God's Own Party?

Dominionism in American Politics – "Expanding the discussion behind the Headlines"

What IS Dominionism?

In a word - theocracy. Think of this word as a big umbrella. Under the umbrella of Political Dominionism are numerous "franchises" or sects of radical Christian belief whose goal it is to take "dominion" over all things secular.

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Whose Season is it? Good Religion/Bad Religion/No Religion

by Leah Posted on December 24, 2010

A Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday everyone! We have arrived at that time of year where people spend more time and energy fighting over what it means to them than enjoying it. I look forward to a time when all … Continue reading →

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Pastor’s Corner ~ Jesus Led the Protest

by Leah Posted on October 24, 2010

Time is absolutely a fleeting commodity in my life right now and I must devote it almost exclusively to my book project and the development of my upcoming webinar series,“Dominionism 101: An Introduction to Today’s Political Right”. These two projects … Continue reading →

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Pastors Corner ~ Embrace Diversity

by Leah Posted on October 18, 2010

THE STORY BEGINS WITH ABRAHAM By Howard Bess I have many thought provoking friends, none more than a very bright young Jewish woman with a unique American history. Her family story is the stuff of a James Michener novel. She … Continue reading →

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Hope’s Journal ~ Reflections of a Walkaway

by Leah Posted on October 6, 2010

Here is another moving account by “Hope” as she dredges herself back through these very painful and upsetting memories of her time immersed in Christian Dominionism which has single-handedly done more damage and pushed more people away from faith by … Continue reading →

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Pastor’s Corner ~ Election Season a Snapshot of Chaos

by Leah Posted on October 3, 2010

Direct message from Pastor Bess… Hi Friends! When I wrote this piece, my editor/wife commented “this is a bit esoteric.” When something is esoteric, it is understood by the few rather than the many. I hope this is not the … Continue reading →

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Pastor’s Corner ~ Christianity Wears Two Faces

by Leah Posted on September 19, 2010

Pastor Bess has given voice to the violent and autocratic dogma of Christian Dominionism… A CHRISTIANITY THAT FACES PLURALISM By Howard Bess One of the great sins of Christianity is that it has sought dominance. Somehow most Christian leaders have … Continue reading →

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Vote! Vote! Vote! Part Deux…

by Leah Posted on September 18, 2010

Sarah Jones has written another excellent article at PoliticusUSA this morning…a MUST read! Right Wing Extremists Anoint Sarah Palin as the Chosen One Posted on September 18, 2010 by Sarah Jones Sarah Palin is a religious extremist. She does believe she is … Continue reading →

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Room 219 ~ Congressional Spiritual Prayer Warfare “Chapel”

by Leah Posted on September 16, 2010

This is happening right in front of us, and anyone who tells you that it is not…or that you are being an alarmist…or a conspiracy nut, I have some questions for them. Please watch this 3 minute video. It gives … Continue reading →

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They Re-write Their Bibles…Why NOT the U.S. Constitution?

by Leah Posted on September 16, 2010

I am re-posting this article from yesterday written at Americans United for Separation of Church and State. This is extremely important to spread far and wide in light of the fact these attempts to re-write our constitution are not just … Continue reading →

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Interviews & Guests ~ Religion & Politics…It’s Really Okay to Talk About It!

by Leah Posted on September 15, 2010

Remember the warnings by our elders that “It is not polite to discuss religion and politics”? Well, I clearly disagree. They are two subjects that are trying to meld into one right before our eyes and if we do not … Continue reading →

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