Beliefs:
Applewhite and Nettles believed they had be sent to Earth on a mission.
Other Facts:
In 1997, 39 members of Heaven's Gate committed suicide in an attempt to to follow the Hale-Bopp comet. The group believed that a spaceship was following it and would take them to a better place.
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Applewhite and Nettles believed they had be sent to Earth on a mission.
- They promised their followers entry to the 'Next Level'.
- Applewhite said that he had the key to this level beyond humanity and you had to follow him in order to get there.
Other Facts:
In 1997, 39 members of Heaven's Gate committed suicide in an attempt to to follow the Hale-Bopp comet. The group believed that a spaceship was following it and would take them to a better place.
- In 1975s, after initially being criticised by the media, the group decided to hold underground meetings. Members could no longer talk to friends and family and there was a list of rules they had to follow. Those who remained became known as 'The Class'.
- Applewhite and Nettles were known as 'Do' and 'Ti' during the time of the cult.
- See Heaven's Gate documentary
By Zach Emmanuel
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Heaven's Gate: 'The UFO cult'