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The People’s Temple

The People’s Temple . By: Melissa Holmberg COMM 1010. A Cult Can be a dangerous Influence. Jim Jones The Beliefs taught The cult is known for. Jim Jones. Leader Communist Became a pastor, to spread communism Started People’s Temple in 1959 Majority were African Americans

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The People’s Temple

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  1. The People’s Temple By: Melissa Holmberg COMM 1010

  2. A Cult Can be a dangerous Influence • Jim Jones • The Beliefs taught • The cult is known for

  3. Jim Jones • Leader • Communist • Became a pastor, to spread communism • Started People’s Temple in 1959 • Majority were African Americans • Claimed to heal

  4. Beliefs • Practiced Activism • Required to help lowliest of society • Human freedom, equality, and love

  5. Known For… • South America • Leo Ryan • Poisoned punch • Final death toll 909 • 1/3 were children • Leader shot himself

  6. So as you can see … Cults can be dangerous • Jim Jones • The Beliefs taught • The cult known for • Be careful!

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