strategy
Justifying violence
Synonyms:
Endorsing violent actionRationalizing use of violence
Condoning violence
Implementation:
A relatively new tenet gaining popularity among US Christian Identity believers justifies the use of violence if it is perpetrated in order to punish violators of God's law, as found in the Bible and interpreted by Christian Identity ministers and adherents. This includes killing interracial couples, abortionists, prostitutes and homosexuals, burning pornography stores, and robbing banks and perpetrating frauds to undermine the "usury system." Christian Identity adherents engaging in such behavior are referred to as Phineas Priests or members of the Phineas Priesthood. This is a very appealing concept to Christian Identity's extremist members who believe they are being persecuted by the Jewish-controlled U.S. government and society and/or are eagerly preparing for Armageddon. Among adherents today, the Phineas Priesthood is viewed as a call to action or a badge of honor. Broader:
Employing violence Constrains:
Reducing the risk of violence Subjects:
Action → Action Societal Problems → Maltreatment
Type Classification:
F: Exceptional strategies Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
