God in a Box: Breaking Free from Dominion Theology | Bob Scott | Episode 384

John and Bob discuss the historical and theological roots of dominionism, tracing its lineage from ancient tribalism through Christian Identity and Latter Rain theology, to its modern manifestation in the New Apostolic Reformation. They examine how belief systems have always included some form of power struggle, with dominionism merely being the latest iteration of an age-old human tendency. Drawing from ancient history, biblical narratives, and personal experiences, the conversation challenges the modern evangelical lens that sanitizes scripture and overlooks the broader, often troubling context in which it was written. They critique how the Bible is often misused to support narrow political or religious agendas, instead of being viewed as a complex historical and spiritual text.

The discussion also explores how religious leaders have shaped—and sometimes distorted—the nature of God to reflect their own brokenness, using dogma to enforce conformity rather than fostering genuine transformation. Through comparisons with Islamic eschatology, ancient conquests, the Catholic Church, and even the dynamics of the early Israelite tribes, the conversation makes a case for humility, nuance, and a multi-perspective view of theology and history. Mental health, elitism, and the dangerous allure of theocratic control also come into play, particularly in reference to recent controversies and leaders in the NAR. The episode closes with a call to reconsider how we view both scripture and leadership, especially when distorted theology can perpetuate abuse or drive people away from real healing.

00:00 Introduction
01:10 Dominionism and Christian Identity Roots
03:02 C. Peter Wagner and Early American Influences
05:01 Eugenics, Elitism, and Religious Control
08:45 The Spread of Dominion Ideology Globally
12:14 Historical Patterns of Control and Empire
14:46 Ancient Examples of Dominionism
17:15 Latter Rain and Zion City as Theocratic Models
19:15 Old Testament Dominion and Its Fragile Legacy
22:57 Power Dynamics in Ancient Israel
25:17 Offense, Division, and the Fall of Unified Israel
27:07 Sanitized Preaching and Whitewashed History
30:06 Rebuilding Culture After Destruction
34:36 God’s Role in Cultural Development
36:57 The Bird’s Eye View and Bible Complexity
40:10 Denominational Division and Lack of Context
43:41 Dominionism’s View of God vs. the Bigger Picture
46:03 Prophets in Power and Lessons from History
47:53 The Samaritan Perspective and Jesus’ Approach
51:13 Common Origin and God’s Global Work
53:10 Reducing God to Human Flaws
54:40 Good People, Bad Choices, and Mental Health
58:43 Control vs. Transformation
59:13 Religious Leadership and Coercion vs. Invitation
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