Heaven's Gate
Research begins at 22:31
Mmm Bop. Hale-Bopp. Dooo bop. Brings closure to Heaven’s Gate yeeeah yeeah! This week we’re bringing you the whole enchilada on the Heaven’s Gate cult. The “new age UFO cult” that struck headlines in the 90s after the unexpected mass suicide of 39 of its members. Who started the Heaven’s Gate cult? What did they believe? And what remains of them today?
Andy and Art are NOT captured once again by the titular Mr. Bunker - where was he seen this time?
In the second segment, Andy and Art give you, the listeners, an uninterrupted presentation of their research into Heaven's Gate.
Finally, Andy and Art discuss what makes a cult, Andy the incel, old religions, and so much more!
Send us your thoughts to @MrBunkerPod and mrbunkerpod@gmail.com using the hashtag #HeavensGate
Music by Michael Martello
Artwork by Hannah Ross
Audio Editing by Arthur Stone
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Links Mentioned:
Humanity's Next Step and Heaven's Gate | The Psychology of Extraordinary Beliefs - The Ohio State University
It's the End of the World as We Know It: Examining Doomsday Cults | The Psychology of Extraordinary Beliefs - The Ohio State University
Heaven's Gate - How and When It May Be Entered - Heaven’s Gate Website
Heaven's Gate (religious group) - Wikipedia
Heaven's Gate | religious group - Britanica
The 1990s Cult 'Heaven's Gate' Has Four Remaining Followers – We Spoke to Them - Vice
A Suicide Cult's Surviving Members Still Maintain Its 90s Website - Vice
Heaven's Gate 20 Years Later: 10 Things You Didn't Know - Rolling Stone
The Story Of The Heaven's Gate Cult And Their Infamous Mass Suicide - Allthat’s Interesting
Heaven's Gate Cult - YouTube