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From FLDS to Jonestown: Unmasking the Parallels Between Warren Jeffs and Jim Jones
In this compelling episode, Sam, a former member of the FLDS community draws chilling parallels between the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (FLDS) and the People's Temple led by Jim Jones. Delving into the manipulative tactics and authoritarian control wielded by leaders Warren Jeffs and Jim Jones, the video explores the dangerous dynamics that can lead to tragic outcomes like the Jonestown massacre. With firsthand insights and a deep understanding of the FLDS community, Sam and Melissa shed light on the urgent need to prevent a similar tragedy within the FLDS. Join us as we uncover the dark similarities and work towards a safer future for those still trapped under oppressive regimes.
Join our NEW Patreon HERE: https://patreon.com/growingupinpolygamy
If you or someone you love has left polygamy and needs assistance, please reach out to "Holding Out HELP" at 801-548-3492 or visit their website at www.holdingouthelp.org
Chapters:
00:00:00 - People happy to be in Jonestown
00:03:08 - Similarities with Jonestown and FLDS Community
00:04:44 - The Charismatic Leader
00:06:21 - Feeling a Sense of Community and Love
00:08:11 - The Concept of a Self-sustaining Community
00:09:46 - Changing Beliefs and Paranoid Utopias
00:11:21 - Manipulative Tactics of Cult Leaders
00:12:54 - Labor in Cults and the Pursuit of Power
00:14:30 - The Desire for Control and Power
00:16:05 - Happy to be There
00:17:39 - Desperateness and Tensions Rise
00:19:06 - The Turning of Jim Jones
00:20:40 - Jim Jones and his hatred for politicians
00:22:15 - The Power of Hate and Love
00:23:59 - The Influence of Emotions and Common Goals
At Growing Up In Polygamy our mission is to "Create compassion for communities that have been misunderstood, marginalized and/or abused by their leaders, and to empower those who have left by giving them a platform to share their stories with the world."
If you would like to DONATE to this cause you can do so here: https://donorbox.org/growing-up-in-polygamy
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In this compelling episode, Sam, a former member of the FLDS community draws chilling parallels between the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (FLDS) and the People's Temple led by Jim Jones. Delving into the manipulative tactics and authoritarian control wielded by leaders Warren Jeffs and Jim Jones, the video explores the dangerous dynamics that can lead to tragic outcomes like the Jonestown massacre. With firsthand insights and a deep understanding of the FLDS community, Sam and Melissa shed light on the urgent need to prevent a similar tragedy within the FLDS. Join us as we uncover the dark similarities and work towards a safer future for those still trapped under oppressive regimes.
Join our NEW Patreon HERE: https://patreon.com/growingupinpolygamy
If you or someone you love has left polygamy and needs assistance, please reach out to "Holding Out HELP" at 801-548-3492 or visit their website at www.holdingouthelp.org
Chapters:
00:00:00 - People happy to be in Jonestown
00:03:08 - Similarities with Jonestown and FLDS Community
00:04:44 - The Charismatic Leader
00:06:21 - Feeling a Sense of Community and Love
00:08:11 - The Concept of a Self-sustaining Community
00:09:46 - Changing Beliefs and Paranoid Utopias
00:11:21 - Manipulative Tactics of Cult Leaders
00:12:54 - Labor in Cults and the Pursuit of Power
00:14:30 - The Desire for Control and Power
00:16:05 - Happy to be There
00:17:39 - Desperateness and Tensions Rise
00:19:06 - The Turning of Jim Jones
00:20:40 - Jim Jones and his hatred for politicians
00:22:15 - The Power of Hate and Love
00:23:59 - The Influence of Emotions and Common Goals
At Growing Up In Polygamy our mission is to "Create compassion for communities that have been misunderstood, marginalized and/or abused by their leaders, and to empower those who have left by giving them a platform to share their stories with the world."
If you would like to DONATE to this cause you can do so here: https://donorbox.org/growing-up-in-polygamy
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