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Perceived Effects of Religion on White Supremacist Culture

NCJ Number
196454
Journal
Journal of Gang Research Volume: 9 Issue: 4 Dated: Summer, 2002 Pages: 15-24
Author(s)
Gregg W. Etter, Sr. Ed.D.
Editor(s)
George W. Fox Ph.D.
Date Published
2002
Length
10 pages
Annotation
This article presents a study of various religious traditions employed by white supremacist gangs to support their views of racial supremacy.
Abstract
The author reviewed religious traditions that are represented within the white supremacist sub-culture that encourage the sub-cultures race views and may contribute to the violence undertaken by white supremacist groups. The relationship between religion and extremist groups in general is discussed. Specifically, the author discusses the Christian Identity movement, the World Church of the Creator, Satanism, and Germanic/Norse Paganism. Each faith includes a belief in a coming apocalyptic race war. The central beliefs of each individual religion are presented. Further sources of information on each group are referenced. The author concludes that these religions provide white supremacists with a religious justification for revolutionary activities and other violence and additionally provides these groups with certain First Amendment protections. 18 references

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