Miracles

08/16/20 • 29 min

10,000 USD for a sip of Shoko Asahara’s blood, anyone? This episode we look into the diverse “initiation” specials Aum Shinrikyo offered that made them **millionaires**

But what makes someone believe in miracles? More importantly, what are the repercussions of believing?

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10,000 USD for a sip of Shoko Asahara’s blood, anyone? This episode we look into the diverse “initiation” specials Aum Shinrikyo offered that made them **millionaires**

But what makes someone believe in miracles? More importantly, what are the repercussions of believing?

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Previous Episode

Building Utopia

In 1984, Shoko Asahara went to see a private investigator named Mekawa to learn about Tenrikyo, another New Religion which started in the 18th Century. Based on what he learned, he set forth to raise funds and build his own utopia where he would be recognized as the protector of the truth of the universe.

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Next Episode

Murders (Revised)

By the demise of the cult, executive members had killed more than 80 people. Here are the stories of the first two murders: the' ‘accidental’ death of Majima Teruyuki in September 1988 and the cold-blooded murder Taguchi Shuji in February 1989.

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Thank you for taking the time to listen to our podcast. Please rate and review; it helps other people find us. But the best way is to tell your friends. If you are able, please consider supporting us by becoming a paid subscriber to our newsletter or on Patreon. All funds go towards finishing the film Me and the Cult Leader. Find us on twitter at @beforeafteraum.

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