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Rousas John Rushdoony

American theologian (1916–2001)

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Jan 20, 2026

How have mainstream evangelical leaders responded to or distanced themselves from dominionist and reconstructionist ideas?

Mainstream evangelical leaders have responded to dominionist and reconstructionist ideas with a mix of rejection, selective appropriation, and uneasy accommodation: many prominent evangelicals and ins...

Jan 20, 2026

What are the historical roots of Christian Reconstructionism and how does it differ from charismatic dominionism?

Christian Reconstructionism emerged in the mid-20th century as a distinct Calvinist project to reorder society by applying biblical law to all spheres of life, articulated most prominently by R. J. Ru...

Nov 16, 2025

What are the historical roots of Christian Nationalism in the United States?

Christian nationalism in the United States has deep and layered roots stretching from early European colonization and Puritan identity projects through 19th‑century Confederate rhetoric, 20th‑century ...