![]() It should also not be misconstrued as an assault on Christianity. This discussion of religious extremism should not be confused with someone being extremely religious. White supremacists, sovereign citizens, militia extremists and violent anti-abortion adherents use religious concepts and scripture to justify threats, criminal activity and violence. Yet very little is said or written about such a connection. ![]() Much like Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State, violent right-wing extremists - who refer to themselves as “Soldiers of Odin,” “Phineas Priests,” or “Holy Warriors” - are also inspired by religious concepts and scriptural interpretations to lash out and kill in the name of religion. Few have discussed how right-wing extremism exploits Christianity and the Bible to radicalize and mobilize its violent adherents toward criminality and terrorism. Many academic studies, government reports and news articles have analyzed the role of religion (or the misinterpretation of religious concepts and scripture) in radicalizing Muslims and mobilizing them to wage “Holy War” against their enemies around the globe.
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