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truthout | A Walker
Dominionism embraces the notion that some Americans are “called” by the Almighty to impose Christian-based governance over the land and its people. It’s essentially interchangeable with Christian nationalism. Political dominionism also conveniently echoes a belief in terrestrial dominionism, which, using the Book of Genesis as its guide, asserts man’s right to dominion over the entire natural world. And yes, it is “man’s” right, not “humankind’s” or “humanity’s,” because it’s overtly patriarchal, with a male God atop their theological pyramid.