37 - The Public Universal Friend

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History Lessons for Misanthropes

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In this episode, Mildred tells Lou about a Revolutionary War Era, gender non-conforming, apocalyptic prophet.  Jemima Wilkinson became the Public Universal Friend in 1776, and began their career as a prophet, preaching the end of the world, while encouraging followers to eschew traditional gender roles.  Were they truly a prophet sent from God, or were they a fraudster cult leader, exploiting fears of Americans during a war. music by V►LH►LL vlhll.bandcamp.com