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August 30th, 2011

Okay, when you have to be sent an anonymous letter saying they aren’t a cult, well….

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These guys weren't concerned with Roman politics

There as been a lot of media attention to the Dominionists lately, but this post is a hoot. First, kudos to the Christian Post for trying to give both sides,

Forrest Wilder, a Texas Observer columnist who has been following the NAR and its influence on political figures, told The Christian Post that it is not a specific church, denomination or organization, but is a movement of an “interlocking array of churches, ministries, councils, personal friendships and alliances” that are connected for a common cause.

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But I find this other part really odd…

However, a letter sent to the CP under the promise of anonymity states, “The NAR is not an organization. No one can join or carry a card. It has no leader.”

Rachel Tabachnick, a researcher and co-founder of the NAR Watch blog, has a different view on the NAR.

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Tabachnick depicts the NAR as a radical departure of the faith, bent on dominating the present day culture.

Tabachnick points to Day Star Church Pastor Johnny Enlow’s book, The Seven Mountain Prophecy, to argue that NAR members are bent on dominating the present day culture.

Yet the letter CP obtained states, “The NAR is definitely not a cult. Those who affiliate with it believe the Apostles’ Creed and all the standard classic statements of Christian doctrine.”

Are Evangelicals Seeking ‘Dominion’ Over Politics, Government?, Christian News.

So why the anonymity?

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August 6th, 2011

The Response is the Worst thing to happen to American Christianity in a long time

Why? Because it has allowed the worse of American Christians, Joel’s Army and the New Apostolic Reformation, to have a national stage. But, beyond that, the individuals themselves have questionable beliefs. You know, like Tony Perkins and his ties to the KKK or Bryan Fischer. Further, their ‘prophetic statements’ among other things, have reached the level of outright heresy, lies, and attacks on Scripture. To be honest, there isn’t enough time in the day to go through the list of people who spoke and their abhorrent theologies. Or, perhaps, what they have said about other Christians, especially Catholics and Mainliners.

I find it funny that in Scripture, the only persons able to call a nation to prayer was a king… a fact that did not escape mention today:

While you are at it, read Rodney’s post…

NBC is reporting about 25,000 in attendance… in a stadium which should hold about 71,000.

If Texas Gov. Rick Perry runs for president, the type of crowd that attends a seven-hour prayer rally in a football stadium would not be disappointed.

Held in the venue where the Houston Texans play, more than 25,000 people here attended “The Response,” an event that was part prayer service, part Christian rock concert, and part marathon pep rally for Jesus Christ.

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July 8th, 2011

This Week in Dominionism, the Presidency, and 2012

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First up, we have Rick Perry’s pastor who has said that Oprah is ushering in the antichrist. (ht) Oh, and look it’s out favorite Mike Bickle, of IHOP fame, and no, not pancakes.

Bickle: The Harlot Babylon is preparing the nations to receive the Antichrist. The Harlot Babylon will be a religion of affirmation, toleration, no absolutes, a counterfeit justice movement. They will feed the poor, have humanitarian projects, inspire acts of compassion for all the wrong reasons. They won’t know it, beloved they will be sincere, many of them, but their sincerity will not in any way lessen the impact of their deception. The fact that they are sincere does not make their deception less damaging. I believe that one of the main pastors, as a forerunner to the Harlot movement, it’s not the Harlot movement yet, is Oprah. She is winsome, she is kind, she is reasonable, she is utterly deceived, utterly deceived. A classy woman, a cool woman, a charming woman, but has a spirit of deception and she is one of the clear pastors, forerunners to the Harlot movement.

Remember, Bickle is endorsing Rick’s The Response (website), well, actually more than endorsing. Speaking of sponsors and those likely to be seen in Texas soon, Lou Engle is taking up Pat Robertson’s mantle, in saying that the tornadoes in Joplin were God’s punishment.

Following that, we have Rick Santorum and Michele Bachmann both signing the ‘Family Leader Vow’ from Bob Vander Plaats. There are some issues with this ‘vow‘. First, it is anti-Islamic. There is a difference between being pro-Christian (not sure I would even describe it like that) and being anti-something. Other things too, but you can judge for yourselves. I haven’t posted much on Dominionism/Christian Reconstructionism lately, and nor do I intend to make it a regular habit, but it is something which people should be concerned about. Indeed, since before 2008, these various groups have done their best to find a viable candidate, which they prophesied was Sarah Palin, to run on their platform. Now, they have two who have declared themselves with one waiting in the wings.

I long for the days when Mitch Daniels was considering running. I like him, but don’t tell anyone.

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June 5th, 2011

Responding to The Response – Is it about God or Politics?

Gov. Perry, Rodney’s idol, has launched a call for a gathering for prayer, in Houston, for the national crisis. (I’m not going to remind anyone that it seems that those calling for prayer are those who helped to cause the crises (as listed by Perry) because that would be overtly partisan and I don’t want to do that).

Perry, instead of governing (Eccl 9.10), has taken the time to issue this call and write,

Fellow Americans,

Right now, America is in crisis: we have been besieged by financial debt, terrorism , and a multitude of natural disasters. As a nation, we must come together and call upon Jesus to guide us through unprecedented struggles, and thank Him for the blessings of freedom we so richly enjoy.

Some problems are beyond our power to solve, and according to the Book of Joel, Chapter 2, this historic hour demands a historic response. Therefore, on August 6, thousands will gather to pray for a historic breakthrough for our country and a renewed sense of moral purpose.

I sincerely hope you’ll join me in Houston on August 6th and take your place in Reliant Stadium with praying people asking God’s forgiveness, wisdom and provision for our state and nation. There is hope for America. It lies in heaven, and we will find it on our knees.

In looking at the leadership, it is filled with Republicans and the dominionists alike – such as the Student Leader from IHOP. You have lobbyists, political strategists and others, such as Jim Garlow who declared Glenn Beck an virtual prophet and leaders in Lou Engle‘s TheCall.

They have adopted the American Family Association’s Statement of Faith – just so you know if you belong or not.

I note he has now invited all Governors, but not the President? Umm…. Wonder why

The man is going to run for President and use the God Card. He is no Sarah Palin but he is obviously a dominionist. Lovely.

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September 16th, 2010

IHOP to IHOP – You make us look bad

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Mike Bickle’s IHOP is being sued by the more famous IHOP – the International House of Pancakes. This is just an awesome day

IHOP (pancake), based in Glendale, Calif., has sued IHOP (prayer), based in Kansas City, for trademark dilution and infringement. The lawsuit, filed last week in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles, essentially said there was room for only one IHOP and that would be the restaurant chain that has been using the initials since 1973.

The religious group drawing thousands from around the world to south Kansas City to prepare for “end times” was started just 10 years ago.

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[T]the chain, which has 1,476 restaurants across the country, claims it has six registered trademarks with the IHOP acronym and that the religious group’s use of the same four-letter logo causes, according to the lawsuit, “great and irreparable injury and confuses the public.”

The lawsuit further accuses the church mission of adopting the name International House of Prayer knowing it would be abbreviated IHOP — the intent being to misappropriate fame and notoriety of the food chain.

On Tuesday, IHOP (pancake) spokesman Patrick Lenow said the suit was filed only after the church mission refused repeated requests to stop using the trademark.

Maybe, as part of the deal, IHOP (False Prophet) will agree to shut down completely…

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June 10th, 2010

Janet Porter, Dominionist – Discernment Ministries are ‘Cultural Nazis’

PJ is keeping up with these types, more than I am these days, I reckon, and does a fine job at it.

From here:

Porter has dedicated her entire column to attacking Discernment Ministries as a bunch of “cultural Nazi’s” who want to see hymns “re-written to praise Barack Hussain Obama”:

We now have two generations who are lost in the lies of humanism, evolution and homosexuality, facilitated into fornication and abortion, trapped in pornography and devastated by divorce. Congratulations.

If you’re still having a hard time discerning what to do, here’s a helpful hint: if you find yourself on the same side as the ACLU, homosexual activists, the baby killers and the enemies of God, chances are, you’re on the wrong side.

Considering that Leslie was the head of Iowa Right to Life in the 1980s, Porter’s attacks ring hollow, as does her claim that neither she nor her allies “support a ‘dominion theology’ that seeks to establish a theocracy,” especially given that the 7 Mountains Theology under which she organized her May Day 2010 rally has this as its goal:

A government can potentially function as a virtual theocracy, but only as the individuals in power allow themselves to be puppets (i.e. servants) of the theocracy (God’s rule and reign). The goal is to bring the influence of heaven to bear on whatever political machinery that exists … One of the primary roles of future government leaders will be to instruct in righteousness. The more God’s judgments are poured out on earth, the more explicitly will they be able to give that instruction.

Remember, Dominionists are intent on establishing a theocratic government, seeing this is necessary to bring Christ back.

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March 18th, 2010

Lou Engle’s The Call Going To Uganda in 2010

Click for more on Uganda, but now, Lou Engle seems to be getting involved,

I attended the International Call Summit, October 28 -30 hosted by Lou Engle and Stacey Campbell. Over 20 participants for other nations were gathered who are interested in holding a Call in their nation. This summit was very informative as we were filled with the DNA of the CALL and encouraged to follow through with what God has placed on our heart. On October 30th I flew to Chicago to attend the last two days of Pastor John Mulinde’s prayer summit. We met on Saturday to discuss in more detail and make preparations for the CALL Uganda to be held May 29, 2010. I will arrive in Uganda on January 6 and will be living in Uganda to partner with Pastor John Mulinde as we prepare and mobilize this Sacred Assembly, similar to the one described in Joel 2. I ask you to keep theCall Uganda and our team in prayer and if possible to fast one day a week or month, along with us, in preparation for the Call Uganda on May 29, 2010.

Lou Engle’s The Call Going To Uganda in 2010? « Kit’s Blog.

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March 13th, 2010

Prayer Warriors of the New Apostolic Reformation Getting Some Exposure

Haven’t really covered this in a while, but here you go:

Yesterday Alternet published an article by Bill Berkowitz including an interview with me about the New Apostolic Reformation, or the “largest religious movement you never heard of.” Despite the growing political clout of its leadership, the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) continues to operate under the radar of the mainstream press as well as most progressive media. Hopefully this interview will prove to be another stepping stone in making the movement more recognizable to the public.

via Talk To Action | Prayer Warriors of the New Apostolic Reformation Getting Some Exposure.

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December 31st, 2009

What Does Gen. Boykin have in common with the New Apostolic Reformation?

IamToddBentley: Must hear general boykin. Heavy stuff for the USA. I’m listening to him at MS new year prophetic conf. It time for church wake up. about 23 hours ago from Twitterrific

MS= Morningstar. Boykin is General William G. Boykin, U.S. Army (ret.)

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December 7th, 2009

There Will Be Blood…if the Domionists have their way

There is always a fair amount of spin on groups and people like this, but he does stand squarely in the dominionist camp -

For Thomas, the call is not only to criminalize abortion and homosexuality, return prayer to the schools, get women out of the workplace, and declare the U.S. a Christian nation, but also to impose Biblical rule on all who reside within our national borders. Furthermore, he’s going for blood — and I mean that literally. “Whether we like it or not, ours is a bloody religion,” he explains. “Beginning with God slaying the animals to cover Adam and Eve after the fall…to the final sacrifice by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, one theme rings true. Without the shedding of blood, there is no remission of sins.” (read the rest here)

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December 7th, 2009

Warren’s P.E.A.C.E. Plan and Wagner’s Dominionism

This is sort of an answer to someone about Rick Warren’s involvement with Dominionism which is currently being led by C. Peter Wagner:

C. Peter Wagner yet again – Bruce Wilson finds an interesting quote from Wagner’s 2008 book Dominion! How Kingdom Action Can Change the World, in which he discusses Rick Warren’s “P.E.A.C.E.” Plan, which seeks to improve conditions in Africa (p. 174):

I think the P.E.A.C.E. plan fits most comfortably into Phase One, the “social action” phase of strategies for obeying God’s cultural mandate. The Phase Two emphases on strategic-level spiritual warfare and associated activities have not been placed front and center. And crucial to Phase Three, as I am defining it, are such things as apostolic/prophetic government of the Church, the Church (including apostles) in the workplace, the great transfer of wealth, dominion theology and the 7-M mandate.

via Warren’s P.E.A.C.E. Plan and Wagner’s Dominionism « Bartholomew’s Notes on Religion.

How odd that the leading voice of Dominionism, C. Peter Wagner, and the leading Evangelical voice, Rick Warren, are connected? What? Know ye not that Wagner was Warren’s doctrinal adviser?

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