The Rise and Fall of the Yahweh Cult - A Deadly Cult Leader and His Followers

TLDRIn the 1980s, a charismatic cult leader named Hulan Mitchell, also known as Yahweh Ben Yahweh, drew weak and poor individuals to his gospel. He promised them a better life, but they had to follow his commands. Those who questioned his doctrine were killed. The cult was involved in beheadings and retaliated against dissenting members. Police and the FBI launched a massive operation to bring down the cult. This is the story of the rise and fall of the Yahweh cult.

Key insights

👑Hulan Mitchell, also known as Yahweh Ben Yahweh, was the charismatic leader of the Yahweh cult.

💀The cult drew weak and poor individuals who were promised a better life in exchange for following Mitchell's commands.

⚔️Those who questioned Mitchell's doctrine were killed by the cult members.

🔍The police and FBI launched a massive operation to bring down the cult and investigate the beheadings.

🧨The Yahweh cult was involved in retaliations and violent acts against dissenting members.

Q&A

Who was Hulan Mitchell?

Hulan Mitchell, also known as Yahweh Ben Yahweh, was the charismatic leader of the Yahweh cult.

What did the cult promise to its followers?

The cult promised a better life to its followers in exchange for their obedience to Hulan Mitchell's commands.

Why were those who questioned Mitchell's doctrine killed?

Those who questioned Mitchell's doctrine were viewed as dissenters and a threat to the cult's beliefs.

What actions did the police and FBI take to bring down the cult?

The police and FBI launched a massive operation involving multiple agents to investigate the cult and its beheadings.

Did the cult retaliate against dissenting members?

Yes, the cult was involved in retaliations and violent acts against those who spoke out or left the cult.

Timestamped Summary

00:06In the 1980s, a charismatic cult leader named Hulan Mitchell, also known as Yahweh Ben Yahweh, drew weak and poor individuals to his gospel.

00:19Those who questioned Mitchell's doctrine were killed by the cult members.

01:05The police and FBI launched a massive operation to bring down the cult and investigate the beheadings.

08:43The Yahweh cult was involved in retaliations and violent acts against dissenting members.