"At the same time, Jones and his church earned a reputation for aiding the cities' poorest citizens, especially racial minorities, drug addicts, and the homeless. The Temple made strong connections to the California state welfare system.[42] During the 1970s, the church owned and ran at least nine residential care homes for the elderly, six homes for foster children, and a state-licensed 40-acre (160,000 m2) ranch for developmentally disabled persons.[43]"
groups like this don't attract loyal followings without at least attempting to accomplish objectively moral things.
we can say that there were many in government & big business who wanted to see it fail, and probably had a hand in it spiraling into the situation it did.
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"At the same time, Jones and his church earned a reputation for aiding the cities' poorest citizens, especially racial minorities, drug addicts, and the homeless. The Temple made strong connections to the California state welfare system.[42] During the 1970s, the church owned and ran at least nine residential care homes for the elderly, six homes for foster children, and a state-licensed 40-acre (160,000 m2) ranch for developmentally disabled persons.[43]"
groups like this don't attract loyal followings without at least attempting to accomplish objectively moral things.
we can say that there were many in government & big business who wanted to see it fail, and probably had a hand in it spiraling into the situation it did.