Peoples Temple

Challenging you to think differently about those who called themselves Peoples Temple. Not affiliated with, but give much credit to, the Jonestown Institute.

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"Collect all the tapes, all the writing, all the history. The story of this movement...must be examined over and over" ~Richard "Dick" Tropp

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To the more than 900 victims who died 43 years ago, you’re not forgotten. You sought a better way of life and were brave enough to try. It’s the trying that I respect. Your souls were beautiful. Your laughter & cries are still heard. Your incredible perseverance still resonates.

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Jim and most of his people lived communally—a type of self-described “apostolic socialism.” During an all-night harangue in Jonestown, Jim gave an account of visiting a dead woman and her children when he was visiting South America (years before Jonestown).

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@LLisab5931 Great!! I’ll have to look into that. And soon, I’ll be back on here updating regularly again.

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@OMNIPRIESTESS And a Happy Independence Day to you! Hope you had fantastic day!

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@OMNIPRIESTESS Working on another as we speak! Thanks for the compliments!!!

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I put this together to show the intensity with which Rev. Jones spoke. https://t.co/Hmy8ri0Wd8

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Jim Jones delivered many powerful speeches to his members. #PeoplesTemple #JimJones

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@OMNIPRIESTESS The world needs more folks like you and me! 😀@OMNIPRIESTESS rocks!

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Most wanted to join a cause or movement. Albeit, many believed in Jones' abilities, more specifically, "the end justifies the means."

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@LLisab5931 Great discussion. I believe he was a sociopath. Attracted to power and attention. Afflicted by his need for attention (at any cost).

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@LLisab5931 Very interesting! Sorry I've been away. I hope to post some fun things today via Twitter and Anchor. Also, It's funny you mentioned Dwyer!

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Thank you! Should have some fun stuff posted tomorrow. Hope your weekend is going great! https://t.co/8ZfQj8lxKi

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@Sundance3477 @ReelzChannel @soledadobrien The whole story of Jonestown is just so interesting. If you're into the history follow @PeoplesTemple78 They're very knowledgeable!

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@OMNIPRIESTESS That I'm not sure. I'll try and post another this weekend yet. I will probably start including some commentary with broadcasts, as well.

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@OMNIPRIESTESS WWI*

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From Aug '77. Interesting piece featuring Grace Stoen, a Temple defector.

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@OMNIPRIESTESS You go it: Anchor is a site that allows a 5-minute "broadcast." I posted a "sermon" last night. Hopefully it will add to the dialogue.

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@OMNIPRIESTESS The human brain is a funny thing. During Jim's formative years, you can definitely see a social digression from the norm.

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@OMNIPRIESTESS Hey there! Got it and I agree with your talking points. His father, disabled during WWII, probably set the tone for the rest of JJ's life.

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#NowPlaying "Rev. Jones Speaks to a Group (Q1035)" from Peoples Temple on @anchor: https://t.co/p2wHXhOXds

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@OohLaLaLisaNo1 Hey friend! Me too. I think I'm going to try some audio commentary via "anchor." Hopefully it will be a resourceful app.

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Jim Jones, charismatic leader of #PeoplesTemple, formed a movement that helped countless people. #AlternativeThoughts