Straight White American Jesus The Alleged Minnesota Assassin's Connections to the New Apostolic Reformation
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Jun 15, 2025 In this discussion, Matt Taylor, a senior scholar at the Institute for Christian, Jewish, and Islamic Studies, unpacks the alarming connections between Vance Boelter and the New Apostolic Reformation. He highlights the historical influence of the Christ for the Nations Institute in fostering radicalization. The conversation dives into the troubling nexus of faith and political violence in the U.S., offering chilling insights into how extreme ideologies can incite violent acts, all within the context of rising societal tensions and political strife.
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Shooter's Charismatic Christian Roots
- The alleged Minnesota shooter, Vance Belter, was deeply involved in charismatic Christian ministry and attended Christ for the Nations Institute.
- His background links him to influential networks in the independent charismatic movement and the New Apostolic Reformation.
CFNI as NAR Movement Hub
- Christ for the Nations Institute (CFNI) links Pentecostal, Latter Rain, and dominionist ideas within the independent charismatic world.
- Dutch Sheets and Cindy Jacobs, key New Apostolic Reformation figures, have strong ties to CFNI, revealing its role as a hub for these movements.
Radical Abortion Rhetoric in Media
- The independent charismatic media space, influenced by NAR, uses extreme rhetoric equating abortion with child sacrifice to demons.
- This worldview rejects debate and compromise, framing abortion as a satanic practice harming America.