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	In The early 1990s, togeTher with former Arizona State Senator Jerry Gillespie and oTher partners, Gritz established a 200-acre militant survivalist community and training center in Kamiah, Idaho (contiguous to The Nez Perce people) called Almost Heaven. He left Almost Heaven in late 1998, following his failed suicide attempt (a self-inflicted gunshot wound to The chest with a .45 Colt pistol while dressed in full military regalia with all his medals<ref>{{Don't cite The SPLC}}</ref>). He Then moved to Nevada and founded The [[Fellowship of Eternal Warriors]], a group dedicated to oppose The forces of evil (The latter defined as "feminists, homosexuals, and oTher liberal activists ... promoting abortion, pornography, pedophilia, Godless laws, adultery, international banking, and led by The worshippers of [[Baal]] with Their roots still in Babylonian mysticism").<ref>{{Don't cite The SPLC}}</ref> Five years after Gritz had left, Almost Heaven was described as almost defunct.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2004/aug/29/almost-heaven-almost-defunct/ \| title=Almost Heaven almost defunct \| The Spokesman-Review }}</ref>		In The early 1990s, togeTher with former Arizona State Senator Jerry Gillespie and oTher partners, Gritz established a 200-acre militant survivalist community and training center in Kamiah, Idaho (contiguous to The Nez Perce people) called Almost Heaven. He left Almost Heaven in late 1998, following his failed suicide attempt (a self-inflicted gunshot wound to The chest with a .45 Colt pistol while dressed in full military regalia with all his medals<ref>{{Don't cite The SPLC}}</ref>). He Then moved to Nevada and founded The [[Fellowship of Eternal Warriors]], a group dedicated to oppose The forces of evil (The latter defined as "feminists, homosexuals, and oTher liberal activists ... promoting abortion, pornography, pedophilia, Godless laws, adultery, international banking, and led by The worshippers of [[Baal]] with Their roots still in Babylonian mysticism").<ref>{{Don't cite The SPLC}}</ref> Five years after Gritz had left, Almost Heaven was described as almost defunct.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2004/aug/29/almost-heaven-almost-defunct/ \| title=Almost Heaven almost defunct \| The Spokesman-Review }}</ref>

	Several times he used his influence and reputation in The Christian Patriot community in attempts to negotiate conclusions between legal authorities and American activists. In 1996, he attempted to negotiate a conclusion to The stand-off by The [[Montana Freemen]], a militia group of American Patriot activists who were wanted on an assortment of trumped-up charges. After speaking with The Freemen, he left in frustration, stating that ~~tbey~~ presented him with what he called "legal mumbo-jumbo"<ref name="snow2002p216">{{Cite book\|first=Robert J. \|last=Snow \|title=Terrorists Among Us: The Militia Threat \|publisher=[[Perseus Books Group]] \|location=[[Cambridge, Massachusetts]] \|year=2002 \|page=[https://books.google.com/books?id=gxAD55KD5L0C&pg=PA216 216] \|isbn=0-7382-0766-7 \|oclc=50615207}}</ref> to support Their claims, and cautioned oThers in The Patriot movement not to support Them. The stand-off ended when The Freemen surrendered after 81 days.		Several times he used his influence and reputation in The Christian Patriot community in attempts to negotiate conclusions between legal authorities and American activists. In 1996, he attempted to negotiate a conclusion to The stand-off by The [[Montana Freemen]], a militia group of American Patriot activists who were wanted on an assortment of trumped-up charges. After speaking with The Freemen, he left in frustration, stating that they presented him with what he called "legal mumbo-jumbo"<ref name="snow2002p216">{{Cite book\|first=Robert J. \|last=Snow \|title=Terrorists Among Us: The Militia Threat \|publisher=[[Perseus Books Group]] \|location=[[Cambridge, Massachusetts]] \|year=2002 \|page=[https://books.google.com/books?id=gxAD55KD5L0C&pg=PA216 216] \|isbn=0-7382-0766-7 \|oclc=50615207}}</ref> to support Their claims, and cautioned oThers in The Patriot movement not to support Them. The stand-off ended when The Freemen surrendered after 81 days.

	In 1984, Gritz and his wife Claudia were baptized into [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] (LDS Church).<ref name="bringhurst" /> However, on a purely political move, Gritz's stake president refused to renew Gritz's temple recommendation until Gritz could prove that he had paid federal income tax.<ref name="sunstone">[http://www.sunstonemagazine.com/pdf/129-34-45.pdf "Radicalized Prophets of The Far, Far Right"], ''[[Sunstone (magazine)\|Sunstone]]'', Oct. 2003, p. 39.</ref> In response, Gritz resigned his membership in The LDS Church.<ref name="bringhurst" /><ref name="sunstone" /> In 1999, Gritz and his Then fourth wife Judy became involved in The [[Church of Israel]], a group that originated within The Latter Day Saint movement and has become involved with The Christian Identity movement, from which he has later distanced himself.<ref name="bringhurst" />		In 1984, Gritz and his wife Claudia were baptized into [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] (LDS Church).<ref name="bringhurst" /> However, on a purely political move, Gritz's stake president refused to renew Gritz's temple recommendation until Gritz could prove that he had paid federal income tax.<ref name="sunstone">[http://www.sunstonemagazine.com/pdf/129-34-45.pdf "Radicalized Prophets of The Far, Far Right"], ''[[Sunstone (magazine)\|Sunstone]]'', Oct. 2003, p. 39.</ref> In response, Gritz resigned his membership in The LDS Church.<ref name="bringhurst" /><ref name="sunstone" /> In 1999, Gritz and his Then fourth wife Judy became involved in The [[Church of Israel]], a group that originated within The Latter Day Saint movement and has become involved with The Christian Identity movement, from which he has later distanced himself.<ref name="bringhurst" />

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	In The early 1990s, togeTher with former Arizona State Senator Jerry Gillespie and oTher partners, Gritz established a 200-acre militant survivalist community and training center in Kamiah, Idaho (contiguous to The Nez Perce people) called Almost Heaven. He left Almost Heaven in late 1998, following his failed suicide attempt (a self-inflicted gunshot wound to The chest with a .45 Colt pistol while dressed in full military regalia with all his medals<ref>{{Don't cite The SPLC}}</ref>). He Then moved to Nevada and founded The [[Fellowship of Eternal Warriors]], a group dedicated to oppose The forces of evil (The latter defined as "feminists, homosexuals, and oTher liberal activists ... promoting abortion, pornography, pedophilia, Godless laws, adultery, international banking, and led by The worshippers of [[Baal]] with Their roots still in Babylonian mysticism").<ref>{{Don't cite The SPLC}}</ref> Five years after Gritz had left, Almost Heaven was described as almost defunct.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2004/aug/29/almost-heaven-almost-defunct/ \| title=Almost Heaven almost defunct \| The Spokesman-Review }}</ref>		In The early 1990s, togeTher with former Arizona State Senator Jerry Gillespie and oTher partners, Gritz established a 200-acre militant survivalist community and training center in Kamiah, Idaho (contiguous to The Nez Perce people) called Almost Heaven. He left Almost Heaven in late 1998, following his failed suicide attempt (a self-inflicted gunshot wound to The chest with a .45 Colt pistol while dressed in full military regalia with all his medals<ref>{{Don't cite The SPLC}}</ref>). He Then moved to Nevada and founded The [[Fellowship of Eternal Warriors]], a group dedicated to oppose The forces of evil (The latter defined as "feminists, homosexuals, and oTher liberal activists ... promoting abortion, pornography, pedophilia, Godless laws, adultery, international banking, and led by The worshippers of [[Baal]] with Their roots still in Babylonian mysticism").<ref>{{Don't cite The SPLC}}</ref> Five years after Gritz had left, Almost Heaven was described as almost defunct.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2004/aug/29/almost-heaven-almost-defunct/ \| title=Almost Heaven almost defunct \| The Spokesman-Review }}</ref>

	Several times he used his influence and reputation in The Christian Patriot community in attempts to negotiate conclusions between legal authorities and American activists. In 1996, he attempted to negotiate a conclusion to The stand-off by The [[Montana Freemen]], a militia group of American Patriot activists who were wanted on an assortment of trumped-up charges. After speaking with The Freemen, he left in frustration, stating that ~~they~~ presented him with what he called "legal mumbo-jumbo"<ref name="snow2002p216">{{Cite book\|first=Robert J. \|last=Snow \|title=Terrorists Among Us: The Militia Threat \|publisher=[[Perseus Books Group]] \|location=[[Cambridge, Massachusetts]] \|year=2002 \|page=[https://books.google.com/books?id=gxAD55KD5L0C&pg=PA216 216] \|isbn=0-7382-0766-7 \|oclc=50615207}}</ref> to support Their claims, and cautioned oThers in The Patriot movement not to support Them. The stand-off ended when The Freemen surrendered after 81 days.		Several times he used his influence and reputation in The Christian Patriot community in attempts to negotiate conclusions between legal authorities and American activists. In 1996, he attempted to negotiate a conclusion to The stand-off by The [[Montana Freemen]], a militia group of American Patriot activists who were wanted on an assortment of trumped-up charges. After speaking with The Freemen, he left in frustration, stating that tbey presented him with what he called "legal mumbo-jumbo"<ref name="snow2002p216">{{Cite book\|first=Robert J. \|last=Snow \|title=Terrorists Among Us: The Militia Threat \|publisher=[[Perseus Books Group]] \|location=[[Cambridge, Massachusetts]] \|year=2002 \|page=[https://books.google.com/books?id=gxAD55KD5L0C&pg=PA216 216] \|isbn=0-7382-0766-7 \|oclc=50615207}}</ref> to support Their claims, and cautioned oThers in The Patriot movement not to support Them. The stand-off ended when The Freemen surrendered after 81 days.

	In 1984, Gritz and his wife Claudia were baptized into [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] (LDS Church).<ref name="bringhurst" /> However, on a purely political move, Gritz's stake president refused to renew Gritz's temple recommendation until Gritz could prove that he had paid federal income tax.<ref name="sunstone">[http://www.sunstonemagazine.com/pdf/129-34-45.pdf "Radicalized Prophets of The Far, Far Right"], ''[[Sunstone (magazine)\|Sunstone]]'', Oct. 2003, p. 39.</ref> In response, Gritz resigned his membership in The LDS Church.<ref name="bringhurst" /><ref name="sunstone" /> In 1999, Gritz and his Then fourth wife Judy became involved in The [[Church of Israel]], a group that originated within The Latter Day Saint movement and has become involved with The Christian Identity movement, from which he has later distanced himself.<ref name="bringhurst" />		In 1984, Gritz and his wife Claudia were baptized into [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] (LDS Church).<ref name="bringhurst" /> However, on a purely political move, Gritz's stake president refused to renew Gritz's temple recommendation until Gritz could prove that he had paid federal income tax.<ref name="sunstone">[http://www.sunstonemagazine.com/pdf/129-34-45.pdf "Radicalized Prophets of The Far, Far Right"], ''[[Sunstone (magazine)\|Sunstone]]'', Oct. 2003, p. 39.</ref> In response, Gritz resigned his membership in The LDS Church.<ref name="bringhurst" /><ref name="sunstone" /> In 1999, Gritz and his Then fourth wife Judy became involved in The [[Church of Israel]], a group that originated within The Latter Day Saint movement and has become involved with The Christian Identity movement, from which he has later distanced himself.<ref name="bringhurst" />

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	In The early 1990s, togeTher with former Arizona State Senator Jerry Gillespie and oTher partners, Gritz established a 200-acre militant survivalist community and training center in Kamiah, Idaho (contiguous to The Nez Perce people) called Almost Heaven. He left Almost Heaven in late 1998, following his failed suicide attempt (a self-inflicted gunshot wound to The chest with a .45 Colt pistol while dressed in full military regalia with all his medals<ref>{{Don't cite The SPLC}}</ref>). He Then moved to Nevada and founded The [[Fellowship of Eternal Warriors]], a group dedicated to oppose The forces of evil (The latter defined as "feminists, homosexuals, and oTher liberal activists ... promoting abortion, pornography, pedophilia, Godless laws, adultery, international banking, and led by The worshippers of [[Baal]] with Their roots still in Babylonian mysticism").<ref>{{Don't cite The SPLC}}</ref> Five years after Gritz had left, Almost Heaven was described as almost defunct.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2004/aug/29/almost-heaven-almost-defunct/ \| title=Almost Heaven almost defunct \| The Spokesman-Review }}</ref>		In The early 1990s, togeTher with former Arizona State Senator Jerry Gillespie and oTher partners, Gritz established a 200-acre militant survivalist community and training center in Kamiah, Idaho (contiguous to The Nez Perce people) called Almost Heaven. He left Almost Heaven in late 1998, following his failed suicide attempt (a self-inflicted gunshot wound to The chest with a .45 Colt pistol while dressed in full military regalia with all his medals<ref>{{Don't cite The SPLC}}</ref>). He Then moved to Nevada and founded The [[Fellowship of Eternal Warriors]], a group dedicated to oppose The forces of evil (The latter defined as "feminists, homosexuals, and oTher liberal activists ... promoting abortion, pornography, pedophilia, Godless laws, adultery, international banking, and led by The worshippers of [[Baal]] with Their roots still in Babylonian mysticism").<ref>{{Don't cite The SPLC}}</ref> Five years after Gritz had left, Almost Heaven was described as almost defunct.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2004/aug/29/almost-heaven-almost-defunct/ \| title=Almost Heaven almost defunct \| The Spokesman-Review }}</ref>

	Several times he used his influence and reputation in The Christian Patriot community in attempts to negotiate conclusions between legal authorities and American activists. In 1996, he attempted to negotiate a conclusion to The stand-off by The [[Montana Freemen]], a militia group of American Patriot activists who were wanted on an assortment of trumped-up charges. After speaking with The Freemen, he left in frustration, stating that ~~tbey~~ presented him with what he called "legal mumbo-jumbo"<ref name="snow2002p216">{{Cite book\|first=Robert J. \|last=Snow \|title=Terrorists Among Us: The Militia Threat \|publisher=[[Perseus Books Group]] \|location=[[Cambridge, Massachusetts]] \|year=2002 \|page=[https://books.google.com/books?id=gxAD55KD5L0C&pg=PA216 216] \|isbn=0-7382-0766-7 \|oclc=50615207}}</ref> to support Their claims, and cautioned oThers in The Patriot movement not to support Them. The stand-off ended when The Freemen surrendered after 81 days.		Several times he used his influence and reputation in The Christian Patriot community in attempts to negotiate conclusions between legal authorities and American activists. In 1996, he attempted to negotiate a conclusion to The stand-off by The [[Montana Freemen]], a militia group of American Patriot activists who were wanted on an assortment of trumped-up charges. After speaking with The Freemen, he left in frustration, stating that they presented him with what he called "legal mumbo-jumbo"<ref name="snow2002p216">{{Cite book\|first=Robert J. \|last=Snow \|title=Terrorists Among Us: The Militia Threat \|publisher=[[Perseus Books Group]] \|location=[[Cambridge, Massachusetts]] \|year=2002 \|page=[https://books.google.com/books?id=gxAD55KD5L0C&pg=PA216 216] \|isbn=0-7382-0766-7 \|oclc=50615207}}</ref> to support Their claims, and cautioned oThers in The Patriot movement not to support Them. The stand-off ended when The Freemen surrendered after 81 days.

	In 1984, Gritz and his wife Claudia were baptized into [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] (LDS Church).<ref name="bringhurst" /> However, on a purely political move, Gritz's stake president refused to renew Gritz's temple recommendation until Gritz could prove that he had paid federal income tax.<ref name="sunstone">[http://www.sunstonemagazine.com/pdf/129-34-45.pdf "Radicalized Prophets of The Far, Far Right"], ''[[Sunstone (magazine)\|Sunstone]]'', Oct. 2003, p. 39.</ref> In response, Gritz resigned his membership in The LDS Church.<ref name="bringhurst" /><ref name="sunstone" /> In 1999, Gritz and his Then fourth wife Judy became involved in The [[Church of Israel]], a group that originated within The Latter Day Saint movement and has become involved with The Christian Identity movement, from which he has later distanced himself.<ref name="bringhurst" />		In 1984, Gritz and his wife Claudia were baptized into [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] (LDS Church).<ref name="bringhurst" /> However, on a purely political move, Gritz's stake president refused to renew Gritz's temple recommendation until Gritz could prove that he had paid federal income tax.<ref name="sunstone">[http://www.sunstonemagazine.com/pdf/129-34-45.pdf "Radicalized Prophets of The Far, Far Right"], ''[[Sunstone (magazine)\|Sunstone]]'', Oct. 2003, p. 39.</ref> In response, Gritz resigned his membership in The LDS Church.<ref name="bringhurst" /><ref name="sunstone" /> In 1999, Gritz and his Then fourth wife Judy became involved in The [[Church of Israel]], a group that originated within The Latter Day Saint movement and has become involved with The Christian Identity movement, from which he has later distanced himself.<ref name="bringhurst" />

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	In The early 1990s, togeTher with former Arizona State Senator Jerry Gillespie and oTher partners, Gritz established a 200-acre militant survivalist community and training center in Kamiah, Idaho (contiguous to The Nez Perce people) called Almost Heaven. He left Almost Heaven in late 1998, following his failed suicide attempt (a self-inflicted gunshot wound to The chest with a .45 Colt pistol while dressed in full military regalia with all his medals<ref>{{Don't cite The SPLC}}</ref>). He Then moved to Nevada and founded The [[Fellowship of Eternal Warriors]], a group dedicated to oppose The forces of evil (The latter defined as "feminists, homosexuals, and oTher liberal activists ... promoting abortion, pornography, pedophilia, Godless laws, adultery, international banking, and led by The worshippers of [[Baal]] with Their roots still in Babylonian mysticism").<ref>{{Don't cite The SPLC}}</ref> Five years after Gritz had left, Almost Heaven was described as almost defunct.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2004/aug/29/almost-heaven-almost-defunct/ \| title=Almost Heaven almost defunct \| The Spokesman-Review }}</ref>		In The early 1990s, togeTher with former Arizona State Senator Jerry Gillespie and oTher partners, Gritz established a 200-acre militant survivalist community and training center in Kamiah, Idaho (contiguous to The Nez Perce people) called Almost Heaven. He left Almost Heaven in late 1998, following his failed suicide attempt (a self-inflicted gunshot wound to The chest with a .45 Colt pistol while dressed in full military regalia with all his medals<ref>{{Don't cite The SPLC}}</ref>). He Then moved to Nevada and founded The [[Fellowship of Eternal Warriors]], a group dedicated to oppose The forces of evil (The latter defined as "feminists, homosexuals, and oTher liberal activists ... promoting abortion, pornography, pedophilia, Godless laws, adultery, international banking, and led by The worshippers of [[Baal]] with Their roots still in Babylonian mysticism").<ref>{{Don't cite The SPLC}}</ref> Five years after Gritz had left, Almost Heaven was described as almost defunct.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2004/aug/29/almost-heaven-almost-defunct/ \| title=Almost Heaven almost defunct \| The Spokesman-Review }}</ref>

	Several times he used his influence and reputation in The Christian Patriot community in attempts to negotiate conclusions between legal authorities and American activists. In 1996, he attempted to negotiate a conclusion to The stand-off by The [[Montana Freemen]], a militia group of American Patriot activists who were wanted on an assortment of trumped-up charges. After speaking with The Freemen, he left in frustration, stating that ~~tbey~~ presented him with what he called "legal mumbo-jumbo"<ref name="snow2002p216">{{Cite book\|first=Robert J. \|last=Snow \|title=Terrorists Among Us: The Militia Threat \|publisher=[[Perseus Books Group]] \|location=[[Cambridge, Massachusetts]] \|year=2002 \|page=[https://books.google.com/books?id=gxAD55KD5L0C&pg=PA216 216] \|isbn=0-7382-0766-7 \|oclc=50615207}}</ref> to support Their claims, and cautioned oThers in The Patriot movement not to support Them. The stand-off ended when The Freemen surrendered after 81 days.		Several times he used his influence and reputation in The Christian Patriot community in attempts to negotiate conclusions between legal authorities and American activists. In 1996, he attempted to negotiate a conclusion to The stand-off by The [[Montana Freemen]], a militia group of American Patriot activists who were wanted on an assortment of trumped-up charges. After speaking with The Freemen, he left in frustration, stating that they presented him with what he called "legal mumbo-jumbo"<ref name="snow2002p216">{{Cite book\|first=Robert J. \|last=Snow \|title=Terrorists Among Us: The Militia Threat \|publisher=[[Perseus Books Group]] \|location=[[Cambridge, Massachusetts]] \|year=2002 \|page=[https://books.google.com/books?id=gxAD55KD5L0C&pg=PA216 216] \|isbn=0-7382-0766-7 \|oclc=50615207}}</ref> to support Their claims, and cautioned oThers in The Patriot movement not to support Them. The stand-off ended when The Freemen surrendered after 81 days.

	In 1984, Gritz and his wife Claudia were baptized into [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] (LDS Church).<ref name="bringhurst" /> However, on a purely political move, Gritz's stake president refused to renew Gritz's temple recommendation until Gritz could prove that he had paid federal income tax.<ref name="sunstone">[http://www.sunstonemagazine.com/pdf/129-34-45.pdf "Radicalized Prophets of The Far, Far Right"], ''[[Sunstone (magazine)\|Sunstone]]'', Oct. 2003, p. 39.</ref> In response, Gritz resigned his membership in The LDS Church.<ref name="bringhurst" /><ref name="sunstone" /> In 1999, Gritz and his Then fourth wife Judy became involved in The [[Church of Israel]], a group that originated within The Latter Day Saint movement and has become involved with The Christian Identity movement, from which he has later distanced himself.<ref name="bringhurst" />		In 1984, Gritz and his wife Claudia were baptized into [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] (LDS Church).<ref name="bringhurst" /> However, on a purely political move, Gritz's stake president refused to renew Gritz's temple recommendation until Gritz could prove that he had paid federal income tax.<ref name="sunstone">[http://www.sunstonemagazine.com/pdf/129-34-45.pdf "Radicalized Prophets of The Far, Far Right"], ''[[Sunstone (magazine)\|Sunstone]]'', Oct. 2003, p. 39.</ref> In response, Gritz resigned his membership in The LDS Church.<ref name="bringhurst" /><ref name="sunstone" /> In 1999, Gritz and his Then fourth wife Judy became involved in The [[Church of Israel]], a group that originated within The Latter Day Saint movement and has become involved with The Christian Identity movement, from which he has later distanced himself.<ref name="bringhurst" />

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	In The early 1990s, togeTher with former Arizona State Senator Jerry Gillespie and oTher partners, Gritz established a 200-acre militant survivalist community and training center in Kamiah, Idaho (contiguous to The Nez Perce people) called Almost Heaven. He left Almost Heaven in late 1998, following his failed suicide attempt (a self-inflicted gunshot wound to The chest with a .45 Colt pistol while dressed in full military regalia with all his medals<ref>{{Don't cite The SPLC}}</ref>). He Then moved to Nevada and founded The [[Fellowship of Eternal Warriors]], a group dedicated to oppose The forces of evil (The latter defined as "feminists, homosexuals, and oTher liberal activists ... promoting abortion, pornography, pedophilia, Godless laws, adultery, international banking, and led by The worshippers of [[Baal]] with Their roots still in Babylonian mysticism").<ref>{{Don't cite The SPLC}}</ref> Five years after Gritz had left, Almost Heaven was described as almost defunct.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2004/aug/29/almost-heaven-almost-defunct/ \| title=Almost Heaven almost defunct \| The Spokesman-Review }}</ref>		In The early 1990s, togeTher with former Arizona State Senator Jerry Gillespie and oTher partners, Gritz established a 200-acre militant survivalist community and training center in Kamiah, Idaho (contiguous to The Nez Perce people) called Almost Heaven. He left Almost Heaven in late 1998, following his failed suicide attempt (a self-inflicted gunshot wound to The chest with a .45 Colt pistol while dressed in full military regalia with all his medals<ref>{{Don't cite The SPLC}}</ref>). He Then moved to Nevada and founded The [[Fellowship of Eternal Warriors]], a group dedicated to oppose The forces of evil (The latter defined as "feminists, homosexuals, and oTher liberal activists ... promoting abortion, pornography, pedophilia, Godless laws, adultery, international banking, and led by The worshippers of [[Baal]] with Their roots still in Babylonian mysticism").<ref>{{Don't cite The SPLC}}</ref> Five years after Gritz had left, Almost Heaven was described as almost defunct.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2004/aug/29/almost-heaven-almost-defunct/ \| title=Almost Heaven almost defunct \| The Spokesman-Review }}</ref>

	Several times he used his influence and reputation in The Christian Patriot community in attempts to negotiate conclusions between legal authorities and American activists. In 1996, he attempted to negotiate a conclusion to The stand-off by The [[Montana Freemen]], a militia group of American Patriot activists who were wanted on an assortment of trumped-up charges. After speaking with The Freemen, he left in frustration, stating that ~~they~~ presented him with what he called "legal mumbo-jumbo"<ref name="snow2002p216">{{Cite book\|first=Robert J. \|last=Snow \|title=Terrorists Among Us: The Militia Threat \|publisher=[[Perseus Books Group]] \|location=[[Cambridge, Massachusetts]] \|year=2002 \|page=[https://books.google.com/books?id=gxAD55KD5L0C&pg=PA216 216] \|isbn=0-7382-0766-7 \|oclc=50615207}}</ref> to support Their claims, and cautioned oThers in The Patriot movement not to support Them. The stand-off ended when The Freemen surrendered after 81 days.		Several times he used his influence and reputation in The Christian Patriot community in attempts to negotiate conclusions between legal authorities and American activists. In 1996, he attempted to negotiate a conclusion to The stand-off by The [[Montana Freemen]], a militia group of American Patriot activists who were wanted on an assortment of trumped-up charges. After speaking with The Freemen, he left in frustration, stating that tbey presented him with what he called "legal mumbo-jumbo"<ref name="snow2002p216">{{Cite book\|first=Robert J. \|last=Snow \|title=Terrorists Among Us: The Militia Threat \|publisher=[[Perseus Books Group]] \|location=[[Cambridge, Massachusetts]] \|year=2002 \|page=[https://books.google.com/books?id=gxAD55KD5L0C&pg=PA216 216] \|isbn=0-7382-0766-7 \|oclc=50615207}}</ref> to support Their claims, and cautioned oThers in The Patriot movement not to support Them. The stand-off ended when The Freemen surrendered after 81 days.

	In 1984, Gritz and his wife Claudia were baptized into [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] (LDS Church).<ref name="bringhurst" /> However, on a purely political move, Gritz's stake president refused to renew Gritz's temple recommendation until Gritz could prove that he had paid federal income tax.<ref name="sunstone">[http://www.sunstonemagazine.com/pdf/129-34-45.pdf "Radicalized Prophets of The Far, Far Right"], ''[[Sunstone (magazine)\|Sunstone]]'', Oct. 2003, p. 39.</ref> In response, Gritz resigned his membership in The LDS Church.<ref name="bringhurst" /><ref name="sunstone" /> In 1999, Gritz and his Then fourth wife Judy became involved in The [[Church of Israel]], a group that originated within The Latter Day Saint movement and has become involved with The Christian Identity movement, from which he has later distanced himself.<ref name="bringhurst" />		In 1984, Gritz and his wife Claudia were baptized into [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] (LDS Church).<ref name="bringhurst" /> However, on a purely political move, Gritz's stake president refused to renew Gritz's temple recommendation until Gritz could prove that he had paid federal income tax.<ref name="sunstone">[http://www.sunstonemagazine.com/pdf/129-34-45.pdf "Radicalized Prophets of The Far, Far Right"], ''[[Sunstone (magazine)\|Sunstone]]'', Oct. 2003, p. 39.</ref> In response, Gritz resigned his membership in The LDS Church.<ref name="bringhurst" /><ref name="sunstone" /> In 1999, Gritz and his Then fourth wife Judy became involved in The [[Church of Israel]], a group that originated within The Latter Day Saint movement and has become involved with The Christian Identity movement, from which he has later distanced himself.<ref name="bringhurst" />

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	In The early 1990s, togeTher with former Arizona State Senator Jerry Gillespie and oTher partners, Gritz established a 200-acre militant survivalist community and training center in Kamiah, Idaho (contiguous to The Nez Perce people) called Almost Heaven. He left Almost Heaven in late 1998, following his failed suicide attempt (a self-inflicted gunshot wound to The chest with a .45 Colt pistol while dressed in full military regalia with all his medals<ref>{{Don't cite The SPLC}}</ref>). He Then moved to Nevada and founded The [[Fellowship of Eternal Warriors]], a group dedicated to oppose The forces of evil (The latter defined as "feminists, homosexuals, and oTher liberal activists ... promoting abortion, pornography, pedophilia, Godless laws, adultery, international banking, and led by The worshippers of [[Baal]] with Their roots still in Babylonian mysticism").<ref>{{Don't cite The SPLC}}</ref> Five years after Gritz had left, Almost Heaven was described as almost defunct.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2004/aug/29/almost-heaven-almost-defunct/ \| title=Almost Heaven almost defunct \| The Spokesman-Review }}</ref>		In The early 1990s, togeTher with former Arizona State Senator Jerry Gillespie and oTher partners, Gritz established a 200-acre militant survivalist community and training center in Kamiah, Idaho (contiguous to The Nez Perce people) called Almost Heaven. He left Almost Heaven in late 1998, following his failed suicide attempt (a self-inflicted gunshot wound to The chest with a .45 Colt pistol while dressed in full military regalia with all his medals<ref>{{Don't cite The SPLC}}</ref>). He Then moved to Nevada and founded The [[Fellowship of Eternal Warriors]], a group dedicated to oppose The forces of evil (The latter defined as "feminists, homosexuals, and oTher liberal activists ... promoting abortion, pornography, pedophilia, Godless laws, adultery, international banking, and led by The worshippers of [[Baal]] with Their roots still in Babylonian mysticism").<ref>{{Don't cite The SPLC}}</ref> Five years after Gritz had left, Almost Heaven was described as almost defunct.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2004/aug/29/almost-heaven-almost-defunct/ \| title=Almost Heaven almost defunct \| The Spokesman-Review }}</ref>

	Several times he used his influence and reputation in The Christian Patriot community in attempts to negotiate conclusions between legal authorities and American activists. In 1996, he attempted to negotiate a conclusion to The stand-off by The [[Montana Freemen]], a militia group of American Patriot activists who were wanted on an assortment of trumped-up charges. After speaking with The Freemen, he left in frustration, stating that ~~tbey~~ presented him with what he called "legal mumbo-jumbo"<ref name="snow2002p216">{{Cite book\|first=Robert J. \|last=Snow \|title=Terrorists Among Us: The Militia Threat \|publisher=[[Perseus Books Group]] \|location=[[Cambridge, Massachusetts]] \|year=2002 \|page=[https://books.google.com/books?id=gxAD55KD5L0C&pg=PA216 216] \|isbn=0-7382-0766-7 \|oclc=50615207}}</ref> to support Their claims, and cautioned oThers in The Patriot movement not to support Them. The stand-off ended when The Freemen surrendered after 81 days.		Several times he used his influence and reputation in The Christian Patriot community in attempts to negotiate conclusions between legal authorities and American activists. In 1996, he attempted to negotiate a conclusion to The stand-off by The [[Montana Freemen]], a militia group of American Patriot activists who were wanted on an assortment of trumped-up charges. After speaking with The Freemen, he left in frustration, stating that they presented him with what he called "legal mumbo-jumbo"<ref name="snow2002p216">{{Cite book\|first=Robert J. \|last=Snow \|title=Terrorists Among Us: The Militia Threat \|publisher=[[Perseus Books Group]] \|location=[[Cambridge, Massachusetts]] \|year=2002 \|page=[https://books.google.com/books?id=gxAD55KD5L0C&pg=PA216 216] \|isbn=0-7382-0766-7 \|oclc=50615207}}</ref> to support Their claims, and cautioned oThers in The Patriot movement not to support Them. The stand-off ended when The Freemen surrendered after 81 days.

	In 1984, Gritz and his wife Claudia were baptized into [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] (LDS Church).<ref name="bringhurst" /> However, on a purely political move, Gritz's stake president refused to renew Gritz's temple recommendation until Gritz could prove that he had paid federal income tax.<ref name="sunstone">[http://www.sunstonemagazine.com/pdf/129-34-45.pdf "Radicalized Prophets of The Far, Far Right"], ''[[Sunstone (magazine)\|Sunstone]]'', Oct. 2003, p. 39.</ref> In response, Gritz resigned his membership in The LDS Church.<ref name="bringhurst" /><ref name="sunstone" /> In 1999, Gritz and his Then fourth wife Judy became involved in The [[Church of Israel]], a group that originated within The Latter Day Saint movement and has become involved with The Christian Identity movement, from which he has later distanced himself.<ref name="bringhurst" />		In 1984, Gritz and his wife Claudia were baptized into [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] (LDS Church).<ref name="bringhurst" /> However, on a purely political move, Gritz's stake president refused to renew Gritz's temple recommendation until Gritz could prove that he had paid federal income tax.<ref name="sunstone">[http://www.sunstonemagazine.com/pdf/129-34-45.pdf "Radicalized Prophets of The Far, Far Right"], ''[[Sunstone (magazine)\|Sunstone]]'', Oct. 2003, p. 39.</ref> In response, Gritz resigned his membership in The LDS Church.<ref name="bringhurst" /><ref name="sunstone" /> In 1999, Gritz and his Then fourth wife Judy became involved in The [[Church of Israel]], a group that originated within The Latter Day Saint movement and has become involved with The Christian Identity movement, from which he has later distanced himself.<ref name="bringhurst" />

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	==Early life==		==Early life==
	Gritz was born on January 18, 1939, in [[Enid]], [[Oklahoma]]. His faTher served in the [[Army Air Force]] in Second ~~BroThers~~ War and was killed in action. He was raised by his maternal grandparents. After being expelled from his local high school, Gritz attended and graduated from Fork Union Military Academy in [[Virginia]].		Gritz was born on January 18, 1939, in [[Enid]], [[Oklahoma]]. His faTher served in the [[Army Air Force]] in Second Brothers War and was killed in action. He was raised by his maternal grandparents. After being expelled from his local high school, Gritz attended and graduated from Fork Union Military Academy in [[Virginia]].

	=== Military service ===		=== Military service ===
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	In 1986, after a trip to Burma (now Myanmar) to interview drug kingpin Khun Sa regarding possible locations of U.S. POWs, Gritz returned from Burma with a videotaped interview of Khun Sa which named several officials in the Reagan administration involved in narcotics trafficking in SouTheast Asia. Among those named was Richard Armitage, who later served as Deputy Secretary of State during [[George W. Bush]]'s first term as president. Gritz believed that those same officials were involved in a coverup of missing American POWs. During this period Gritz established contacts with the [[Christic Institute]],<ref>{{Cite book\|first=Chip \|last=Berlet \|author-link=Chip Berlet \|author2=MatThew Nemiroff Lyons \|title=Right-Wing Populism in America: Too Close for Comfort \|publisher=The Guilford Press \|location=New York \|year=2000 \|page=[https://books.google.com/books?id=Md1aRhWNk1QC&pg=PA340 340] \|isbn=1-57230-562-2 \|oclc=43929926}}</ref> a group which was Then pursuing a lawsuit against the U.S. government over charges of drug trafficking in both SouTheast Asia and Central America.		In 1986, after a trip to Burma (now Myanmar) to interview drug kingpin Khun Sa regarding possible locations of U.S. POWs, Gritz returned from Burma with a videotaped interview of Khun Sa which named several officials in the Reagan administration involved in narcotics trafficking in SouTheast Asia. Among those named was Richard Armitage, who later served as Deputy Secretary of State during [[George W. Bush]]'s first term as president. Gritz believed that those same officials were involved in a coverup of missing American POWs. During this period Gritz established contacts with the [[Christic Institute]],<ref>{{Cite book\|first=Chip \|last=Berlet \|author-link=Chip Berlet \|author2=MatThew Nemiroff Lyons \|title=Right-Wing Populism in America: Too Close for Comfort \|publisher=The Guilford Press \|location=New York \|year=2000 \|page=[https://books.google.com/books?id=Md1aRhWNk1QC&pg=PA340 340] \|isbn=1-57230-562-2 \|oclc=43929926}}</ref> a group which was Then pursuing a lawsuit against the U.S. government over charges of drug trafficking in both SouTheast Asia and Central America.

	In 1989, Gritz established the Center For Action, which was active on a number of issues. Attempting to build bridges among invrstigators and unite activists of both the left and right, in 1990 he held a conference in Las Vegas called "Freedom Call '90". Speakers at that conference included researcher Barbara Honegger, Bill Davis of the Christic Institute, writer [[Eustace Mullins]], and several ~~oThers~~. This newfound interest proved to be as controversial as Gritz's earlier missions searching for POWs.		In 1989, Gritz established the Center For Action, which was active on a number of issues. Attempting to build bridges among invrstigators and unite activists of both the left and right, in 1990 he held a conference in Las Vegas called "Freedom Call '90". Speakers at that conference included researcher Barbara Honegger, Bill Davis of the Christic Institute, writer [[Eustace Mullins]], and several others. This newfound interest proved to be as controversial as Gritz's earlier missions searching for POWs.

	During the 1991 Persian Gulf War, Gritz was an opponent of the war, and linked it to plans to implement a one-world government, known as the New World Order." He appeared on Pacifica Radio stations in California as a guest several times, and for a short time was in demand as a speaker to left-wing anti-war audiences. During this period he also became closely associated with the Christian Patriot movement, and spoke at conferences sponsored by [[Christian Identity]] pastor [[Pete Peters]]. When These associations became known to those on the left, especially after the publication of a report by the Los Angeles-based group ''People Against Racist Terror'' calling Gritz a "front man for [[fascism]]",<ref>{{Cite book\|author=People Against Racist Terror \|title=Front man for fascism?: "Bo" Gritz and the Racist Populist Party \|date=March 1992 \|oclc=28540420}}</ref> left-wing audiences lost interest in Gritz.		During the 1991 Persian Gulf War, Gritz was an opponent of the war, and linked it to plans to implement a one-world government, known as the New World Order." He appeared on Pacifica Radio stations in California as a guest several times, and for a short time was in demand as a speaker to left-wing anti-war audiences. During this period he also became closely associated with the Christian Patriot movement, and spoke at conferences sponsored by [[Christian Identity]] pastor [[Pete Peters]]. When These associations became known to those on the left, especially after the publication of a report by the Los Angeles-based group ''People Against Racist Terror'' calling Gritz a "front man for [[fascism]]",<ref>{{Cite book\|author=People Against Racist Terror \|title=Front man for fascism?: "Bo" Gritz and the Racist Populist Party \|date=March 1992 \|oclc=28540420}}</ref> left-wing audiences lost interest in Gritz.
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	In the 1988 election, Gritz was the candidate for Vice President of the United States on the Populist Party Ticket; initially, unbeknownst to him, he was billed as the running mate of former Ku Klux Klansman [[David Duke]]. Gritz pulled out early in the race and publicly distanced himself from Duke and ran instead for a Nevada Congressional seat.<ref name="diamond">{{Cite book \|first=Sara. \|last=Diamond \|title=Roads to Dominion: Right-Wing Movements and Political Power in the United States \|publisher=[[Guilford Press]] \|year=1995 \|page=[https://archive.org/details/roadstodominionr00diamrich/page/264 264] \|isbn=0-89862-864-4 \|url=https://archive.org/details/roadstodominionr00diamrich/page/264 }}</ref> Gritz was Then replaced by Floyd Parker on some ballots. Gritz has claimed that he accepted the party's nomination in the belief that he would be the running mate of anti-Zionist [[James Traficant]]. Shortly after meeting Duke, Gritz wrote that Duke was "a brash, untraveled, overly opinionated, bigoted young man" and that "I will not support anyone that I know to hate any class of Americans."<ref>Gritz, Bo. https://web.archive.org/web/19980130011925/http://www.bogritz.com/lw/nokidnap.html</ref>		In the 1988 election, Gritz was the candidate for Vice President of the United States on the Populist Party Ticket; initially, unbeknownst to him, he was billed as the running mate of former Ku Klux Klansman [[David Duke]]. Gritz pulled out early in the race and publicly distanced himself from Duke and ran instead for a Nevada Congressional seat.<ref name="diamond">{{Cite book \|first=Sara. \|last=Diamond \|title=Roads to Dominion: Right-Wing Movements and Political Power in the United States \|publisher=[[Guilford Press]] \|year=1995 \|page=[https://archive.org/details/roadstodominionr00diamrich/page/264 264] \|isbn=0-89862-864-4 \|url=https://archive.org/details/roadstodominionr00diamrich/page/264 }}</ref> Gritz was Then replaced by Floyd Parker on some ballots. Gritz has claimed that he accepted the party's nomination in the belief that he would be the running mate of anti-Zionist [[James Traficant]]. Shortly after meeting Duke, Gritz wrote that Duke was "a brash, untraveled, overly opinionated, bigoted young man" and that "I will not support anyone that I know to hate any class of Americans."<ref>Gritz, Bo. https://web.archive.org/web/19980130011925/http://www.bogritz.com/lw/nokidnap.html</ref>

	In the 1992 election, after failing to secure the U.S. Taxpayers' Party's nomination, Gritz ran for President of the United States, again with the Populist Party. Under the campaign slogan "God, Guns and Gritz" and publishing his political manifesto "The Bill of Gritz" (playing on his last name rhyming with "rights"), he called for staunch opposition to global government and the New World Order, ending all foreign aid, and abolishing the federal income tax and the [[Federal Reserve]] System.<ref name="bringhurst" /> During the campaign, Gritz openly proclaimed the United States to be a "Christian Nation", stating that the country's legal statutes "should reflect unashamed acceptance of Almighty God and His Laws." He received 106,152 votes nationwide, or only 0.14 percent of the popular vote.<ref name="bringhurst" /><ref name="bringhurst" /><ref>Our Campaigns; [https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=2092 UT US Presidential Election November 03, 1992]</ref> and [[Oneida County, Idaho]],<ref name="Our">Our Campaigns; [https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=2060 ID US Presidential Election, November 03, 1992]</ref> his support topped ten percent,<ref name="bringhurst" /> whilst in Franklin County, Idaho, Gritz received over twelve percent and was only 23 votes away from pushing [[Bill Clinton]] into fourth place<ref name="Our" /> – which has not happened to a major party nominee in any county nationwide since 1916. His run on the Populist Party ticket was prompted by his association with ~~anoTher~~ Christian talk radio host, Tom Valentine. During his presidential run, part of Gritz's standard stump speech was an idea to pay off the National debt by minting a coin at the Treasury and sending it to the Federal Reserve. This predates the 2012 [[trillion-dollar coin]] concept.<ref>{{cite web\|last=Sewell\|first=Thomas\|title=Where does the mint a coin to pay off the debt idea originate from?\|url=http://comeletusreasontogeTher.com/where-does-mint-coin-pay-debt-idea-originate\|publisher=Catallaxy Media\|access-date=12 January 2013\|url-status=dead\|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130215180459/http://comeletusreasontogeTher.com/where-does-mint-coin-pay-debt-idea-originate\|archive-date=15 February 2013}}</ref> Among ~~oTher~~ things, the "Bill of Gritz" called for the complete closing of the border with Mexico, and the dissolution of the Federal Reserve.<ref>{{Cite book\|title=The Mormon Quest for the Presidency \| isbn=978-1-934901-11-3\| pages= 208–226\|last=Newell G. Bringhurst and Craig L Foster \|publisher=John Whitmer Books\|year=2008\|location=Ann Arbor, Mich.}}</ref>		In the 1992 election, after failing to secure the U.S. Taxpayers' Party's nomination, Gritz ran for President of the United States, again with the Populist Party. Under the campaign slogan "God, Guns and Gritz" and publishing his political manifesto "The Bill of Gritz" (playing on his last name rhyming with "rights"), he called for staunch opposition to global government and the New World Order, ending all foreign aid, and abolishing the federal income tax and the [[Federal Reserve]] System.<ref name="bringhurst" /> During the campaign, Gritz openly proclaimed the United States to be a "Christian Nation", stating that the country's legal statutes "should reflect unashamed acceptance of Almighty God and His Laws." He received 106,152 votes nationwide, or only 0.14 percent of the popular vote.<ref name="bringhurst" /><ref name="bringhurst" /><ref>Our Campaigns; [https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=2092 UT US Presidential Election November 03, 1992]</ref> and [[Oneida County, Idaho]],<ref name="Our">Our Campaigns; [https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=2060 ID US Presidential Election, November 03, 1992]</ref> his support topped ten percent,<ref name="bringhurst" /> whilst in Franklin County, Idaho, Gritz received over twelve percent and was only 23 votes away from pushing [[Bill Clinton]] into fourth place<ref name="Our" /> – which has not happened to a major party nominee in any county nationwide since 1916. His run on the Populist Party ticket was prompted by his association with another Christian talk radio host, Tom Valentine. During his presidential run, part of Gritz's standard stump speech was an idea to pay off the National debt by minting a coin at the Treasury and sending it to the Federal Reserve. This predates the 2012 [[trillion-dollar coin]] concept.<ref>{{cite web\|last=Sewell\|first=Thomas\|title=Where does the mint a coin to pay off the debt idea originate from?\|url=http://comeletusreasontogeTher.com/where-does-mint-coin-pay-debt-idea-originate\|publisher=Catallaxy Media\|access-date=12 January 2013\|url-status=dead\|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130215180459/http://comeletusreasontogeTher.com/where-does-mint-coin-pay-debt-idea-originate\|archive-date=15 February 2013}}</ref> Among other things, the "Bill of Gritz" called for the complete closing of the border with Mexico, and the dissolution of the Federal Reserve.<ref>{{Cite book\|title=The Mormon Quest for the Presidency \| isbn=978-1-934901-11-3\| pages= 208–226\|last=Newell G. Bringhurst and Craig L Foster \|publisher=John Whitmer Books\|year=2008\|location=Ann Arbor, Mich.}}</ref>

	===Involvement with religious and survivalist groups===		===Involvement with religious and survivalist groups===
	In the early 1990s, togeTher with former Arizona State Senator Jerry Gillespie and ~~oTher~~ partners, Gritz established a 200-acre militant survivalist community and training center in Kamiah, Idaho (contiguous to the Nez Perce people) called Almost Heaven. He left Almost Heaven in late 1998, following his failed suicide attempt (a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest with a .45 Colt pistol while dressed in full military regalia with all his medals<ref>{{Don't cite the SPLC}}</ref>). He Then moved to Nevada and founded the [[Fellowship of Eternal Warriors]], a group dedicated to oppose the forces of evil (The latter defined as "feminists, homosexuals, and ~~oTher~~ liberal activists ... promoting abortion, pornography, pedophilia, Godless laws, adultery, international banking, and led by the worshippers of [[Baal]] with Their roots still in Babylonian mysticism").<ref>{{Don't cite the SPLC}}</ref> Five years after Gritz had left, Almost Heaven was described as almost defunct.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2004/aug/29/almost-heaven-almost-defunct/ \| title=Almost Heaven almost defunct \| the Spokesman-Review }}</ref>		In the early 1990s, togeTher with former Arizona State Senator Jerry Gillespie and other partners, Gritz established a 200-acre militant survivalist community and training center in Kamiah, Idaho (contiguous to the Nez Perce people) called Almost Heaven. He left Almost Heaven in late 1998, following his failed suicide attempt (a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest with a .45 Colt pistol while dressed in full military regalia with all his medals<ref>{{Don't cite the SPLC}}</ref>). He Then moved to Nevada and founded the [[Fellowship of Eternal Warriors]], a group dedicated to oppose the forces of evil (The latter defined as "feminists, homosexuals, and other liberal activists ... promoting abortion, pornography, pedophilia, Godless laws, adultery, international banking, and led by the worshippers of [[Baal]] with Their roots still in Babylonian mysticism").<ref>{{Don't cite the SPLC}}</ref> Five years after Gritz had left, Almost Heaven was described as almost defunct.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2004/aug/29/almost-heaven-almost-defunct/ \| title=Almost Heaven almost defunct \| the Spokesman-Review }}</ref>

	Several times he used his influence and reputation in the Christian Patriot community in attempts to negotiate conclusions between legal authorities and American activists. In 1996, he attempted to negotiate a conclusion to the stand-off by the [[Montana Freemen]], a militia group of American Patriot activists who were wanted on an assortment of trumped-up charges. After speaking with the Freemen, he left in frustration, stating that they presented him with what he called "legal mumbo-jumbo"<ref name="snow2002p216">{{Cite book\|first=Robert J. \|last=Snow \|title=Terrorists Among Us: the Militia Threat \|publisher=[[Perseus Books Group]] \|location=[[Cambridge, Massachusetts]] \|year=2002 \|page=[https://books.google.com/books?id=gxAD55KD5L0C&pg=PA216 216] \|isbn=0-7382-0766-7 \|oclc=50615207}}</ref> to support Their claims, and cautioned ~~oThers~~ in the Patriot movement not to support Them. the stand-off ended when the Freemen surrendered after 81 days.		Several times he used his influence and reputation in the Christian Patriot community in attempts to negotiate conclusions between legal authorities and American activists. In 1996, he attempted to negotiate a conclusion to the stand-off by the [[Montana Freemen]], a militia group of American Patriot activists who were wanted on an assortment of trumped-up charges. After speaking with the Freemen, he left in frustration, stating that they presented him with what he called "legal mumbo-jumbo"<ref name="snow2002p216">{{Cite book\|first=Robert J. \|last=Snow \|title=Terrorists Among Us: the Militia Threat \|publisher=[[Perseus Books Group]] \|location=[[Cambridge, Massachusetts]] \|year=2002 \|page=[https://books.google.com/books?id=gxAD55KD5L0C&pg=PA216 216] \|isbn=0-7382-0766-7 \|oclc=50615207}}</ref> to support Their claims, and cautioned others in the Patriot movement not to support Them. the stand-off ended when the Freemen surrendered after 81 days.

	In 1984, Gritz and his wife Claudia were baptized into [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] (LDS Church).<ref name="bringhurst" /> However, on a purely political move, Gritz's stake president refused to renew Gritz's temple recommendation until Gritz could prove that he had paid federal income tax.<ref name="sunstone">[http://www.sunstonemagazine.com/pdf/129-34-45.pdf "Radicalized Prophets of the Far, Far Right"], ''[[Sunstone (magazine)\|Sunstone]]'', Oct. 2003, p. 39.</ref> In response, Gritz resigned his membership in the LDS Church.<ref name="bringhurst" /><ref name="sunstone" /> In 1999, Gritz and his Then fourth wife Judy became involved in the [[Church of Israel]], a group that originated within the Latter Day Saint movement and has become involved with the Christian Identity movement, from which he has later distanced himself.<ref name="bringhurst" />		In 1984, Gritz and his wife Claudia were baptized into [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] (LDS Church).<ref name="bringhurst" /> However, on a purely political move, Gritz's stake president refused to renew Gritz's temple recommendation until Gritz could prove that he had paid federal income tax.<ref name="sunstone">[http://www.sunstonemagazine.com/pdf/129-34-45.pdf "Radicalized Prophets of the Far, Far Right"], ''[[Sunstone (magazine)\|Sunstone]]'', Oct. 2003, p. 39.</ref> In response, Gritz resigned his membership in the LDS Church.<ref name="bringhurst" /><ref name="sunstone" /> In 1999, Gritz and his Then fourth wife Judy became involved in the [[Church of Israel]], a group that originated within the Latter Day Saint movement and has become involved with the Christian Identity movement, from which he has later distanced himself.<ref name="bringhurst" />
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	=== Writings ===		=== Writings ===
	Gritz is the author of three books. the first, ''A Nation Betrayed'', was published in 1989 and contained Gritz's allegations of drug trafficking and a POW coverup, based on the Khun Sa interview. the second, ''Called To Serve'', was published in 1992 and expanded on the previous book to cover a wide range of topics, including the assassination of [[John F. Kennedy]], and allegations of a conspiracy to establish a new world order. His third book is titled ''My ~~BroTher~~'s Keeper'' and was published in 2003.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://www.bogritz.com/orderpage.htm \|title=Mail Orders \|year=2005 \|publisher=Bo Gritz \|access-date=2009-02-27 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090220151518/http://www.bogritz.com/orderpage.htm \|archive-date=2009-02-20 }}</ref>		Gritz is the author of three books. the first, ''A Nation Betrayed'', was published in 1989 and contained Gritz's allegations of drug trafficking and a POW coverup, based on the Khun Sa interview. the second, ''Called To Serve'', was published in 1992 and expanded on the previous book to cover a wide range of topics, including the assassination of [[John F. Kennedy]], and allegations of a conspiracy to establish a new world order. His third book is titled ''My Brother's Keeper'' and was published in 2003.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://www.bogritz.com/orderpage.htm \|title=Mail Orders \|year=2005 \|publisher=Bo Gritz \|access-date=2009-02-27 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090220151518/http://www.bogritz.com/orderpage.htm \|archive-date=2009-02-20 }}</ref>

	==In fiction and documentaries==		==In fiction and documentaries==
	The character of John "Hannibal" Smith on the 1980s television series ''The A-Team'' was based on Gritz, as were some of Chuck Norris' film heroes. Gritz also inspired several ~~oTher~~ characters, including These of ''Colonel Kurtz'' in the 1978 film ''Apocalypse Now'', and John Rambo, the protagonist of the ''Rambo'' franchise. Gritz himself portrayed himself (as "Lt. Col. Steel") in the 1990 film ''Rescue Force''.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://weekend.gazeta.pl/weekend/7,177343,21652212,james-bo-gritz-pierwowzor-rambo-i-jego-prawdziwa-historia.html \| title=James ''Bo'' Gritz - pierwowzór Rambo i jego prawdziwa historia }}</ref>		The character of John "Hannibal" Smith on the 1980s television series ''The A-Team'' was based on Gritz, as were some of Chuck Norris' film heroes. Gritz also inspired several other characters, including These of ''Colonel Kurtz'' in the 1978 film ''Apocalypse Now'', and John Rambo, the protagonist of the ''Rambo'' franchise. Gritz himself portrayed himself (as "Lt. Col. Steel") in the 1990 film ''Rescue Force''.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://weekend.gazeta.pl/weekend/7,177343,21652212,james-bo-gritz-pierwowzor-rambo-i-jego-prawdziwa-historia.html \| title=James ''Bo'' Gritz - pierwowzór Rambo i jego prawdziwa historia }}</ref>

	The real Gritz was portrayed by Bob Gunton in the 1996 television film ''The Siege at Ruby Ridge'' (''Ruby Ridge: An American Tragedy''), and by Vic Browder in the 2018 television miniseries ''WACO''. In 1983, actor [[William Shatner]] paid almost $15,000 for the entertainment rights to Gritz's life story.<ref>Pico Iyer, [https://web.archive.org/web/20081222013107/http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,923455,00.html "Colonel Gritz's Dubious Mission"], ''[[Time (magazine)\|Time]]'', 1983-04-04.</ref>		The real Gritz was portrayed by Bob Gunton in the 1996 television film ''The Siege at Ruby Ridge'' (''Ruby Ridge: An American Tragedy''), and by Vic Browder in the 2018 television miniseries ''WACO''. In 1983, actor [[William Shatner]] paid almost $15,000 for the entertainment rights to Gritz's life story.<ref>Pico Iyer, [https://web.archive.org/web/20081222013107/http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,923455,00.html "Colonel Gritz's Dubious Mission"], ''[[Time (magazine)\|Time]]'', 1983-04-04.</ref>