The peoples Temple was a Christian cult which was founded and led by James Warren (Jim) Jones.The People’s Temple was introduced as an mission for the sick, homeless and jobless. He began to create a large following of over 900 members in Indianapolis during the 1950s.(Robinson) Jim Jones also earned degrees from Indiana University and Butler University. He was not considered a “Fundamentalist pastor” as many reports in the media and the anti-cult movement claim. Robinson states,” He belonged to a mainline Christian denomination, having been ordained in the Christian Church/Disciples of Christ.” Jones developed a belief called Translation in which he and his followers would all Perish together, and that they would move to another planet for
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Applewhite said that the alien mind that was once in Jesus Christ’s body was now in him.(Jim) Heaven’s Gate belief system was that the only way to achieve the “Next Level.” Applewhite believed he and his followers would have to leave their bodies to join the “Next Level.” Heavens gate began shortly after Marshall Applewhite was recovering from a heart attack. Jimmy explains,” Applewhite claimed that the near death experience that led him to believe that he and his nurse, Bonnie Nettles, were The Two witnesses referred to in the Book of Revelations 11:3.” While in recovery Applewhite and Bonnie assumed various nicknames such as “Bo” and “Peep.” After recovering together Applewhite and Nettles would travel around america recruiting for their new found organization. Eventually Bonnie would pass away from cancer and applewhite would reform his belief system. The notable event that transpired was with the arrival of the comet known as Hale-bopp Applewhite identified the coming of the comet as a sign that the time had arrived to leave earth and that there would be a spacecraft that was hiding in the comet to take them to another “level of existence above human”. (Jim) Nevertheless; suicide was allowed by Heavens Gate,but Applewhite stated that suicide was the only way to ensure they would be able to board the spacecraft.So the cult commited a mass sucide. It was also noted by authorities that the suicides did not happen all at once.Jim h stated “Fifteen members committed suicide on March 24th, fifteen on March 25th and nine on March 26th. In total, 21 women and 18 men died.” The way The Heavens Gate committed their suicides were by taking sleeping pills mixed with
Applewhite said that the alien mind that was once in Jesus Christ’s body was now in him.(Jim) Heaven’s Gate belief system was that the only way to achieve the “Next Level.” Applewhite believed he and his followers would have to leave their bodies to join the “Next Level.” Heavens gate began shortly after Marshall Applewhite was recovering from a heart attack. Jimmy explains,” Applewhite claimed that the near death experience that led him to believe that he and his nurse, Bonnie Nettles, were The Two witnesses referred to in the Book of Revelations 11:3.” While in recovery Applewhite and Bonnie assumed various nicknames such as “Bo” and “Peep.” After recovering together Applewhite and Nettles would travel around america recruiting for their new found organization. Eventually Bonnie would pass away from cancer and applewhite would reform his belief system. The notable event that transpired was with the arrival of the comet known as Hale-bopp Applewhite identified the coming of the comet as a sign that the time had arrived to leave earth and that there would be a spacecraft that was hiding in the comet to take them to another “level of existence above human”. (Jim) Nevertheless; suicide was allowed by Heavens Gate,but Applewhite stated that suicide was the only way to ensure they would be able to board the spacecraft.So the cult commited a mass sucide. It was also noted by authorities that the suicides did not happen all at once.Jim h stated “Fifteen members committed suicide on March 24th, fifteen on March 25th and nine on March 26th. In total, 21 women and 18 men died.” The way The Heavens Gate committed their suicides were by taking sleeping pills mixed with