He founded his own church in California in the mid 1940s where he could preach this ideology. In addition, he had a daily radio broadcast in California during the 1950s and 60s, through which he was able to proclaim his ideology to a large audience. With Swift s efforts, the message of his church spread, leading to the creation of similar churches throughout the country. He became a leading figure in the anti-tax and paramilitary movements of the 1970s and 80s. There are numerous Christian Identity churches that preach similar messages and some espouse more violent rhetoric than others, but all hold fast to the belief that Aryans are God s chosen race.
Many small groups fade in and out of existence frequently.
It is believed that these events are part of a cleansing process that is needed before Christ s kingdom can be established on earth. During this time, Jews and their allies will attempt to destroy the white race using any means available. The view of what Armageddon will be varies among Christian Identity believers. One Christian Identity interpretation is that white Christians have been chosen to watch for signs of the impending war in order to warn others. Christian Identity followers believe they are among those chosen by God to wage this battle during Armageddon and they will be the last line of defense for the white race and Christian America.