Jim Jones is still honored at the graves of the children he ordered to be murdered
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(TriceEdneyWire.com) – In the 1970’s, Jim Jones, a cult leader and deceiver was able to draw thousands of African Americans to his church from far and near. He used numerous tools to lure them: The Bible, gospel music, and activism among false promises.Our grandmother, Julia Gales, was Jones’ first Black member to join Peoples Temple in San Francisco. She recruited many families and friends from across the country. Later, it was our grandmother, who identified – with unbearable screams – the names of our relatives when they scrolled down on the news. From that day to now, the Jones family and church members have caused our memorial services and efforts constant problems to give the innocent victims a dignified memorial.Editorials
I do not have the money, staff, nor time to fight a cult, but they do. Jones is listed in honor at the grave site of the babies that he ordered to be murdered. Jones does not deserve to be honored on top of their sacred final resting place. He is not buried with the innocent children. It is like reliving a second Jonestown.We were the first to hold a memorial service in San Francisco in May 1979 on Fillmore...
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