Apocalypse Observed

Religious Movements and Violence in North America, Europe and Japan

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology
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Author: John R. Hall, Philip D. Schuyler, Sylvaine Trinh ISBN: 9781134651245
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: June 22, 2005
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: John R. Hall, Philip D. Schuyler, Sylvaine Trinh
ISBN: 9781134651245
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: June 22, 2005
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

Apocalypse Observed is about religious violence. By analyzing five of the most notorious cults of recent years, the authors present a fascinating and revealing account of religious sects and conflict. Cults covered include:

* the apocalypse at Jonestown
* the Branch Davidians at Waco
* the violent path of Aum Shinrikyo
* the mystical apocalypse of the Solar Temple
* the mass suicide of Heaven's Gate.

Through comparative case studies and in-depth analysis, the authors show how religious violence can erupt not simply from the beliefs of the cult followers or the personalities of their leaders, but also from the way in which society responds to the cults in its midst.

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Apocalypse Observed is about religious violence. By analyzing five of the most notorious cults of recent years, the authors present a fascinating and revealing account of religious sects and conflict. Cults covered include:

* the apocalypse at Jonestown
* the Branch Davidians at Waco
* the violent path of Aum Shinrikyo
* the mystical apocalypse of the Solar Temple
* the mass suicide of Heaven's Gate.

Through comparative case studies and in-depth analysis, the authors show how religious violence can erupt not simply from the beliefs of the cult followers or the personalities of their leaders, but also from the way in which society responds to the cults in its midst.

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