The Empire Never Ended 50: British Israelism - a strange way to say 'American Fascism' (teaser)
Sep 10, 2021
Dive into the bizarre world of British Israelism, where some claim that the British are the true Israelites, raising eyebrows and questions about identity. Meet intriguing figures like Richard Brothers and Charles Totten, who reinterpreted the movement in the U.S. with alarming racial implications. Discover the connection between pyramidism and imperialist desires that fueled this ideology. The episode explores how these narratives shaped extreme beliefs, adding a layer of shocking complexity to America's historical fascist landscape.
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Pyramidism As A Proof System
- Pyramidism claimed sacred truths are encoded in pyramid dimensions and structures.
- This belief later fused with British Israelism and became a core proving method.
Independent Origins, Eventual Fusion
- Pyramidism developed independently but merged with British Israelism over time.
- The fusion made pyramid-based claims an important and persistent part of the movement.
Predicting War With Pyramid Dimensions
- Adherents used pyramid dimensions to try to predict events like the end of WWII.
- Rey suggests many believers were bored clerks seeking adventure and meaning through imperial narratives.