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Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR:
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In this episode of the William Branham Historical Research Podcast, the hosts John Collins and John McKinnon dive deep into the history of Christian identity and Christian Nationalism, its roots in early Christian fundamentalism, and its influence on the modern New Apostolic Reformation (NAR). They explore how figures like Wesley Swift and Gerald L. K. Smith shaped Christian identity, promoting doctrines of white supremacy and anti-Semitism that later merged with Pentecostalism and influenced movements like Latter Rain and the NAR. The discussion highlights the complex history of these figures, their influence on political and religious movements, and the consequences of their ideologies, which continue to impact certain Christian circles today.

The conversation also touches on the significant events and connections between various individuals and organizations that facilitated the spread of Christian identity. The hosts discuss the strategic blending of religious and political agendas, the manipulation of Christian doctrines to support racist ideologies, and how these elements were passed down through generations of Pentecostal and Charismatic movements. This episode provides a thorough examination of the sinister underpinnings of certain doctrines that have infiltrated modern Christian movements, emphasizing the importance of understanding this history to recognize its ongoing influence.

00:00 Introduction
01:04 Weaponized Religion and the NAR
02:23 Wesley Swift and Christian Identity
04:47 Connection Between Pentecostalism and Christian Identity
06:11 Wesley Swift's Role in Pentecostalism
09:04 The Rise of Christian Identity in America
13:43 The Rebranding of the Ku Klux Klan
17:02 Gerald L. K. Smith's Political Influence
19:03 Gerald L. K. Smith and Anti-Semitism
24:01 The Committee of 1 Million
30:03 Influence of Gerald L. K. Smith on the NAR
34:07 The Rebirth of the Klan in California
40:01 William Branham's Connection to Christian Identity
45:01 Legacy of Christian Identity in Modern Movements
49:01 Conclusion and Reflections

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