Dominion theology can be highly divisive. Michael J McVicar, a lecturer from Ohio State University, wrote about the rise of the dominion theology in the US media. He asserted, “In the last decade, media coverage of ‘dominionism’ and ‘dominion theology’ and their supposed influence on conservative politicians has become increasingly visible in the US news press. Popular exposés using “dominionism” to frame the religio-political convictions of everyone from President George W. Bush to Congresswoman Michele Bachmann have proliferated even as journalists, pundits, and preachers have struggled to define the concept of dominion.” This article shows the struggle people have in understanding and applying dominion in a healthy, constructive Christian way. A good portion of the evangelical world believes it is the Christian’s right and responsibility to assert Christian dominion upon the world now. Throughout history, Christians have taken this belief system and asserted their template of a godly kingdom or society. Like many other attempts at utopian societies, these have …show more content…
It literally affected man’s ability to have dominion. Dominion over the earth was given over to Satan in the fall; Jesus did not argue this reality. Matthew 4:8 – 10 records this exchange between Satan and Jesus: “Again, the devil took Him up on an exceedingly high mountain, and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. And he said to Him, ‘All these things I will give You if You will fall down and worship me.’ Then Jesus said to him, ‘Away with you, Satan! For it is written, “You shall worship the Lord your God, and Him only you shall serve.’” Jesus did not argue Satan’s assertion or right to give the kingdoms of this world to Him; they were Satan’s to give. Jesus set the kingdom pattern for His followers. Our worship of God and submitting to His will is the way of His