By the late 1980s, the Solar Templars’ message was becoming increasingly apocalyptic.
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The Order of the Solar Temple. 3. Joseph Di Mambro and Luc Jouret
A French jeweler turned esoteric teacher and a Belgian homeopathic doctor were at the origin of the murderous organization.
The Order of the Solar Temple. 2. Secret Templar Revelations
The Solar Templars came from a neo-Templar tradition where mysterious Masters reportedly appeared and delivered esoteric messages.
The Order of the Solar Temple. 1. The Neo-Templar Background
In 1990s, the suicides and homicides of the Solar Templars energized the European anti-cult movement. But where did this group come from?
Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan. 7. “I Am Not Charlie”
Anti-French riots after the Charlie Hebdo incidents led to new attempts to ban the party. They failed, once again, and TLP is now stronger than ever.
Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan. 6. Crimes and Punishments
After new riots against Asia Bibi, the Pakistani judiciary tried to put an end to the party’s violence. It did not succeed.
Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan. 5. A Sufi Extremist Ideology
The ideas of Rizvi’s party are not traditional Islamic fundamentalism. Yet they are extremist and violent.
Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan. 4. Taking to the Streets
In 2016 and 2017, TLYRA and the political party it created proved their ability to paralyze the country through mass protests with an anti-minorities agenda.
Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan. 3. Asia Bibi and Salman Taseer’ Assassination
The movement supporting the Barelvi assassin of the Punjab governor who had defended the Christian woman accused of blasphemy generated the Tehreek party.
Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan. 2. Rejecting Terrorism, Supporting Jihadism
After 9/11, Barelvi condemned terrorist organizations they regarded as Wahhabi-inspired and suicide attacks, but supported jihad against the U.S. and India.