God in a Box: Exposing and Challenging 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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />00:00 Introduction<br />01:10 Dominionism and Christian Identity Roots<br />03:02 C. Peter Wagner and Early American Influences<br />05:01 Eugenics, Elitism, and Religious Control<br />08:45 The Spread of Dominion Ideology Globally<br />12:14 Historical Patterns of Control and Empire<br />14:46 Ancient Examples of Dominionism<br />17:15 Latter Rain and Zion City as Theocratic Models<br />19:15 Old Testament Dominion and Its Fragile Legacy<br />22:57 Power Dynamics in Ancient Israel<br />25:17 Offense, Division, and the Fall of Unified Israel<br />27:07 Sanitized Preaching and Whitewashed History<br />30:06 Rebuilding Culture After Destruction<br />34:36 God’s Role in Cultural Development<br />36:57 The Bird’s Eye View and Bible Complexity<br />40:10 Denominational Division and Lack of Context<br />43:41 Dominionism’s View of God vs. the Bigger Picture<br />46:03 Prophets in Power and Lessons from History<br />47:53 The Samaritan Perspective and Jesus’ Approach<br />51:13 Common Origin and God’s Global Work<br />53:10 Reducing God to Human Flaws<br />54:40 Good People, Bad Choices, and Mental Health<br />58:43 Control vs. Transformation<br />59:13 Religious Leadership and Coercion vs. Invitation<br />______________________<br />Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR:<br />Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160962<br />Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCGGZX3K<br />______________________<br />– Support the channel: https://www.patreon.com/branham<br />– Subscribe to the channel: https://www.you