South Park, Scientology, and Isaac Hayes

The writers of Southpark would write anything that gets a cheap laugh! Comedy has become trash. One day those who condone religious discrimination will be living in their own trash. What comes around goes around.
Lets pay some respect to Isaac Hayes and his magic that he brought to so many and get this and other "mockery" shows off the air!

Cheap laugh? Try satirical ingeniousness that helps us laugh about all some of things that are so wrong with this world. For example - Censorship of free speech, terrorism, and Scientology (which could probably go hand in hand with the first two.)
God rest his soul - if he never joined the cult he would probably still be alive since Scientology forbids any psychiatric treatment (which helps people that have suffered from strokes.)

"Comedy has become trash."

Get off his lawn! Nothing's funny unless Ged says it's funny!

What a maroon.

Let's simply remember a great artist and man for his accomplishments.

Isaac Hayes will be remembered.

By the way, more people have died in psychiatric mental institutions than in all major wars since 1776. Who in their right mind would want to go see one of those charlatans?

More people have died in mental institutions than in all major wars since 1776.

Hayes didn't have a problem with all the other religions that Parker & Stone ridiculed, so why the double standard with the Scientology episode?

Those bigotted internet hackers probably killed him somehow. They just released another You Tubes video promising something big... I bet they used their contacts inside the International Gay Conspiracy, the Psyche's, the Shriners, the Knights Templar, the OTO and Skull and Bones to send an electrical signal causing his treadmill to overload.

They make fun of all,to say they finally went to far(scientology) would be saying its ok to rip on everything else(gays,religions,ect..) but how dare you rip on my beliefs!what makes scientology special?all should be fair game.THANKYOU VERY MUCH SOUTH PARK,4 MAKING US ALL LAUGH!which brings us all TOGETHER!I will never quit watching!

I'd like to say, there are a lot of sockpuppet commenters in this thread, lotsa people with agendas......just saying........

A fire....you must DIE in it

Isaac Hayes didn't quit South Park of his own volition and didn't personally have a problem with the Tom Cruise episode. Scientologists basically forced him to quit, even issuing a BS press release on his behalf.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,401321,00.html

It's a damn shame. I Think some of the blame does rest on Scientology . Roger Friedman (a personal friend of Hayes) wrote a very interesting article about the subject of Isaac Hayes and Scientology. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,401321,00.html

By the way. That number of people who died in psychiatric institutions is complete BS. I always found Scientology's hatred of Psychiatry ironic considering Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard died with a psych drug (Vistaril) in his system. Don't believe me? Just look at his Tox report. http://www.xenu.net/archive/hubbardcoroner/

Hernbert you are insane.
(Unfortunatly you can;t take anything for that can you?)
He wouldn't have had the Stroke if David Miscavige hadn't made him give up his livlihood and then still demands so much money from him.
The cult is responcible for his Death. Just another skull on their heap.

Sadly ,whether Isaac was great or not,scientology remains a dangerous cult. The extent to which CO$ controlled Isaac is not up for dispute. It's whether celebrity's are targeted purely to advertise the cult or is it that they are so vulnerable it make them attractive to Cults.
Co$ do not morn the passing of a Human Being but the loss of revenue.
Yours truthfully Paul.

"The evil men do lives after them, good oft interred with their bones."

Good bye poor old hypocritical Hayes... Some generations will miss you... others will be glad your gone.

I wonder if Ged is a Scientologist bot monitoring any board regarding Mr. Hayes today... They typically don't have a sense of humour....And like to project their "brand of un-humour" onto others....

Pepsijuror, I'd love to see you back that statistic up. I don't think you can, since there is no possible way that more than 124 million people (the estimated amount of people killed, military and civilian, during the course of World War II) have been killed in any combination of worldwide mental institutions.

Of course, you, being a member of CCHR/Scientology/WISE, love to spout off that statistic, but can you find proof to back it up? No. Always attack, never defend, that's the L. Ron way.

At any rate, RIP Isaac; we'll miss your chocolate salty balls.

"More people have died in mental institutions than in all major wars since 1776."

CITATION NEEDED!

("Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.")

Isaac Hayes was a Scientologist who lived like many other people who consider themselves Christians, good people, and true Americans. People who are Scientologists live with a high ethical standard and support this wonderful world we live in. Its unfortunate that this group called (Anonymou$) are drug abusing, professional protestors, who waste tax payers money because they give nothing to society. I know who you guys are, the loosers who in high school had dandrif, bad breathe, and never got invited to partys or social events. Now you want some attention so you go after the same people that were popular and had everything growing up. Ahhhh, poor internet geeks. get a f#$@&ing life, go shower, brush your teath, buy some new clothes and maybe somebody will like you.

BREAKING NEWS!!!

Mr. Hayes died from OT8 overdose!!!

"By the way, more people have died in psychiatric mental institutions than in all major wars since 1776."

You are a moron, and I cannot wait until your cult crumbles and free practice(in FULL) of Scientology is allowed-- as the Freezoners do.

His liver probably had enough of his Scientology niacin 4000 mg daily dose. This cult kills!

Baller:

Isaac Hayes was a decent guy both before and after he joined Scientology. The only mistake he made was giving any of his money to the cult.

I like how you put a dollar sign in Anonymous. Is this meant to suggest that critics of the cult are on the German psychiatrists' payroll? I'm still waiting for my paycheck....

'...Its unfortunate that this group called (Anonymou$) are drug abusing, professional protestors, who waste tax payers money because they give nothing to society. I know who you guys are, the loosers who in high school had dandrif, bad breathe, and never got invited to partys or social events. Now you want some attention so you go after the same people that were popular and had everything growing up. Ahhhh, poor internet geeks. get a f#$@&ing life, go shower, brush your teath, buy some new clothes and maybe somebody will like you.'

Baller: Replace 'Anonymous' with 'Scientologists' and you have a far more accurate picture of the true nature of the COS. Not that they'll ever tell the public that... C'mon, OSA! Can't you present a more believable accusation than the above quote? I must have seen that EXACT SAME ACCUSATION over a hundred times in various comment sections on blogs, news sites and gossip pages since this whole thing started. Unless you can present SOLID PROOF that Anon is what you claim it to be, than you're just blowing hot air.

Try to be a little more original with your accusations, OSA. The ones you have right now get old fast. Anonymous is BORED AS HELL. Give us something NEW to work with!

Isaac Hayes was and is the man. South Park is funny if you don't take life that seriously......(sigh) I am conflicted. Celebrity calls to mind that strange dichotomy of existence. Life is a paradox. My opinion is flawed....yet perfect. Necessary but useless. As are we all.....and none of us. Poo poo platter.

Rest in Peace Isaac Hayes. The world has lost a kind-hearted and talented man.

I would like to correct some falsehoods surrounding his involvement in Scientology and his departure from South Park. In public comments he stated that while he didn't agree with the "Trapped in the Closet" episode of South Park (which lampooned Scientology) he emphasized that he understood South Park makes fun of everybody. On the Opie & Anthony Show he said that he had no problem with the way Matt and Trey handled the Scientology episode. He loved his role as Chef, and did not want to leave South Park, but he faced extreme pressure from Scientology leaders to distance himself from the hit TV show.

In January 2006 Isaac Hayes suffered a stroke, and in March a statement was issued by the Church of Scientology on his behalf, announcing his resignation from South Park.

The New York Post reported that the press release announcing he had left South Park was not written by Isaac Hayes. The release was put out by fellow Scientologist Christina "Kumi" Kimball, a fashion executive for designer Craig Taylor.

He was pushed into leaving South Park because according to Scientology policy, Scientologists must disconnect from anyone considered to be an enemy of Scientology - even close friends and family members may be disconnected.

Google "Isaac Hayes back stabbed by Scientology" to find out about what happened in 2006.

And wouldn't you know it the internet bigots show up.

Never take life, or your role in it, too seriously.

That should be the mantra for all people on this planet, whatever race, religion or creed they may be.

Unfortunately, most religions are judged by their public image which is usually the result of some type of celebrity expounding on their beliefs. Most Hollyweird types leave a bit to be desired when you're looking around for role models. And for Christianity or Scientology, or any other religion to depend on today's celebrities to project a good image for them, is a huge mistake on their part.

Ged you are truly tapt in the head if you believe south park is trash, read between the lines of every episode and you will see the substance of a great show that provokes peoples thinking and addresses issues that need to be addressed.

As for mr Hayes...

I will remember Isaac as the jolly old guy who always broke into song, i will remember Isaac as someone who gave us advice to live our lives by. So you see we should be mad at Isaac, we should be mad at that fruity little club for scrambling his brains. and i know that somewhere out their, theres the good part of Isaac thats alive in us all.

Yes, Jason Scilons are everywhere.
It is a shame they think themselves above everyone else on earth and use terms like 'raw meat ' and 'Worthy Oriental gentalman" to discribe those outside their faith.

But please don't hold it against the poor scilons. They have been brainwashed and tricked into believing the only way they will be happy is to give all their money to the cult. That;s why they do all those terrible things to people inside and outside the cult.

Once the illegality of OSA and RPF and forced abortions in Sea Org, not to mention the falsified tax stuff, they wont be able to hurt any more people.

No more mentally Ill Scilons killing their families, no more people in their care dying of dehydration with Coakroach bites all over their bodies.

Jason: And wouldn't YOU know it that OSA shows they have no rhetoric other than calling anyone who questions their 'religious practices' a bigot or throw out some other unfounded accusations. Unless you can provide EVIDENCE of bigotry in these questions Jason, then GTFO.

RIP Chef, we'll miss you.

It's a shame he got mixed up in that crazy cult.

"More people have died in mental institutions than in all major wars since 1776."

maybe because for so long people didn't know any better, medical fields have advanced alot over the last 150 years. before then people didn't know you needed a clean room and tools to operate on a person

Once again scientology comments on this forum show how sad they are. What has the number of people who have died in Psychiatry since 1776 got to do with Isaac Hayes death? Aside from the quote being bogus Isaac wasn't in Psychiatry when he died, he was in Scientology. How about LRH quote "Criminals ALWAYS accuse others of the crimes they commit". One wonders then why Scientologists are throwing this "number of deaths since 1776" accusation against Psychiatry around at a time like this.

been indoctrine

I think this is the time to remember Isaac. He was an artist who touched a lot of lives. He bridged gaps in music, race, religion and cultures. He was an extremely talented and gently man. He helped blacks, whites, rich and poor, young and old. He was a husband and a father. The world is better for him having been here. Goodbye Isaac Hayes.

Isaac Hayes was a good artist and scientologist.
I agree with his decision to leave "South Park".
I would have done the same.

Issac Hayes was so much more than Chef on South Park or a member of a controversial church. He was Stax Volt! His music defines his greatness. The Theme from Shaft is as great as Gershwins Rhapsody in Blue and Hold on I'm Coming equals anything by the great James Brown.
Yet people use his passing to make their political points ....So Bostonian!

“Its unfortunate that this group called (Anonymou$) are drug abusing, professional protestors, who waste tax payers money because they give nothing to society. I know who you guys are, the loosers who in high school had dandrif, bad breathe, and never got invited to partys or social events. Now you want some attention so you go after the same people that were popular and had everything growing up. Ahhhh, poor internet geeks. get a f#$@&ing life, go shower, brush your teath, buy some new clothes and maybe somebody will like you.”

Firstly:
*protesters
*losers
*dandruff
*breath
*parties
*teeth

And f**k is four letters, not five.

Now, I love Hubbard’s “always attack, never defend” policy. First we were terrorists (because peaceful protests and internet pranks = terrorism, and it totally harms people) and religious bigots (because pointing out abuses in a corrupt organisation is totally bigotry – we’ve always only protested against abuse like fair game and the RPF; and fraud, like promising OT powers which are never delivered and not telling people you believe in Xenu until they’ve payed enough money and are indoctrinated completely. We have NEVER gone after individuals, or protested against their right t have Scientology religious beliefs).

Now apparently, we’re being payed to protest, and we smell (Good argument! People who smell bad never have good causes!). Now firstly, I’d like to know where you got the information that we’re payed to protest. Do you have any evidence of this? Even just anecdotal evidence – I want to know where you got this idea.

Secondly, have you met every single one of us, smelt their breath, looked at their hair, and watched them to see if they got invited to parties or social events? What’s that? No, you haven’t, and it’s impossible to do so anyway because they’re all anonymous and you have no idea who they are?

And finally, whether we’re smelly and professional or not, this doesn’t have anything to do with our message. The cult of $cientology still practices fair game, they still destroy families, they still have their own abusive re-education camps for members who step out of line. The internet is still full of evidence of all this, and the public still deserves to know about it. The “always attack, never defend” policy always results in Ad Hominem, a logical fallacy – you can say whatever horrible things about us you want, but our point will still stand regardless. Saying we’re horrible people will NOT make the Church of Scientology any less of an abusive, fraudulent, manipulative, criminal, destructive, for-profit CULT.

Poor pro scientologists, don't know what they got themselves into.

RIP Mr. Hayes.

www.xenu.net
www.exscientologykids.com/

Rational nonbelievers face a stacked deck all the time. The scientologists and the others in the sham business of religion shouldn't complain. Our constitution says there shall be no religious test to hold office, but religion (along with false patriotism) is a refuge for the scoundrels in politics.

Why is this being discussed in a religious blog? Scientology is not a religion but a spoof, invented by a science-fiction writer who was actively interested in child abuse, hypnosis, brain-washing, devil-worship, but above all in making money. He sold it first as a self-improvement scheme. Nothing to do with religion.

Dear Isaac lived well beyond the average age for a member of this dangerous cult: their appalling treatment of their members would make a more interesting and useful topic.

Isaac Hayes would still be alive today if he had received REAL medical treatment for his stroke and subsequent health issues - but the Church of Scientology continues to ilegally practice their own version of psychiatry/medicine, a version that has been proven does nothing to improve the patients health.

The Church of Scientology International is responsible for Isaac Hayes death and criminal charges should be made.

The episode in which Chef is killed sent the message that people shouldn't hate Isaac for leaving the show in support of Scientology but that the anger should be directed to those who cornered him into hypocrisy. i.e. The "church".

They prey on the good in people to separate them from their hard earned money.

Isaac Hayes was a beautiful man and I have nothing against people believing whatever they want - it is the "church" and not the "faith" that I oppose.

RIP Isaac, your time is your own now.

You can see a really cool Isaac Hayes performance in the concert film "Wattstax," about a big free concert they held in South Central Los Angeles in 1972.

Scientology is a vicious multi-national criminal racket. It is much, much worse than you probably think. What kind of "religion" has an internal prison gulag? What kind of "religion" goes by the credo of "Always attack, never defend"? What kind of "religion" prevents an older gentleman who has had a serious stroke from taking the proper medications, and then advises him to run, unsupervised, on a treadmill, as a way to "sweat out toxins"? Answer: Scientology. Anyone who thinks Scientology is a religion needs to see a Psychiatrist immediately.

Mister Hayes might have lasted longer outside of a cult that believes that all ailments are created in the mind. Scientologists will tell you that using their "tech" will improve you physically, mentally, and in terms of quality of life. They then tell you that Scientology is the only way to do this. This traps most members of this cult in an unhealthy spiral of hypnotic trances, worthless sauna treatments, overdoses of b vitamins, instead of going to a physician. Real health experts are mistrusted because they can prove without a doubt that Scientology does zero for your health. Scientology was invented not by a holy man, but a science fiction writer. L. Ron Hubbard's concern was not helping people on "the way to happiness," his goal was to make money, make more money, and make others make money to satisfy his greed. It is also interesting to note that LRH had almost no scientific background and moreover had no peer reviewed evidence that his philosophies worked. To be a Scientologist, you must agree to be controlled by LRH's policies. You must follow every directive or risk Scientology punishment, which includes slave labor. In this sense, Isaac Hayes was being a "good Scientologist" by quitting South Park. You will never hear a Scientologist criticising their own religion. They are directed to disconnect immediately from anyone who does criticise (family included). This is obviously a philosophical pyramid scheme, as you have to buy your way up "the bridge to total freedom." Parishioners are directed to sell as many Scientology texts as possible to maximize the take for church management. It is a business. Isaac Hayes was by no means religious; he was just participating in a scam invented by a mentally ill dead person.

you know this does crack me up

"Its unfortunate that this group called (Anonymou$) are drug abusing, professional protestors, who waste tax payers money because they give nothing to society"

i'm sorry but i don't do any drugs

the other other protest i been to was a war protest last year, and i didn't even know it was going on till i got there

and i waste tax payer money? isn't scientology sucking up more tax dollars trying to take over the world by not paying them?

There's an implied fact here which isn't true.

Issac Hayes did not resign from South Park because of the Scientology episode. He did go to South Park creator Matt Stone to tell him that he was being pressured by Scientology to quit.

The episode aired in November 2005 - Hayes had a stroke in January 2006, we were told that he wouldn't be returning for health reasons - In March 2006, Scientology offered press releases in Issac's name and a signed letter of resignation.

But no one interviewed Issac Hayes about it, because he was still recovering from a stroke two months prior and literally could not talk.

Who quits "in anger" 4 months after an episode aired ?

WHY IS THERE SO MANY NEGATIVE COMMENTS IN REGARD TO A PERSON THAT HAS PASS AWAY, WHY CANT YOU BE SENSITIVE TO THE FAMILY.

Isaac Hayes We will remember you fondly

@all
Read the bio on his own website to know soemthing about this great artist.
http://www.isaachayes.com
Why listen to peoples which are not knowing him?
Why listen to people like Friedman which was the first person to "use" the death of Isaac to attack Scientology?
Why not simply listen his music and honor this man!!
I love your music Isaac, I don't know you personally and I think all other here knows anything more.
SHUT UP!! anti,Kate noelle,inscrutable eye, Who's the man we all miss....chef,
and all other bygots go and find "Lulz" somwhere else not related to a person like Isaac Hayes, which is no longer under us.

Its real simple what Trey and Matt did was for fun just like they did with any race, war and religion no one had a problem with it, Issac hayes didn't even have a problem with it. Scientology had to have brainwashed the famous actor/guy who wrote the shaft theme, because after they stepped in he changed his statement from being ok with it to being outraged to it. Scientology had a policy called disconnection where pretty much you have to sever ties with people who are deemed a threat to scientology. They don't give a flying f@$* if they are your best freind, co-worker, spouse or family member. They took what was just a joke as a threat and told issac "oh by the way your friends of south park are xenu's servents so you are not aloud to hang out with them anymore." which he did. so why did he die, if he did what they told him to do. The reason was he was not brainwahsted. They killed him because he was gonna leave. otherwise they would have just left him be when he disconnected from south park.