Different link + Wiki entry
by Jess (2024-03-06 00:42:19)
Edited on 2024-03-06 00:42:53

In reply to: The New Apostolic Reformation  posted by IAND75

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A direct link to The Atlantic article

Wiki entry below, to the "New Apostolic Reformation" movement



Thanks. That first paragraph in the Wiki link is frightening
by IAND75  (2024-03-06 09:48:48)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Cannot reply

And to reiterate, the current Speaker of the House is a member and adherent. So much so that he displays its flag at the door to his congressional office. It is hard to wrap my head around the fact that the 3rd in line of succession to the Presidency is a follower, and that this has been lost in all the other aspects around his ascension to Speaker. The news reports frequently stated he was very conservative, a MAGA acolyte, a strong supporter of Trump, and very religious.

But they didn’t specifically mention his membership in the NAR and that they believe in establishing what is essentially a total fundamentalist Christian theocracy.

From the Wikipedia article:

The New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) is a theological belief and movement that combines elements of Pentecostalism, evangelicalism and the Seven Mountain Mandate to advocate for spiritual warfare to bring about Christian dominion over all aspects of society, and end or weaken the separation of church and state. NAR leaders often call themselves apostles and prophets. Long a fringe movement of the American Christian right, its prominence and power have increased since the 2016 election of Donald Trump as US president. Theology professor André Gagné, author of a 2024 book on the movement, has characterized it as "inherently political" and said it threatens to "subvert democracy." Many notable Republican politicians and activists have aligned with it[when?].[1][2][3][4][5]
And here is a link to a recent Politico article.
by IAND75  (2024-03-06 10:06:21)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Cannot reply

The opening paragraphs:

An influential think tank close to Donald Trump is developing plans to infuse Christian nationalist ideas in his administration should the former president return to power, according to documents obtained by POLITICO.

Spearheading the effort is Russell Vought, who served as Trump’s director of the Office of Management and Budget during his first term and has remained close to him. Vought, who is frequently cited as a potential chief of staff in a second Trump White House, is president of The Center for Renewing America think tank, a leading group in a conservative consortium preparing for a second Trump term.