My old sociology Professor went undercover and infiltrated the notorious “cult” Heaven’s Gate for sociological research in the 1970’s - back before that invasive technique would be considered unethical. Check out this article from my university’s paper telling his story!
Balch taught a class called the sociology of alternative religions. I loved it so much I went back to be his TA my senior year. He is a leading expert on Heaven’s Gate and he was even interviewed and featured on an episode of 2020 about Heaven’s Gate.
u/Gloosch — 3 days ago