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People Magazine Investigates: Cults
Season 2 • Episode 4 • The Sinful Messiah
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People Magazine Investigates: Cults Season 2, Episode 4: The Sinful Messiah
In 2014, a severed human leg draws attentions to The Work, an apocalyptic cult. Known as the Sinful Messiah, Julius Schacknow declares total devotion and terrible sacrifice, called the "special work," as the only way to achieve eternal salvation. Watch People Magazine Investigates: Cults Season 2, Episode 4 The Sinful Messiah in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of People Magazine Investigates: Cults Season 2, Episode 4 and share your thoughts in the comments below!
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Heaven's Gate
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The Sinful Messiah
In 2014, a severed human leg draws attentions to The Work, an apocalyptic cult. Known as the Sinful Messiah, Julius Schacknow declares total devotion and terrible sacrifice, called the "special work," as the only way to achieve eternal salvation.
43 min
The Movement of God
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