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World Service,13 Oct 1994,28 mins

Infiltrating an Apocalyptic Cult

Focus on Faith

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The tricks and techniques used by apocalyptic cults. William Shaw, who has infiltrated a number of cults, describes how they operate in light of the mass suicides within the Order of the Solar Temple. Also on the programme: gurus, guns and Armageddon.

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