Before the tragedy at Jonestown, the people of Peoples Temple had a dream
- Written by Rebecca Moore, Emerita Professor of Religious Studies, San Diego State University
In the 1960s, the Temple established nine residential care facilities for the elderly and six homes for foster children in the Redwood Valley.Peoples Temple / Jonestown Gallery/flickrWhen people hear the word “Jonestown,” they usually think of horror and death.
Located in the South American country of Guyana, the Peoples Temple...
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