Rebecca Moore è Professoressa Emerita di Studi Religiosi alla San Diego State University. Dirige il Jonestown Project presso la San Diego State University a San Diego, California.
The new religious movement of Peoples Temple, begun in the 1950s, came to a dramatic end with the mass murders and suicides that occurred in Jonestown, Guyana in 1978. This analysis presents the historical context for understanding the Temple and its members.
The book offers an in-depth analysis of cultic violence, tracing the evolution of religious violence from historical contexts to contemporary issues following the 9/11 attacks. It explores the motivations behind such acts, the psychological and sociological factors involved, and the impact on society. Through a comprehensive approach, it sheds light on the complexities of belief systems that can lead to extreme behaviors, making it a significant contribution to the understanding of modern religious conflicts.
Radical Self-Care is a collection of 40 rituals, affirmations and practices for looking after yourself in a stress-filled, angsty and unpredictable world.