Dominionism is the theocratic idea that Christians are called by God to exercise dominion over every aspect of society by taking control of political and cultural institutions. It has been a Christian evangelical goal for decades to take conservative Christian control at every level of government.
And now they have Mike Johnson two heartbeats away from the Presidency.
Johnson has ties with a network of non-denominational, charismatic Christians, the New Apostolic Reformation, or NAR. The movement is small but growing quickly, and so is its political influence. Its followers believe there is a theological imperative to bring America under, quote, "biblical governance." They have a plan. It's known as the Seven Mountains Mandate, or dominion theology.
The seven spheres of influence are the home, the church, civil government, business, which includes technology, arts and entertainment, which includes professional sports, education, and the last one is media.
The NAR is hardline anti-abortion and anti-gay marriage.
And now there is a tremendous uptick in the rhetoric of violence among prominent Christian right leaders