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Dominion Theology, Christian Reconstructionism, and the New Apostolic Reformation

…umanism” is defined as making “man” the measure of all things). For Reconstructionists, those two worldviews are inherently mutually exclusive, thus real pluralism is impossible (see for example, Gary North’s “Political Polytheism: The Myth of Pluralism“). And in fact, in their view, the two sides are engaged in a battle for dominion. Throw in the militant spiritual warfare, Christians-versus-Satanic-forces rhetoric, and you see how the battle for…

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Ask the Dust: Unbelievers, Bunker-Dwellers, Anti-Natalists

…is lacking in your own life that makes you curious about your co-worker’s new world. Perhaps, it would be wise to engage in a little soulful (and free) introspection before you go start playing the field in search of a guru or teacher. And remember the first rule of potentially dodgy situations: don’t drink anything pink. The Dust p.s. If you do go and make it out unharmed, write to us and tell us more about it. If you don’t make it out, have you…

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You Gotta Have Faith-Based Politics

…ation. But the divisive history of the prayer breakfast—and of faith-based politics—is being rewritten. It is no longer driven by the Cold War or the politics of resentment. It need not apologize. It’s about everyone, not just white evangelicals. And not just about Jesus. Mr. Dubois obviously shares the president’s faith in community and his love of the narratives and worship style of the black churches. He is also very cheerful; he is not mad at…

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Special Series: Can We Call the New Zealand Terrorist a ‘Christian’ White Nationalist?

…contributors below and make up your own mind. — eds For all pieces on the New Zealand terrorist attack, click here. Below are the pieces that directly address the “White Christian Nationalism” question: March 18: Behind New Zealand Terror Attack Is a Problem Bigger Than Islamophobia (Murali Balaji) March 21: White Christian Nationalism May Not Be Religious, But It Is Christian (Murali Balaji) March 29: The White Nationalist Fantasy of Ancient Chr…

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The Master: “It’s Not the L. Ron Story”

…tside of Hollywood? What is the sense of satisfaction some people find in crusading against Scientology? Popular animosity toward Scientology is interesting because it seems to point toward much larger patterns in how Americans respond to minority religions. As if to prove my point, the comments sections below these articles were instantly filled with outraged posts from the opponents of Scientology. Failing to understand that I was writing about…

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A New Book Traces the Influence of Racism and Imperialism on White Christian Feminism

…omen in Afghanistan. In this famous speech, the First Lady contrasts the “brutal” Taliban with the distress and concern of “civilized people around the world,” ending with a call to Americans to be “especially thankful for all of the blessings of American life.” And yet, in one important way, Bush diverges from her Protestant forebears. Describing the Taliban as inimical not just to Christian values, but to Muslim values, Bush says: The poverty, p…

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Why “Family Values” Defined Conservative Christianity (and Why “Religious Liberty” Has Replaced it)

…es for women were undermining the created order. Of course, family values crusaders were not immune to the economic pressures that drove more and more women into the workplace in the late twentieth century. Pro-family political rhetoric subtly changed over time to accommodate this cultural shift. By the end of the century, few conservative evangelicals condemned women who worked outside the home. But they retained a belief that women ought to cons…

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5 Reasons the Muslim Brotherhood Won’t Turn On Israel

world, with grand narratives such as Arab nationalism, Islamism, and Third World liberation often running through one another. The appeal of these ideologies has died for a number of reasons, which I discussed in a previous essay. Before we hyperventilate over the possibility of an Iran on the Nile, let’s keep in mind that the Brotherhood is not the dominant force in these protests, its political ideology is weakly formed, its political vision is…

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Seeking Broad Appeal to US Christians, ‘God & Country: The Rise of Christian Nationalism’ Glosses Over Critical Context

…ng out against Christian nationalism. But if both Barber and French, whose politics and views of women and queer Americans are worlds apart, can be portrayed as similar because they’re both opposed to “Christian nationalism,” then the term “Christian nationalism” itself is all but meaningless. In God & Country’s view, at least, beliefs about LGBTQ people and women have no relationship to Christian nationalism despite ample evidence to the contrary…

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Exvangelical TikTokkers Aren’t a Sign of the End Times, But Here’s What Evangelicals Need to Understand About ‘The Falling Away’

…is cut down and thrown into the fire. 20 Thus you will know them by their fruits. (Matthew 7:15-20) The world is not ending because of exvangelical TikTokkers. The world is not ending because mainline Protestants now outnumber white evangelicals. What we’re witnessing is the end of white evangelical hegemony, the cozy world of privilege and power David Jeremiah is accustomed to. Exvangelicals, for our part, understand white evangelicalism and can…

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