In episode 125, part 1 of Heaven's Gate, we discuss the early life of Marshall Applewhite, co-leader of Heaven's Gate, and his platonic soulmate Bonnie Nettles. We learn that Heaven's Gate was not the first name this cult used in it's early years, being originally named Anonymous Sexaholics Celibate Church and morphing into a few others along the way. We learn about their converts, how new members were recruited and the multitude of lies they told their followers about UFO's and extraterrestrials.
Tune in next week for episode 126 on part 2 of Heaven's Gate, where we discuss Heaven's Gate inception and the mass suicide that took place in 1997. We also hear stories from prior members and learn what's happening with the cult today.
Episode art: @jamy.gearhart.art
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Sources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marshall_Applewhite
https://allthatsinteresting.com/marshall-applewhite
https://www.ranker.com/list/life-in-heavens-gate/jacob-shelton
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1997-04-03-mn-44907-story.html
https://www.grunge.com/344467/the-truth-about-heavens-gates-remaining-members/
