You don't need to wait. He is seated at the right hand of the Father making all His enemies His footstool.
His blood bought EVERYTHING for us. From every inch of land on the Earth to every drop of water in the ocean to politics, entertainment, and every day from Christmas to Toyotathon.
We are ordered to take dominion. We are instructed to be victorious down here, right now. Not wait for Him to return and Him give us the victory then. HE HAS ALREADY GIVEN US THE VICTORY.... WITH HIS BLOOD.
We're in the sorry state that we are in because of the church and Christians failing to do their job. Giving Dominion over to secular governments and putting pagens jn places of power and influence.
We have Jesus. All that we could ever want. What we need is repentance and change.
Christians have a holy book. That is the worship of a book.
Are you ignorant or just dishonest? Christians have the Word of God which they follow to learn about and worship the God that inspired it.
Once again Rape and chattel slavery are both punishable by death in scripture.
Rape: Old Testament Perspective: In the Old Testament, rape is considered a serious offense. Deuteronomy 22:25-27 states that if a man rapes a woman who is betrothed (engaged), both the rapist and the victim are protected. If the rape occurs in the countryside where the victim could have called for help but didn't, only the rapist is punished by death. However, if the rape occurs in a city where the victim's cries for help might not be heard, both the rapist and the victim are considered innocent. New Testament Perspective: While the New Testament doesn't provide specific punishments for rape, it emphasizes love, respect, and care for one another. In Matthew 22:39, Jesus commands us to love our neighbor as ourselves, which includes respecting their bodily integrity and autonomy. Rape violates this principle and is contrary to the spirit of love and respect taught in the New Testament. Chattel Slavery: Old Testament Perspective: The Old Testament regulated slavery, but it wasn't akin to the chattel slavery seen in more recent history. Exodus 21:16 explicitly prohibits kidnapping someone to enslave them, and this was punishable by death. This verse underscores the value of human life and the severity of forcibly enslaving another person. New Testament Perspective: Although the New Testament doesn't directly address chattel slavery, it promotes principles that challenge the institution. Galatians 3:28 emphasizes the equality of all believers in Christ, regardless of social status or ethnicity. Additionally, Paul's letter to Philemon encourages him to receive his runaway slave, Onesimus, as a brother in Christ rather than as a slave.
Numbers 31:14-18 describes the aftermath of the Israelites' victory over the Midianites. It is often misconstrued as condoning rape and chattel slavery, but a careful examination within the context of the passage and the broader biblical principles reveals a different interpretation:
Context of the Passage: In Numbers 31, the Israelites were commanded to take vengeance on the Midianites because they had seduced the Israelites into idolatry and immorality. The passage describes the plunder that the Israelites took from the Midianites, including women and children. War Booty, Not Rape: The passage mentions the women and children captured in the war, but it does not condone rape. Instead, it describes how Moses instructed the Israelites to purify themselves and the captives before allowing them to join the Israelite community. This purification process likely involved ceremonial cleansing to ensure the sanctity of the community, rather than condoning sexual violence. Cultural and Historical Context: In ancient Near Eastern warfare, it was common for victorious armies to take captives, including women and children, as spoils of war. The passage reflects the realities of ancient warfare rather than endorsing rape or chattel slavery. Moral Principles in Scripture: The Bible consistently upholds principles of justice, compassion, and respect for human dignity. While the Old Testament does regulate practices such as slavery, it also contains laws and principles that protect the vulnerable and promote justice. For example, Exodus 21:16 explicitly condemns kidnapping and enslavement, and other passages emphasize the importance of treating others with fairness and kindness.
Bond servitude in scripture refers to a form of servitude or indentured labor where an individual voluntarily enters into a contractual agreement to serve another for a specific period of time in exchange for various benefits, such as shelter, food, and protection. This form of servitude is distinct from modern chattel slavery, as it typically involves:
Voluntary Agreement: In biblical times, individuals often entered into servitude willingly due to economic circumstances, such as debt or poverty. Unlike chattel slavery, which involves the forcible enslavement of individuals without their consent, bond servitude in scripture was a contractual arrangement agreed upon by both parties. Limited Duration: Bond servitude was typically temporary, with a predetermined period of service. According to the laws outlined in the Old Testament, a Hebrew indentured servant could serve for a maximum of six years, after which they were to be released with provisions for their well-being (Exodus 21:2-6). Protections and Rights: The Mosaic Law provided specific protections and rights for indentured servants. For example, they were to be treated with fairness and kindness (Deuteronomy 15:12-15), and they were included in the Sabbath rest (Exodus 20:10). Additionally, if a servant chose to remain with their master after their term of service ended, they could do so, but their ear would be pierced as a sign of their voluntary decision (Exodus 21:5-6). Opportunities for Social Mobility: In some cases, bond servitude provided opportunities for social and economic advancement. For example, a servant could learn valuable skills during their term of service, which could benefit them upon their release. Release and Freedom: At the end of their term of service, bond servants were to be released with provisions for their welfare, ensuring they had the means to start anew and were not left destitute. In contrast, modern slavery, especially historical chattel slavery, involved the ownership of individuals as property, often through force or coercion. Modern slavery typically lacks the voluntary aspect, limited duration, and legal protections afforded to bond servants in biblical times. Additionally, modern slavery often involves systemic exploitation, violence, and the denial of basic human rights.
Therefore, while bond servitude in scripture shares some similarities with modern forms of labor arrangements, such as employment contracts or apprenticeships, it fundamentally differs from modern slavery in its voluntary nature, limited duration, legal protections, and opportunities for social mobility and freedom.
Don't step to me son . I know more than you.
So you're saying that God, under the old covenant which demanded animal sacrifices (which was pointing to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus) requiring a sacrifice for the atonement of sins was evil?
By what standard? You're obviously rejecting God and by doing so you don't have any objective standards of good or evil. Everything becomes subjective and ultimately nothing matters. You lose the ability to call anything good or evil in a purposeless universe where you're just a cosmic accident.
After Jesus, who was the perfect sacrifice, animal sacrifices no longer how we are made righteous before God and cleansed our sins. Any rejection of Christ via animal sacrifice would now be considered a sinful rebellion but prior to Christ's sacrifice would have been considered objectively good and an active obedience to your creator which is the only place they consistent objective definition of good can come from.
Well we'll have to agree to disagree.
I will point out the fact that the enlightenment followed the translation of the Bible into common tongues and the distribution of it to the masses thanks to the invention of the printing press... By a Christian.
The concept of natural law being dependent upon Scripture and the Christian worldview finds its origins in the understanding that God, as the creator of the universe, has imbued it with inherent order and purpose. In the Christian worldview, this belief is rooted in the biblical account of creation, where God establishes order and design in the world.
According to Christian thought, natural law is seen as a reflection of God's eternal law, which governs the universe and is revealed through the created order. This perspective asserts that moral principles are not merely arbitrary commands from God but are rooted in the very nature of reality as designed by Him.
In the Christian tradition, the understanding of natural law has been influenced by thinkers such as St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas. Augustine emphasized the idea that natural law is inscribed on the hearts of humanity, providing a universal moral compass that guides human conduct. Aquinas built upon this notion, arguing that natural law is derived from both human reason and divine revelation, with Scripture serving as a primary source of moral insight.
Therefore, in the Christian worldview, Scripture is considered essential for understanding and interpreting natural law because it provides divine revelation that illuminates the moral order inherent in creation. Through the lens of Scripture, Christians believe they can discern God's intentions for humanity and align their actions with His will, thus upholding the principles of natural law.
Everything ultimately points back to God. The law of God is written on every man's heart. Without that as a basis You are left with nothing but subjectivism.
And you watched the interview and you believe that's what Douglas Wilson is lobbying for?
Do you understand the presuppositional limitations of other worldviews when it comes to morality or even truth?
I would define it more like Cultural Christendom. The term Christian nationalist is just a scare term that cultural Christianity advocates started getting called so I just went ahead and embraced it, making it their own.
Cultural christendom refers to a societal condition where Christian beliefs, values, and traditions heavily influence or dominate the culture, even if not everyone in the society practices Christianity. It encompasses the historical and cultural legacy of Christianity within a particular region or community, shaping everything from language and art to social norms and institutions. In Cultural Christendom, Christian themes and symbols are often prevalent in public life, and Christian morality may inform laws and customs, reflecting the enduring impact of Christianity on a society's identity and worldview.
Did you listen to the entire interview yet? Because some of what you're saying completely conflicts with it.
I'm a member of apologia Church And we consider Christ Church a sister church. We wrote at the amicus brief that overturned Roe v Wade. We did that on the basis of a faithful and concise Christian worldview and frequently get called Christian nationalists.
The point of this interview is to define and discuss what Christian nationalism is. Tucker could have just as easily had Dr Joseph Boot or a number of others to explain it. You seem to be hung up on who delivered the message, not the message itself.
You do realize the more faithful someone is to God in the society, the more controversial they will be. It's when you're not being called controversial that you can almost guarantee that you're not having a radical impact on culture.
Douglas Wilson is probably the most attacked Christian preacher and has become the face of Christian nationalism. What is Christian nationalism exactly and why does the left and the MSM hate it? This episode answers those questions and more.
Honestly I've never seen another interview from Tucker where he was more engaged and profoundly and pleasantly shocked.
If it's something reasonable like a buck then I'm all for it.
Sure a buck isn't shit to Soros types...... BUT if X can flag and block accounts linked to the same bank account then that becomes a HUGE roadblock to creating bot accounts. It's a lot more work to create a bank account or attach a different card to each new fake account.
Daniel 9 and The Book of Revelation were pointing to Christ and then the return of Christ on the clouds to destroy Jerusalem and the temple which happened in 70 AD when Rome surrounded the city and laid siege to it. The Christians were the only ones that escaped because when they saw the abomination of desolation surrounding the holiest of holies they fled to the mountains.
If you have a understanding of the historical events that were happening around this time plus when Jesus told us to look for these things "this generation shall not pass till all these things take place" and you understand the symbolism in the book of Revelation which is over 40% quotes from the Old testament this becomes quite clear.
The poetic language can be confusing for most but there's an example... Your seven-headed, 10-horned beast is actually Rome. Rome had seven hills or providence's with 10 governor.
This is what Christians understood and believed for almost 2,000 years. Then what changed you might ask?
About 200 years ago the first Bible with footnotes and explanations of verses was published. This was called the Schofield reference Bible. It had a very fringe position of in times or eschatology and it commonly called darbyism or premillennial dispensationalism.
Unfortunately because this Bible was the first of its kind and had such helpful footnotes in it about all sorts of passages, not exclusively those addressing the end times, it was widely adopted by seminaries and pastors and spread this unbiblical and unhistoric position like wildfire.
In my opinion it's the greatest lies that the devil ever interjected into the church. It is caused Christians to not take Dominion and start projects or missions that their great grandchildren will have to finish because they're expecting to get raptured away at any moment. In fact Christian's almost celebrate when things start looking bad thinking they're going to be yeeted up to heaven to be with Jesus.
No one polishes brass on a sinking ship.
There's no penalty for filing a notice and changing your mind so if I was a business owner That couldn't move quite yet but didn't want to be locked in I would just make a new filing / notice every week as a part of business Just like payroll.
Fuck em.
My pleasure!