Episode 39: Cult

Cults. We have all heard of them, what they are and what they are capable of, and you'll be terrified to learn that we have and had plenty right in our own backyard, including Rajneeshpuram, Heaven's Gate and more.

Sources:

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/learn/histories/lgbtq-history/the-galli/#:~:text=The%20cult%20of%20Cybele%2C%20also,These%20priests%20were%20the%20Galli.

https://www.masterclass.com/articles/what-is-a-cult

http://legalhistorysources.com/ChurchHistory220/LectureOne/MagnaMater.htm

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ma_Anand_Sheela#Early_life_and_education

https://offbeatoregon.com/23-08d.rajneeshpuramPart4of5.html

https://arkasnews.com/a-guru-in-need-of-enlightenment-osho-the-lord-of-the-night/#:~:text=Although%20Osho%20went%20to%20the,those%20who%20were%20his%20disciples.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rajneesh

https://www.oregonlive.com/history/2017/12/how_oregon_shaped_heavens_gate.html

https://offbeatoregon.com/1606a.heavens-gate-ufo-cult-394.html

https://www.opb.org/article/2024/05/07/twinray-ashland-oregon-the-haven-cult/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amy_Carlson_(religious_leader)#Early_life

https://ashland.news/controversial-twinray-organization-closes-doors-on-the-haven-in-downtown-ashland/