#HEAVENSGATE hashtag - Bluesky

1 week ago

Away Team Patches | Heaven's Gate 101 The Away Team patches are one of the most iconic symbols associated with the Heaven's Gate movement. But what exactly is an "away team"? Wat do they symbolize, and why did the members wear them? What do contemporary Heaven's Gate believers think about them? Learn out the interesting history behind Heaven's Gate's "Away Team" patches - and the surprising role that the television show Star Trek played in shaping the group's communication style.

"Away Team Patches | #HeavensGate 101"
Varsity Bookworm
1 Apr 2026 [0:09:23]
#Cult
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/WggQo_lhzUWpLJGHQh24Rw

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1 week ago

Il saluto dei membri di Heaven's Gate prima del più grande suicidio di massa nella storia degli USA

"Il Saluto Dei Membri Di #HeavensGate Prima Del Più Grande Suicidio Di Massa Nella Storia Degli USA"
Deep Dive: Fascists, spies & gurus @luigicorvaglia.bsky.social
1 Apr 2026 [0:01:27]
#Cult
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/SU96OE_lu0Kd9i47WCtqSA

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@byteandpieces.bsky.social

1 week ago

You’re Not Immune to Cults. Here’s Why. You’re not immune to cults—and neither am I. This video breaks down the psychology of cults, explaining how ordinary people get pulled into high-control groups through charisma, crisis, and certainty. Most people think cults only affect the weak or gullible. That’s not true. Using real examples like Jonestown and Heaven’s Gate, along with neuroscience and psychology, this video shows how social bonding, uncertainty, and authority shape human behavior—and why anyone can be influenced under the right conditions. If you’ve ever wondered: How cults form Why intelligent people join cults How charismatic leaders gain control Or how to protect yourself from manipulation This video will change how you think about belief, influence, and certainty. 🧠 What You’ll Learn The 3-part formula behind every cult: charisma, crisis, and certainty The neuroscience of trust, dopamine, and uncertainty Why uncertainty feels like a threat in the brain How love bombing and identity shifts actually work The difference between healthy communities and high-control groups Why modern culture (social media, politics, wellness trends) creates cult-like dynamics ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 You’re Not Immune 00:37 The 3 Ingredients: Charisma, Crisis, Certainty 01:01 The Power of Charisma (How Leaders Pull You In) 03:47 The Church Pipeline: When Faith Becomes Control 07:45 The Neuroscience of Trust (Oxytocin & Dopamine) 10:01 Crisis: The Moment You’re Most Vulnerable 13:45 Love Bombing & Belonging 14:21 Why Crisis Creates Dependency 20:55 The Modern Crisis (Your Phone Is Fueling This) 21:53 Certainty: The Most Addictive Force 24:55 When Doubt Becomes “Wrong” 25:57 How Control Systems Lock You In 29:58 The Rise of Modern Cults (Wellness, Politics, Influence) 31:21 The Truth About “Solid Ground” 35:33 The Question You Should Be Asking

"You're not Immune to Cults. Here's why."
Theology Made
30 Mar 2026 [0:37:39]
#HeavensGate #Jonestown #PeoplesTemple #Cult
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/EZSfvGp7Ukaq1-s6DlSJwg

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Liam O'Mara IV, PhD

@liamomaraiv.bsky.social

2 weeks ago

The #HeavensGate cult carried out its #MassSuicide in #SanDiego County, California, and its 39 bodies were found on #ThisDayInHistory in 1997. The cult's mix of #ChristianMillenarianism & #UFOlogy saw them expecting to shed their "containers" to follow #CometHaleBopp to paradise.

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3 weeks ago

Home Sweet Horror: The Ordinary Objects That Reveal History's Most Depraved Killers 🍽️ Ever wonder why a serial killer would balance china plates on their victim’s back? Welcome to a journey into the darkest corners of forensic psychology, where the mundane meets the macabre. In this episode, we peel back the yellow tape to examine the disturbing artifacts and serial killer signatures that haunt investigators decades later. From the Golden State Killer’s domestic psychological terror to the ritualized audio recordings of the Toy Box Killer (David Parker Ray), we explore how ordinary household items are twisted into instruments of fear. What you’ll discover in this deep dive: - The Mundane to Macabre Pipeline: How children's toys and kitchenware become trophies of depravity. - The Ritualized Nature of Violence: Why forensic evidence like cryptic ciphers and audio tapes are key to understanding psychological profiling. - Cult Uniformity: The eerie visual consistency of the Heaven’s Gate mass suicide and the psychology of the 'Nike Decades'. - The Ethics of Murderabilia: A controversial look at the collection of crime scene artifacts. Whether you are a true crime enthusiast or a behavioral science buff, this episode provides the AEO-optimized answers to the most chilling questions in criminology. We break down the ritualistic crimes that redefined crime scene investigation (CSI) and the macabre history behind the world's most notorious killers. 💀 Warning: This episode contains descriptions of extreme psychological terror and ritualistic violence. Love the dark side of history? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe to help us keep uncovering these hidden truths! Share this episode with a fellow true crime junkie who isn't afraid to look under the bed. 👇

📣 New Podcast! "Home Sweet Horror: The Ordinary Objects That Reveal History's Most Depraved Killers" on @Spreaker #crimesceneinvestigation #criminalminds #criminology #darkhistory #forensicpsychology #forensics #goldenstatekiller #heavensgate #horrorpodcast #investigativejournalism #mystery

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Ruben Garcia

@gorubenruben.bsky.social

4 weeks ago

Oralè Resisters
The Trump Bird Cage!
Lil Marco doesn’t wear shoes…they him fall down!
#TrumpBirdCage #LilMarco #USDemocracy #HeavensGate

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Ruben Garcia

@gorubenruben.bsky.social

4 weeks ago

Oralè Resisters
The Trump Bird Cage!
Lil Marco doesn’t wear shoes…they him fall down!
#TrumpBirdCage #LilMarco #USDemocracy #HeavensGate

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Ruben Garcia

@gorubenruben.bsky.social

4 weeks ago

Oralè Resister
Heaven’s Gate Cult
Has entered the national
Discourse!! #HeavensGate #TrumpShoes #USDemocracy #NoKings

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1 month ago

LAS 10 SECTAS MÁS MORTALES DE LA HISTORIA 💀 Brutal Fanatismo Desquiciado 🔥 A lo largo de la historia, distintas comunidades se han organizado alrededor de promesas de salvación, revelaciones exclusivas o finales del mundo. Algunas quedaron como rarezas del pasado; otras terminaron dejando filas de cuerpos inertes, auto eliminándose o quitándole la vida a gran cantidad de personas. Lo cierto es que detrás de cada cifra hay personas que un día creyeron estar haciendo lo correcto, y entender cómo se llega a ese punto no es mirar al abismo por morbo, es intentar reconocer el camino que lleva hasta ese fatídico final. Lo que verás a continuación, son diez casos documentados de sectas y movimientos cerrados que cruzaron el punto de no retorno y convirtieron la fe, la obediencia o la supuesta misión espiritual en un camino directo hacia la muerte. 🗣Sígueme en redes sociales 🎮Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/canal_jorem 🎵TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@canal_jorem?lang=es 📣 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joremjecv/ 📧Twitter: https://twitter.com/canal_JOREM 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canal_jorem/ 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7x4iLKmQS2ANJUzsdGodKM 💬 Discord: https://discord.gg/KdPEAkMy3F 🔗Telegram: https://t.me/canalJOREM 👀Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/ElLadoTurbio/ 🖥️ Canal Secundario: https://www.youtube.com/@JOREM2 💎Únete al Canal: https://www.youtube.com/@JOREM/membership 👍 Suscríbete al Canal, Comenta, Dale Like y Comparte. 🔔Activa la campana de Notificaciones para estar al tanto de los nuevos estrenos del canal. 📨Cuenta Paypal para donaciones destinadas al crecimiento del canal: https://www.paypal.me/canalJOREM ⚠️Nota Aclaratoria: Este vídeo tiene fines informativos, no pretende generar ningún tipo de ofensa o de polémica. 📜⏱️ Contenido del Vídeo: 0:00 Introducción 1:11 Aum shinrikyo (La verdad suprema) 3:35 Heaven's gate 5:59 La rama davidiana 8:37 La orden del templo solar 11:10 la secta de Shakahola 13:26 Movimiento para la restauración de los 10 mandamientos 15:48 El templo del pueblo de Jim Jones 18:35 Los sicarii 20:55 Los thugs 22:55 La secta del hermano chino de Jesús (Hong Xiuquan) 📜 Disclaimer – Uso Legítimo (Fair Use) 📜 Este video se encuentra amparado bajo la doctrina de Fair Use (Uso Justo) según la Sección 107 de la Ley de Derechos de Autor de EE.UU. (Copyright Act 1976). Se permite el uso de material protegido por derechos de autor sin la necesidad de obtener permiso del titular, siempre y cuando se utilice con fines de comentario, crítica, información, análisis, educación o investigación. Todo el material audiovisual presentado en este video ha sido editado y transformado con el propósito de ofrecer una perspectiva crítica e informativa. No se busca infringir los derechos de autor. #sectas #documental #crimenesreales

"Las 10 Sectas Más Mortales De La Historia 💀 Brutal Fanatismo Desquiciado 🔥"
JOREM
1 Mar 2026 [0:27:26]
#AumShinrikyo #PaulMackenzie #HeavensGate #Jonestown #PeoplesTemple #Cult
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/IY5pe7EMh0CsoTjnyJHeug

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1 month ago

HEAVEN'S GATE, SUICIDE AND OTHER DEATH CULTS -- a Bill's Bible Basics series

#HeavensGate MarshallApplewhite #JimJones #BranchDavidians #DavidKoresh

This Bill’s Bible Basics 3-part series can be read at:

https://www.billkochman.com/Articles/heavngt1.html

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1 month ago

HEAVEN'S GATE, SUICIDE AND OTHER DEATH CULTS -- a Bill's Bible Basics series

#HeavensGate MarshallApplewhite #JimJones #BranchDavidians #DavidKoresh

This Bill’s Bible Basics 3-part series can be read at:

https://www.billkochman.com/Articles/heavngt1.html

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1 month ago

Bonnie Nettles (Heaven’s Gate): Women & Cult Leaders Series In this episode of Harlots of Spooktalk, we continue our Women & Cult Leaders series by diving into the life and influence of Bonnie Nettles, the woman who helped shape the Heaven’s Gate movement alongside Marshall Applewhite. Tonight, we focus on Bonnie’s background, spiritual beliefs, and the journey that led her into becoming a central figure in one of the most infamous cult movements in modern history. Who was Bonnie before Heaven’s Gate, and how did her ideas help build a following that would shock the world? For the complete story of the group and its tragic legacy, be sure to check out our full episode on “Heaven’s Gate Cult,” available now on YouTube and Spotify. And we want to hear from you: Do you think this is a cult you might have fallen into? Content Advisory: This episode includes discussions of cult activity, manipulation, death, and mature themes that may be disturbing to some listeners. Strong language may also be present. Listener discretion is advised. This content is created for entertainment purposes, and all true crime information discussed is publicly available through historical and media sources. New episodes drop every Tuesday and Thursday on Harlots of Spooktalk. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe! 🛒 AKILA - Sunglasses, eyewear 💰 Get 10% OFF | Promo Code: HOST https://akila.la/discount/HOST

"Bonnie Nettles (#HeavensGate): Women & #Cult Leaders Series"
The Harlot's of Spook Talk
10 Feb 2026 [0:20:27]
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/gRxPoPC_UkSkfAOYT75sQg

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MsLemon42

@mslemon42.bsky.social

2 months ago

Heaven’s Gate Book (pt. 3) | The Lemon Library YouTube video by Ms Lemon

Part 3 is up and ready for your viewing pleasure. In this one, I include a New York Times article cited in the reading, it gives some interesting insight on the early stages of the cult.
#AtheistSky #Cult #HeavensGate
youtu.be/mKGoqIX9lqA

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#remembering #johnhurt #actor #alien #heavensgate #1984 #tinkertailorsoldierspy #midnightexpress #harrypotter #andtheSorcerersStone #DoctorWho #Snowpiercer #Merlin #hellboy #thegoldenarmy #IndianaJones #andtheKingdomoftheCrystalSkull #VforVendetta #theelephantman #Contact #thedeerhunter

2 months ago

HEAVEN'S GATE, SUICIDE AND OTHER DEATH CULTS -- a Bill's Bible Basics series

#HeavensGate MarshallApplewhite #JimJones #BranchDavidians #DavidKoresh

This Bill’s Bible Basics 3-part series by Bill Kochman can be read at:

https://www.billkochman.com/Articles/heavngt1.html

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Badlands 🇪🇺

@badlands.bsky.social

2 months ago

#HeavensGate
Nur diesmal auf Bundesebene. Und es fehlt noch ein James Averill.

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Raurquiz

@raurquiz.bsky.social

2 months ago

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MsLemon42

@mslemon42.bsky.social

2 months ago

Heaven’s Gate Book (pt. 2) | The Lemon Library YouTube video by Ms Lemon

The second installment of the book, this time not previewed for easier reading.
#cult #atheistsky #heavensgate
youtu.be/wNGoIxS10WE

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Mimi Jones

@1234mimijones.bsky.social

2 months ago

a cartoon of a bald man with the words heaven 's gate cult tryouts ALT: a cartoon of a bald man with the words heaven 's gate cult tryouts

From Chinese ‘Uighur ReEducation Camps’ to OldSchool Nazi GermanGhettos…
Forced Controls’re a DirectAuthoritarianTactic😐probably old as mankind’s been playing@ societal constructs!

Patriarchal/Religious Indoctrinations been going on for all of my 72+yrs! #Cults #HeavensGate #Koresh #Jonestown

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ChrisRyanNYC

@chrisryannyc.bsky.social

2 months ago

Just conquered the sky at Tianmen Mountain! 🌄 Imagine walking 4,700 feet above sea level on a glass walkway clinging to a sheer cliff—heart racing, palms sweating, and the world sprawling beneath your feet. The Coiling Dragon Cliff… #TianmenMountain #GlassSkywalk #ZhangjiajieAdventures #HeavensGate

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2 months ago

HEAVEN'S GATE, SUICIDE AND OTHER DEATH CULTS -- a Bill's Bible Basics series

#HeavensGate MarshallApplewhite #JimJones #BranchDavidians #DavidKoresh

This Bill’s Bible Basics 3-part series by Bill Kochman can be read at:

https://www.billkochman.com/Articles/heavngt1.html

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RG MonthlyMusic

@rgmm.bsky.social

2 months ago

Devault - HEAVEN'S GATES feat. Izzy Camina (Official Video) [Ultra Records] YouTube video by Ultra Records

Dark,sexy,and confident club music. #Devault 's #HeavensGate was a crazy good kinda spooky song for Oct. The lyrics arnt to special, but the cadence is where the hook was for me.
#RGMM #Oct2025 #Musicsky

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3 months ago

Rick Alan Ross Gets Cults Wrong - Here's Why 0:00 - Introducing Rick Alan Ross and differing cult definitions 1:22 - Signs of being in a cult and social isolation 2:13 - Debating core characteristics of destructive cults 6:59 - Whether families qualify as cults under the definition 9:20 - Why doomsday beliefs and fear control cult members 13:09 - Waco Branch Davidians siege and Alex Jones coverage 14:21 - Distinguishing cults from mainstream religions 16:26 - Whether cult leaders know they're manipulating followers 18:18 - Cults' online presence and the extremism gradient model 24:03 - TikTok cult and online recruitment tactics 25:08 - Midsommar scene analysis and cult films 26:24 - How cult leaders convince followers they're divine 27:59 - Cult recruitment targeting emotionally vulnerable people 29:13 - Heaven's Gate celibacy and sexual control in cults 32:00 - Arcosanti as example of benign cult vs community 33:28 - Debating whether MAGA/Trumpism qualifies as a cult Cult expert Rick Alan Ross claims MAGA isn't a cult and that all cults need a single totalitarian leader - but his definition misses how modern extremism actually works. I'm breaking down where Ross gets cult definitions wrong and why it matters for identifying dangerous groups today. Ross became famous for releasing the NXIVM manual and has done important deprogramming work, but his framework can't account for decentralized movements like QAnon or personality cults without hard hierarchies. Using the extremism gradient model, I explain why groups like Jehovah's Witnesses, MAGA, and even Heaven's Gate don't fit his three-part definition - and why that's a problem when trying to protect vulnerable people from manipulation. We also cover why America is uniquely hospitable to destructive cults, how religious tax exemption enables financial abuse, and the difference between high control groups and legitimate communities. If you've ever wondered why cult experts disagree on basic definitions, this video explains the stakes. #CultAwareness #ReligiousTrauma #DebunkingCults 🔥 Support the Show: Become a Patreon Member: https://owenmorgan.com/patreon Read my books: 📖 Was Hitler an Atheist? https://owenmorgan.com/whaa 📖 Understanding Jehovah''s Witnesses: https://owenmorgan.com/ujw 🎥 Watch on YouTube: Telltale: https://www.youtube.com/@OwenMorganTelltale Telltale Fireside Chat: https://www.youtube.com/@telltalefiresidechat Telltale Unfiltered: https://www.youtube.com/@telltaleunfiltered Pixel Dreams: https://www.youtube.com/@owenpixeldreams Twitch: https://owenmorgan.com/twitch

"Rick Alan Ross gets Cults Wrong - Here's why"
Owen Morgan (Telltale)
8 Jan 2026 [0:51:43]
#PoliticalCult #BranchDavidians #Waco #HeavensGate #JW #ExJW #NXIVM #QAnon #Cult
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/nu3s-VFqPkmE9xJ41x_l4A

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#Steeltower #HeavensGate #HeavyMetal #Metal #NightOfTheDog

3 months ago

The BRUTALITY Of The Heaven's Gate Cult Head to https://www.tryfum.com/CCCM and use promo code CCCM to get your Double Cores and your free gift with purchase, and start The Good Habit today! For a limited time, get 60% off your first order plus free shipping at https://Smalls.com/CCCM Stop putting off those doctor appointments and go to https://zocdoc.com/CCCM to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. I HAVE A 2ND CHANNEL! I do reaction, reading reddit and other fun videos there! https://www.youtube.com/@KallMeKrisToo Check out my Podcast, "Crime, Conspiracy, Cults & Murder" everywhere you listen to podcasts! 🎧 Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2mClgQ5t53TqBIAxxGjvnu 🎧 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crime-conspiracy-cults-and-murder/id1787796281 🍬My Co-owned Candy Company SourBoys & NEW LIL GUYS! https://sour.gg/ Appreciate you! Social Media: https://linktr.ee/Kallmekris Editor: Jason Christopher Mayer IG: @jayjaymay ‼️Disclaimer‼️: This video contains discussions of true crime events that may be disturbing to some viewers. It is intended for mature audiences and for educational purposes only. Viewer discretion is advised. The content is presented in a storytelling style for artistic expression and does not promote violence or harm. Sources Referenced: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1997-04-12-mn-48038-story.html https://scholar.lib.vt.edu/VA-news/ROA-Times/issues/1997/rt9703/970329/03310053.htm https://www.sfgate.com/sfhistory/article/hbo-max-heavens-gate-show-bay-area-15803962.php https://people.com/crime/heavens-gate-cult-suicide-remembering-lives-lost https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marshall_Applewhite https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1997-04-16-mn-49202-story.html https://www.heavensgate.com/misc/vt100596.htm https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1997/03/29/the-two-lured-oregon-recruits-with-promise-of-space-transport/445401f0-7d54-49cc-b92d-3779b10aba7a/ https://www.thearda.com/us-religion/history/timelines/entry?etype=5&eid=238 https://www.britannica.com/topic/Heavens-Gate-religious-group#ref700331 https://time.com/archive/6730591/imprisoned-by-his-own-passions-marshall-herff-applewhite/ https://scholar.lib.vt.edu/VA-news/VA-Pilot/issues/1997/vp970329/03290392.htm https://www.biography.com/crime/marshall-herff-applewhite https://en.geneastar.org/genealogy/applewhitem/marshall-applewhite https://www.oxygen.com/true-crime-buzz/how-did-nike-get-tied-into-heavens-gate-mass-suicide https://www.heavensgate.com/misc/letter.htm https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Marshall-Applewhite-heavens-gate-cult-17184301.php https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1997-03-30-mn-43688-story.html https://www.sdsheriff.gov/bureaus/media-relations/common-questions/heaven-s-gate-case https://abcnews.go.com/2020/video/heavens-gate-cult-members-record-farewell-messages-2020-83400859 https://www.thearda.com/us-religion/history/timelines/entry?etype=5&eid=239 https://www.nytimes.com/1997/03/29/us/from-religious-childhood-to-reins-of-a-ufo-cult.html https://allthatsinteresting.com/marshall-applewhite https://www.reddit.com/r/Heavensgate/comments/m15iuh/the_heavens_gate_transfiguration_diet/ https://www.vice.com/en/article/heavens-gate-cult-members-might-eat-better-than-you/ https://www.history.com/articles/heavens-gate-mass-suicide https://cdm15858.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/heavensgate/id/10/ https://www.heavensgate.com https://www.heavensgate.com/misc/pressrel.htm

"The Brutality of the #HeavensGate #Cult"
Kallmekris
7 Jan 2026 [1:05:31]
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/9QL3FVtUe0GluPWWUU_h8g

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Jesús

@jesusdr.bsky.social

3 months ago

Steeltower - Night Of The Dog YouTube video by MefistofelesBlack

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Curt Johnson

@movietvtechgeeks.com

3 months ago

10 Movies That Have Aged Poorly For Off-Screen Reasons Some movies didn’t age badly on screen, but history caught up with them. These films are now defined by what happened behind the scenes.

Movie TV Tech Geeks #Movie #Ishtar #HeavensGate #Roar 10 Movies That Have Aged Poorly For Off-Screen Reasons

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Urethrage

@urethrage.bsky.social

3 months ago

Have you dreamed this man?
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#art #digitalpainting #procreate #heavensgate

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3 months ago

HEAVEN'S GATE, SUICIDE AND OTHER DEATH CULTS -- a Bill's Bible Basics series

#HeavensGate MarshallApplewhite #JimJones #BranchDavidians #DavidKoresh

This Bill’s Bible Basics 3-part series by Bill Kochman can be read at:

https://www.billkochman.com/Articles/heavngt1.html

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