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But Wessinger says that would set up Camping's followers for another disappointment, with many losing faith and returning to their homes and jobs.
End of World Prophecy Attracts Followers, Provokes Ridicule 2011
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They might spiritualize the prophesy and say that something spiritual happened that can't be seen, but nevertheless the prophecy was fulfilled," says Catherine Wessinger, a professor of religious studies at Loyola University New Orleans, who has written about apocalyptic movements."
End of World Prophecy Attracts Followers, Provokes Ridicule 2011
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They might spiritualize the prophesy and say that something spiritual happened that can't be seen, but nevertheless the prophecy was fulfilled," says Catherine Wessinger, a professor of religious studies at Loyola University New Orleans, who has written about apocalyptic movements."
End of World Prophecy Attracts Followers, Provokes Ridicule 2011
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But Wessinger says that would set up Camping's followers for another disappointment, with many losing faith and returning to their homes and jobs.
End of World Prophecy Attracts Followers, Provokes Ridicule 2011
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Says Wessinger: "Not only did it hurt the pocketbook but we had to tote 'em out."
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Wessinger says she believes Koresh would have emerged from the compound peacefully, as promised, once he completed his work inside interpreting the Seven Seals in the Book of Revelation.
Waiting for Koresh 2003
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“I expect the other Davidian movements to continue, but the David Koresh Davidians are pretty decimated, unlike the early Christian movement which, upon the death of its founder, really grew,” Wessinger says.
Waiting for Koresh 2003
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Ellis says Wessinger was the only person in the house.
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Cherokee County Coroner Dennis Fowler says an autopsy indicated Wessinger died of smoke inhalation and burns.
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Wessinger said the fire appears to be accidental in nature, but is still under investigation.
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