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Riding A Comet Through Heaven's Gate (Audio)

Christianity, Theosophy, and the flying saucer apocalypse
Mar 13, 2024
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This is an audo recording of my most recent essay on the history of UFO cults. Like the essay, the full program is only available to premium subscribers. Consider becoming a premium subscriber to access this content and support the project.

Skeptic Spirit

Riding A Comet Through Heaven's Gate

Matt Osborne
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Mar 6
Riding A Comet Through Heaven's Gate

During the afternoon of 26 March 1997, San Diego sheriff’s deputies responding to a 911 call discovered 39 bodies decomposing at a residence in the suburb of Rancho Santa Fe, California. The dead wore black uniforms: Nike Decades sneakers, sweat pants, and shirts with patches reading “Heaven’s Gate Away Team.” Purple shrouds covered their faces. Everyone had $5.75, a five dollar bill and three quarters, in their shirt pocket.

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