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Breivik describes himself as an investor, director, manager, revolutionary conservative, and resistance fighter.<ref>''2083 - A European Declaration of Independence,''p. 1398</ref> Prosecutors have said that Breivik played the video game World of Warcraft for nearly seven hours daily.<ref>[https://dailycaller.com/2012/06/08/prosecutors-norwegian-mass-murderer-played-world-of-warcraft-seven-hours-a-day/ Prosecutors:Norwegian mass-murderer played World of Warcraft seven hours a day, Daily Caller, June 8, 2012]</ref>

Breivik describes himself as an investor, director, manager, revolutionary conservative, and resistance fighter.<ref>''2083 - A European Declaration of Independence,''p. 1398</ref> Prosecutors have said that Breivik played the video game World of Warcraft for nearly seven hours daily.<ref>[https://dailycaller.com/2012/06/08/prosecutors-norwegian-mass-murderer-played-world-of-warcraft-seven-hours-a-day/ Prosecutors:Norwegian mass-murderer played World of Warcraft seven hours a day, Daily Caller, June 8, 2012]</ref>

On August 24, 2012, a Norwegian court found Breivik sane and guilty, and sentenced  him to prison for a period between 10 and 21 years, the maximum prison sentence for his crime, but under Norway's preventative detention law, it can be extended if Breivik is considered a danger to society.  His only apology was that he did not kill more people.<ref name="townhall.com">http://townhall.com/news/politics-elections/2012/08/24/norway_killer_to_face_sentence_for_massacre</ref>

On August 24, 2012, a Norwegian court found Breivik sane and guilty, and sentenced  him to prison for a period between 10 and 21 years, the maximum prison sentence for his crime, but under Norway's preventative detention law, it can be extended if Breivik is considered a danger to society.  His only apology was that he did not kill more people.<ref name="townhall.com">https://townhall.com/news/politics-elections/2012/08/24/norway_killer_to_face_sentence_for_massacre</ref>

== Attacks ==

== Attacks ==

=== Shooting spree on the island of Utoya ===

=== Shooting spree on the island of Utoya ===

Utoya, an island located approximately 20 miles northwest of Oslo, has been used by the Worker's Youth League (AUF), the Norwegian Labor Party's youth wing, since the 1970s for summer camps.<ref>[http://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/europe/07/23/norway.camp.youth/index.html?eref=edition How Labour Party's paradise in Utoya turned to 'hell']</ref> Between 600 and 700 people were on the island on July 22, 2011. Around 16:57 local time, a man dressed as a policeman requested passage on a local ferry over to Utoya. He stated he was there to "do research in connection with the bomb blasts".<ref name="bbc timeline"/> He was reportedly armed with a pistol and an automatic rifle.<ref name="bbc timeline"/> According to witnesses, he gathered the camp atendees around him for an announcement, then began shooting at them. The people panicked, and began running in an attempt to get away. Some tried to swim to the mainland, and were shot while still in the water.

Utoya, an island located approximately 20 miles northwest of Oslo, has been used by the Worker's Youth League (AUF), the Norwegian Labor Party's youth wing, since the 1970s for summer camps.<ref>[https://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/europe/07/23/norway.camp.youth/index.html?eref=edition How Labour Party's paradise in Utoya turned to 'hell']</ref> Between 600 and 700 people were on the island on July 22, 2011. Around 16:57 local time, a man dressed as a policeman requested passage on a local ferry over to Utoya. He stated he was there to "do research in connection with the bomb blasts".<ref name="bbc timeline"/> He was reportedly armed with a pistol and an automatic rifle.<ref name="bbc timeline"/> According to witnesses, he gathered the camp atendees around him for an announcement, then began shooting at them. The people panicked, and began running in an attempt to get away. Some tried to swim to the mainland, and were shot while still in the water.

The first reports of the shootings reached authorities at 17:26, and by 17:40, a specialized SWAT team was dispatched from Oslo to the island, arriving at 18:09.<ref name="bbc timeline"/> Local police were already at the ferry crossing, but were waiting for a boat. Difficulties arose when the police boat was loaded with the men and equipment; the boat was too small and began to take on water.<ref name="bbc timeline"/> Recreational boats were used instead, and the authorities arrived on the island at 18:26.<ref name="bbc timeline"/> By this time, the shootings had been going on for over an hour.

The first reports of the shootings reached authorities at 17:26, and by 17:40, a specialized SWAT team was dispatched from Oslo to the island, arriving at 18:09.<ref name="bbc timeline"/> Local police were already at the ferry crossing, but were waiting for a boat. Difficulties arose when the police boat was loaded with the men and equipment; the boat was too small and began to take on water.<ref name="bbc timeline"/> Recreational boats were used instead, and the authorities arrived on the island at 18:26.<ref name="bbc timeline"/> By this time, the shootings had been going on for over an hour.

Over a period of approximately three years, Breivik wrote and/or compiled a 1,518 page, partly plagiaristic manifesto titled ''2083 – A European Declaration of Independence,'' half of which he states he wrote himself. He sent this to 8,000 dedicated nationalists just before his murderous rampages began, and which was subsequently converted to a PDF file<ref>[https://www.wnd.com/files/2011/07/2083manifesto.pdf Manifesto]</ref> and posted on the Internet after the attacks.  

Over a period of approximately three years, Breivik wrote and/or compiled a 1,518 page, partly plagiaristic manifesto titled ''2083 – A European Declaration of Independence,'' half of which he states he wrote himself. He sent this to 8,000 dedicated nationalists just before his murderous rampages began, and which was subsequently converted to a PDF file<ref>[https://www.wnd.com/files/2011/07/2083manifesto.pdf Manifesto]</ref> and posted on the Internet after the attacks.  

Breivik's manifesto states that he is "100&nbsp;percent Christian",<ref name="Times Union"/> but not "excessively religious";<ref name="Times Union"/> he considers himself a "cultural Christian" and a "modern-day crusader".<ref name="Times Union"/><ref name="ibtimes0725">{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.com/anders-breivik-manifesto-shooterbomber-downplayed-religion-secular-influence-key-817273|title=Anders Breivik Manifesto: Shooter/Bomber Downplayed Religion, Secular Influence Key|work=International Business Times|accessdate=31 May 2015}}</ref> Breivik says the term ''cultural Christian'' means preserving European culture, and adds, "It is enough that you are a Christian-agnostic or a Christian-atheist (an atheist who wants to preserve at least the basics of the European Christian cultural legacy...)"<ref name="ibtimes0725"/><ref name="Juergensmeyer"/> He stated that he planned to pray to God for help during his attacks.<ref>{{cite news|first=Duncan|last=Gardham|title=Norway killings: Breivik's plan for the day|work=The Daily Telegraph|location=UK|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/norway/8663762/Norway-killings-Breiviks-plan-for-the-day.html|accessdate=29 July 2011|date=26 July 2011|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20110727060134/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/norway/8663762/Norway-killings-Breiviks-plan-for-the-day.html|archivedate=27 July 2011|deadurl=no}}</ref> The manifesto also states "I'm not going to pretend I'm a very religious person, as that would be a lie"; Breivik calls religion a crutch and a source for drawing mental strength, and says "I've always been very pragmatic and influenced by my secular surroundings and environment."  He goes on to state that "myself and many more like me do not necessarily have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and God."<ref name="ibtimes0725"/><ref name=Relationship2>{{cite web|first=Nicola|last=Menzie|title=Norway massacre suspect manifesto rejects personal relationship with Jesus|url=http://au.christiantoday.com/article/norway-massacre-suspect-manifesto-rejects-personal-relationship-with-jesus/11623.htm|work=[[Christianity Today]]|date=26 July 2011|accessdate=28 July 2011}}</ref>

Breivik's manifesto states that he is "100&nbsp;percent Christian",<ref name="Times Union"/> but not "excessively religious";<ref name="Times Union"/> he considers himself a "cultural Christian" and a "modern-day crusader".<ref name="Times Union"/><ref name="ibtimes0725">{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.com/anders-breivik-manifesto-shooterbomber-downplayed-religion-secular-influence-key-817273|title=Anders Breivik Manifesto: Shooter/Bomber Downplayed Religion, Secular Influence Key|work=International Business Times|accessdate=31 May 2015}}</ref> Breivik says the term ''cultural Christian'' means preserving European culture, and adds, "It is enough that you are a Christian-agnostic or a Christian-atheist (an atheist who wants to preserve at least the basics of the European Christian cultural legacy...)"<ref name="ibtimes0725"/><ref name="Juergensmeyer"/> He stated that he planned to pray to God for help during his attacks.<ref>{{cite news|first=Duncan|last=Gardham|title=Norway killings: Breivik's plan for the day|work=The Daily Telegraph|location=UK|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/norway/8663762/Norway-killings-Breiviks-plan-for-the-day.html|accessdate=29 July 2011|date=26 July 2011|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110727060134/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/norway/8663762/Norway-killings-Breiviks-plan-for-the-day.html|archivedate=27 July 2011|deadurl=no}}</ref> The manifesto also states "I'm not going to pretend I'm a very religious person, as that would be a lie"; Breivik calls religion a crutch and a source for drawing mental strength, and says "I've always been very pragmatic and influenced by my secular surroundings and environment."  He goes on to state that "myself and many more like me do not necessarily have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and God."<ref name="ibtimes0725"/><ref name=Relationship2>{{cite web|first=Nicola|last=Menzie|title=Norway massacre suspect manifesto rejects personal relationship with Jesus|url=http://au.christiantoday.com/article/norway-massacre-suspect-manifesto-rejects-personal-relationship-with-jesus/11623.htm|work=[[Christianity Today]]|date=26 July 2011|accessdate=28 July 2011}}</ref>

In his manifesto  Breivik details how Islam invaded Europe in the past and was defeated, and expresses plans to combat, by an "armed indigenous rights movements/resistance movement" (p.&nbsp;668), the latest Islamic invasion/attack in which they employ "demographic warfare." (p.&nbsp;816) Breivik resistance involves raising up an army of ''Justiciar Knights,'' ''PCCTS,'' ("Pauperes commilitones Christi Templique Solomonici" or "Poor Fellow-Soldiers of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon" in English), commonly known as the Knights Templar,(p.&nbsp;1509) which Breivik claimed had been re-formed in London in 2002.

In his manifesto  Breivik details how Islam invaded Europe in the past and was defeated, and expresses plans to combat, by an "armed indigenous rights movements/resistance movement" (p.&nbsp;668), the latest Islamic invasion/attack in which they employ "demographic warfare." (p.&nbsp;816) Breivik resistance involves raising up an army of ''Justiciar Knights,'' ''PCCTS,'' ("Pauperes commilitones Christi Templique Solomonici" or "Poor Fellow-Soldiers of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon" in English), commonly known as the Knights Templar,(p.&nbsp;1509) which Breivik claimed had been re-formed in London in 2002.

While the manifesto contains a legal disclaimer that states certain chapters in Book 2 and Book 3 (a Declaration of pre-emptive War) were hypothetical, and "must not be confused with an actual plan, or strategy to attempt to harm any individuals...," and that  the author does not condone such, (p.&nbsp;766-68) yet it has become apparent that this disclaimer itself was part of his malevolent strategy.

While the manifesto contains a legal disclaimer that states certain chapters in Book 2 and Book 3 (a Declaration of pre-emptive War) were hypothetical, and "must not be confused with an actual plan, or strategy to attempt to harm any individuals...," and that  the author does not condone such, (p.&nbsp;766-68) yet it has become apparent that this disclaimer itself was part of his malevolent strategy.

Many [[liberal media]] articles characterized the gesture Breivik made in court as a "right-wing salute."<ref>http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/4259574/Breivik-makes-far-right-salute-as-trial-begins.html</ref><ref>https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/norway/9206193/Norway-killer-Anders-Behring-Breivik-trial-day-one-as-it-happened.html</ref><ref>https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2130364/Anders-Behring-Breivik-trial-Norwegian-killer-breaks-Vlad-Impaler-video-played.html</ref><ref>http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/314866</ref> Fox News described it as a "clenched-fist salute."<ref>http://www.foxnews.com/world/2012/08/24/norway-court-deems-breivik-sane-sentences-killer-to-prison.html</ref>

Many [[liberal media]] articles characterized the gesture Breivik made in court as a "right-wing salute."<ref>http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/4259574/Breivik-makes-far-right-salute-as-trial-begins.html</ref><ref>https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/norway/9206193/Norway-killer-Anders-Behring-Breivik-trial-day-one-as-it-happened.html</ref><ref>https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2130364/Anders-Behring-Breivik-trial-Norwegian-killer-breaks-Vlad-Impaler-video-played.html</ref><ref>https://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/314866</ref> Fox News described it as a "clenched-fist salute."<ref>https://www.foxnews.com/world/2012/08/24/norway-court-deems-breivik-sane-sentences-killer-to-prison.html</ref>

Breivik confessed he that manipulated the mainstream media by using "counterjihad" rhetoric in order to protect "ethno-nationalists" from media scrutiny and to damage the reputation of the counter-jihad movement including [[Robert Spencer]] and Fjordman who he considers to part of a "Jewish network." The liberal media has ignored Breivik's confession.

Breivik confessed he that manipulated the mainstream media by using "counterjihad" rhetoric in order to protect "ethno-nationalists" from media scrutiny and to damage the reputation of the counter-jihad movement including [[Robert Spencer]] and Fjordman who he considers to part of a "Jewish network." The liberal media has ignored Breivik's confession.

At the least, liberal journalists charged that Breivik seems to have been motivated by the view of right versus wrong that animates the "Christian worldview," which pits Marxism, multiculturalism, Islam, etc. as enemies of God and truth,<ref>[http://www.religiondispatches.org/dispatches/sarahposner/4934/how_breivik%E2%80%99s_%E2%80%9Ccultural_analysis%E2%80%9D_is_drawn_from_the_%E2%80%9Cchristian_worldview%E2%80%9D/ Sarah Posner, "How Breivik’s “Cultural Analysis” is Drawn from the “Christian Worldview”"]</ref> while the same journalists fight against evangelical Christian faith, traditional morals and those who uphold them as being enemies of liberalism's deleterious [[social experiment]] that has cost America and the world greatly in souls, lives and money.<ref>[http://peacebyjesus.witnesstoday.org/RevealingStatistics.html Revealing Statistics: America in Decline; Present Costs of the War against God]</ref>

At the least, liberal journalists charged that Breivik seems to have been motivated by the view of right versus wrong that animates the "Christian worldview," which pits Marxism, multiculturalism, Islam, etc. as enemies of God and truth,<ref>[http://www.religiondispatches.org/dispatches/sarahposner/4934/how_breivik%E2%80%99s_%E2%80%9Ccultural_analysis%E2%80%9D_is_drawn_from_the_%E2%80%9Cchristian_worldview%E2%80%9D/ Sarah Posner, "How Breivik’s “Cultural Analysis” is Drawn from the “Christian Worldview”"]</ref> while the same journalists fight against evangelical Christian faith, traditional morals and those who uphold them as being enemies of liberalism's deleterious [[social experiment]] that has cost America and the world greatly in souls, lives and money.<ref>[http://peacebyjesus.witnesstoday.org/RevealingStatistics.html Revealing Statistics: America in Decline; Present Costs of the War against God]</ref>

Others also cite evidence that liberalism is more prone to violence and terrorism.<ref>[http://townhall.com/columnists/johnhawkins/2010/03/16/liberal_violence_five_names_you_should_know/page/full Five names you should know]</ref><ref>[http://pushbacknow.net/2011/01/16/history-of-liberal-violence History of liberal violence]</ref>

Others also cite evidence that liberalism is more prone to violence and terrorism.<ref>[https://townhall.com/columnists/johnhawkins/2010/03/16/liberal_violence_five_names_you_should_know/page/full Five names you should know]</ref><ref>[http://pushbacknow.net/2011/01/16/history-of-liberal-violence History of liberal violence]</ref>

In contrast to the overall reaction by Islamic authorities to the acts of Muslim terrorists, the Christian community has been quick to condemn the attacks by Breivik as being contrary to authentic Christianity. Gordon Showell-Rogers, Associate International Director of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), stated,  

In contrast to the overall reaction by Islamic authorities to the acts of Muslim terrorists, the Christian community has been quick to condemn the attacks by Breivik as being contrary to authentic Christianity. Gordon Showell-Rogers, Associate International Director of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), stated,