Today Show Features Scientology Volunteer Ministers and John Travolta Relief Work In Haiti

[craigbett]

WIN!!! Scientology Volunteer Ministers are AWESOME!!!

[4aworldofpain]

How wonderful. Didn't even mention their religious beliefs while administering aid. They are just there to help.

Just leave it to world press and media to promote their cause.

[vassiton]

The media have been shills for psychiatry for 100 years. It's about time they got a little unbiased. It sounds like just because it is not hate-filled rhetoric that you think it supports the cause. No, it's called journalism; reporting what's happening.

[davidjosephdiaz]

The Scientology Volunteer Ministers are my heroes.

[Pimpo168]

Do you know if I can get a happy ending with one of those touch assist

[MsOrsi]

This is such a great reportage!

[chimneygeorge]

SCIENTOLOGY ROCKS!!!!

[boognish1975]

Glad to see that people are learning that Scientology is pretty much perfect!

[pupskannake]

yeah thats right that there is finally a honest report about us =) jood job guys *top*

[adwordsguy]

Job Well Done!!!

I never had a good impression of Scientologists (listening to the media), but their acts are speaking louder than their critics these days! Keep up the good work guys!

[008firefly]

This is a good report. It took an honest look at what was going on their and what the volunteers were doing.

[Danielinord]

really good work!

[Warpspeedy]

Dies ist wirklch eindrücklich!

Esbraucht mehr solche Leute

[Warpspeedy]

Diese Scientologen auf Haiti sind Helden, egal was man sonst über sie hört.

Solche Menschen braucht es!!

Bravo und weiter so!

[Warpspeedy]

Wirklich sehr eindrücklich was von den Scientologen getan wird. Ich denke jeder der die Scientologen kritisiert, sollte zumindest auch einsehen, dass es darunter sehr mutige und tapfere Menschen gibt die Sachen machen, wo andere davonlaufen!

Super, Gott mit euch!

[superola01]

What I gather is that the Scientologists do every kind of task that is needed in Haiti, even such not touched by others. They give out food and drink, carry supplies, help the medical staff (plus a number of them are trained medicos, like EMT, midwifes, etc.) They are apparently very experienced, many of them as having been at Katrina, Ground Zero and several other sites of catastrophies. Kudos to them.

[FenderFrencher]

You guys (Scientology Volunteer Ministers) are amazing. It's unbeleivable and unexplanable how some people can attack and target Scientology for things that are not even true.

Keep up the great work you guys ;)

[SupernaturalLover67]

This is great. There is no way anyone can rationally, legitimately critiscize something as amazing and thoughtless as this.

Great job guys!

[mimim407]

Well it's good to hear. Before, people were slamming them for going out to help. Of course, the critics were sitting in New York on their *sses. :)

[vassiton]

Absolutely. You can donate money, time or expertise.

You should know that the definition of a Scientologist is someone who uses Scientology to help himself and others.

[ridebikeovision]

Scientology Volunteer Ministers Commended by Georgia Senate

Submitted by csinet on Mon, 2010-02-08 21:50

February 8, 2010

Today the Scientology Volunteer Ministers Corps was recognized by the Georgia Senate for their Haiti disaster response actions! Georgia Senate Resolution 998, passed on February 8, 2010, states:

10 LC 94 2070

Senate Resolution 998

By: Senators James of the 35th, Tate of the 38th and Seay of the 34th

HOORAY FOR ALL THE SCIENTOLOGY VOLUNTEER MINISTERS AND JOBS WELL DONE!

[RichardTaitor]

Will you post this?

[Syldriana]

People should be judged on what they DO, not what they believe. Freedom of Belief is a big part of being an American. Good for the Today Show for not being afraid that Scientologists are working side by side in Haiti, along with all other types of people who just desire to help their fellow man.

[MrDarrenBoston]

Great job! I'm glad people are helping in Haiti and I'm glad people are now seeing how important it is to have religions help.

[zuly9999]

I've met people who practice Sientology and they can improve any situation, it is really interesting.

Like what the lady was saying they can organize anything to make it better.

[wearne73]

About time these guys got some recognition!

[joethelionn]

Great. COS is helping folks. So what if anyone in Haiti decides to convert? Are they going to offer the tech on a sliding scale? Shouldn't poor people who have faced disaster learn how to be clear without paying thousands upon thousands of dollars to do so. And if that is true, why shouldn't the populace of non-third world nations be afforded the same privilege. If this religion is so great why can't they exist on tithing-like every other popular religion?

[vassiton]

Anyone can go to the library and check out many of the basic books, Free! You can go to the volunteer minister website and take the basic courses, online, Free!

The last I heard, some Catholic diocese were closing from lack of funding. Its a practical point but Scientology isn't like other religions in many ways; such as the fact that it is not a faith based religion but an applied philosophy based on results.

[ThatsTheTicket86]

So proud of the Scientology VMs. Finally, press coverage that actually is covering what Scientology is really all about. Now if they can just realize that effectively and selflessly helping people is not "controversial".

[cinbuck]

Wow, great job!

[butterfliesandarrows]

I get so sick of hearing the media bashing their religion. The Scientologists I've met are really cool....and super helpful. Its like the media just wants to spread confusion or something. Good Job Today Show! I was once on a plane with a screaming baby and finally this nice lady had the baby look around the plane and she stopped crying. Someone asked her if she was a stewardess and she said, no, Im s Scientologist.

[garr123]

@butterfliesandarrows Scientologist spotted.

[MrFusionstorm]

i'm not in the church of scientology and can say as an impartial observer that this united effort is really inspiring. Keep up the good work. And thanks.

[marquisartistic1]

With all the hateful gossip going around, it's nice to see someone do an honest look and listen. Good for Today Show. And good for the Volunteer Ministers!

[fred88008]

Those guys should be commended. Good job guys. Lead by example. Many more should volunteer to go and help.

[R2FortyFive]

Kudos to the Today's Show. After 20 years of volunteer service at some 126 worst-case disaster sites, the Scientology Volunteer Ministers finally pierce the age-old media blackout. It's great to see their good works made known for a change, and without the usual spin.

[rakovsky]

The lady whose shirt says Scientology says: "We don't even mention religion."

[laidy11]

woa nice job guys!! - i love you

and thank you NBC for this truthful report!!

[Gudlidee]

Nice job guys!

[mlogancooper]

What are the requirements to bea volunteer minister sent to Haiti? How old? Background? Money? I am a Scientologist in Iowa and may be interested in going.

[ScientologyVM]

Adult, VM training and a possibility to volunteer for several weeks. Contact us (via our website, see profile).

[bizthin]

Good stuff! About time they get credit for helping out!

[gillytech]

Thank all you guys so much for showing your support ans deeing the truth! I am a Volunteer Minister and very soon (maybe wednesday) I'll be on a plane to Haiti! Thanks NBC for this fair and honest reporting :)

[stonerbudkap]

AYYY! Nice job ova here Mr. Kotter!

[fogn1]

Hey how is your day going?

[SaturnProds]

wow. it amazes me to see what some people are capable of confronting. there are so many people who wouldn't dare enter Haiti lend a hand and they sit here and criticize the Scientologists and leave silly uninformed comments. I applaud Scientology for what they are doing.

[chairbearchair]

How many religions have teams of people - 350 it says ready to drop what they do and go and help??? Anywhere in the world?? He says 9/11, catriona, they were also at Bandi Acher - Bali and so on. These guys deserve more than the crap the media throws at them.

[ScientologyVM]

There are over 200,000 trained Volunteer Ministers in the world and at any time of the day thousands are active in their community or in disaster areas. They are giving their time to organize, to help. Haitian Volunteer Ministers (VMs) in Port Au Prince were joined by around 100-150 VMs majorly from the US, Canada, UK, France, Russia and Germany. Some have to go back to their normal jobs, others are freeing up their lives to be able to come to Haiti. But a stable unit is there all the time.

[TampaBayUSA]

People helping people. Religions respecting themselves and helping others in need. The human race trying to survive. Life at its best expression: helping others and creating a new civilization. Thanks Scientologists.

[MrAnontruth]

very good guys. Thank you

[blackpanorama]

Impressive. Funding and transporting 350 people in less than a week after the disaster. Sometime I forget that the Scientology Volunteer Ministers are volunteers. They leave their jobs to help without payment, weeks and months. A true example that unconditional help still exists.

[jospehenwinston]

Good video,

Nice positive direction. I know that as a Methodist it is much more invigorating to help others and make a positive impact.

JoJo57

[refriednoodle]

"no medical background and now he's helping a suregon" ahahahahah

[harpnhound]

In a disaster, sometimes you must accept help from whomever is kind and caring enough to offer it...He was there...and you? Not able to spell, yet you're typing comments...ahahahahahahahah Let's not cast stones, shall we?

[harpnhound]

In a disaster, sometimes you must accept help from whomever is kind and caring enough to offer it...He was there...and you? Not able to spell, yet you're typing comments...ahahahahahahahah Let's not cast stones, shall we?

[hotscubagreg]

"so on and so fourth" 1:14

[blackpanorama]

Yes, Scientology does have a high name recognition. And they are using it to create public support. Commendable.

[caroljputnam]

AHH...the miracle of intention, purpose and common sense for us all to witness!

Thank you NBC for showing us something truly valauble. And thank you Scientology!

[LordKatana]

Awesome work! You guys are the best!

[AboveAllNations]

I'm no Scientologist. I'm not even remotely religious or spiritual. But I can appreciate the good deeds these Scientology volunteers are doing.

We should remember that we're all human beings, and that ALL of us - religious or not - have the capacity for love and compassion.

[CorinneBailey]

These volunteers are wonderful!

[vassiton]

awesome to see the assist on video. Now if they could just get the description of it right. lol

The touch assist gets the person back into communication with their body.

[DamianJeanPerkins]

Great work guys! Keep it up!

[sepulchural]

Interesting to see that they do this. It was very cute that the baby girl started to giggle when the lady minister was doing that assist (spelling)? on her.

No matter what anyone says about them, can't argue that they care about healing suffering, that's very good. Keep it up.

[sheepcidus]

lol scientology

[ecehst]

Mucho Kudos to the Volunteer Ministers! Selfless unconditional help, unconditional love.

[gilziepie]

Wow absolutely incredible :D

[ScientologyVM]

Now with German Captions (CC)! More languages to come! Jetzt mit deutschen Untertiteln (CC)!

[MissApril336]

Real help. That's what they really need and the volunteer ministers are giving it as well as those doctors, military and others. The humanity is wonderful to see.

[0darkhorse8]

INCREDIBLE! Surrounded by so much chaos yet able to deliver so much happiness - THAT is what being a Volunteer Minister is all about!

Just so everyone knows, for $30 your local Church of Scientology will train you on Assists. They're great for everyday use, as well as in these scenarios.

[ScientologyVM]

@0darkhorse8 You can also download the training material and do a free extension course on the Volunteer Ministers website (click on "Train as a VM" at the bottom of our blog.

[SuperLuana89]

really nice to see what the VMs are going there! makes me wanna go there and help myself! well done!!!! :)

[siebengeist]

Fantastic to see the dedication and enthusiasm with which volunteers go to work there.

[rubliv]

Wow. Thats all I can say. So selfless and amazing.

[JesseRayC01]

Very heartwarming to see what they're doing to help

[uptoneartsforever]

Wow incredible. You give us hope!

[XaCat]

They are really there to help. I admire all of them for just being there and helping, without making a big fuss about it. They all put aside their every day life to be able to travel there and work, for nothing. Sometimes a helping hand and a real person who is there for you is much more than some material help. Though supplies and finances are also much needed aid, of course.

[saaggo]

Very Well Done VMs!! I'm proud of you!

[DataRelater]

I've given a decent donation to help pay for food and support for these Volunteer Ministers.

And I'm giving another one tomorrow.

You could, too.

ML!

[evansgal723]

THIS IS SO AMAZING! Totally mind blowing. I am totally encouraged and thrilled and excited by this video of those amazing VMs and GO NICOLE!!! :)

[sukelettle]

It's great to see so many groups and people care enough to go help out!

[electricwarrioress]

This is fabulous to see---and the ORGANIZATION of the help is so needed ---so that is something really important and needed. Good Job!!!!!

[sferatube]

Seeing VM's work first hand is truly amazing.  Makes you want to have their training and knowledge. And I know we all can. It's just a matter of reaching for it. Good Job guys!!!

[unlockmath]

These are the ones we should applaud!

[otns]

What big hearts and dedicated souls they have to give help where it is genuinely needed.

[7spottedladybug]

When the body is healed and mended, who are the people that will be there to give the people succor? Clergy that's who and it definitely must include the Church of Scientology Volunteer Ministers who can and are willing to do something about it.

[06hatter]

Nice puff piece.

I wonder how many tens of thousands of dollars that woman had to pay in order to use the touch therapy? Does it extract thetans from the child's body?

[ScientologyVM]

@06hatter Scientology Volunteer Minister training is free. Check the website.

[PsychHunter]

Wow! What rock did you crawl out from under? Get a life!

[GracieZG]

Thank you all for what you are doing.

[gretalegs]

Totally awesome!!

[grampsMiller]

People like that give one hope that good people still help their fellows.

[amandarogers3]

Those people are truelly a gift to humanity.

[PepsiJuror]

Incredible!! Very nice to see good news like this!

[KNB0000000000]

People doing whatever it takes, no matter what, to help others in need... Gotta respect that!

[euromaninla]

This is awesome. Good work, Volunteer Ministers!

[EvanW219]

brilliant!

[julerotenberg100]

Incredible! I'm impressed with their selfless gift of help.

[kcheard]

Wow, wonderful work and inspirational.

[Laplaisance]

I think this help is wonderful. Good job guys. You deserve the recognition.

[jimmeskimen]

Wow, I am very, very impressed! What an incredible, selfless bunch of volunteers!

This is definitely more valuable than sending a check... these guys are interrupting their lives to help others.  I hope many people get to see this.

[ittlepookterville]

This is so awesome!! Well done to all who contributed!!

[OTNeNi]

Wow, what an amazing group!

[johnalexwood]

Excellent report - so well done guys! You are really helping, you are saving lives and you are setting such a good example! VMs rule!

[mcbooker14]

they just keep doing good and it is getting noticed. Great video.

[BrittaniatheGreat]

Yes! So great to see that Scientologists VMs are out there. I am so happy to see how detailed it is and people getting a glimpse that they are regular people just trying to help!

[eccat1]

Great story and great job. I am proud to read something like this and see what Scientology is doing to help others.

[tiffylovespretty]

Awesome!

[emailtonadia]

AMAZING !!!!!! Good job guys !!! :)