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[[File:Burning-cross2.jpg|thumb|right|200px|[[Ku Klux Klan]] with a burning cross]]
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'''Christian terrorism''' is a form of [[terrorism]] where the terrorists claim their motivations lie in their [[Christianity|Christian]] [[religion]]. Very often, such groups use the [[Old Testament]] or the [[New Testament]] [[scripture]]s to legitimize their actions. Sometimes, the [[religious violence]] arises from different Christian groups fighting for dominance.
'''Christian terrorism''' is a form of [[terrorism]] where the terrorists claim their motivations lie in their [[Christianity|Christian]] [[religion]]. Very often, such groups use the [[Old Testament]] or the [[New Testament]] [[scripture]]s to legitimize their actions. Sometimes, the [[religious violence]] arises from different Christian groups fighting for dominance.

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Ku Klux Klan with a burning cross

Christian terrorism is a form of terrorism where the terrorists claim their motivations lie in their Christian religion. Very often, such groups use the Old Testament or the New Testament scriptures to legitimize their actions. Sometimes, the religious violence arises from different Christian groups fighting for dominance.