Michael Kress: January 2009 Archives

As a parent, it's impossible not to feel the anguish that John Travolta and his wife, Kelly Preston, are feeling right now as they mourn the death of their son, Jett. It makes you want to hug your kids a little bit more, keep them close. There are truly no words to describe the sense of loss I am sure they are feeling.

Still, the couple are Scientologists, and all things Scientology seem to ignite controversy, especially on this World Wide Web of ours. It's not my place or purpose right now to pass judgment on the family, on Scientology, or on those who speak out against it. More than anything, I want to express my sorrow and condolences and remember the life lost. Please add your own prayers and words of support to Beliefnet's prayer circle in memory of Jett Travolta. You can find it here.

When it comes to Scientology, we tend to hear a lot from the religion's spokespeople, from bloggers (especially critics), and from the media reporting on the sensational and celebrity angles. It's not often you hear from or about a practicing Scientology layperson, and so I was fascinated to stumble across a blog by just that sort of person.