Chasing Shadows Chasing Shadows Chapter 15 Apocalyptic Religious Terrorism Post 9-11
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May 3, 2024 
Stuart Wexler, an author and researcher specializing in religious terrorism, delves into the disturbing connections between Christianity and violent extremist movements. He examines the lone-wolf attacks of Fraser Glenn Miller and James von Brunn, revealing their ties to Christian Identity and white supremacist ideologies. Wexler also highlights the impact of ISIS and the misconceptions surrounding religious narratives among Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. He argues for a deeper understanding of domestic terrorism while cautioning against double standards in how different faiths are prosecuted.
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Veteran Shooter Influenced By Cromlin
- James von Brunn, an 88-year-old veteran, fatally shot a guard at the Holocaust Museum in 2009.
- Stuart Wexler links von Brunn's note and admiration to WWII-era white supremacist John Cromlin and Christian Identity influences.
Courtviews Can Minimize Religious Threats
- The Hutari prosecution treated Christian Identity followers as delusional fantasists to argue First Amendment protection.
- That defense succeeded, showing courts may downplay religious terrorism when labeled irrational.
Post‑9/11 Double Standard In Prosecutions
- The Newburgh Four case shows post‑9/11 bias where entrapment produced convictions for Muslim suspects.
- Stuart Wexler contrasts this to how similar tactics failed for Christian Identity defendants.