Scientology whistleblower Mike Rinder's dying wish to fans has been revealed after his death at age 69.
RadarOnline.com can reveal the final message Rinder posted on his social media blog dedicated to taking down the religion before he lost his grueling fight against cancer.
Rinder, 69, sent out a clear message to his followers, supporters, and colleagues before his death on January 5 .
He wrote in the blog post: "My only real regret is not having achieved what I said I wanted to – ending the abuses of Scientology.
"If you are in any way fighting to end those abuses, please keep the flag flying – never give up."
Rinder grew up in the church and went on to lead its Office of Special Affairs – which specialized in targeting critics and defectors in practice.
However, in 2009, the tables turned when he became a critic and started speaking out against the religion .
Tony Ortega, a reporter who has a history of exposing the church's secrets, said: "What makes Mike Rinder such an important figure was not that he had defected but that he had been so high up in the organization—basically the number two man – and had watched (Scientology boss) David Miscavige running things.
"When Rinder came out, he was able to anticipate what David Miscavige was going to do... and that's what made him such an important defector."
A church rep has previously stated regarding Rinder: "Mike Rinder has been waging a campaign of false reports and harassment against the Church of Scientology...
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