I am not so surprised by the "leader," but the fact that they find any followers . . . And enough followers to buy a Rolls and three diamond encrusted Rolexes?
The coolaid that was poisoned was drank at gun point. It was not 900 people wanting to die, it was the 15-30 devout followers that pointed weapons at the others and forced them to drink.
What was the name of that song, "Would Jesus Wear a Rolex" or something like that? The surest way to become wealthy, or at least live the life of a wealthy person, is to start a church. Even better, go on TV! Remember, Pat Robertson founded his network with donations from the faithful but when he sold it for $40 million, he didn't give any of that money back...