Abstract:This article revisits the controversies sparked by two new religious movements (NRMs) in the run up to the millennium–?the tragedies that unfolded in Jonestown and Tokyo–?which have forever altered discussions on new religions and violence. This paper explores the impact of pressures both external and internal on The Peoples Temple and Aum Shinrikyo and suggests two new points of focus: perceived pressure and cognitive dissonance. As time progressed, both movements experienced rejection from wider society, lea… Show more
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