In the Christian faith, what is meant by the term “the abundant life?” John 10:10b (Jesus speaking) “... I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it (life) more abundantly.” James Warren Jones was ordained a minister in 1964. Almost immediately, Jones proclaimed that the road to socialism was the road to the abundant life. Jones declared, “The only thing that brings perfect freedom, justice and equality, perfect love in all its beauty and holiness is socialism. Socialism!” He baptized members “in the holy name of socialism.” He continually put down the “sky God” of the Bible (his reference) ...