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Episode 379 - Jim Jones Part 1: The Journey to Jonestown

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The Rise of a Self-Proclaimed Deity

This chapter explores how Jim Jones escalates his control over his followers by distorting Christian beliefs and declaring himself their new divine leader. The relocation to Ukiah, California, serves as a pivotal moment, as he uses Cold War fears to isolate his community and reinforce his role as their protector.

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