The Ruby Ridge Standoff: Complexity and Beliefs

This chapter explores the Ruby Ridge standoff of 1992, focusing on the Weaver family's religious extremism and their isolationist lifestyle. It delves into the couple's apocalyptic beliefs that led them to seek refuge in Idaho and the tensions that emerged with the U.S. government. The narrative provides context on their motivations, illegal homeschooling practices, and relationships that defined their tragic story.