Mike Rinder

Mike spent most of his life as a member of the global cult, Scientology. He rose up the ranks in Scientology and was one of the highest ranking members of the organisation until his departure. He spent time working alongside current leader David Miscavige and former leader and founder of Scientology L Ron Hubbard. Since leaving Scientology, Mike has built himself a meaningful life in Florida as an author, media personality and Board Director at the Aftermath Foundation, where he helps others in need to find a way out of Scientology and to build new lives for themselves on the outside.

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Mike's Blog

Mike's Book

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