How the Millennium Comes Violently
Author | : Catherine Wessinger |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 324 |
Release | : 2000 |
ISBN-13 | : UVA:X004418910 |
ISBN-10 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book How the Millennium Comes Violently written by Catherine Wessinger and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a survey of cult religious violence as associated with Jonestown, the Branch Davidians, Aum Shinriko, Montana Freemen, Solar Temple, Heaven's Gate and Chen Tao. The book presents case studies of contemporary millennial religions that either became violent, or had the potential for becoming violent. It sets out to reveal how outside pressures and internal forces affect the decision to use violence by new religious movements.