peppah]

@@PInk77W1 thats how they cover their asses.

[@Hoganply]

@@PInk77W1 That's because the supply of charity (with verifiable results mind you) should be the main criterion for tax exemption, not simply supply of minor comfort. Arguments could be made, however, that they're effectively social clubs who provide more than minor comfort, but not easily imo.

[@ricksimon9867]

Fighting the institutions is fighting the symtoms. You wanna fight the disease? Improve the people's education. There is a reason why religion is on its way out in Europe. It is called "decent schools".

[@awakeningblacksheep9610]

Yes who the f ever exempted these cults from taxes WTAF ?? Churches are the biggest scam on the planet

[@mashakalinkina7207]

I love the way she talks, corrects him without fear, such a great back & forth

[@bobmaddox5436]

@@GunRunner3 Other than "Good luck to her"...I agree with nothing you said...and by wishing someone "die a slow painful death"...says a lot about you and none of it is good.

[@kelliemalone8916]

Leah Remini is a courageous woman. Brava!

[@noboditheartist]

They are not a cult. That's a tax exempt crime Syndicate

[@mikescan7050]

Vatican City launders mob money too.

[@andrewhagan8885]

They are black magick occultist and use scientology as a cover for their true beliefs. Look it up.. Hubbard was a follower of Aleister Crowley.

[@deathwatch1980]

mostly the same thing

[@noboditheartist]

Bob Rijke But this one is an obvious Syndicate. LRH was self aware bout his trolling.

[@killergoose7643]

They're a corporate pyramid scheme on steroids. Calling it a cult is generous.

[@sandysunrise9618]

Stay blessed and protected Leah. You are a strong, fearless and brave soul with your candid honesty. We love you and we are watching out for YOU!!

[@buddyparrot1]

Congress could have put an end to this, and probably still can, by removing there tax exempt status, witch they do NOT deserve!

[@k0smon]

Leo//// They would just reinstitute the 1000 lawsuits against the IRS.

[@nashy21green]

Scientology owns billions in real estate. Thats where most of the cash flows.

[@ddll6709]

Leo Roberts, not really. Congress fucked up with the religious tax exemption from the get go and it's too late to redefine what is religion because any move towards going back to the drawing board and the lawsuits will be falling left and right. The only option would be to completely remove the tax exemption from religious organizations completely which Congress has to intention of doing that.

[@Godhelpus62]

DD LL The religious tax exemption at the very least must be revised and made extremely strict. Certain practices must disqualify any organization that does not follow them to the letter. There obviously must be immediate consequences to the systematic abuse and harassment of IRS agents. That alone should disqualify them from tax exempt status as a church!

[@zachkh]

But that’s just an end to their tax exempt status

[@budshure3183]

Leah is a hero in every sense of the word.

[@mjaada]

She's ultimately doing it for money

[@nilscarnarius4281]

c'mon how much can the show actually give her..she alredy made a fortune with kings of queens.

[@LichenAndMoss]

Indeed a true hero in our midst.

[@kdawson8981]

She’s absolutely doing the right thing!!

[@aaura8805]

@@kdawson8981 Except she left one cult for another one. Not the brightest bulb in the pack.

[@lionessmummy4418]

I'm very impressed with her, she's very articulate and incredibly poised.

[@jsmum196]

Wonderful interview and insight! Thank you Bill and Leah! Doing God's work and ending a cult.

[@DarkSkies72]

Cult*

[@cassil.g.455]

He wouldn't let her talk. She is so smart and really explains things.

[@roddo1955]

He loves to hear himself talk. I used to like watching him but, not so much anymore. He reminds me too much of my narcissistic tendencies.

[@hutch1197]

I watched the whole interview. She talked at length plenty of times. It's a conversation. People go back and forth.

[@miggans21012]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@sunflower-oo1ff]

@@hutch1197 Well said... ;)

[@sunflower-oo1ff]

@@roddo1955 I love Bill...he's awesome...she can thank him for opening her eyes... enough said.

[@goldenniblings]

I love you Leah. We love you!

[@edithmack4693]

GOD BLESS YOU LEAH. EVERY CULT IS THE SAME.

[@markmartin3152]

I think what Leah is doing is worthwhile and to be commended.

[@shainfalcon2377]

Finally someone who appreciates and acknowledges her work

[@cleotardist4650]

Leah is going to be on A&E for s second season. Scientology can't do anything about it, that shows how weak they've become in recent years.

[@Lord_Bibulous]

The existence of Scientology has convinced me of one thing. Tom Cruise is a hell of an actor. For him to be that crazy behind the scenes yet his acting still provides the necessary suspension of disbelief to continue to be successful in Hollywood. That can't be denied.

[@mikescan7050]

Good point. He's a damn good actor! The only time he wasn't acting was when he had that Oprah Show freak out moment.

[@Lord_Bibulous]

Mike Scan Or that interview with Matt Lauer where he looked like he was going to kill him with his mind. That said I found new appreciation for movies like The Last Samurai and Minority Report because the level of acting along with the story and action is top notch. He is that damn good.

[@wolfstar675]

Green Reaper Tom Cruise is a true movie star.

[@mikescan7050]

The Last Samurai? He couldn't act hard enough to morph his face into a Japanese guy. Sorry, but he could have acted a little harder in that one. Maybe John Travolta could have done a better job! I will look up that Matt Lauer interview now. I'm curious.

[@wolfstar675]

Mike Scan Tom Cruise's character in Last Samurai wasn't supposed to be Japanese you idiot.

[@r.c.whitaker296]

The main difference between a religion and a cult is the amount of real estate involved. -Frank Zappa

[@r.c.whitaker296]

@Mister Physics I don't think the world is only a few thousand years old. And I don't know what a god particle is.

[@ossiedunstan4419]

Their are no difference's between cults and religions .

[@krtcampbell9007]

@@ossiedunstan4419 the saying goes. The difference between a religion and a cult is with a cult the one at the top knows it's all a con for the masses. And in a religion the one at the top who knows it a con happens to be dead.

[@SharpEdgeStandardOfficial]

@@krtcampbell9007 you make no sense

[@SharpEdgeStandardOfficial]

Said the guy who named his kid “Dweezil” 😂

[@edward8489]

GET IT LIAH! I'm in the process of finishing your series and it's very revealing and greatly produced.

[@memento81]

Unbreakable Leah Remini. Haven't followed her career after King of Queens and just now learned that she got out of Scientology. Good for her and great what she is doing now to work through that past

[@dirbrody]

So proud of Leah Remini...

[@Colin12475]

"THE ONLY WAY YOU CAN CONTROL PEOPLE IS TO LIE TO THEM. You can write that down in your book in great big letters. The only way you can control anybody is to lie to them." -L. Ron Hubbard

[@bt7846]

The only way to really hurt someone is to break their nose. Did I say break their nose?! Moron!

[@iandhr1]

Major props to Leah Remini. I'm wondering if there's ever been a study done of ex-cult members to see if there is a common theme of what got them to leave whatever cult they were in. That kind of thing might help others get out of the cults they are in.

[@DHart816]

Tom Cruise is gonna be making some phone calls in the near future

[@travisrios1212]

D Nice "you're sued! YOU'RE sued! you! you over there! you're sued!"

[@andrewhagan8885]

She said John Travolta basically has a license to kill and the leaders of scientology will cover it up. In scientology lingo Travolta is called a Kakhan.

[@Tojoj22]

6:30 Yeah if Tom Cruise is really a victim to Scientology he could really end the abuse

[@scottbarkley496]

Tom Cruise has more important things to do

[@merricat3025]

Andrew Hagan cob loves Tom Cruise their best buddies. John Travolta not so much

[@Skyler_Momoko]

7:00 LOL! I love seeing Leah out of that cult and fighting for what's right!! SLAY LEAH!!

[@brunsta234]

Skyler Grey // Fifty Shades Freed slay?

[@Skyler_Momoko]

+dwd ded it was my - thing last year to use slay.... I now settle for "yaaaaaas"

[@teresaterry9085]

Chanton shut up. She’s showing how all lives are ruined. She is the voice others don’t or can’t speak about. You must have drank the koolaid

[@Skyler_Momoko]

+ChantonsLamour so David Miscavage has banned people from declaring others as 'submissive persons', is no longer accepting payments to higher your standing, has shut down the sea org and has removed all forms of auditing/lie-detectors etc; ? thought so...

[@Skyler_Momoko]

+Teresa Terry Thanks for sticking up for meh!! Unfortunately people in cults tend to just numb themselves to anything that might make sense and just regurgitate what they are told. Obviously someone devoting 35 years of their life and all their money to a group, just to leave it for no reason makes no sense, especially considering that she's the billionth person to say the same story. But yeah - it's really sad. The best thing we can do is show the ugly holes and make them think about it.

[@ruthierochford7666]

She is a good girl doing the right thing for all the right reasons. Thank you.

[@kaynovo8043]

Leah is such a survivor ! Respect for her

[@stevelewitt707]

So Scientology looks to discredit anything they perceive to be negative towards them, seeing similarities here with a certain administration.

[@viennawaits4u36]

Every administration tries to discredit their opposition. That's the standard practice of any politician. To put themselves in positions of great political power by advancing their own political views, and discrediting their political opposition. So what's your point?

[@Redant23]

Steve Lewitt every administration

[@Redant23]

Yeah all administrations

[@AB-st2sj]

I know Obama was crazy.

[@jordanzlotolow8254]

Steve Lewitt Obama

[@pnwadventuresandgearreview8749]

Leah is amazing! I am so glad she is taking a stand against this scary occult. She is giving a voice to all these people that have had there lives destroyed by this organization. I am blown away that an organization like this can exist in the USA and has not been investigated and shut down by the government so scary.

[@xzonia1]

I love your comment, but just FYI - "occult" means supernatural. A "cult" means a small religious group with unusual / strange beliefs.

[@keepcool319]

@@xzonia1 Well just FYI, we knew what she meant Stop nitpicking

[@alba4203]

Ahahahah brainwashinght arrogante Leah remini cult members tanta pubblicità con Tom Cruise of course se no non vende.poi ha dalla sua parte le coglione Katie e Nicole ed il cerchio è chiuso.sicvome che è la somma che fa il totale.quali sono i risultati?

[@Anna-jr8gu]

I'm glad she made her life better by leaving that cult . I love her voice, it's very deep and unique to me.

[@danthedoozy9472]

Ex-Mormon here. People will literally get a divorce if their partner leaves the church, because of the culture and belief system.

[@ShyAnn291]

Leah Remini is an amazing woman, I completely admire her for her bravery and I'm happy she is telling peoples stories!

[@margy2000]

"For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be known or brought out into the open." Jesus was not wrong when He said this. And I applaud this woman because she had the courage to face such an evil sect as scientology. I agree with her, it should vanish.

[@Skyler_Momoko]

Preach!!

[@MPAAsuckscock]

Margarita, you are just as brainwashed as a Scientologist. Jesus did not exist. Your religion is a religion. Think.

[@dolphingurls8204]

@@MPAAsuckscock your name explains your comments. Sick

[@spencergsmith]

@MPAAsuckscock where is your evidence for this claim? There is sufficient evidence not only for the existence of Jesus, but also for his death and resurrection, as well as sufficient evidence for the creation of the universe, which therefore necessitates a creator.

[@mikester1963]

@@MPAAsuckscock how foolish is that staement Jesus didn't exist read your history book now if u dont beleive he is,who he said he was thats fine. You are like saying Napoleon didnt exist.

[@kellyberry4173]

I don't watch Tom C. ..not anymore. He should be ashamed of himself Wish people would just LET HIM GO.

[@billlozier5551]

He's brainwashed too & buys into his godliness. I believe that's why he tries these crazy stunts in his films. I'm afraid he'll die one day doing one.

[@aaura8805]

I use to be a HUGE TC fan. Especially in the '80's. Now...the man is such an idiot that I would step over him if he needed air.... Let Xenu help you.

[@kathleenludricks3289]

I can’t stand to watch him either! When I see him all I can think is what a weak person he is and how his ego is sooooo inflated, that it is disgusting! Thank God his child escaped this cult thanks to a loving and caring mother!

[@sewfishy1]

Leah is an amazing woman. I love that she takes responsibility for her part and also had the incredible courage to FIGHT one of the most evil religions on the face of this earth.

[@coldsake07]

While at the sametime hauling around that perfect butt, she is so fucking hot

[@kavepbr]

Leah is wonderful. Doing great work!

[@antoniusbritannia8217]

Xenu is displeased with this. When he makes his triumphant return, on an intergalactic DC-8, he will start with Leah Remini. Then make Tom Cruise his bitch.

[@scottbarkley496]

TOM CRUISE = LEGEND

[@hhumca]

Sarah Smith yes but the Scientology thing has to stop.

[@HeidiSvenson]

Una !

[@CoarStolos]

scientology is atheist. that xenu bullshit is an excuse to be a religion and get tax cuts.

[@antoniusbritannia8217]

Carlos Soto you have now displeased Xenu!

[@rebeccagutierrez1401]

God bless Leah. It's almost like her character on King of Queens manisfests. So cool.

[@claudiahuff4948]

👏👏👏🙏🙏😊😊 Amen Leah ! Thank you for being truthful! 👍👍. Keep it up!

[@Dez-E]

I sometimes sit and dream of what it would be like to see an interview where the interviewer just asked questions and allowed the interviewee to speak

[@paulaplantita8458]

Graham norton is the only one who has that ability

[@troybaxter2916]

Agreed. Throughout this clip I kept thinking to myself "shut the fuck up Bill and let her speak!".

[@troybaxter2916]

Graham Norton is an excellent host. Love his show.

[@MB-dg3lr]

Try British tv, most are good, but Graham is a king

[@evoman1776]

that's just what I was thinking... he wouldn't shut up

[@vanessapanico7484]

I read her book and then watched her show and she is just such an awesome person...give it up for Brooklyn! lol but seriously she is dedicating herself to saving families and lives and exposing the lies and abuse that this "church" does to its members...hopefully thanks to her and people like her this cult will end! GO LEAH!

[@lvrodas23]

I really like her, she is a beautiful woman and seems very genuine.

[@mtfine]

She is a courageous warrior. Respect.

[@techwood16]

Damn she's beautiful mentally and physically

[@joshfierro5695]

100% agree!

[@shiningstar2903]

Bet you're a self described 'nice guy'. Do you think that comment is a compliment? Would you appreciate your accomplishments reduced to your physical appearance and perceived level of attractiveness?

[@thepolarcool1]

@@shiningstar2903 Fuck off man.

[@manudid3971]

shiningstar you sound like you‘re ugly. Nobody ever compliments your appearance huh?

[@NizzyNxt28]

@@shiningstar2903 found the incel!

[@daneslord]

She was born in Brooklyn. Tough enough to take on the monster.

[@ismaeltenenbaum4103]

Sicilian blood...

[@reginaldmassey7277]

Jared Green DAMN SHE'S FINE!

[@JoshuaKimbrough]

D B She's not Jewish she's ITALIAN, specifically Sicilian

[@calviniscool]

When Bill Maher says "You're doing God's work," you're on the right track.

[@rareavisfugit]

Leah is such a class act.

[@jayfanning9539]

I love Leah Remini. Someone who is exposing this cult and helping out people . She's tough as nails.

[@RealTakerslady]

I love Leah Remini and her show. 😍😍

[@lindazeidler9654]

Bless you Leah. Your bravery and courage are monumental. Thank you.

[@DominicoCaro]

Leah Remini is courageous, I admire her greatly.............

[@evilpandakillabzonattkoccu4879]

she is fuckin amazing!

[@jameswillhelm4351]

like i needed any more reasons to love that woman

[@pepeman3099]

James Willhelm she's beautiful

[@garlicqueen1072]

James Willhelm same same sameeeee

[@sevynpugh8869]

GattaSplatta Man jj

[@sevynpugh8869]

James Willhelm ijijj

[@sevynpugh8869]

James Willhelm ijijji

[@gat1240]

She is a gem. Kevin James and her were as good as Jackie Gleason and Audrey Meadows were in the Honeymooners. She has guts to stand up to these cultists.

[@collinjames9201]

"The Honeymooners?!" LOL! Bro... Leah Remini & Kevin James were in 'King of Queens" TV show!

[@keepcool319]

@@collinjames9201 We're well aware of that. You misconstrued the comments

[@collinjames9201]

@@keepcool319 WOW! Your right..! Thank goodness i'm only human ;))

[@keepcool319]

@@collinjames9201 Wasn't trying to be right but you were.

[@collinjames9201]

@@keepcool319 Nayyyh....! I did miss read the comment, he was just comparing King of Queen's too the Honeymooner's is all. And i was bit druk 3 weeks ago when i first read it to so...that.

[@sunflowermyeyes9758]

I love Leah, I hope this show will be on Netflix one day, I think everyone needs to be able to watch it ❤️

[@diane8937]

How about abc cbs or nbc so no one has to PAY for it?!

[@natashiasprinkle5999]

I can totally relate to Leah. I was in a religion and now I am not. Thank-you for sharing Leah - Peace and love.

[@sverdon4049]

bravo Leah, the best is yet to come 😘

[@iammeg7761]

Shes always wearing those types of dresses and she always looks *BOMB* 🔥

[@panama2468]

Its such a deviation from most Hollywood norms.... and its great.

[@benkeel2966]

I can't believe the IRS hasn't revoked their charity status.

[@bas8116]

good to see Leah so happy in her life, I know it must have been hard to leave a organisation like that after having been part of it for so long but really seems to have started a new life for her being able to be open and free looks like its really has done her well.

[@lakegenesis]

I really admire her for speaking out against the evils of Scientology. The "church" is so nasty and retributive toward former members that speak out. So awful! She is a very brave lady!

[@connievino4226]

She knows what she is talking about. I know. Love her. Strong woman.

[@virgolove4ever701]

Grate interview.... Go Leah go I am cheering you on yes..

[@acceptance7968]

CAN YOU LET HER TALK

[@HL-iw1du]

H98342mfan asdf9892nmd ???

[@kurtanderson5023]

H98342mfan asdf9892nmd - anyone with a name like yours is the bleeping moron. LMAO

[@theleopoldscotch]

Scientologist spotted^^^

[@sese6227]

@@theleopoldscotch Exactly! They're not even good at trolling, completely useless bunch.

[@StarWarsThrowbacks]

H98342mfan asdf9892nmd Tom Cruise is that you

[@Scorch1028]

I figured out that Scientology was a crock when a Scientologist called me and asked me to come to his office for an audit and I said "What's in it for you?" and the guy totally lost his sh-t and began yelling. I hung up on him, and that was the end of me thinking of Scientology as something even half way respectable.

[@nicolelollipops8268]

Scorch1028 lmao I was at a festival. In Tampa ybor and they had a booth set up and just they way they worded things creeped me out enough to never go back . Oddly enough I a Mormon but at least we can leave if we want to lol

[@carmenmarquez83]

Great interview and information. Thought provoking!

[@markbaxter4527]

Amazing bravery ...great show...learned so much

[@dcgfhgjnzgfnjcbgn5828]

"youre doing gods work". Haha!

[@autumnphillips151]

I know! lol Bill outdid himself on that one :p

[@HeidiSvenson]

Yeah...what was that last little comment about? That totally threw everything out the window for me...when I say it I am being sarcastic (not because of God but because the person is obviously doing something totally reprehensible) ....but for him to say that and add, "wink wink" tells me he was saying, "Yeah, cause we both know we're tied to a whole OTHER cult in the entertainment industry and one thing's for sure, it isn't GOD who is pulling our strings..."

[@SAR0311]

Are you thinking about some illuminati bullshit? That myth is just as fake as scientology. Wink, wink meant because "You're doing god's work" (lol because we all know there really is not such thing as "god") That's why he said "wink, wink".

[@dcgfhgjnzgfnjcbgn5828]

+Aaron A Well, thats a fantastic claim. So fantastic in fact, I dont think anyone will believe you without proof.

[@tsfbaf303]

dcgfhgjnzgfnjcbgn Especially since Maher keeps saying how he is an atheist and works as a platform for atheism

[@joansnow4013]

Love her series on it on A&E there are more than I realized! It’s pretty messed up, and proud she is getting the story out. To be totally honest my dad claimed it to be a cult, but that was so many years ago. It’s terrible that they feel they have to brainwash folks. This should be stopped and the rest need to be rescued, jmo

[@cornpop442]

"Save me Tom Cruise"---Rickey Bobby

[@jhagestad]

If you haven’t seen any of Leah’s Scientology and the Aftermath documentaries, I urge you to watch them. They’re incredible. I was absolutely shocked at how this movement can call itself a religion just for the sole purpose of hiding behind the corporate and legal protections the designation offers. When you hear what goes on behind closed doors directly from those who survived, it’s gut-wrenching and heart-breaking.

[@MisterKauffman]

I wish Maher had spent more time interviewing this woman than he did feeding the Bruno troll.

[@klarastern5597]

Thank you Leah... from the bottom of my heart ♥

[@darrellandlisarottier3135]

I love you both😂😂😂keeping it real, always.

[@lynnrose7562]

I remember as a child seeing commercials for L. Ron Hubbard's book. I felt creeped out and I didn't know why.

[@ATRTAP]

What a pleasant interview, heartfelt on both sides

[@vobiesie]

She is woke!!

[@lindaalvarez9898]

Leah, you are one of the biggest hero’s of our time👏🏻💖 praying that Almighty God will protect you🙏

[@lionsingh18]

Simple. If they persecute you for leaving a so called faith, IT IS A CULT !

[@NibberKSmooth]

How Scientology exists is a genuine mystery. Credit to Leah for highlighting it is an evil, self serving, horrid cult.

[@plb9797]

Lea Remini looked really good in that dress!! 👀

[@ViolinistJeff]

Hahahaha. 8:07 I never thought I´d hear Bill Maher say, "You´re doing God´s work."

[@oggassaggaoggaffa]

"He [Tom Cruise] couldn't even make Jack Reacher a hit!" #SickBurn

[@Wildflower-xe8sn]

😂He wasn't tall enough

[@bandit2602]

I detest Laughing Boy. He was not Jack Reacher. Bruce Willis would have been a much better choice. I love the books.

[@fromthehaven94]

Luckily it's Alan Ritchson, who is on the right side of the age of 50, who will be taking on the Jack Reacher role.

[@rafaeldavid9726]

I was an Elder of the Jehovah's Witnesses. The policies between them and Scientology are pretty similar.

[@monica_richardson]

Thank you for having Leah on your show ! She is such a hero to many of us who were in a CUlt. or cult like religious group...this includes alcoholics anonymous which is being exposed in a Documentary called The 13th Step. Please take a look.

[@gailmarie65]

Keep it up Leah you’re doing a great job

[@tbecker97204]

A & E *SHOULD* bring back "Scientology and The Aftermath" ... TODAY, not tomorrow.