Dominionism derives from a small fringe sect called Christian Reconstructionism, founded by a Calvinist theologian named R. J. Rushdoony in the 1960s.

Before the NAR, Christian right figures promoted dominionism, too, and the GOP courted these religious leaders for the votes of their followers.

Dominionism fundamentally opposes America’s venerable tradition of church-state separation — in fact, dominionists deny the Founders ever intended that separation in the first place.

"Dominionism" is the paranoid mot du jour. In its broadest sense, the term describes a Christian's obligation to be active in the world, including in politics and government.

Dominionism is the theocratic idea that regardless of theological view, means, or timetable, Christians are called by God to exercise dominion over every aspect of society by taking control of ...

Among Christians of all stripes, the lines between dominionism, nationalism and fascism are not only increasingly blurred — they are increasingly irrelevant.

(RNS) In recent weeks, an arcane and scary-sounding religious term has crept into the lexicon of the 2012 campaign, tripping from the tongue of everyone ...

Opinion; The politically greased rise of ‘dominionism’ threatens to tear our democracy apart: Chuck Ardo. Published: ; May. 01, 2024, 5:24 a.m.

By Jon Winsor Questions about Dominionism and national politics are now moving out of the muckraking exposés and the religion pages and into elite journalism. Yesterday, NPR's Fresh Air devoted most ...

In his recent New Yorker article and NPR interview, Ryan Lizza tries to evoke fear of Michele Bachmann by alleging that she has been heavily influenced by “dominionism.” The two chief culprits ...

What follows is an intentional 666 word exposé (some might say “indictment”) of Christian Nationalism. You may not have heard the term but you need to understand the risk it ...