I watched the "American Experience" episode about Jonestown last night. Very troubling. This one told the story through the words of former members, those who had family members who died, those who escaped. Even Jones' adopted African-American son was interviewed.
It is troubling to see how people who believe in the right ideals (multi-racial community, egalitarianism) can follow and believe in the wrong man. It is also frightening to see how easily hundreds of intelligent, thoughtful, passionate people could be led astray and for so long.
I was amazed at how early his heretical preaching began...yet, these "church-going folk" simply ignored the "red flags".
I'm afraid he was right about at least one thing; the sign over the dead bodies spoke the truty and continues to cry out: "Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it." Repeat it they did and repeat it they shall.
God, awake us from our apathy and slumber, while the masses are led into destruction.
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The only place God exists is in people's heads!
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