@lynmillner

Author of "The Allure of Immortality: An American Cult, a Florida Swamp, and a Renegade Prophet" https://xitter.cf/t.co/bqsSRtYtOg. I teach journalism at @fgcu.

 Fort Myers, Fla.
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Joined April 2008
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BIG news: David Koresh, apocalyptic leader of the Waco Branch Davidians, plagiarized Cyrus Teed -- and did so unwittingly. "The Allure of Immortality" has been re-released with a new preface: amzn.to/3Ja5N3e @fgcu

The Allure of Immortality, with a New Preface: An American Cult, a Florida Swamp, and a Renegade...

The Allure of Immortality, with a New Preface: An American Cult, a Florida Swamp, and a Renegade Prophet

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🎙️ON AIR: New evidence has come to light that connects the stories and prophecies of Cyrus Teed, the man who founded The Koreshan Unity and David Koresh, the man who led the Branch Davidians in Waco, Texas in the early 1990s. #GCL #SWFL #Koreshan news.wgcu.org/show/gulf-coas… – at Estero, FL

The connection between the Cyrus Teed and the Koreshans and David Koresh and the Branch Davidians

While visitors to Koreshan State Park in Estero have often asked whether there was any connection between Cyrus Teed Koresh — the man who founded The Koreshan Unity which called the land home...

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Are you interested in cults and cult leaders? We now have proof that Koresh plagiarized from Teed. On March 16, Jeff Guinn and I speak at @FGCU about the link between David Koresh and Cyrus Teed. Free. Appetizers. Reserve your seat: bit.ly/3HD1vik
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NBC2 INVESTIGATORS -- Alongside U.S. 41 and the Estero River, in a busy, ever-growing area, there’s one place that remains unchanged. It’s a place trapped in time. It’s what remains of the cult that once called the area home. ⬇ nbc-2.com/news/2023/02/07/fr…
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That time I geeked out with @AmySWFL about @CyrusTeed, who lives rent free in my head. Also, apparently, lived in David Koresh's head, too. bit.ly/3HIiHEE

Pillow talk to tragedy: How an Estero messiah filled David Koresh's head with apocalyptic visions

Waco's David Koresh unwittingly absorbed an obscure Estero messiah's theology. Had he known, bloodshed might have been averted

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Hey ho. ABC Action News @abcactionnews in Tampa ran an excellent story last night connecting David Koresh and Cyrus Teed. Featuring Jeff Guinn in… his attic? wfts.tv/3HwUAZf It was amazing to work with @RochelleAlleyne and Josh Winston.
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@JoshWhitston, I apologize for misspelling your name!
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Cyrus Teed gets his due! Jones, Manson, and Now Koresh: Writer Jeff Guinn Has Completed His Unholy Trinity texasmonthly.com/arts-entert…

Jones, Manson, and Koresh: Jeff Guinn Completes His Unholy Trinity

On the occasion of his third cult examination, Guinn shares what he’s learned about the charisma of evil.

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This was uncovered in Jeff Guinn's must-read "Waco," released today.
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@simonschuster amzn.to/3XxwR0x

Waco: David Koresh, the Branch Davidians, and A Legacy of Rage

For the first time in thirty years, more than a dozen former ATF agents who participated in the initial February 28, 1993, Waco raid speak on the record about the poor decisions of their commanders...

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Two mothers saw the system fail to protect their children from violent men. Now they're trying to reform the system. (Read the excellent story by @MississippiCIR Immersion student Katie Fogarty.) mississippicir.org/news/two-…
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Happy Birthday, Tanner! 🥳
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incredibly humbled to announce that I’ve accepted a position as an MMJ/Reporter with @winknews! I’m immensely grateful for this opportunity and i’m excited to work with an amazing team at a great station. let’s get to work!!!
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Thanks for the shoutout, @backwards_river. Great job. When Koreshan science invaded the south side chicagoreader.com/chicago/wh…
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The May #BookOfTheMonth is "The Allure of Immortality" by Lyn Millner! This book discusses the Koreshan Utopian Society in Estero, Florida led by Cyrus Teed. We have copies available for purchase in the museum store or you can have it shipped to you by calling 239-334-7419.
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Congratulations to WGCU's interns who graduated from @fgcu this weekend! #Classof2021 #WingsUp #FGCUGrad @malvareznews
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What do you have in common with the hollow earth believers in Florida? Perhaps more than you think! derailedmagazine.com/history… Thanks, @lynmillner for your help! amazon.com/gp/product/B01590…
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Yes – the TV cameras inside the House and Senate are controlled by the lawmakers of each body – so right now the cameras are turned off
Greg Mitchell
@GregMitch6 Jan 2021
C-SPAN cameras all off in the chambers?
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Oh, boy. Look what just arrived for Christmas from my wishlist. Can’t wait to read it. ⁦@craigtimes⁩
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