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American whistleblower

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(born 9. January 1957) was Inspector General of the Religious Technology Center (RTC), the organization that controls the copyrights and trademarks of the materials relating to Dianetics and Scientology. His role was to head the Inspector General Network, described by the Church of Scientology as "an independent investigatory and policing body whose function is to keep Scientology working by ensuring the pure and ethical use of Dianetics and Scientology technology." The post is one of the most senior management functions in the Church and its related organizations. Rathbun left the Church of Scientology in 2004 and is now an independent Scientologist.

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I love Scientology. But there needs to be a differentiation between the Church of Scientology and the philosophy.

I did a lot of soul-searching before going public. I was concerned there might be some type of Waco or Jonestown event.

That’s the difference between the old Scientology and the new: the brave new Scientology is all these beautiful buildings and real estate and no people.

I never doubt the gains that I got from Scientolog. I've never doubted the effectiveness of auditing. But I believe there's a real problem with the Church. The core poison is greed. I look at Scientology, and I think it's being destroyed by this quest for the buck.

I had the No. 2 position from 1998 until I left. I answered to no one but David Miscavige, who was chairman of the board. I was the personal counselor for Tom Cruise, Lisa Marie Presley, John Travolta and Kirstie Alley.