What did the people's temple do?

The People's Temple was a religious organization founded by Jim Jones in the 1950s, initially promoting social justice and racial equality. It gained notoriety in the 1970s for its communal living and socialist ideals, attracting a diverse membership. The group became infamous after the tragic mass suicide and murder of over 900 members in Jonestown, Guyana, in 1978, which was orchestrated by Jones. This event remains one of the largest mass fatalities in American history, highlighting the dangers of cults and authoritarian leadership.