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Understanding Jonestown and Peoples Temple by Rebecca Moore, 2009-03-20 JONESTOWN AND PEOPLES TEMPLE: An entry from Macmillan Reference USA's <i>Encyclopedia of Religion</i> by David Chidester, 2005 Seductive Poison: A Jonestown Survivor's Story of Life and Death in the People's Temple by Deborah Layton, 1999-11-09 Seductive Poison: A Jonestown Survivor's Story of Life and Death in the Peoples Temple: An entry from Gale's <i>American Decades: Primary Sources</i> Dear People: Remembering Jonestown Gone from the Promised Land by John Hall, 2004-04-01 Hearing the Voices of Jonestown (Religion and Politics) by Mary McCormick Maaga, 1998-05 Death of a Cult Family: Jim Jones (Days of Tragedy) by Sue L. Hamilton, 1989-11

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21. Peoples Temple - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia
    In all, 914 people died. Some say 911 died (see jonestown for details). Shortly afterthe mass suicide, the building housing the peoples temple in San  
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peoples_Temple
    
    Extractions: Brochure of the People's Temple portraying cult leader Jim Jones as the loving father of the "Rainbow Family". The Peoples Temple was a cult that is best known for a mass suicide at Jonestown Guyana , on November 18 . The Temple was founded in , at Indianapolis, Indiana USA , by Reverend Jim Jones In Indianapolis, and at the California cities of Ukiah San Francisco , and Los Angeles , where Jones extended new branches of his church, they earned a good reputation for aiding the cities' poorest citizens, especially racial minorities, drug addicts , and the homeless Soup kitchens daycare centers, and medical clinics for elderly people were set up, along with counseling programs for prostitutes and drug addicts who wanted to change their lives. Then disturbing accounts began to spring up, told by a few people who had succeeded in leaving the cult. Jones was stealing from his followers, faked the miracle healings, was punishing the members severely, practicing sodomy with male members, and now considered himself the new

22. The Jonestown Carnage - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia
    and that the alleged mass suicide was in fact a massacre, which the US agencies Alternative Considerations of jonestown and peoples temple  
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Jonestown_Carnage
    
    Extractions: Cover page of the book Jonestown Carnage: A CIA Crime The JONESTOWN CARNAGE: a CIA CRIME is a book published by Progress Publishers, USSR . S.F.Alinin, B.G.Antonov and A.N.Itskov jointly authored the book in Russian , which was later translated into English by Nadeshda Burova and Sergei Chulaki. Published in , the book gives a version of the Jonestown episode different from the one given by the US media and government The book claims that "the official version about 'the suicide of the religious fanatics ' in Jonestown, which was skillfully circulated in the mass media , was contrived by the US administration as a cover-up for a monstrous act of predetermined murder of several hundred American dissidents by the US special services." (Page 5-6). edit School Children at Jonestown On March 31, 1977

23. How Spiritual Journey Ended In Destruction / Jim Jones Led His Flock To Death In
    discussion in San Francisco will be held to mark the 25th anniversary ofthe mass murdersuicide of peoples temple members at jonestown, Guyana.  
    http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2003/11/18/JONESTOWN.TMP

24. Jonestown
    The collective suicide of over 900 members of peoples temple in jonestown, Threat and Possibility of mass suicide by Members of the People’s temple’,  
    http://jonestown.sdsu.edu/AboutJonestown/Articles/walliss.htm
    
    Extractions: Dr. John Walliss is an Associate Fellow of the Department of Sociology, University of Warwick, UK. The following essay is a draft chapter from his book Apocalyptic Trajectories: Millenarianism and Violence in the Contemporary World (Peter Lang, forthcoming). For more details see http://www.johnwalliss.org.uk , or contact Dr. Walliss directly at johnwalliss@dsl.pipex.com Introduction The collective suicide of over 900 members of Peoples Temple in Jonestown, Guyana on the 18 th of November 1978 has in many ways become in the public consciousness the archetypal example of the ‘suicide cult’. John Hall, for example, speaks of how the story of what transpired in Jonestown on that day has become ‘infamous as the ultimate “cult” nightmare’; an almost mythical event that ‘drifts on a sea of memory, only loosely tied to the moorings of history’ (Hall et al , 2000:15, 17). The word ‘Jonestown’, in particular, has become a shorthand in the popular consciousness and among various ‘anti-cult’ campaigners for both the dangers posed by ‘cults’ and their ‘manipulative leaders’ to their ‘brainwashed followers’, and also for incidents where it is believed a, typically non-mainstream, religious movement will undertake, or has undertaken, a similar act of collective suicide. Every subsequent case of apparently similar behaviour is thus, for those who hold and promote such a view, ‘another Jonestown’ (Maaga, 1998; Moore, 2002).

25. JonesTown.com
    The mass suicide at jonestown is something the world cannot forget or forgive . Kahalas is brutally honest about peoples temple, both the good and the  
    http://jonestown.sdsu.edu/Jonestown_com/home.htm
    
    Extractions: The newest addition to the Alternative Considerations website is the archiving of a larger body of work that predates the creation of our own. In 1988, Laurie Efrein Kahalas launched “jonestown.com” as a means to present information which was not part of the general public’s knowledge and understanding of Peoples Temple and the events of 18 November 1978. As a member of the Temple who had never lived in Jonestown, Ms. Kahalas had access to hundreds of documents stateside which investigating agencies never included in any official findings. She also pursued her own ongoing and independent research. After six years in operation and over six million hits, “jonestown.com” was discontinued as a separate entity on the Internet. In the interest of preserving the information from the site for future generations of Jonestown scholars and researchers, the managers of the Alternative Considerations site asked Ms. Kahalas for permission to archive her work in its entirety. JONESTOWN.COM

26. The History Of Jonestown
    of jonestown, was Jim Jones, a preacher who set up the peoples temple in San Jones began to stage rehearsals of his eventual mass suicide plan that  
    http://www.meta-religion.com/New_religious_groups/Articles/Peoples_Temple/histor
    
    Extractions: to promote a multidisciplinary view of the religious, spiritual and esoteric phenomena. About Us Links Search Contact ... Science home Religion sections World Religions New Religious Groups Ancient Religions Spirituality ... Extremism Science sections Archaeology Astronomy Linguistics Mathematics ... Contact Please, help us sustain this free site online. Make a donation using Paypal: In 1978, U.S. Congressman Leo Ryan went to Jonestown to investigate supposed abuses by the People's Temple onto its members. After staying for a day, Ryan tried to leave, taking four of the cult members who had decided to defect. Realizing this, Jones ordered them killed, as was done. Sensing that his utopia in the jungle would surely come to an end after word got back to the states about Ryan; Jones decide to put his suicide plan into action. Telling his subjects that it was a "revolutionary death," he had a large quantity of fruit punch laced with cyanide prepared. After making all 276 children at Jonestown drink the punch, all the adults proceeded. In the end, after Jones apparently killed himself with a gunshot to the head, 914 people had died.

27. Why The Peoples Temple?
    The peoples temple cult, and specifically the mass suicide of so many of its In her book, Making Sense of the jonestown suicides, Judith Weightman  
    http://www.meta-religion.com/New_religious_groups/Articles/Peoples_Temple/why_th
    
    Extractions: to promote a multidisciplinary view of the religious, spiritual and esoteric phenomena. About Us Links Search Contact ... Science home Religion sections World Religions New Religious Groups Ancient Religions Spirituality ... Extremism Science sections Archaeology Astronomy Linguistics Mathematics ... Contact Please, help us sustain this free site online. Make a donation using Paypal: Martin Heidegger theorized that cultural truths are revealed only when specific cultural manifestations cease to work properly. He called this concept "breakdown." The larger meanings of culture itself, according to this understanding, are primarily invisible to those within culture until part of it breaks down. An aberrant occurrence or anomaly, as referred to by Mary Douglas, represents such a breakdown. In turn, the development of new religions and cults exemplify Douglas's idea of anomaly. The Peoples Temple cult, and specifically the mass suicide of so many of its members, represents an anomaly, and therefore a breakdown, in the culture of mid-twentieth century America. An examination of the development and eventual self-destruction of the Peoples Temple should shed light on that culture. The Jonestown cult was born of that culture and in turn reflects back upon it, that is, the Peoples Temple was effected (created) by mainstream American culture of its time and in turn affected that same culture.

28. H-Net Review: Roger G. Robins On Salvation And Suicide: Jim Jones, The Peoples T
    Salvation and suicide Jim Jones, the peoples temple, and jonestown. But thedifferences between transgressive mass suicide and the almost universally  
    http://www.h-net.org/reviews/showrev.cgi?path=183781095942916

29. Peoples Temple - Enpsychlopedia
    The peoples temple was a cult that is best known for a mass suicide at jonestown,Guyana, on November 18, 1978. The temple was founded in 1953,  
    http://psychcentral.com/psypsych/People's_Temple
    
    Extractions: Jim_Jones_brochure_of_Peoples_Temple.jpg Brochure of the People's Temple portraying cult leader Jim Jones as the loving father of the "Rainbow Family". The Peoples Temple was a cult that is best known for a mass suicide at Jonestown Guyana , on November 18 . The Temple was founded in , at Indianapolis, Indiana USA , by Reverend Jim Jones In Indianapolis, and at the California cities of Ukiah San Francisco , and Los Angeles , where Jones extended new branches of his church, they earned a good reputation for aiding the cities' poorest citizens, especially racial minorities, drug addicts , and the homeless Soup kitchens daycare centers, and medical clinics for elderly people were set up, along with counseling programs for prostitutes and drug addicts who wanted to change their lives. Then disturbing accounts began to spring up, told by a few people who had succeeded in leaving the cult. Jones was stealing from his followers, faked the miracle healings, was punishing the members severely, practicing sodomy with male members, and now considered himself the new Messiah By now, journalists, law enforcement officials, and politicians were showing interest in Jones' group. Jim Jones reacted with frequent long and angry speeches, where he claimed that the defectors lied, and the outside world was trying to destroy them. At the time, more former members told of beatings and abuse within the People's Temple, and relatives of members insisted that members were being forced to remain there against their will.

30. Jonestown Mass Suicide, Jonestown, Guyana, 1978: New & Used Books Category Searc
    Searched in books for jonestown mass suicide, jonestown, Guyana, 1978. New Religious Movements, mass suicide, and peoples temple Scholarly Perspectives  
    http://www.fetchbook.info/fwd_topics/id_1867198.html

31. Jonestown Massacre
    On November 18, 1978 a shocking mass murder/suicide took place in jonestown,Guyana that left Alternative Considerations of jonestown peoples temple  
    http://history1900s.about.com/cs/jonestown/
    
    Extractions: zJs=10 zJs=11 zJs=12 zJs=13 zc(5,'jsc',zJs,9999999,'') About Homework Help 20th Century History Homework Help ... Help w(' ');zau(256,140,140,'el','http://z.about.com/0/ip/417/C.htm','');w(xb+xb+' ');zau(256,140,140,'von','http://z.about.com/0/ip/496/7.htm','');w(xb+xb); Sign Up Now for the 20th Century History newsletter!

32. Psychology Today The Truth About Jonestown
    Background; The peoples temple; The cult s founder and religious leader, ReverendJim in jonestown was not only a mass suicide but also a mass murder.  
    http://cms.psychologytoday.com/articles/pto-19920301-000034.html

33. Dowling College: ASC 183: Mass Suicide
    The entire cult moved from California to jonestown, Guyana in South America. Hours later, the peoples temple committed mass suicide which was initiated  
    http://www.angelfire.com/ms/perring/russo.html
    
    Extractions: ASC 183 Presentation Write Up MASS SUICIDE Cult - a non-traditional religious group based upon the teachings of an authoritarian leader. The highly structured, disciplined group demands the total time, dedication and recourses of its members. Common Characteristics Evident in Many Cults * A cult sees itself as the only possessor of truth. * Cults are often apocalyptic which mean they often conclude their existence with a climactic ending. * Cults often in engage in primary activities such as recruiting new members and raising funds under a false pretense. * Cults are often based upon deceptions and psychological manipulation. * Cults often employ systematic forms of consciousness-altering practices such as chanting, speaking in tongue and reciting memorized material. * Cults will often control every aspect of its members’ lives including cutting off their communication with friends and relatives and making important decisions for them * The members of cults are often totally dependent on the group.

34. Guyana Outpost Wayne S Guyana Page
    Instead, jonestown became the site of the largest mass suicide in modern There was nothing there, Layton said of jonestown, where peoples temple agents  
    http://guyana.gwebworks.com/features/jonestown_survivor.shtml

35. Seductive Poison: Affidavit By Deborah Layton Blakely
    A jonestown suvivor s story of life and death in the peoples temple, by DeborahLayton. OF mass suicide BY MEMBERS OF THE PEOPLE S temple  
    http://www.deborahlayton.com/affidavit.html
    
    Extractions: This affidavit was written four weeks after Deborah Layton's escape from Jonestown and became front page news across the country. Six months later and just four days before the tragedy. Deborah was giving testimony before State Department officials requesting help for the 900 held against their will in Jim Jones' encampment in Guyana. AFFIDAVIT OF DEBORAH LAYTON BLAKEY BY MEMBERS OF THE PEOPLE'S TEMPLE I, DEBORAH LAYTON BLAKEY, declare the following under penalty of perjury: 1. The purpose of this affidavit is to call to the attention of the United States government the existence of a situation which threatens the lives of United States citizens living in Jonestown, Guyana. 2. From August, 1971 until May 13, 1978, I was a member of the People's Temple. For a substantial period of time prior to my departure for Guyana in December, 1977, I held the position of Financial Secretary of the People's Temple. 3. I was 18 years old when I joined the People's Temple. I had grown up in affluent circumstances in the permissive atmosphere of Berkeley, California. By joining the People's Temple, I hoped to help others and in the process to bring structure and self-discipline to my own life.

36. Peoples Temple -- Facts, Info, And Encyclopedia Article
    jonestown (Click link for more info and facts about mass suicide) mass Shortly after the mass suicide, the building housing the peoples temple in  
    http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/encyclopedia/p/pe/peoples_temple.htm
    
    Extractions: The Peoples Temple was a (A system of religious beliefs and rituals) cult that is best known for a mass (The act of killing yourself) suicide at (Click link for more info and facts about Jonestown) Jonestown (A republic in northeastern South America; achieved independence from England in 1966) Guyana , on November 18, 1978. The Temple was founded in 1953, at (Click link for more info and facts about Indianapolis, Indiana) Indianapolis, Indiana (The army of the United States of America; organizes and trains soldiers for land warfare) USA , by Reverend (Click link for more info and facts about Jim Jones) Jim Jones In Indianapolis, and at the (A state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes) California cities of (Click link for more info and facts about Ukiah) Ukiah (A port in western California near the Golden Gate that is one of the major industrial and transportation centers; it has one of the world's finest harbors; site of the Golden Gate Bridge) San Francisco , and (A city in southern California; motion picture capital of the world; most populous city of California and second largest in the United States)

37. Peoples Temple :: Villagers Recall Jonestown Massacre
    Religion news about peoples temple, religious cults, sects and world religions, by villagers whose collective psyche was scarred by the mass suicide.  
    http://www.religionnewsblog.com/archives/00001219.html

38. The Jonestown Massacre
    jonestown, jonestown cult suicides, Jim Jones, peoples temple, jonestown massacre, This carefully rehearsed mass suicide now finally took place.  
    http://www.culteducation.com/jonestown.html
    
    Extractions: By Rick Ross On November 18, 1978 912 followers of American cult leader Jim Jones ("Peoples Temple") died in a remote South American jungle compound called "Jonestown" in British Guyana. Some members were shot, others were forced to drink poison, but most willingly participated in what Jones said was an act of "revolutionary suicide." Jim Jones began his ministry in 1953 as an independent minister in Indianapolis, but was later ordained in 1964 by the Disciples of Christ. By the end of 1971 he had moved his congregation to California eventually establishing two churches there. His main church remained in San Francisco, but a second was also opened in Los Angeles. The Peoples Temple peaked during the 70s to include perhaps as many as 8,000 members. Though racially diverse, most of Jones followers were African Americans. Jim Jones was once a popular community activist in San Francisco who contributed cash and coordinated volunteers to support both causes and political leaders. Jim Jones He could turn out thousands for almost any event or effort. During the 70s he appeared with many prominent politicians including then State Assemblyman Willie Brown. In 1976 Mayor George Moscone gave Jones a seat on the San Francisco Housing Authority Commission. Governor Jerry Brown was even seen attending services at the Peoples Temple.

39. L.A. Freelance Journalist, Now In Hiding - MPH, 11/28/78
    slave labor conditions at jonestown, the madness of Jones, mass suicide drills, One telegram from a peoples temple attorney accused Lindsay and the  
    http://www.maebrussell.com/Jonestown/L.A. Journalist Lindsay in Hiding.html
    
    Extractions: His account charged that U.S. consular officials in Guyana had intimate knowledge of the accusations made against Jonestown, and even were involved in the escape of one temple member. Couldn't Get Published But nobody would publish the story. Not even the National Inquirer, which Lindsay said paid him and photographer Cyril Maitland some $10,000 to investigate Jonestown.

40. Peoples Temple, EV And CAC
    I ve been reading Raven, a book about Jim Jones and The peoples temple. Ryan at the airstrip outside jonestown right before the mass suicide occurred.  
    http://www.ex-premie.org/best/Peoples Temple EV and CAC.htm
    
    Extractions: Steve Quint -:- CAC And Recent Exes Forum Sat, Oct 20, 2001 at 01:03:35 (EDT) Jim 'Terrorism' is a bit strong Sat, Oct 20, 2001 at 17:00:50 (EDT) JohnT deeply offended and hurt Sat, Oct 20, 2001 at 14:46:51 (EDT) Sir Dave Stuff and nonsense Sat, Oct 20, 2001 at 04:25:01 (EDT) Pat:C) Of course CAC scared me, Steve Sat, Oct 20, 2001 at 03:29:15 (EDT) Francesca CAC shook me up too Sat, Oct 20, 2001 at 01:12:35 (EDT) Marianne Only female CAC victim Sat, Oct 20, 2001 at 01:33:14 (EDT) Dermot I understand, Marianne... Mon, Oct 22, 2001 at 08:14:36 (EDT) Deborah You go! Marianne Sun, Oct 21, 2001 at 19:18:12 (EDT) Cynthia Go Marianne! Sat, Oct 20, 2001 at 17:07:02 (EDT) Marianne Peoples Temple, EV and CAC Sun, Oct 21, 2001 at 22:38:00 (EDT) Pat:C) Absolutely ''BEST OF'' Mon, Oct 22, 2001 at 04:35:11 (EDT) Francesca ~) ***BEST OF FORUM!!!***

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