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Aug 12, 2024 13 min

Heaven's Gate Part 3

from How Did We Get Here? Hosted by emicat1018

Summary This episode of How Did We Get Here explores the topic of cults, specifically focusing on the members of Heaven's Gate. The host discusses the types of people who join cults, including those who are well-educated, have time and money, and lack a solid religious background. The episode highlights some notable members of Heaven's Gate, such as Steven McCarter, Gail Mader, and Sawyer. It delves into the intense decision to join the cult and the complete upheaval of members' lives. The episode also explores the regimented lifestyle, celibacy, and self-renunciation practiced by the members. Keywords cults, Heaven's Gate, members, types of people, well-educated, time, money, religious background, Sawyer, decision to join, upheaval, lifestyle, celibacy, self-renunciation, suicide, finding yourself, finding god, true crime

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