Studying different religions is sort of a hobby for me. Usually I really enjoy it and even though they may not be my own beliefs I am very rarely tempted to pass judgment. Scientology is one of the few that have been the exception. I do believe, like most of y'all, that the Travoltas had the best interests in mind for Jett but it seems likely their religion failed all of them. It is true that Scientology does believe in meds for medical reasons but they also have their own "cleansing" rituals that can be dangerous. They have admitted that they took Jett off of his seizure medication and that he went through "cleanses" that helped him.
Most likely none of us will ever know if their belief in Scientology contributed to Jett's death but I can understand why people wonder. It's already been mentioned that they do not believe in ANY mental or psychological disorders- they believe you are "defective" and have to work to overcome it. They do not believe in any medication for psychological disorders and many people who had personal contact with Jett, including John's brother, believe he was autistic. Nobody in the medical field that I saw interviewed after Jett's death said his symptoms resembled Kawosaki syndrome. I am by no means an expert on autism but I do know that a lot can be done and I think it's sad that it was written off due to their religious beliefs.
I have no first hand knowledge of seizure disorders but my understanding is that though it is common for a medication to stop working and to even take a break from medication, doctors will keep trying others hoping to find the right cocktail that will work. To those of you with personal knowledge, is that true?
There are many people who used to be involved at a high level in Scientology who now actively speak out about it and how dangerous it is. This site
Scientology associated deaths is one I came across that is really sad. There are many sites out there hosted by former Scientology members who are joining together to help each o other recover from what they feel is brain washing and spread the word that Scientology is a dangerous cult.
My heart really does go out to the Travoltas and the pain they are enduring now is unimaginable to me.