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'''John Carmichael''' is a Scientology ecclesiastic minister and president of the Church of Scientology Organization in New York City<ref>{{cite web | first = Alice | last = Chaseman | title = BeliefNET: Rev. John Carmichael, Church of Scientology | url= http://www.beliefnet.com/story/189/story_18985.html | work = | publisher = BeliefNET | }}</ref>. He has appeared in numerous radio, television and printed publications as a representative of the [[Church of Scientology]] in [[New York]] in defense and support of his Church and has been highly praised amongst his peers and those outside the [[Church of Scientology]] as well for his efforts to improve [[New York City]].{{fact}}


== Career ==
'''John Carmichael''' is a Scientology ecclesiastic minister and president of the Church of Scientology Organization in New York City<ref>{{cite web | first = Alice | last = Chaseman | title = BeliefNET: Rev. John Carmichael, Church of Scientology | url= http://www.beliefnet.com/story/189/story_18985.html | work = | publisher = BeliefNET | }}</ref>. He has appeared in numerous radio, television and printed publications as a representative of the [[Church of Scientology]] in [[New York]] in defense and support of his Church and has been highly praised amongst his peers and those outside the [[Church of Scientology]] as well for his efforts to improve [[New York City]].
=== International Association of Scientologists ===


In 2002, John Carmichael was recognized for his efforts to aid with the tragedy of [[9/11]] by being named as a recipient of the IAS Freedom Valor medal<ref>{{cite news|author=Staff writer|title=IAS Recipients 2002|work=Impact Magazine|date=2002-12-02}}</ref> the highest award a Scientologist can receive in their lives. John was single-handedly responsible for directing public relations during the tragedies of [[9/11]] and for ensuring that police, fireman and all other aid workers received the spiritual, mental and physical help and support they required to do their horrendously grim task.{{fact}}
=== Career ===


=== Controversy ===
== International Association of Scientologists ==


On [[May 27]], [[2008]], John Carmichael was videotaped by a group of young persons from the Internet activist group [[Anonymous (group)|Anonymous]] demonstrating against the Church of Scientology NY on 42nd Street and Broadway<ref>{{cite web | first = Candice | last = Giove | title = NY Scientology Chief: I Smell Pussy | url= http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/archives/2008/05/ny_scientology.php | work = | publisher = Village Voice | }}</ref>. During the confrontation, John Carmichael was recorded on video uttering a number of obscenities at the demonstrators and caught further on video stalking the persons after the demonstration had concluded.
In 2002, John Carmichael was recognized for his efforts to aid with the tragedy of [[9/11]] by being named as a recipient of the IAS Freedom Valor medal<ref>{{cite news|author=Staff writer|title=IAS Recipients 2002|work=Impact Magazine|date=2002-12-02}}</ref> the highest award a Scientologist can receive in their lives. John was single-handedly responsible for directing public relations during the tragedies of [[9/11]] and for ensuring that police, fireman and all other aid workers received the spiritual, mental and physical help and support they required to do their horrendously grim task.

== Controversy ==

On May 27th 2008, John Carmichael was videotaped by a group of young persons from the Internet activist group [[Anonymous (group)|Anonymous]] demonstrating against the Church of Scientology NY on 42nd Street and Broadway<ref>{{cite web | first = Candice | last = Giove | title = NY Scientology Chief: I Smell Pussy | url= http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/archives/2008/05/ny_scientology.php | work = | publisher = Village Voice | }}</ref>. During the confrontation, John Carmichael was recorded on video uttering a number of obscenities at the demonstrators and caught further on video stalking the persons after the demonstration had concluded.


== References ==
== References ==

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== External Links ==
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*[http://www.scientology-newyork.org Scientology NYC Organization Homepage]
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Revision as of 12:49, 6 June 2008

John Carmichael
File:Johncarmichaelqr3.jpg
John Carmichael as observed in Times Square New York
Born
NationalityAmerican
CitizenshipUnited States
EmployerChurch of Scientology International
SpouseBarbara Carmichael
Children1

John Carmichael is a Scientology ecclesiastic minister and president of the Church of Scientology Organization in New York City[1]. He has appeared in numerous radio, television and printed publications as a representative of the Church of Scientology in New York in defense and support of his Church and has been highly praised amongst his peers and those outside the Church of Scientology as well for his efforts to improve New York City.[citation needed]

Career

International Association of Scientologists

In 2002, John Carmichael was recognized for his efforts to aid with the tragedy of 9/11 by being named as a recipient of the IAS Freedom Valor medal[2] the highest award a Scientologist can receive in their lives. John was single-handedly responsible for directing public relations during the tragedies of 9/11 and for ensuring that police, fireman and all other aid workers received the spiritual, mental and physical help and support they required to do their horrendously grim task.[citation needed]

Controversy

On May 27, 2008, John Carmichael was videotaped by a group of young persons from the Internet activist group Anonymous demonstrating against the Church of Scientology NY on 42nd Street and Broadway[3]. During the confrontation, John Carmichael was recorded on video uttering a number of obscenities at the demonstrators and caught further on video stalking the persons after the demonstration had concluded.

References

  1. ^ Chaseman, Alice. "BeliefNET: Rev. John Carmichael, Church of Scientology". BeliefNET. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
  2. ^ Staff writer (2002-12-02). "IAS Recipients 2002". Impact Magazine.
  3. ^ Giove, Candice. "NY Scientology Chief: I Smell Pussy". Village Voice. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)

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