Doomsday Cults Part 1: The Order of The Solar Temple | 24
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On the next few episodes of History of the 90s we are looking back at the doomsday cults and their rise to infamy in the years leading up to the new millennium. During the 1990’s the world began to seem more dangerous with war, environmental destruction and social breakdown becoming part of the everyday fabric of society.  As a way of coping some people turned to new religions and cults for guidance and support.  In some cases that decision ended with deadly consequences.  On part one we uncover the little-known story of the Order of the Solar Temple.  The religious sect had branches in Canada, Switzerland and France and its members included politicians, journalists, executives and police officers.   We’ll look at how members hoping to start a new life instead found horrific and tragic ends. Contact:  Twitter: @1990shistory Facebook: @1990shistory Instagram: @that90spodcast Email:  [email protected] Guest: Michael Kropveld, Executive Director of Info-Cult https://www.infosecte.org/
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