Christian Dominionism?

Question

My younger cousin got involved with a church group oriented towards teens and young adults. I didn't think much of it til I read some of their literature. Something about it bothered me, so I attended one of their meetings, even though i was an old 34, senior citizen to them;-). They were discussing a thing called Christian Dominionist theology. To my more experienced ears it sounded like religious fascism! Basically that the USA belongs to Christians and we should have a bible-based government and only Christians allowed to serve in public office and other things that seem incompatible with the America I know. Yet I also hear similar, though watered-down stuff like that from regular conservatives so the kids are thinking this is alright and that lots of people support these notions. I hope they're wrong! I don't want to live under the Taliban! Since my visit (where I expressed my disapproval) my cousin is a lot more distant and I'm kinda worried about him. Is this thing widespread?

Answer 1

A variety of forms of Dominionism have appeared in Canada, and several European countries, as well as the United States, where it might at some point raise issues of separation of church and state.

God Bless You

Answer 2

That's exactly what the Li'l Abner wing of christianity is after. And, they make no secret of it. Any other movement that openly recruits "sinners" (social deviates, criminals, perverts and the like), demands that they have access to our children for purposes of indoctrination and advocates national/world domination would be accepted as the evil force it is and snuffed out by patriotic Americans, particularly rational christians, in a matter of days. However, the American public has become so terrorized by the prospect of being labeled "anti-christian," that they willingly ignore the reality of the threat.

Our forefathers were fully aware of the threat these elements pose to a free nation and took exceptional steps (in historical terms) to limit their influence. However, as the "PC" puppets that we have become, we have allowed them to exert an inordinate level of influence on our society, our educational system, the media and our government, to the point that these rejects from the cast of Hee Haw are now defining our history, science, laws and virtually every other aspect of our lives.

If not exposed as, and taken seriously as, the threat they are to true American values, the potential for a Taliban-type future is quite real.

Answer 3

Yes, and, unfortunately, the Dominionists have a big influence over government right now through the Neo-conservatives in power, including the president. They want to turn government into Christian theocracies, similar to the Muslim theocracies we see in the Middle East. They are scary and they hold a disproportionate amount of power.

Luckily, I think there's been a backlash to their tactics, as we've seen in the last election that put Dems back into power.

Answer 4

i don't believe of it truly is extremely that severe... might want to it ever be.. probably, yet i imagine it would want to be very not hassle-free pondering human beings like myself and others who keep up on politics and the authorities will attempt to offer up them and/or communicate out adverse to it. I also imagine that plenty is going to regulate once Bush is out of place of work. I also imagine (in spite of the undeniable fact that i extremely hate to %. aspects because each area have their issues) that there is a good danger the Democratic social gathering will take over contained in the subsequent election and that is for particular to carry about some ameliorations besides. i look ahead to an administration that stops with this "kinfolk value" stuff- i imagine it would want to be more effective useful titled "Christian Values,"- as if different religions did no longer have values, pff.

Answer 5

About 30 million in the USA. They support the Republican Party.
http://www.religioustolerance.org/reconstr.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_Reconstructionism
http://www.tylwythteg.com/enemies/reconstruct2.html
http://www.publiceye.org/magazine/v08n1/chrisre1.html
that should be enough links and information to scare the bee jee zuz out of you.
Yes it is serious.

Answer 6

Sounds scary.But I am not surprised by it.Some religious groups are more radical and more concentrated on religious extremism.But it doesn't represent Christianity as a whole.I know.I am a Christian and don't have any such notions or ideals as those taught in this group you attended.

Answer 7

Yep, that is most definitely a load of crap they're feeding your cousin. For starters, it's not Biblical.....unless they have some weird version that justifies this belief.

You did the right thing in not going back. Pray for your cousin. One of the most obvious witnessing techniques for cults (especially Christian based cults) is to convince their potential member that they're special, or they're the only one's going to heven.

There is nothing in us that merrits heaven. Only by the blood of Jesus are we getting there.

Answer 8

It's widespread, though mostly in only a semi-serious way.

It is of course treason.

Answer 9

You are absolutely-correct in Your appraisal-of their intention/s. IMO

Try google-ing for "jesus camp" and You will see the full-extent of their 'sickness'. IMO

Answer 10

Gotta love that old-time religion...racism, hatred, bigotry...great stuff for small minds.