2. A D A M Q U I R K
Who
Jim Jones was born James Warren Jones
JIM JONES
THE JONES TOWN MASSACRE
What
Was apart of what is known as the James Town
Massacre that killed 909 people
When
November 18, 1978
Why
Jim Jones was an American preacher that turned cult
leader.
He formed the Peoples Temple in Indiana during the
1950s
He was ordained by the Independent Assemblies of God
Moved his congregation to California during the 70s
Hones decided to move again to the jungles of Guyana
where he conspired with his inner-circle and directed a
mass-murder-suicide.
US Representative Leo Ryan opened an investigation on
the commune he was shot while boarding his flight back
to the US
3. A D A M Q U I R K
Who
David Koresh born August 17, 1959
DAVID KORESH
THE WACO DISASTER
What
Was the cult leader of the Waco Disaster - Branch of
Davidians
When
February 1993
Why
JKoresh was thought to be a charismatic person
He took over the Branch of Davidians after his
predecessor left.
He had extensive knowledge of the bible
Koresh believed he could speak to god and gave
prophecies of the second coming along with the End of
the World.
In February 1993 the AFT found tried to serve Koresh a
warrant for possession of illegal firearms.
Caused a 51 day stand off.
4. A D A M Q U I R K
Who
David Berg - February 18, 1919
DAVID BERG
THE CHILDREN OF GOD
What
Was the cult leader of The Children of God
When
Formed in 1968
Why
David Berg had firm beliefs of the antichrist and
established his cult in 1968.
He claimed that happiness and revolution were his
goals.
Promoted sex with minors and insestual relationships
stating you learn better from your family.
Believed in the "old world" christianity.
He believed sex was good because satin hated beautiful
things.