Reconstructionists among us



This article describes the advances the radical Christian Reconstructionists have made into the U.S. Government, including the influence of Marvin Olasky , the man who popularized the phrase "compassionate conservative":

"Reconstructionists -- also called 'theonomists' or advocates of 'dominion theology' -- want to impose 'biblical law' (or, more accurately, their interpretation of biblical law) on the United States. Under their view, democracy should be scrapped and replaced with a theocratic state based on a literal reading of the Old Testament’s legal code."

"In a 'reconstructed' society, government would be dramatically scaled back. Most government institutions, including public schools and various welfare/social service programs, would be abolished and replaced with church-run efforts. Political leaders would look to the Bible, not the Constitution, as the nation’s governing document."

"Not content to be assigned to the lunatic fringe of American politics, Reconstructionists are now making a serious play for the big time. Through their "Operation Potomac " project, group leaders have made three forays into Washington, D.C., since July 2000, meeting with members of Congress and their staffs. With the help of powerful House Whip Tom DeLay (R-Texas), they hope next year to host a "biblical worldview" conference for congressional staff on Capitol Hill."

Posted: Sun - February 29, 2004 at 09:35 PM        

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