Phineas Priesthood

proper noun

An unorganized group of American domestic terrorists who follow a far-right, white supremacist, and Christian fundamentalist ideology.

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Meanings

proper nounthe Phineas Priesthood
  1. An unorganized group of American domestic terrorists who follow a far-right, white supremacist, and Christian fundamentalist ideology.

Origin

Coined in 1990 by Richard Kelly Hoskins in his book, Vigilantes of Christendom: The Story of the Phineas Priesthood. Named after the Israelite Phineas, grandson of Aaron (Numbers 25:7), who, according to the Old Testament, was rewarded by God for killing an interfaith couple.

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Phineas Priesthood. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Phineas%20Priesthood

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“Phineas Priesthood.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Phineas%20Priesthood. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

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