In a tragic incident in Shakahola forest, Kenya, a group of local herders discovered five emaciated boys, survivors of a deadly evangelical cult led by Pastor Paul Mackenzie. The pastor, known for his fiery sermons, had persuaded his followers to starve themselves as a path to heaven. Despite the rescue efforts a year ago, many of the cult members refused help, believing they were on a spiritual journey to the afterlife. The story, covered extensively by 1843 magazine, highlights the extreme beliefs and tragic outcomes of the cult's practices.
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When rescuers ventured into Shakahola forest in Kenya a year ago, some of the starving settlers were still alive. But many refused help, claiming that they were on their way to heaven. 1843 magazine uncovers the story behind a deadly evangelical cult https://t.co/KTDQsa4Q8t
Pastor Paul Mackenzie was known for fiery sermons. Then he lured his followers into the forest and persuaded them to starve themselves to death. One year after the bodies were discovered, Carey Baraka tells “The Weekend Intelligence” how it happened https://t.co/SXqPSaSEHV 👇
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