Since history tends to repeat itself, do you think the Christians will host another inquisition?

Question

Should we be scared since they have the most access to arms?

Answer 1

Yep... we should be afraid. Yep... there will be another Inquisition... probably within the next 20 years... unless we do something about it.

On the Christian Right, Christian Reconstructionalists have (to a large degree) ursurped the political apparatus of the Republican Party at the local level, and are engaged in a subrosa process of politically motivating moderate Christians under the guise of religious considerations. The goal is nothing less than for fundamentalist Christians to take over all elective offices in the USA... and later, the world. The mandate for achieving this is seen as Biblical in nature... in other words, orders from God himself, and with his authority.

Reconstructionalism's most common form, Dominionism, represents one of the most extreme forms of Fundamentalist Christianity thought. Its followers, called Dominionists, are attempting to peacefully convert the laws of United States so that they match those of the Hebrew Scriptures. They intend to achieve this by using the freedom of religion in the US to train a generation of children in private Christian religious schools. Later, their graduates will be charged with the responsibility of creating a new Bible-based political, religious and social order. One of the first tasks of this order will be to eliminate religious choice and freedom. Their eventual goal is to achieve the "Kingdom of God" in which much of the world is converted to Christianity. They feel that the power of God's word will bring about this conversion. No armed force or insurrection will be needed; in fact, they believe that there will be little opposition to their plan. People will willingly accept it. All that needs to be done is to properly explain it to them.

All religious organizations, congregations etc. other than strictly Fundamentalist Christianity would be suppressed. Nonconforming Evangelical, main line and liberal Christian religious institutions would no longer be allowed to hold services, organize, proselytize, etc. Society would revert to the laws and punishments of the Hebrew Scriptures. Any person who advocated or practiced other religious beliefs outside of their home would be tried for idolatry and executed. Blasphemy, adultery and homosexual behavior would be criminalized; those found guilty would also be executed. At that time that this essay was originally written, this was the only religious movement in North America of which we were aware which advocates genocide for followers of minority religions and non-conforming members of their own religion.

So where did the idea of taking dominion over others come from and what authority did people have to use it?

This may surprise some, but the basis for the doctrine of Dominionism was dug out of the Bible by its founders, starting with the term “dominion” at Genesis 1:28 (also in 1:26):

“And God said unto them, [Adam and Eve] Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it; and have dominion… over every living thing…”

Most Christians interpret this verse as meaning that God gave mankind dominion over the animal kingdom. Dominion theologians believe that that this verse commands Christians to bring all societies, around the world, under the rule of the Word of God.

The dictionary defines 'dominion': “... a supremacy in determining and directing the actions of others or in governing politically, socially, or personally.”

According to Edd S. Noel, Associate Professor of Economics at Westmont College, Dominionists see Genesis 1:26-28 (partially quoted above) as the “dominion covenant” or contract that applies to the world today. Dominionists understand this “in terms of bringing the whole world under the rule of God’s law.” Professor Noel also tells us, “The teachings of Christian Reconstructionism have been increasingly influential in recent years for evangelicals advocating social policy in various mainline denominations and independent churches.”

R. J. Rushdoony (the founder of Dominionism) used the word dominion often in his writings. (Citing Genesis 1:26, 27, and 28 as his authority.) Below are samples of his use of the term from his book, 'The Institutes of Biblical Law', published in 1973. Rushdoony’s language is important for it shows how his ideas were picked up by others.

1. Vice Regents of God: “The earth thus was created to be God’s kingdom, and man was created in God’s image to be God’s vice-regent over that realm under God.”

2. Dominionism is a Cultural Mandate: “The cultural mandate is thus the obligation of covenant man to subdue the earth and to exercise dominion over it under God (Gen. 1:26-28) …All enemies of Christ in this fallen world must be conquered.”

3. Submit or Be Crushed: “If men are not regenerated by Christ, and if they will not submit to His calling, to the cultural mandate, they will be crushed by His power.”

4. Biblical Law & Dominion A Basic Urge of Man’s Nature: “The purpose of regeneration is to re-establish man in his creation mandate, to exercise dominion and to subdue the earth. The purpose of the law is to give man the God-appointed way to dominion. ….Man was created to exercise dominion under God and as God’s appointed vice-regent over the earth. Dominion is thus a basic urge of man’s nature.”

5. Submit and Inherit the Earth: “The purpose of the new Adam is to undo the work of the fall, restore man as covenant keeper, make of man again a faithful citizen of the Kingdom of God, and enable man again to fulfill his calling to subdue the earth under God and to restore all things to God’s law and dominion. Those (the meek) who submit to this calling and dominion inherit the earth (Matt. 5:5) (“The meek are the redeemed whom God has burdened, oppressed, and broken to harness, so that they are tamed and workable.")

In sum, Gary North, Rushdoony’s son-in-law, defined Christian Reconstruction as:

“A recently articulated philosophy which argues that it is the moral obligation of Christians to recapture every institution for Jesus Christ.”

Frederick Clarkson, author of Eternal Hostility: the Struggle between Theocracy and Democracy, said recently that a dominionist is “one who supports taking over and dominating the political process.” In his own essay Clarkson states that there are three elements common to followers:

1. “Dominionists celebrate Christian Nationalism, in that they believe that the United States once was, and should once again be, a Christian nation. In this way, they deny the Enlightenment roots of American democracy.

2. “Dominionists promote Religious Supremacy, insofar as they generally do not respect the equality of other religions, or even other versions of Christianity.

3. “Dominionists endorse Theocratic Visions, insofar as they believe that the Ten Commandments, or “biblical law,” should be the foundation of American law, and that the U.S. Constitution should be seen as a vehicle for implementing Biblical principles.”

Be afraid... be very afraid.

Answer 2

Yes, actually, I believe they will do it. Seems most people here don't know, but the new pope is a Grand Inquisitor... this is one of his titles. The Inquisitors didn't go away... completely. They have provisions for Inquisitions in the Roman Catholic Church even today.

And, um, I just love it when people say Roman Catholics are not Christians.... babe... read history... that's where you get your bible. So if you disagree with the Roman Catholic Church that much, I suggest you all start figuring out what they've given YOU.

Answer 3

Christians learned from the horrors of the crusades and inquisition, apparently the muslim terrorists didn't learn squat. So, if there's to be another inquisition, it'll be done by the muslim extremists. Oh wait, they're already doing it, check out what's happening in Africa.

Answer 4

Christianity as a religion has been homogenized. In other words, it is no longer a threat to our lives because it is a disorganized, fragmented group. If another religious tyrrany comes to pass, it will be Muslim. This does not mean, however, that misguided Christians do not pose a threat to liberty.

Answer 5

The crusades and the inquisition were political events, not spiritual events. Don't kid yourself.

Did Christ kill people to convert them? No. His followers, Christians, would not do that either. It was a blasphemy for them to call that a Christian event.

If anyone seeks to convert you by force, they are not of God.

Answer 6

Ecc1:9 & 3:15 - heritage repeats itself! interior the previous, 2000 years in the past Christ advised John in Revelation about the destiny - God might want to improve up Babylon, it might want to be a secret that would want to turn from Him (harlot) and be destroyed Babylon of old changed into the properly ideal monetary and protection rigidity ability the international had ever considered as a lot as that element. Babylon changed into given dominion of the international for the 70 years Israel, as a united states of america, changed into held captive. Babylon changed into destroyed on the end of 70 years by using the persians. heritage repeating itself... US Pres. B Obama at inauguration "u.s. is the properly ideal monetary and protection rigidity ability the international has ever considered". u.s. changed into given dominion of almost the international on the end of WW2. Israel, as a united states of america in 1948. Iran(persia) and 'Islamic Revolution' in preserving with "lack of existence to u.s.". even as is that 70 years up? yep! heritage repeating itself actual prophets? - Jer28:8&9 Revelation speaks of robust destruction earlier the peace of the seventh day(Rev20), no longer peace earlier the destruction as 'rapture'(fake prophets)

Answer 7

Christians didn't; the Roman Catholic Church did.

Christians try to convert with love and words; Catholics and Muslims try to convert at swordpoint.

Answer 8

Are you sh1tting me!?!? The muslims are going after the Jews in Israel, then they're gonna go after the Christians. You, sir, are an a$$.

Answer 9

I'm saying again..........

CHOOSE ye this day whom ye will serve............