The fear of GOD is the beginning of wisdom and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Proverbs 9:10
This is the final article in the series showing how certain
un-biblical doctrines, embraced by the right-wing political Church, have contributed
to the current hate-filled socio-political situation in America – that is,
being on the verge of accepting an openly fascist / authoritarian
form of government.
This (multi-part) article will focus on the unchristian, anti-biblical, hypocritical, and thoroughly worldly aims of the American Dominionist / Christian Nationalist movement (hereafter D/CN). Experts who have been studying dominionism for decades have concluded that it is the main unifying element in the right-wing political (republican) church movement. That said, it is vitally important to understand that not all American Christians are dominionists. Christians who are not under this delusion understand that white Americans are no more important to GOD than any other race or nationality.
Definitions – What do they believe?
Dominionism is an
unbiblical belief that white (republican/evangelical) Americans have been called
by GOD to take control of all worldly institutions and rule over them (and
everyone they affect) according to their (false patriotic) version of Christianity.
Note that there is a spectrum of dominionist belief. So-called
“soft dominionsts” claim to be benign – only wanting to “influence” the
national dialog. That notwithstanding, their leaders announced years ago that they
are determined to “do whatever is necessary” to achieve their goals. (The ongoing
corruption of the federal judiciary is a prime example.)
At the other end of the spectrum is the OG form of
dominionism known as Reconstructionism.
Although it is downplayed today, Reconstructionism is the doctrinal forerunner
of D/CN. It is an openly racist form of Calvinism
that has a stated aim of implementing the death penalty for selected “moral” offenders
if the reconstructionists could ever take power. See also Dominion
Theocracy.
Christian
Nationalism – An ahistorical conviction
that the United States was founded as a white, Christian nation and that the separation
between church and state outlined in the First Amendment of the Constitution either never existed or doesn’t mean what it
says. In sum, it is a devious indirect way of stating that only white “christians”
should be afforded full citizenship rights in America.
Note: Some commenters on the last post were skeptical about a reference made to the long-standing conservative plan to call a constitutional convention. I wrongly assumed that this
was common knowledge. These
are links
to mainstream articles about it. The revisions
that the D/CNs want include strengthening “state’s rights” and honoring the “original
intent” of the Constitution. These are just code words for reinstituting legalized
white supremacy.
Conclusion #1
D/CN is nothing other than a political “rule the world” fantasy that blasphemously invokes the name of JESUS as a cover / self-justification.
JESUS never sought worldly political power and rebuked his disciples for even making the suggestion.Peter was told that he was speaking for satan when he declared that JESUS should be Israel's worldly political messiah instead of doing GOD's will by going to the cross. Mat 16:23 D/CNs are doing exactly the same thing – they are rejecting JESUS’ commands to show mercy, to love your enemies, and to humbly carry your cross. Instead, they are to plotting to force society to bow down to them in the name of their false god - white supremacy.
More to come…
In the subsequent parts of this article, we will see (part 4b) who the D/CNs are and why they feel it is crucial to vilify all attempts to present the real history of America (e.g., book-banning and the sham attacks against “CRT”), and (part 4c) how D/CN directly opposes the words of JESUS in the BIBLE.
