Christian Dominion Theology = Fundamentalist Islam?

[welsh]

I have been hearing about this sect of Christianity call Dominion Theology. Has anyone else heard about this. Among the rumors is that these Christians feel that since the end of the world is coming we might as well "use up" the planet. Another rumor is that they believe that the second coming will come when Christians exert dominion over the world, converting secular institutions to christian purposes.

Now, I admit, I don't know much about these folks so am willing to hear from those out there that might want to advocate their cause. But this sounds a bit like the way Islamic fundamentalists want to control the state.

And while I might not buy the Clash of Civilizations argument from Sam Huntington, these whackos seem dangerous to me.

Anyone else?

OH and yes, these folks are currently in positions of high office.

For more on another potential group of crackpots.

http://www.apocalipsis.org/reconstr.htm
http://www.rapidnet.com/~jbeard/bdm/Psychology/cor/dominion.htm
http://zena.secureforum.com/Znet/zmag/articles/feb95diamond.htm

 

[John Uskglass]

It's not nearly as bad as Fundementalist Islam, as they manage to have something close to a majority of the Muslim world population at the moment.

Secondly, welsh, what's going on? You've posted about 8 topics in the last hour. Maybe some kind of blog is needed, comrade?

 

[welsh]

Bah! It's saturday, and this is the day I am most active on NMA. The rest of the week I'm busy grading stupid papers and working on the dis.

Besides, a little controversy is a good thing.

Stop complaining you pseudo facist bastard. At least I give you shit to respond to.

So- where are all the Christian kooks when you want them?

 

[John Uskglass]

Bah! It's saturday, and this is the day I am most active on NMA. The rest of the week I'm busy grading stupid papers and working on the dis.

Well....honestly though...8 threads in an hour is kind of...overkill.

Stop complaining you pseudo facist bastard. At least I give you shit to respond to.

Not really. Frankly, most of these topics now get around 1-2 replys, and I've kind of stopped caring as much sense I stopped being a 'psedo fascistic bastard'.

Seriously dude, I think a blog for you is a good idea. Maybe even give it a forum?

So- where are all the Christian kooks when you want them?

What on earth does that mean?

 

[The Vault Dweller]

So they think they can bring about the end times and Jesus's return by creating the events in the Book of Revelation? I think thats God's decision not theirs to make.

CCR is right. Fundamental Islam is a lot more widely accepted than any other extreme religious practice.

Sincerely,
The Vault Dweller

 

[John Uskglass]

So they think they can bring about the end times and Jesus's return by creating the events in the Book of Revelation? I think thats God's decision not theirs to make.

CCR is right. Fundamental Islam is a lot more widely accepted than any other extreme religious practice.

Sincerely,
The Vault Dweller

The irony is of course that the entire reason the Left is trying to portray Christanity as dominated by the far right is that Islam is, and the far left does, for whatever reason, have lingering sympathies with Islam from the 'ole kill-the-Imperialist-Shah days.

And of course, that the above (trying to make the world better for Jesus to come down), is totally ironic, as according to hardline Islam, it's the clear obligation of Muslims to essentially take over the world so God can come down and congratulate his followers on a superb job.

 

[slicer17]

extreme religious practice

I dont understand these types of phrases.

99.9% of "religious" people dont do nearly what there religions call them to do. WHy do muslims who martyr themselves (Like they are called to do) get called fanatics? I have no sympathy for the islamic fundamentalist. But being called an extremist is a compliment in my eyes....

Regarding the Dominiam Christians. Theyre doctrin contradicts the bible. Therefore it is herasy.