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Jim Jones studied the methods and teachings of Father Divine. Jim Jones of the People's Temple - the one that ordered the murder of over 900 of his followers. A mass murder and suicide.
A fascinating personality. He was from a theological school of thought that believe the divine was in all of us, which I agree with. I don't think he ever claimed to be God on earth or the second coming, but he may not have discouraged anyone from believing it. I think he had a great message, and help bring hope to the hopeless, but it was an austere lifestyle, especially in today's world. Had he not forbade sex, his movement may have grown, but it might not have been as successful.
@yorubablk3 Wow! That would truly be disturbing. Not because
of murder alone. It would be disturbing as to his motive
for the murder(s) if the allegation were true.
Don't mean appear insensitive to muder. Moses and Samuel
Ordered the murder of perhaps the largest campaign of murder
According to the bible.
1voodoostick 1 year ago
@1voodoostick Sum alledge Divine murdered as well..overtime,not all at once,tho
yorubablk3 1 year ago
@TreblePop jim jones was an idiot who murdered. i dont see anything remotely close the likes of jim jones. the devil always perverts...
1voodoostick 1 year ago
father divine was not a fool. the bible says 'ye are gods ----ps.82 sarasota
4ALLITSWORTH 1 year ago
Jim Jones studied the methods and teachings of Father Divine. Jim Jones of the People's Temple - the one that ordered the murder of over 900 of his followers. A mass murder and suicide.
TreblePop 1 year ago
Not only that, but also God!
GRANDOVERLORD77 1 year ago
these people are FOOOOOOOOLS! the man is NOT GOD!
cuttie1139 2 years ago
A fascinating personality. He was from a theological school of thought that believe the divine was in all of us, which I agree with. I don't think he ever claimed to be God on earth or the second coming, but he may not have discouraged anyone from believing it. I think he had a great message, and help bring hope to the hopeless, but it was an austere lifestyle, especially in today's world. Had he not forbade sex, his movement may have grown, but it might not have been as successful.
BoarderGear 2 years ago
yes - they call him Father. they thought he was God.
langston115 2 years ago
i have never heard of this guy until now. did i hear these people right did they refer to him as christ? someone please reply!
deedee75able 2 years ago