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The Peoples Temple


Doctrine & Religious Beliefs
The Peoples Temple Church was formed on the basis of Christianity. They attached themselves to the Disciples of Christ denomination in Indianapolis, Indiana. They followed a version of the teachings of Jesus that was modified by their founder and leader, Jim Jones. They were people who had very high hopes for the world and Jim Jones promised to bring about social justice. Jim Jones and about 70 followers moved to California in 1965 to a safe place from nuclear war. They had 2 belief systems that were very close to one another:
• Agnostic Humanism – love and care for human beings as a whole
• Traditional Christianity – radical sharing and mutual support

Founders & Significant People
Rev. Jim Jones - Jim Jones was born on May 13, 1931 in Crete, Indiana and died on the 18th of November in 1978 in Jonestown, Guyana. He was the charismatic leader that brought people together and controlled the minds of over 1000 people......

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