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Heaven'S Gate: America'S Ufo Religion
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2015 Best Book Award From The Communal Studies Associationthe Captivating Story Of The People Of Heavens Gate, A Religious Group Focused On Transcending Humanity And The Earth, And Seeking Salvation In The Literal Heavens On Board A Ufoin March 1997, Thirtynine People In Rancho Santa Fe, California, Ritually Terminated Their Lives. To Outsiders, It Was A Mass Suicide. To Insiders, It Was A Graduation. This Act Was The Culmination Of Over Two Decades Of Spiritual And Social Development For The Members Of Heavens Gate.In This Fascinating Overview, Benjamin Zeller Not Only Explores The Question Of Why The Members Of Heavens Gate Committed Ritual Suicides, But Interrogates The Origin And Evolution Of The Religion, Its Appeal, And Its Practices. By Tracking The Development Of The History, Social Structure, And Worldview Of Heavens Gate, Zeller Draws Out The Ways In Which The Movement Was Both A Reflection And A Microcosm Of Larger American Culture. The Group Emerged Out Of Engagement With Evangelical Christianity, The New Age Movement, Science Fiction And Ufos, And Conspiracy Theories, And It Evolved In Response To The Religious Quests Of Baby Boomers, New Religions Of The Counterculture, And The Narcissistic Pessimism Of The 1990S. Thus, Heavens Gate Not Only Reflects The Context Of Its Environment, But Also Reveals How Those Forces Interacted In The Form Of A Single Religious Body.In The Only Booklength Study Of Heavens Gate, Zeller Traces The Roots Of The Movement, Examines Its Beliefs And Practices, And Tells The Captivating Story Of Its People.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Heaven's Gate: America's UFO Religion'? A: 'Heaven's Gate: America's UFO Religion' delves into the story of the Heaven's Gate religious group, exploring their beliefs, practices, and the events surrounding the tragic mass suicide in 1997.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Benjamin Zeller, who provides a comprehensive overview of the Heaven's Gate movement.
- Q: What significant event does the book discuss? A: The book discusses the ritual suicide of thirty-nine members of Heaven's Gate in March 1997, framing it as a graduation rather than a mass suicide.
- Q: How does the book relate Heaven's Gate to American culture? A: Benjamin Zeller examines how Heaven's Gate reflects and interacts with larger American cultural themes, such as Evangelical Christianity, the New Age movement, and the counterculture of the 1990s.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Heaven's Gate: America's UFO Religion' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book has a total of 304 pages.
- Q: When was 'Heaven's Gate: America's UFO Religion' published? A: The book was published on October 31, 2014.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in religious studies? A: Yes, the book is suitable for readers interested in religious studies, particularly those curious about new religious movements and their societal impacts.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes such as spirituality, social structure, and the evolution of the Heaven's Gate movement, alongside its connection to science fiction and conspiracy theories.
- Q: Can this book be considered a comprehensive study of Heaven's Gate? A: Yes, it is the only book-length study of Heaven's Gate, offering an in-depth examination of its history, beliefs, and practices.