What does the homicides and suicides tell us about which among thousands of pacific new religious and esoteric movements may turn violent?
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The Order of the Solar Temple. 8. But Was It a “Typical Cult”?
Few days after the 1994 tragedy, Swiss media had already to deal with the problem that it did not look like the average “cult.”
Edward Wilson’s Legacy: Ants and Religion
The great biologist who died the day after Christmas disliked organized religion but was not an atheist, as his tale of believing and atheistic ants demonstrates.
The Order of the Solar Temple. 7. Suicides and Murders Continue
The Swiss tragedy of 1994 was repeated in 1995 in France and in 1997 in Quebec.
The Order of the Solar Temple. 6. Tragedy in Switzerland
Order of the Solar Temple: on October 5, 1994, the police found 48 dead bodies in the villages of Cheiry and Salvan.
The Order of the Solar Temple. 5. Under Attack
In 1993, the Solar Templars had to confront both a persisting disgruntled ex-member and suspicious Canadian police officers.
The Order of the Solar Temple. 4. Waiting for the End of the World
By the late 1980s, the Solar Templars’ message was becoming increasingly apocalyptic.
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.
Bitter Winter: For Christmas, Do Not “Donate” but “Invest” in Religious Liberty
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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.