Theory and Analysis on Jonestown Documentary This documentary examines the infamous religious cult formed by a charismatic preacher named Jim Jones and his promise to bring a world of economic and racial equality. His promise led to the largest mass murder suicide in history. This documentary covers the events that lead to an abrupt awakening to the media and to the world of the people who joined the Peoples Temple ‚following how Jones first started from Indiana to California and lastly
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On November eighteenth‚ 1978‚ over 900 people died in a settlement in Guyana call Jonestown. This group included 276 children(Biography.com Editors). These deaths are considered the largest modern mass suicide‚ and also considered a mass murder. This deadly event happened because of a single man named Jim Jones and his religious philosophy. The history of Jonestown‚ where the suicides occurred‚ begins with the life of Jim Jones. Growing up‚ he was always fascinated with religion‚ and made a name
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around the Indianapolis area was how he made money to start a church of his own. He formed his church(cult) in Indian in the 50’s‚ it consisted of a mixed race of people which was odd for the time. But later relocated to Northern California in the 60’s. Then in the 70’s he relocated his group to San Francisco and also opened up a temple in Los Angeles. He helped to raise money for many charitable causes and even had programs set up for those in need such as: free dining‚ drug rehabilitation and medical
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Jim Jones Jonestown Massacre Jimmy Jones is the name that I’ve kept for the sake of my life and what does it truly say about my legacy? The question is who am I? I’ve kept many aliases for myself throughout my life. James‚ Jim‚ and frequently Jim Jones. My uncle told me as a child when he was in college that one day your going to have people start calling you Jim and start shorting your name to Jim – Jones. I laughed‚ and this was year 1997. That was thirteen years until this day. But it has
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Has it ever occurred to you that people are always in a life or death situation? People are always risking their lives and they know the consequence to their actions while some people are put in a life or death situation.People shouldn’t be accountable in a life or death situation. To begin with‚ people should not condemn others for trying to survive.For an example’’not only had they lost all the items stored on it‚ but the three men were wedged in a two man raft ‚so close together
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community. They bring in people of the community to be a part of activities. Jonestown‚ Pennsylvania is my home town. Living in this town is very boring because there’s not a lot to do unless you go into the city of Lebanon. I always wanted to have something like a recreation center a little closer after I went to the YMCA in Lebanon. It is an amazing atmosphere for all ages and it brings the community together and that is why my design is building a recreation center in Jonestown‚ Pennsylvania. Philosophy
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Controversy in the Community While reading the book A Death In Texas by Dina Temple-Raston‚ I found many differences in our current society compared to Jasper just a decade ago. While reading this book I noticed right away how certain parts of Texas are segregated‚ including Jasper. I understand that the location does make a difference. Here in Washington there wasn’t a lot of diversity a century ago and we were a lot like the 1998 Jasper. Our “Other” or “Them” were the Chinese. Whereas‚ just
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Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple ethical or unethical practice? In the 1970’s Jim Jones established a church called the Peoples Temple which eventually became a cult. The foundation of the church was based on social and racial inequality for all. The church started small yet eventually grew to 5‚000 members. The Peoples Temple accumulated media and political attention which earned Jones popularity; this resulted to his nomination and selection to city commissioner. According to many Jones did
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Essential Question #3: What was Jonestown Massacre’s impact on American History? Tragedy hit the United States all around‚ families were mourning their loved ones lost to this mass suicide and the government mourning the death of congressman Ryan and crew. This was one of the largest death counts to affect America in this time period. Over 900 American lives were lost to a cause that seemed out of reach. In addition to the many negative effects this unfortunate event had on America‚ positive effects
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The Jonestown Massacre When the world first heard about the events of "Jonestown‚" there were constant cries of many families pleading for their relatives. The media flooded with the over-publication of videos and images of the massacre. The whole event came as a surprise‚ and the willing suicide of the members came as even a larger shock. The Jonestown massacre is hard to accept in many people’s mind. Jonestown was supposed to be a perfect place; everything about it portrayed a picture of
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