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In recent years, a growing number of churches and movements have embraced a theological view that claims Christians are meant to "take back" the world for God by gaining control over cultural, political, and societal institutions. This teaching, known as  dominionism , is especially influential in movements like the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) and among prominent leaders at Bethel Church in Redding, California. Though often wrapped in passionate calls for revival, dominionism isn’t simply about influencing culture—it’s about  controlling it . It casts a vision of the church conquering the "mountains" of society and establishing God’s rule before Jesus returns. But beneath the inspirational language is a profound theological shift—one that compromises the sovereignty of God, redefines the gospel, and misrepresents the church’s mission. What Is Dominionism? At its core,  dominionism teaches that the church has been given divine authority to establish God's kin...