G.O.P. Lawmaker Had Visions of a Christian Alternative Government

He networked with local militia groups, talked about plans to create a 51st state called Liberty and distributed to his closest followers a “Biblical Basis for War” document that calls for the “surrender” of those who favor abortion rights, same-sex marriage, “idolatry” and communism. “If they do not yield — kill all males,” it said.

The rest of the story by Mike Baker (New York Times).