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MineralMan

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14. I agree. However, one branch of Christianity

Mon Apr 13, 2026, 12:11 PM

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has taken up the idea that its version should rule the Earth. The Dominionists, among which are many of the MAGA folks, take a very different view of Christianity. Based on selective glances at the New Testament, they propose a theocratic concept of government.

It is a serious and dangerous part of American Christianity, I'm afraid. It has been around for a very long time, as well. Based on strict Calvinism, it takes that philosophy to its extreme.

Be afraid.

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