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Any discussion today of Heaven's Gate can only be preliminary. Thus far we've been inundated with press coverage, late-night television and Net jokes, and head-shaking dismay at the group's "fringeness." But what makes Heaven's Gate so compelling? Why do they strike a chord for us? What do we see of ourselves in their very "otherness"?
Please use this reponse form to share your thoughts on Heaven's Gate with the Duke community. Kellee James, a student in Ethics and the Internet, will pull together your messages and post them on this Website as a follow-up. We hope to facilitate a dialogue that continues beyond this lecture.
If who would like to take part in ongoing discussions about Heaven's Gate, see the below:
- Mass Suicides in Southern California is a forum provided by the New York Times.
- Time Online Poll is an interactive way to register your opinon on Heaven's Gate and see how your opinions compare to others.
Your suggestions for other ways to follow this thread, or topic, are encouraged.
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