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How self-proclaimed 'prophets' from a growing Christian movement provided religious motivation for the Jan. 6 events at the US Capitol

  • Written by Brad Christerson, Professor of Sociology, Biola University
imageSupporters of President Trump put up a Cross outside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6,Win McNamee/Getty Images

In addition to symbols of white supremacy, many of the rioters at the Capitol on Jan. 6 carried signs bearing religious messages, such as “Jesus Saves” and “In God We Trust” while others chanted “Jesus is my savior...

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