The revelation that the Wieambilla shootings were a ‘religiously motivated terror attack’ should prompt deep introspection
Premillennialism may be understood as a form of evangelical Christian belief centred on the second coming of Christ. It has a number of offshoots grounded in different interpretations of text, primarily, but not limited to the Book of Revelation. A period of immense tribulation, defined by corruption and great evil will precede the “rapture”, for many evangelicals, a terrifying event whereby the good will ascend into heaven and the evil be brutally punished.
In this context, for those who believe the end of days is imminent and who have become radicalised, those deemed evil are considered legitimate targets for extreme violence and terror. Perversely, as with terrorists of other religious backgrounds, they believe this is justified in the name of God. In this particular case, Linford said the attackers saw police as “monsters and demons”.New formations of violent extremism are brewing away in the post-Covid context.
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