Friends and family speak out about Heaven’s Gate cult tragedy l GMA
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- Опубликовано: 10 мар 2022
- Diane Sawyer shares a look inside the historic mass tragedy in “The Cult Next Door: The Mystery and Madness of Heaven’s Gate.”
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What frightens me the most is that people are so easily swayed
Even you can be too
Trump supporters sure are
@@18Ty18 TRUMP > potatoe joe inflation
@@BrendenDrivesMeCrazy thank you for proving my point
@@18Ty18 Democrats started the KKK and they wanted to continue with slavery they're also responsible for the Jim crow laws
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I always thought if you got a group of 39 people together how hard it would be to get them all to agree on any given topic, much less consensual mass suicide with the intent of hitching a ride on a comet. I was stationed out there at the time & found it both disturbing and astonishing.
Or it would be easier coz you feel it’s ok to do it coz majority of the people are doing it.
They didn’t start with 39 random people and then convince those people of the same thing.
That WOULD be a “feat”. But..they collected 39 people who believed the same way...
People left from that cult before this happened.
Makes sense to me. Like wtf? I was 3 at the time. Like how tf did they all agree on this? Like how was he so sure they all or any was gonna do it.
@@TailsA-sk4si wtf someone in the comments dad or someone was in that one omg
nah, it's like herd mentality. it's easier to get a small group to follow you than a single person.
One of the people who died in the suicide and was castrated was Thomas Nichols, brother to Nichelle Nichols who played Uhura from the original Star Trek series. She was absolutely devastated at the time.
2:55
I never knew that. That's crazy. How horrible for her to go through.
Why was he castrated?
@@emtee3098 they believed in no sexuality and no gender. Everyone has to be the same across the board. Even their haircuts were the exact same. Craziness.
@@filmmusicguy26 Sounds a little like gender theory of today. How ironic.
I lived in San Diego at the time and I remember how much this affected the entire city. It felt heavy and sad.
Wow
Some experts don't call this a mass suicide, but rather a mass murder. A charismatic authoritarian "leader" isolated these people from their families, income, and identities, and supplied them with life-ending drugs.
Sounds exactly what world governments do !!!!!
Er ever heard of Religion? Billions of brainwashed people thinking they will get to "live" the good life for eternity AFTER Death!
Same cheap promises and the same lack of evidence! ZIP! ZERO! NADA!
But that doesn't stop the "True believers" does it?
And boy have these people killed and continue to kill, divide and hate
Survival of the smartest, them dying purifies our species. They were too stupid to not fall into that
@@pope4106 Religion? lol the very SAME cheap promises of a wonderful "life" AFTER Death
Same total lack of evidence - the same stress on belief
And while these followers have harmed no one except themselves and their loved ones, religions have mass murdered so many innocents whose crime was not to fall for these Death Cults and their cheap promises
These experts would be wrong. The "crazy old guy" who was their guru, got their attention and approval. These people made the choice to follow him instead of having normal lives with their families. It was a symbiotic relationship. I think their families should be glad, they went how they wanted to go. Remember, we all die and some of us, in very unpleasant ways, so we should keep in mind, there is always a choice and it is personal. People over the millennia have been controlled by various religions that are a form of programming, while dictating a certain behavior , expectations and conformities. These take away all and any personal choices people have over their existence. They become sheep. It is not how humanity moves forward. We all have inherent expectations of our lives ; including our personal quest for advancement . We know we should be more " service to others" as opposed to " service to self ", but we do have to make a living, therefore, we are mainly, STS, which , according to advanced civilizations, could be our downfall. That is catch-22. Maybe we are programmed to fail.
When life circumstances put people in a fragile state of mind, they can be manipulated and brain washed.
I was 17 when this happened and I will never forget it
#MeToo
Same..it was mind blowing
Yeah it was pretty surreal
I was 7 1/2.
I was 17 too. When I saw it on the news I couldn't believe it and that there were people that evil to take advantage of someone's vulnerability. That was my first time hearing the word cult. Now when I hear the word cult it always takes me back to this sad story.
If a man claims he’s god, he a cult leader
Most men think they're god or wonder if they're the second coming of jesus at some point, in my experience. And yes, beware of them..
Period
Everybody’s “God”
Religion is a cult 😂
God not "god".
Absolutely
It's so creepy that I was recently thinking about this incident when I saw a documentary on it a few months ago and now there's a new documentary my condolences to the family and those still suffering to this day.
Er ever heard of Religion? Billions of brainwashed followers who think they will get to enjoy the good "life" for eternity right AFTER Death! Same cheap promises, and the same lack of evidence! ZIP! ZERO!
But that doesn't stop the "True Believers" does it?
And boy have these people killed those who did not want to believe and today continue to kill blasphemers, abuse Science, and preach division and hate
That easy to brainwash even the best of minds
@@ramaraksha01 I'm sleepy. Where can I watch the whole documentary
@@patrick8023 Giving in to cheap promises being made by Death Cults will make you happy but it is not reality
Hinduism says what you wish for WILL come true - those who chase after Heaven - the easy lazy life of a shameless dependent - will be reborn as a Dogs or other lower life forms
As Dogs they will get their free food, shelter, protection & care - no work, no worries - Heaven!
There is a price to pay for foolishness
@@ramaraksha01 what are you even on bruh
@@patrick8023 lol I was going to ask you that based on your post - are you still sleepy? Woken up yet? Maybe that is the problem
It happened when I was very young and remember it as the Hale-Bopp comet incident. Now whenever I think about comets or space, sadly, this incident will be forever connected with it ☹️
Their plan was to hitch a ride with the comet. Diane got it mixed up with a UFO. A comet is not a UFO. Lots of UFO's around, Diane. Research that one. It is slowly getting disclosed and people can use" the Freedom of Information Act " and ask for documents from the Pentagon. Most of it is redacted, but not all.
“The Suicide Cult” would be a great name for the movie based on the Marshall Applewhite story.
I remember when this happened and how incredibly sad I felt inside when it did.💔🙏😢🥀🥀🥀🥀
Oh my your little feelings 🥲
yes, it was certainly strange and most people could not understand what had happened. Currently, we have Russian armies shoot missiles over buildings in Ukraine, killing many innocent women and children. Putin denies he is doing it, but here they are, moving in and killing. Why ? who knows ? Putin has lies and manipulations to justify his actions. He is not aware, he has turned into a monster, if he was not already one, for a very long time. What are we doing about it ? we should be outraged, but our lives go on as usual. This is way worse than these adults committing suicide.
I was living in San Diego when this happened. We ALL are not susceptable if you are rooted in The Word of God (HOLY BIBLE); it WARNS you about false prophets.
That's it. The devil walks to and fro on the earth seeking whom he may destroy. We need to be sheltered in Jesus
@@isaacs8528 Amen!!!
susceptible. Most people are programmed some other way, like following organized religions. It is nothing but a form of program and control. No individual awakening here. It is achieved on a personal level and not in a cult, either.
Joseph smith
His eyes says it All 😳
exactly
It’s like Jim Jones... those poor people 😕
My mom told me that when someone says they are the only one who can fix it, run like hell. Sounds like Koresh, Jones, Moon, and Trump.
@@joannemcmillan9201 100%!
I think most of these people had troubles in their lives and probably no one to turn to and unfortunately befriended the devil 😭
@@joannemcmillan9201 Amen Miss..
@@joannemcmillan9201 Exactly!!!! The cult of Jones, etc., - and Trump...
There's a great documentary on HBO plus called "The Cult of Cults: Heavens Gate"
Including the podcast which was well done as well.
Diane looks INCREDIBLE
She had been a beauty queen in her youth. She has good bones and good skin. She does look good and natural as well which is rare in her business.
She is a bully. Britney Spears should sue her
I remember this it was sad and disturbing
I feel so sorry for their loved ones
When people commit suicide due to depression ( mostly ) and mental agony, it is difficult for the families as they feel, they failed their loved ones. They did what they could to help but it was not successful. When adults, join a cult that evidently resonates to what they believe, it is different. It is their choice, their private lives, to find their path and destiny. I would send these people my best wishes and plant a lovely tree over their cremated remains. That is what I would have done if a member of my family had been in that group. No need for outrage ! it is what they wanted. Respect is always important. Forgiveness for what you cannot understand is best. Let it go.
Happened in the town next to mine - so sad. Always amazed me that they ended up in old money, super swank Rancho Santa Fe. They were definitely well financed.
Where online can I watch the full documentary
When ppl are lost they will seek love and approval from anyone calling themselves "god" and having them believe these lies. The real God our creator Jesus christ won't have u trying to hurt urself and others. Seeking human power is so dangerous. Lord help us. So many are falling for such things to find hope and peace and end up finding death.
I know for a fact I would never fall for these schemes because I question everything and don't believe in God lol.
@@lemonlimesnout well happy for u .sadly many question n just do..trusting the wrong pp
@@lemonlimesnout same here. I'm a former Christian and I realized how brainwashed I actually am before. Now, I'm free to doubt things. And I won't let religious scams get to me ever again.
@@theirbrotherhoodandfriends6101 I wish you and I could chat privately
I know you have been hurt by Religion but following Jesus Christ is not about religion. It's a relationship. A group of people who follow Jesus Christ are called Christians
@@theirbrotherhoodandfriends6101 And what you're feeling isn't freedom
I thought I was free too by doing what I want but I found freedom I. Jesus Christ
Yes I am a follower of Christ and so I'd be called a Christian but growing up I was really hurt by the Church. Now I understand that the church is not a building. Humans are the Church and humans are sinners so the people who hurt me made me turn from God. Now I understand that they're equally hurt and lost and not all understand the true meaning of following Christ. That's why they hurt others too.
God loves us regardless and sometimes we'll feel so unworthy of his love but he wants our heart. That's all
I would really like it if we could chat somewhere.
Are there any former members here? I have a question ... and it's a weird one. Along with everyone cutting their hair like Do and Ti, I noticed that, eventually, they all had the same teeth. Not hygiene, but spread out and 'ghoulish'. What'd they make you do to your teeth? (I've been fascinated with cults since 1978 and we studied Jonestown in our World Religions course...which led into studying cults LOL).
I have studied cults on my own for years and this is something I noticed about the members as well.
@@amazindiva I was thinking of it a bit more today, it was probably dietary. Malnourishment kills the bones and teeth.
Isn’t this like what Scientology is?
Everyone this is an interesting video I remember the year it happened. I was almost sucked into a cult twice in my adult hood. What saved me? I just simply cussed both out & said 'you'll not tell me what to do". It was wrong to speak so horribly to the people but hey it may have saved my life. I had a bad temper when I was younger.
You were smart and correct. You still should be that way, now. Have you become a sheep ? lots of wolves around, unfortunately not enough of the real ones. Humans have killed most of them.
Ew. Female with bad temper
Hell yea. Thank god you cussed them tf out.
Can’t wait to watch. Honestly could see the former cult I grew up in would be like this.
Sorry to hear. May I ask which group it was? If you care to share.
@@ALinn-vr3nl Yeah, I wonder if it was Catholicism, or Mormonism?
@@paulaneary7877 By my standards, either one would qualify as a cult. Frankly, any religion would. To me. I cannot understand believing in the make-believe, or being in a group where people listen to lectures but aren't allowed to raise their hands and ask questions, or disagree and debate, the way one does in school, or after a normal lecture in one's community or on a college campus.
By the cult-watch experts' criteria, they distinguish between mainstream religions and cults (although I think many such experts consider Mormonism to be a cult, as do many ex-Mormons.)
Yes, I'm curious to see how she replies, also.
I'm also looking for others on here (responding to the D. Sawyer documentary) who are pointing out the transgender cult that has taken over almost all of society. At least, have terrified people into speaking out about it.
@@ALinn-vr3nl not religion but a lot of religious institutions yes. I was always allowed to ask questions debate and disagree etc but I’ve also been to churches where the pastor is literally snorting coke and sleeping with prostitutes however everyone in the building hangs off of every word he says. So bizarre honestly peoples strong instinct to belong supersedes all individual thought.
So how do I sign up
Just watched the 2020 show on this last night. These poor people...
I'm from SD and remember this like yesterday. 👽
I was in First Grade Elementary School in Avondale in Birmingham, Alabama during Spring Break '97.
Those religious cults are real. I just don't understand how some people get so wrapped up in religion that they lose their minds.
Less about religion more about community in this case. Classic scenario of if all your friends jump off a cliff would you too?
With the manipulation of truth to cause organized confusion
I remember hearing
He beainwashed / convinced them to castrate themselves even
So sick and depraved
He was mentally Ill
can I tell you to put an iron on your vagina????
hell no , you'd know instantly that I was crazy, which was his/ their problem
Sadly, the very same thing is happening on a mass scale today: mostly kids, youth, and young adults, and mostly girls/young women being brainwashed to believe they're somehow born in the wrong body, and almost the entire medical profession "affirming" this belief, and giving them powerful, dangerous puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and castrating (sterilizing) surgeries, and having healthy body parts sometimes cut off.
And the entire country and world are being brainwashed into accepting this. Anyone who speaks out risks getting ostracized and cancelled, possibly losing their livelihood.
Fortunately, detranstioners are speaking out, and hopefully waking up the world about how they were drawn into this cult and its web of lies to become their "authentic selves", convinced that they must have these devastating surgeries or risk suicide or a life of misery if they don't.
Today, Sat. Mar. 12, 2022 is Detrans Awareness Day. To hear more about their stories, from detransitioners themselves, and how you can support them, visit detrans awareness dot org.
@A. Linn what happens if they change their minds 5,10 years later, do they take hormones, have a reverse surgery to transition back; seriously how can they afford it. I can’t even afford an eyebrow lift!
@@helen5118 Great questions! Thanks for asking! They make a variety of decisions, each person individually. Some only "transitioned" socially (changing name, pronouns, clothing, hairstyle, etc., no physical changes), so they may just revert to how they presented beforehand, including resuming their birth name. This is called "desistance" from a "trans" identity. "Detransitioners," on the other hand, are people who had taken medical steps (puberty blocking drugs, cross-sex hormones, and/or surgeries) to cosmetically "transition," who later decided it wasn't the right pathway for them. Some go off the cross-sex hormones, some take their own sex's hormones to restore as much as they can of their health if needed, some have reconstructive surgeries if possible, and to the degree possible. The surgeries are never fully reversible. I have no idea what an eyebrow lift is, lol, but yes, these surgeries and hormones can really add up. I think a 6-month course of puberty blockers costs something like $6000+. Most "trans" kids put on them are on them for a median of 3 1/2 years (?). So blockers alone are crazy-expensive, and dangerous. Sadly, activists have pushed successfully to have all these medical steps covered by public and private health insurance. So you and I are paying for this. Some still have to pay out of pocket, though. There are 40,000(?) young women on Go F*nd Me seeking money for double mastectomies of their healthy breasts to "transition" cosmetically. Activists also promote recruits prostituting themselves online or offline to pay for medicalization. Apparently, detransition medical care and counseling are not covered, which is one of the things detransitioners and allies are advocating for. If you go to Detrans Awareness dot org, you'll find a printable flyer with the addresses of politicians to call, tweet, email, or send a brief postcard to, to advocate for funding detrans healthcare. These are folks who seriously need support. There is tons of info on that web site if you have more questions (or you can ask me, but you'll get a lot more info on there.)
@@helen5118 Please g**gle ""NHS-funded clinic is promoting prostitution as a way for trans people to pay for their treatment". This article was just published today.
They all look crazy as hell
The all looked kinda wild eyed. 😳
Wow!!! I just can't understand.....
The day after my 19th birthday. So sad and such a waste. Their away videos were so pitiful.
Man is integral: body, mind and soul. Looks like their cup was empty when it came to spirituality. Our enemy the devil is like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 2 Peter 5:8
Oh fuck you, just Becuase they didn’t believe in your Jesus didn’t mean anything. This was a certain type of religion just like your Jesus.
until death, then the soul separates and joins the energy . I think the trick is to avoid that re-incarnation control. I expect the old guy Applewhite had gotten some information, there may be a barrier around earth that keeps souls from joining into the cosmos. That is where they wanted to go and not come back to earth as a form of controlled slaves. We know, we certainly are that. Is is becoming more obvious, we are even getting our Constitution compromised. We see mandates that should not be and billionaires control our former ethical institutions. I do not follow any religion but I am a spiritual person, connected to all sentient elements of our environment. I respect all beings, animals, vegetation, mother earth....That is true integrity. Respect comes next. .
Still one of the craziest things I've heard of.
Yes...and yet how many of us are ignoring the crazy beliefs and practices of the transgender/medical cult/scandal unfolding all around us?
@@ALinn-vr3nl how does this have to do with that at all? Is that all you think about?
I was 16 when this happened. The news media replayed this story to no end on tv. Especially with the cult leaders eyes replaying. I remembered seeing a story about how this cult went out to eat somewhere & how when they were done, they stacked the empty plates & organized the used dishes neatly at the table. This was their last meal. After this aired on the news, it spooked me to see what looked like a spaceship or comet in the sky that evening. It made me kinda wonder was it them.
Could have been them. They know who are seeking to understand more about our reality. Many people are in a near total sleep state to what is actually real.
I remember hearing about this and missing the spaceship.
It was Haley's comet. They wanted their souls to catch a ride. Maybe they did. We certainly are not aware of it. We just know they killed themselves.
I didn't understand it then when I was a Teenager, just like I don't understand it now as an adult. I will never understand because there is nothing to understand, except that it's just plain insanity!.... 🤯
Research The Great Chariot of Fire
“truly, it is a voyage like none other I’ve ever taken” is some tragic wording by Sawyer… oof.
Right!🤣
She thought they got in a UFO ; they were shooting for Haley's comet. She messed up her research.
🙏🙏🙏😔😔😔
I was in 7th grade when this happened so I don’t remember hearing about it but this is just awful!
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🌹
Few years back in India (2018 I think ) a family committed suicide . There were 11 of them. An old lady, 3 of her children and 7 of their children .
Apparently one of the sons was talking to his dead father and finding a way for their family's salvation. One of the younger ones good engaged few days before the mass suicide.
There is a Netflix series on this "House of Secrets".
I remember watching the news and not being able to believe. The son had some sort of mental illness but all of them convinced to act upon his directions?
I watched it also on Netflix. Very disturbing.
A space ride so smooth. It feels like you've never left earth at all.
This creeps me outtt
OMG Diana., that unique voice . professionalism and journalistic material.....we ( America- need you, back !!!
You know, the founder wasn't all that much off. March 13, 1997 the "Phoenix Lights" UFO craft flew right over my head. Research done, from 2PM that day until 5am the next day 10 craft were seen flying from north to south from Eastern California to Western New Mexico. One spotted western Arizona estimated to be 8 miles wide. The craft I saw was about 1 mile wide. Retired Sheriff from the Navajo Nation said on March 11-12 there were multiple craft spotted over and landing on their land. So many his neighbors took their furniture to the front yard to watch them. Large and small craft, some landing at a distance and beings getting out to work on the crafts they were in.
SOMETHING at that time went on with UFOs. Odd this founder knew craft were coming at that time. Everyone I know that saw them had a positive experience. I've no idea if anyone was taken away.
Super interesting!
I live about 20 minutes from where it happened.
There is a really good Doc, I think on HBO about this group.
I was 9 and living in San Diego. I think of this case sometimes.
So sad
why are people so gullible?
They think they are smarter than everyone else. They are the only ones who are able to recognize the truth.
@John Houghton No ... the majority of people of faith wouldn't follow their leader to the death or to the point of cruelty. They get out when they see the insanity. I think it's the other way around ... when some whacked out nut job wants people to follow him to his death, he calls it a 'religion'. If we've seen nothing in the past 50 years, it's people of a political belief who would follow their leader to his death than just religious belief but they'll do it and call it 'religion'. There are billions of Christians in the world - but the whacked out ones brainwash his/her bunch and say they're doing it for Jesus (or, claim they ARE Jesus!)
The techniques used on them are deceptive. Basically, people are tricked into believing nonsense and becoming obedient. Look at everyone caught up in the transgender cult today. And all the doctors and medical organizations, big pharma and hospitals involved in it, for profit.
@John Houghton Religion doesnt separate people from their families.Cults do.
Simple.Vulnerable people offered hope and a better future by a group who seems to have all the answers to life's questions.Then isolated from family and friends outside the group who can influence them to think critically.Then programed with phobias about horrific things that will happen to them if they decide to leave.
I grew up in Newport Oregon right next to Waldport where the leader started it all. It was weird and scary.
All of those beautiful people. Gone for what? They all were smart 🤓 and like they said, accomplished. This is heartbreaking 💔😥🙏🏾🥺
If they were that smart, they wouldn’t have ended up in a cult
@@johnnybgoode8104 Yeah. That part. But it's still such a waste of human life.
their choices.
@@linanicolia1363 I know. 😔
They are not smart, they are not a critical thinker that's why they end up on this situation.
THE DEVIL IN CARNAGE HE'S THE DECEIVER 🥺
What!!!! Damn
This is a true nightmare
This is why I'd never be in a cult. I don't mesh well with ppl telling me what to do.
these poor loved ones.
I remember this, I was a little girl then. That is why You study the Word of God for yourselves!! Study to show yourself approve.
That's so messed up and NOT right at all!😠
There are a lot of political comments - this can happen to anyone and evil/delusional people exist everywhere you go, on both extremes. This was a manipulative and egoistic person who took advantage of people who felt lost; people who were seeking answers and a sense of community and valued a "leader" more than their own judgment and self. "False idols" etc...
Er, ever heard of Religion? Billions of brainwashed followers think they will get to live the good "life" for eternity right AFTER Death!
The same cheap promises and the same total lack of evidence!
But that doesn't stop the "True Believers" does it?
And boy have these people killed and continue to kill blasphemers, unbelievers and continue to preach hate and division!
That easy to brainwash even the best of minds
@@ramaraksha01 Yes, though I just have to mention that for one who is so vocally against hate, you’re quite aggressive and judgmental in your comment.
@@ladymondegreen I try not to get personal, I want to discuss issues
I am saying where is the diff between cults and Religion? In fact religion has a lot more blood on their hands then these cults
Might Makes Right
Just as these Cults exploit the weak, the suffering giving them false hopes, Religion does the same
It seems you can't handle the Truth
Funny thing, if people had condemned Cults like Heaven's Gate as I have done with religion, you would be AGREEING with them
@@ramaraksha01 I agree with you in that sense, which is why I don’t follow organized religion personally. I do see how so many people, including those who are religious, can stop trusting their own judgment. I see it in politics too, with people pigeonholing themselves into party affiliations that tell them they must be 100% aligned. I do think that people and their beliefs are much more nuanced.
@@ladymondegreen Well this post was better - religion has done a tremendous job of "you are insulting our feelings" whenever they faced criticism or uncomfortable questions asking for evidence
In no other domain we let people hide - no Scientist would say "you hurt my Scientific feelings by challenging what we don't know"
No one ever says, "you hurt my liberal/conservative feelings by talking about issues"
If your kid is going to college, you can freely talk about the pros & cons of different Universities
Only religion gets to hide behind "hurting feelings", "you are being judgmental, aggressive" - and never addressing the point being made
The point being made is that Death Cults like Heaven's Gate are making the same cheap promises that the top religions make and just like the top religions, they have zero evidence, just blind belief!
What is clear is that Might Makes Right - if a cult has few members, it is a Death Cult - "preying upon hurting people giving them false hopes" - but if the same cult has millions of members it gets to strut around making the very same cheap promises and is now a Respected Institution!
The scariest thing ever is that Kool Aid thing.. what was it? Jones City? So many dead people in a field... WHYYY
The People's Temple aka Jonestown, ran by Jim Jones. I once read a book (Seductive Poison) of one of his followers who escaped a few months before the mass murder/suicide of 900 people.
The only thing these 2 cults had in comon was caustic liquid! This one is much more disturbing because not 1 of these people changed their mind had second thoughts or even tried to escape! In Jonestown that absolutely was not the case! Many were shot in the back! Plus yeah they were exploited & tortured but not 1 had any doubts or anything! That kind of control over 39 people is very disturbing & unheard of! I truely wonder if any of them knew what they were drinking? If they were deprived of water for many hours & things like that & were only given drinks at a certain time every day then went to bed it may have been more routine than voluntary? If it was tasteless oderless & slow acting? That may be why none resisted no-one had doubts of any kind because it was very unsuspected by any of them! 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔
Deceptive mind control techniques were being used on them. I encourage you to request, "Cults in Our Midst" from your library. It gives an excellent description about many classic deceptive mind control techniques used by various cults. They are constantly reused and modified to appear new or different to unsuspecting victims/targets. It's good to have a sense to know what to look out for.
When he said who the hell are these ppl?!😂
Can we talk about how crazy the cult leaders eyes look. Just creepy
😥😱
The guy @ 2:23 could be played by Bradley Cooper if a movie was ever made. Looks like him!
I'm sorry they lost there love one but I think the people that join the cult lost there humanity
I will never understand why people would join a cult and he reminds me of Jim Jones
I will never forget this and I live close by to where they lived! It was so creepy Heavens Gate! No heavens gate found here either just death control and destruction! God made man and women God wanted it that way! For this reason alone it should have been a big red flag for these folks that claimed to know God but no they knew satan saying he was God! I am so sorry this one man had so much power over these victims! May God forgive them granting them eternal rest! Applewhite wow crazy man leading others to where no where:(
After all these years..
How does he get that many people to do everything he says I can't even get anyone to listen to a damn thing I say.
39 ppl no lightbulbs went off this is insane and they weren’t talking to someone somebody about there plans
Wonder what they did with all those new Nikes they died wearing?
Perhaps they were given to relatives or donated.
Probably destroyed. Like most evidence from crime scenes. What else would you want done with them? No one would want these shoes
Remember when Katie Couric wanted to put me in a re-education camp to be deprogrammed. She the one who needs to be deprogrammed in a re-education camp now.
Errrm, has Dianne Sawyer apologised to Britney yet? If not then I do not want to hear from her: 0 integrity, humility and humanity. We all make mistakes and I don't want her cancelled but an apology is the least she can do and without then perhaps she should experience consequence culture, not cancel culture?
I was wondering the same thing
She should be held accountable!
You gave her a view and a comment 😩😩
@@mary.rankin How long ago was that interview, please? I'm just now hearing about it here in these comments.
@@mary.rankin Ok, thanks.
Sounds familiar?
If Marshall Applewhite really loved his followers, he wouldn't have convinced them to take their own lives.
Same with Jim Jones
Same with all these cults! Their led by some insane, power & money grubbing sicko's! Who start out in the begining with true religious teachings! It progresses over time to see how far these people are willing to go without walking away! Many being tortured raped & other sick tortures being added on! These sick pig's need to be prosecuted because that isn't religion it's not following God's will! It's following these sick false profits who are without a doubt tortureing & killing people! For their own sick amusement!
They all wanted to do it ; he likely facilitated the process. I find odd they wore Nike tennis shoes. Why ? their organic bodies were not going anywhere, just in the dirt ....whatever was done , probably cremated or buried by their families. Dust to dust.....the soul is what got out. Where did it go ? watch these people who have near death experiences; very interesting they seem to relate to what ever concept they have of the after life, like a Matrix. I expect holograms and CGI maybe. Since they come back, we do not know how far they go. I know I do not want to re-incarnate, as I expect it is high on the spectrum of recruiting. Energy is indestructible and it is what we really are, once we leave these organic shells, that are so vulnerable and at times, troublesome. Certainly limiting. AI is coming and that is going to be a new challenge.
He was demon possessed
Too strange.
Sadistik
Reminds me of The Great Chariot of Fire
I don’t feel sorry for any of these people. They believed of ridiculousness. It lead no where but to misery. Lemmings ran off a cliff. It doesn’t even make sense.
Rules about shaving.. downward direction only. I could never understand this.
Welllllll yeh this will happen WHEN U DONT KNOW JESUS!!!!! TURN UR BACK ON HIM TO FOLLOW UR OWN FLESH!!!!!!!
If they gave all their money to the cult......... What happened to the money 💰🤑
Interesting how people get drawn to these groups.... I can't seem to understand it.
I got 39 tickets to paradise come and catch a comet with me tonight. Eddie Money. Heavens gate cult theme song.
I just don’t understand how some people believe these lies, my goodness
Poor fools
Sounds like Scientology
Jesus Christ is the light the way and the truth listen to Jesus and trust in him
Gonna be interesting to see what cult tragedy is gonna be borne out of the dysfunction of current times
The world is not a nice place. Some people hope to find acceptance elsewhere. Sad.
"You will own nothing and you will be happy".
I look back on my young, vulnerable years and I dabbled in similar groups, quasi religious, New Age, personal growth....though not so extreme. But in every case I did not stick around....In the end I always saw them for what they were - attempts to manipulate. I did not go the full route and join, else I might very well have ended up in something much like Heaven's Gate. It is part of the human organism to want to belong. Man is a social creature. And once a cult leader can find your weak spots and then manipulate them to the group's advantage, it doesn't take long before a person is enrolled, and then...indoctrinated. When you look from the outside, you can be angry, horrified, incredulous or however you please. But if you are 'searching' for meaning in life- the allure is strong; and this is one source from which a cult can draw its power. And twist it to ensnare others.
You only have yourself to blame. Now walk it off.
They quick to reference Jim Jones but not this.
Claims to have new footage, proceeds to show non