Actually Rudolph claims the Christian ID stuff was from him going to a church for 6 months that happened to have a girl he was chasing ... in the early 80's..
He claims he's a Catholic and hopes to 'die' as one.
Eric Rudolph's actions were simply a reaction to our nation's ills. I'm not justifying his actions, just pointing out that he was frustrated.
Our Creator will deal to us the medicine we deserve:
22And unless those days were shortened, no flesh would be saved; but for the elect's sake those days will be shortened.
Matthew 24:22 (New King James Version)