Dominion Theology: Blessing or Curse? An Analysis of Christian Reconstructionism

A movement is afoot within the evangelical churcha radical and alarming shift from some of the basic beliefs and practices of contemporary evangelical understanding. This movementvariously identified as dominion theology or Christian Reconstructionismargues for a way of thinking about Gods law his plan for the future and the role of the church fundamentally different from that commonly accepted among evangelicals. Reconstructionism cannot be dismissed as a passing and therefore irrelevant side-current on the course of evangelical thought. Reconstructionists have garnered support from such disparate groups as old-time fundamentals charismatics and some members of the evangelical intelligentsia. This book examines the history goals and beliefs of the Christian Reconstruction movement and its implications for the church and society. The authors careful evaluation uncovers the movements strengths as well as its undeniable dangers. Christian Reconstructionisms radical proposalsincluding the stoning of rebellious adolescents capital punishment for homosexuals and the elimination of political pluralismcombined with its growing influence evoke one conclusion: Christian Reconstructionism must be carefully scrutinized by Christians concerned about the churchs and Americas future