The Ant Hill Kids: A Descent into Darkness—The Rise and Fall of Canada's Most Notorious Cult

The Genesis of a False Prophet

Born on May 16, 1947, in Saint-Épiphane, Quebec, Roch Thériault emerged from a devout Catholic household. Despite being recognized for his intelligence, he left school in the seventh grade and immersed himself in the Old Testament, developing a fascination with apocalyptic themes. In 1977, Thériault joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church, embracing its emphasis on healthy living and end-times prophecy. However, his radical interpretations and authoritarian demeanor led to his expulsion from the church within a year .

Formation of the Ant Hill Kids

Following his departure from the Adventist Church, Thériault proclaimed himself a prophet, adopting the name "Moïse" (French for Moses). He persuaded a group of followers to abandon their previous lives and join him in establishing a commune in Sainte-Marie, Quebec. In 1978, anticipating an imminent apocalypse, the group relocated to a remote mountainside in the Gaspé Peninsula, which Thériault dubbed "Eternal Mountain." There, the members constructed their settlement, and Thériault likened their industriousness to that of ants, leading to the moniker "Ant Hill Kids" ....Read More

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