The Empire Never Ended

55: Swift & Gale - Christian Identity Rangers

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Sep 28, 2021
Dive into the bizarre world of Christian Identity, where ancient aliens and extreme racism intertwine. Uncover the historical roots of anti-Semitism through 1940s fiction and the controversial figure Wes Swift, a key player in the 1950s racist movement. Explore how pseudoscientific beliefs evolved from British Israelism into a disturbing ideology that fuels modern hate groups. With a mix of humor and critique, the discussion vividly illustrates the absurdities of racial categorization and the surreal narratives that shape extremist beliefs.
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Aryan Space Force Creation Myth

  • Fritz reads Wesley Swift/William Gale-style creation myth mixing Aryan spacemen and Satanic reptilian apes.
  • The story culminates in Adam and Eve as Aryan energy aliens becoming flesh.
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Core Belief And Apocalyptic Mission

  • Christian Identity teaches that white people are the true descendants of biblical Israel while Jews are the genetic descendants of Satan.
  • The movement frames an impending apocalyptic racial struggle as its central mission.
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Pyramidism Fueled Racial Pseudoscience

  • Interwar armchair archaeology (pyramidism) and writers like Davidson and Bristow fed theories that Cain produced large, physically strong but spiritually diminished peoples.
  • These ideas migrated into BI/Identity, supplying 'scientific' cover for racial hierarchies.
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