Reconstructionist Christianity
Reconstructionist Christianity is a Christian movement which seeks to impose Biblical laws - especially Old Testament laws - on America.
Christian Reconstructionism and the Real Meaning of Christian America
One of the most important driving forces of the Christian Right, both in terms of financing and ideology, is the doctrine of Christian Reconstructionism. Also called Dominion Theology, it has generally avoided much attention from the media because it is far too radical for most Americans to accept consciously. It's influence, though, is making the Christian Right fare more radical.
One of the most important driving forces of the Christian Right, both in terms of financing and ideology, is the doctrine of Christian Reconstructionism. Also called Dominion Theology, it has generally avoided much attention from the media because it is far too radical for most Americans to accept consciously. It's influence, though, is making the Christian Right fare more radical.
Christian Reconstructionism: Biblical Law, Theocracy, and Rule by Christians in America
Christian Reconstructionism is a little known political and religious ideology which is disturbingly influential with America's Christian Right. Christian Reconstructionism is the most prominent expression of Dominion Theology, the idea that God is sovereign and has dominion over all humanity; Christians, as followers of the only True Religion and therefore God's representatives, have a divine mandate to rule over humanity and institute God's laws over all human behavior.
Christian Reconstructionism is a little known political and religious ideology which is disturbingly influential with America's Christian Right. Christian Reconstructionism is the most prominent expression of Dominion Theology, the idea that God is sovereign and has dominion over all humanity; Christians, as followers of the only True Religion and therefore God's representatives, have a divine mandate to rule over humanity and institute God's laws over all human behavior.
Christian Reconstructionism & the Christian Right: Common Goals, Common Beliefs
America's Christian Right does not explicitly accept the Christian Reconstructionist doctrine of theonomy, that American law and public institutions must be governed in a manner indistinguishable from theocracy. The Christian Right does, however, accept most Reconstructionist theories, premises, and solutions, which means that at the very least they support a 'soft' form of Dominionism. It is difficult, however, to explain how one can accept the premises yet reject the theocratic conclusions.
America's Christian Right does not explicitly accept the Christian Reconstructionist doctrine of theonomy, that American law and public institutions must be governed in a manner indistinguishable from theocracy. The Christian Right does, however, accept most Reconstructionist theories, premises, and solutions, which means that at the very least they support a 'soft' form of Dominionism. It is difficult, however, to explain how one can accept the premises yet reject the theocratic conclusions.
Christian Reconstructionists: Leading Figures of Christian Reconstructionism in America
Christian Reconstructionism is a Calvinist movement in origin, therefore most leading Christian Reconstructionists have either been Calvinists or have been educated in the tradition of Reformed Theology. Christian Reconstructionists all generally agree that biblical law needs to be applied to modern American society, that all social ills can be traced to attempts by humanity to rule itself independent of God's will, and that Christianity should be privileged in culture and law.
Christian Reconstructionism is a Calvinist movement in origin, therefore most leading Christian Reconstructionists have either been Calvinists or have been educated in the tradition of Reformed Theology. Christian Reconstructionists all generally agree that biblical law needs to be applied to modern American society, that all social ills can be traced to attempts by humanity to rule itself independent of God's will, and that Christianity should be privileged in culture and law.
Call for Reformation & Revival
Robert Parsons explains his vision of Christian Reconstructionism: remaking society in culture on the Bible.
Robert Parsons explains his vision of Christian Reconstructionism: remaking society in culture on the Bible.
Chalcedon Foundation
Rushdoony's Dominion Theology Organization - the premier Reconstructionist organization. You can read more about Dominion Theology in my essay.
Rushdoony's Dominion Theology Organization - the premier Reconstructionist organization. You can read more about Dominion Theology in my essay.
Christian Reconstruction
Debunking the Christian Reconstruction Movement. Includes a biweekly journal, "Theonomy & Theocracy."
Debunking the Christian Reconstruction Movement. Includes a biweekly journal, "Theonomy & Theocracy."
God's Enemies
God's enemies should be your enemies - and here's someone who will let you know just whom the Lord hates.
God's enemies should be your enemies - and here's someone who will let you know just whom the Lord hates.
The Kuyper Foundation
Another good Christian group dedicated to bringing you closer to the Lord - even if it kills you. This one is based in the UK, proving once again that Americans haven't cornered the market on foolishness.
Another good Christian group dedicated to bringing you closer to the Lord - even if it kills you. This one is based in the UK, proving once again that Americans haven't cornered the market on foolishness.
The Ten Commandments
Meet someone who would like to have the Ten Commandments enforced by law. He even has his kids supporting this.
Meet someone who would like to have the Ten Commandments enforced by law. He even has his kids supporting this.