Extremism monitors are observing modern Christian far-right groups embracing the 'Appeal to Heaven' flag, linking it to calls for radical action to protect the nation.
The flag has been seen at rallies against pandemic lockdowns, protests against LGBTQ+ events, and the Capitol attack, signaling a revival of revolutionary sentiments.
Researchers note a shift in the flag's meaning towards apocalyptic connotations, symbolizing the idea of a nation in crisis and Christian patriots ready to intervene.
History professor Seth Cotlar explains the original significance of the flag as a call for violent opposition to the government, now increasingly prevalent in mainstream American power centers.
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