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Christian Nationalism: A Biblical Guide For Taking Dominion And Discipling Nations
Christian Nationalism is a spiritual, political, and cultural movement comprised of Christians who are working to build a parallel Christian society grounded in a Biblical worldview. This book is a guide for Christians to take dominion and disciple their families, churches, and all nations for the glory of Jesus Christ our King.
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First published January 1, 2022
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October 4, 2022
The slur "Christian Nationalism" has become a buzzword that was originally intended to portray Christians as a threat to not only religious freedom, but the American system. In this book, Torba and Isker embrace the slur and proudly accept the title. In so doing, they make it very clear that "Christian Nationalists" are a threat only to the enemies of Christ and his beast-system.
Toward the end of the book they demonstrate that America was founded as a Christian nation. Rather than quibble over the War for Independence and the writing of the Constitution, they go further back and show that the American colonists came to America to establish not religious freedom and pluralism, but the freedom to worship Christ in the manner they believed Christ commanded in the Scriptures.
The arguments the book presents are really quite basic, in the sense that it is simply an expression of Christendom that has fallen out of favor and is now public enemy number one in the eyes of the globalist establishment. Of course there are Christians that have decried and criticized the book, but it is they that have fallen out of step with historic Christianity.
The book will likely galvanize those that are inclined to think this way already, because there is nothing particularly radical about their position. But I doubt their arguments will gain traction to those already embarrassed by "Christian Nationalism."
This is worth reading, especially for those that know in their gut that something is amiss, but have struggled to formulate specifics about what and why.
Toward the end of the book they demonstrate that America was founded as a Christian nation. Rather than quibble over the War for Independence and the writing of the Constitution, they go further back and show that the American colonists came to America to establish not religious freedom and pluralism, but the freedom to worship Christ in the manner they believed Christ commanded in the Scriptures.
The arguments the book presents are really quite basic, in the sense that it is simply an expression of Christendom that has fallen out of favor and is now public enemy number one in the eyes of the globalist establishment. Of course there are Christians that have decried and criticized the book, but it is they that have fallen out of step with historic Christianity.
The book will likely galvanize those that are inclined to think this way already, because there is nothing particularly radical about their position. But I doubt their arguments will gain traction to those already embarrassed by "Christian Nationalism."
This is worth reading, especially for those that know in their gut that something is amiss, but have struggled to formulate specifics about what and why.
September 15, 2022
This book, honestly, is laughable. I was quite embarrassed for the authors as it reflected a gross ignorance, especially of biblical interpretation and theology. There are too many examples, but here are a select few just from my notes on the opening sections of the book:
* After we attain enough Christians in our nation, then we're "obliged" to become a Christian nation. That's not in the Great Commission...
* They fail to clearly explain what the relationship between church and state is, even though they pay lip service to their distinctiveness.
* Seem to indicate the church can influence the state but the state can't influence the church--this doesn't see church and state as two co-equal powers under the reign of Christ, but necessarily subordinates one to another.
* Apparently Christian nations can tolerate other religions but they can't tolerate abortion because one is a matter of Christian morality and the other isn't. I wonder if they've read the 10 commandments, namely the first four! Idolatry and false religions are a moral issue.
* Union of Protestant Christian states... though their own table shows that some states were Catholic. Catholics aren't Protestant.
* Ecumenicity is for pragmatic reasons, not principled.
* Their definition of a Christian is begging the question.
* We love our fatherland and forefathers because we seek to glorify God the Father. HAHAHAHAHA! that was some terrible linguistic gymnastics.
* Are individuals called to fulfill the great commission or the church? And what is an individual's role in that?
* Biden calling himself a Zionist as a justification for calling ourselves "Christian Nationalists" is ridiculous. Biden is pandering to mainstream evangelicals and their doctrine of Zionism is firmly rooted in a dispensational understanding of ethnic Israel that isn't biblical and fails to rightly understand the relationship between the church and Israel. Biden isn't justified in defending Zionism, it's unbiblical. And therefore this can't be a justification for Christian Nationalism.
* Do they understand the history of Christian Nationalism and how it was rooted in believing America had a particular eschatological role in God's plan of redemption? You can't just dismiss it like it has nothing to do with your movement because you don't like it.
* Taking Timothy out of context that a man must care for his own house and extending the boundaries of "house" to one's nation and that if we don't look after our nation first, then we're worse than an unbeliever. Really?!
* Society is the ark? I thought the church via baptism was the ark per 1 Peter.
* The great irony that they're calling Christians to forsake the godless culture and society to create a parallel one... yet, what do they use to promote their platform? What are they boasting of on social media pages? Oh, that's right, that they're best sellers on Amazon. Is this a case of biting the hand that's feeding you? Or perhaps just hypocrisy?
In my opinion, this book is virtually worthless. If Christian Nationalism is really defined and defended in the way this book does it, the movement is in trouble. I'd recommend going elsewhere and interacting with sources that are competent to discuss things of this nature. These two are in over their heads and their ignorance is showing.
Cheers!
* After we attain enough Christians in our nation, then we're "obliged" to become a Christian nation. That's not in the Great Commission...
* They fail to clearly explain what the relationship between church and state is, even though they pay lip service to their distinctiveness.
* Seem to indicate the church can influence the state but the state can't influence the church--this doesn't see church and state as two co-equal powers under the reign of Christ, but necessarily subordinates one to another.
* Apparently Christian nations can tolerate other religions but they can't tolerate abortion because one is a matter of Christian morality and the other isn't. I wonder if they've read the 10 commandments, namely the first four! Idolatry and false religions are a moral issue.
* Union of Protestant Christian states... though their own table shows that some states were Catholic. Catholics aren't Protestant.
* Ecumenicity is for pragmatic reasons, not principled.
* Their definition of a Christian is begging the question.
* We love our fatherland and forefathers because we seek to glorify God the Father. HAHAHAHAHA! that was some terrible linguistic gymnastics.
* Are individuals called to fulfill the great commission or the church? And what is an individual's role in that?
* Biden calling himself a Zionist as a justification for calling ourselves "Christian Nationalists" is ridiculous. Biden is pandering to mainstream evangelicals and their doctrine of Zionism is firmly rooted in a dispensational understanding of ethnic Israel that isn't biblical and fails to rightly understand the relationship between the church and Israel. Biden isn't justified in defending Zionism, it's unbiblical. And therefore this can't be a justification for Christian Nationalism.
* Do they understand the history of Christian Nationalism and how it was rooted in believing America had a particular eschatological role in God's plan of redemption? You can't just dismiss it like it has nothing to do with your movement because you don't like it.
* Taking Timothy out of context that a man must care for his own house and extending the boundaries of "house" to one's nation and that if we don't look after our nation first, then we're worse than an unbeliever. Really?!
* Society is the ark? I thought the church via baptism was the ark per 1 Peter.
* The great irony that they're calling Christians to forsake the godless culture and society to create a parallel one... yet, what do they use to promote their platform? What are they boasting of on social media pages? Oh, that's right, that they're best sellers on Amazon. Is this a case of biting the hand that's feeding you? Or perhaps just hypocrisy?
In my opinion, this book is virtually worthless. If Christian Nationalism is really defined and defended in the way this book does it, the movement is in trouble. I'd recommend going elsewhere and interacting with sources that are competent to discuss things of this nature. These two are in over their heads and their ignorance is showing.
Cheers!
December 6, 2022
Short, pointed, and very good. No Christians should find anything in this book the slightest bit controversial. It's a simple call to return to the sanity of earlier generations and build a Christian culture for our descendants.
November 13, 2022
Poison pimped by malevolent, sociopathic, snake oil salesmen, that lack the courage of their convictions .
"When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross."
Since the work hits on just about all the necessary ingredients of fascism , (hyper-nationalism, hyper-militaristic, cultural superiority, interior & exterior enemies at every turn ,simultaneously weak & strong ,
ahistorical, anti-justice /pro law & order ,
tribalism, anti-liberal, anti-democracy, anti-labor , obedience to saviour figures , us & them, mytholigized past, lust to subjugate, marriage of religion & state,
demonizing of academia & intellectuals )....... basically all the rot framed as virtue that one finds at the root of societies that self destruct, one can consider the work plagiarized from the propagandists of Suharto, Pinochet, Hitler, Mussolini , & Franco ...
It's about what one would expect from adherents to a religion beholden to a bronze age war God that demanded chunks of baby penis as a sacrifice & a fondness for torturing & destroying its own creation ...
OG Fascism for people who feel persecuted without the freedom to operate like the Taliban ...
It simultaneously serves as a coward's "Mein Kampf " , a follow up to the "Turner Diaries", & peek into the incoherent, nightmarish, Hellscape, fantasized over by Tucker Carlson fans ...
"When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross."
Since the work hits on just about all the necessary ingredients of fascism , (hyper-nationalism, hyper-militaristic, cultural superiority, interior & exterior enemies at every turn ,simultaneously weak & strong ,
ahistorical, anti-justice /pro law & order ,
tribalism, anti-liberal, anti-democracy, anti-labor , obedience to saviour figures , us & them, mytholigized past, lust to subjugate, marriage of religion & state,
demonizing of academia & intellectuals )....... basically all the rot framed as virtue that one finds at the root of societies that self destruct, one can consider the work plagiarized from the propagandists of Suharto, Pinochet, Hitler, Mussolini , & Franco ...
It's about what one would expect from adherents to a religion beholden to a bronze age war God that demanded chunks of baby penis as a sacrifice & a fondness for torturing & destroying its own creation ...
OG Fascism for people who feel persecuted without the freedom to operate like the Taliban ...
It simultaneously serves as a coward's "Mein Kampf " , a follow up to the "Turner Diaries", & peek into the incoherent, nightmarish, Hellscape, fantasized over by Tucker Carlson fans ...
July 26, 2023
If I could give the book a 2.5, I would. I am not a Christian Nationalist, but I was given this book by a friend who declares himself a Christian Nationalist. I was glad to read it to see what all the fuss was about. Authors, Andrew and Andrew desire to give you a Biblical guide for taking dominion and discipling nations. Their proof text is Matthew 28:19 “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,” But they miss their mark because they don’t define ἔθνη (nations) in the Great Commission. ἔθνη in the New Testament is sometimes translated a geo-political nation and sometimes translated ethnicity. They only deal with the nation state part of the word and fail to address how to make disciples of all ethnicities. They say the problem in the United States is that we have completely departed from formal church affiliation that is promoted by the state. They show that the original colonies officially identified with different churches, whether Anglican, Congregational, or even Catholic. Yet, they fail to explain why countries in Europe which have state churches are nominal at best and unreached at worst. Yet, in the United States the Christian faith is must more vibrant and we have no state church. Tim Keller once said he thought the reason why the church in Europe was disappearing was because of state churches. I agree with Keller’s conclusions rather than Andrew and Andrew’s. This book does a good job advocating for free speech and the importance of passing on your faith to your family. Yet, how can you truly have free speech if you don’t have freedom of religion. I admire one of the Andrew’s for starting his own business. I think the Author’s are right that Christians in United States should not just be doom and gloom doing nothing and waiting Christ’s return, but we should continue to sow seeds for the future. Yet, the New Covenant of Christ is something that is worked in the heart by the Spirit and can’t be legislated by the state. I’ve been a part of and influenced by three associations of churches that have been persecuted by State Churches and I see no need to return to state sponsored churches.
October 15, 2022
I agree with the Andrews: the Left is full of demons and their worldview is garbage. I also agree that the only answer is the victorious gospel of Jesus Christ our King. I’m pretty much on board with everything except for the Foreword/Preface which was weird.
One thing we do need, however, is to sort out some of what we mean. For example, are we just trying to baptize the pagan pluralism the USA was built on, despite much Christian influence? If so, I would say we’re not obeying the Great Commission by teaching nations to observe the law of God. Christian Nationalism is going to require a very clear vision for the social order when the globalists fail. This was a great “pep talk,” but it’s far from being a manifesto. That book hasn’t yet been written.
Sincerely, a Christian Nationalist Pastor.
One thing we do need, however, is to sort out some of what we mean. For example, are we just trying to baptize the pagan pluralism the USA was built on, despite much Christian influence? If so, I would say we’re not obeying the Great Commission by teaching nations to observe the law of God. Christian Nationalism is going to require a very clear vision for the social order when the globalists fail. This was a great “pep talk,” but it’s far from being a manifesto. That book hasn’t yet been written.
Sincerely, a Christian Nationalist Pastor.
October 18, 2022
It’s not what you think, but what you should.
October 12, 2022
I like Torba and what he is doing over at Gab. We need more Christians with vision like him.
But this book is not great. The subtitle for the book is a compelling one and someone ought to write a high quality book on the topic. But this book gets lost several times in it's purpose and needs an editor. There are several side stories in the book about Gab and what Torba is and has done (again I'm all for him) but it makes the book seem more like a manifesto for a specific platform in our current time rather than something that teaches foundational principles that will be helpful 30 years from now. Obviously people can and do write books that are very much for current time, but a topic like this needs to get to bigger principles.
This book would be helpful to wake someone up who is enjoying their soft Christianity and republican worldview in Midwest America who isn't terribly aware of the cultural climate around them. And it can serve as an easy road to open the door for people to think about cultural engagement and optimistic eschatology. But as a "Biblical Guide for Taking Dominion and Discipling Nations" it falls short.
The Good:
- Distinction between Christian movement and Judeo-Christian movement was concise and valuable.
- Optimistic eschatology and multi generational thinking
- A call to end lukewarm christianity
- ad fontes Back to the sources! In a brief summary of America being founded as a Christian nation they get back to the original documents which is so helpful.
The Bad:
- They make the claim to be a faithful Christian you must be a Christian Nationalist. I think Douglas Wilson has argued well that it is still yet to be seen whether that term is helpful or not. Obviously the authors are seeking to define the term for good but they could have been more generous with such a claim.
- There is a line about Jesus waiting for all his enemies to be made His footstool and the writers say "we are in the footstool making business." While this got a good laugh from me I think it misses the reality of the work of God in conquering His own enemies. I don't think the authors are actually in error here (having listened to them in other places) but again there seemed to be a lack of precision.
- The is trying to be too many things in too few pages.
But this book is not great. The subtitle for the book is a compelling one and someone ought to write a high quality book on the topic. But this book gets lost several times in it's purpose and needs an editor. There are several side stories in the book about Gab and what Torba is and has done (again I'm all for him) but it makes the book seem more like a manifesto for a specific platform in our current time rather than something that teaches foundational principles that will be helpful 30 years from now. Obviously people can and do write books that are very much for current time, but a topic like this needs to get to bigger principles.
This book would be helpful to wake someone up who is enjoying their soft Christianity and republican worldview in Midwest America who isn't terribly aware of the cultural climate around them. And it can serve as an easy road to open the door for people to think about cultural engagement and optimistic eschatology. But as a "Biblical Guide for Taking Dominion and Discipling Nations" it falls short.
The Good:
- Distinction between Christian movement and Judeo-Christian movement was concise and valuable.
- Optimistic eschatology and multi generational thinking
- A call to end lukewarm christianity
- ad fontes Back to the sources! In a brief summary of America being founded as a Christian nation they get back to the original documents which is so helpful.
The Bad:
- They make the claim to be a faithful Christian you must be a Christian Nationalist. I think Douglas Wilson has argued well that it is still yet to be seen whether that term is helpful or not. Obviously the authors are seeking to define the term for good but they could have been more generous with such a claim.
- There is a line about Jesus waiting for all his enemies to be made His footstool and the writers say "we are in the footstool making business." While this got a good laugh from me I think it misses the reality of the work of God in conquering His own enemies. I don't think the authors are actually in error here (having listened to them in other places) but again there seemed to be a lack of precision.
- The is trying to be too many things in too few pages.
January 11, 2023
Brief but accurate assessment of America's origin as a Christian nation and the view that a return to form is long overdue.
November 1, 2022
Five stars for the content (though I may have had a quibble here or there) and...let's just say fewer stars for the editing. 😉
Reader was not great.
Reader was not great.
September 9, 2022
Great Read
Finally, someone has written the truth about Christianity and how trusting in God can impact the world in a positive way.
Finally, someone has written the truth about Christianity and how trusting in God can impact the world in a positive way.
November 7, 2022
4.5! Excellent, not so much an explanatory work as much as it is something like a manifesto. Very good. Looking forward to read Wolfe’s work on this subject.
October 7, 2023
A disappointing book that subverts the Great Commission
On the surface Christian Nationalism sounds promising. Looking at the bigger picture of how to bring the Gospel to a national level rather than just localised evangelistic efforts.
Instead what we find is a worldly movement that rather than emphasising the Gospel seeks to minimise it.
The core issue lies in the fact that the Great Commission is redefined from bringing the Gospel to all nations to instead “making nations Christian”. On the surface these things look both the same but what underlays it is a subversion of what Christ tells us to do.
The definition of “making nations Christian” in this book is to build sovereign, separate systems of society, economy and politics from the current secular ones. This in and of itself I don’t disagree with. I commend the books focus on encouraging Christian business, supporting other Christians and engaging with societal issues at a local level. Christians need to be supporting each other more as secular society increasingly marginalises us. The real tragedy of this book is that it conflates these things with the Great Commission.
It’s telling of the motivations of the authors that they only give lip service to sharing the Gospel. The final chapter which is a rallying cry for what Christian Nationalism stands for makes no call to evangelise. Only to build separate systems and wait for the inevitable collapse of the secular ones so that “Christian” systems can fill the void.
What is most disheartening is that this is co-written by a Pastor. Someone who should be emphasising the Gospel is instead helping form a movement that is not anchored on it.
On the surface Christian Nationalism sounds promising. Looking at the bigger picture of how to bring the Gospel to a national level rather than just localised evangelistic efforts.
Instead what we find is a worldly movement that rather than emphasising the Gospel seeks to minimise it.
The core issue lies in the fact that the Great Commission is redefined from bringing the Gospel to all nations to instead “making nations Christian”. On the surface these things look both the same but what underlays it is a subversion of what Christ tells us to do.
The definition of “making nations Christian” in this book is to build sovereign, separate systems of society, economy and politics from the current secular ones. This in and of itself I don’t disagree with. I commend the books focus on encouraging Christian business, supporting other Christians and engaging with societal issues at a local level. Christians need to be supporting each other more as secular society increasingly marginalises us. The real tragedy of this book is that it conflates these things with the Great Commission.
It’s telling of the motivations of the authors that they only give lip service to sharing the Gospel. The final chapter which is a rallying cry for what Christian Nationalism stands for makes no call to evangelise. Only to build separate systems and wait for the inevitable collapse of the secular ones so that “Christian” systems can fill the void.
What is most disheartening is that this is co-written by a Pastor. Someone who should be emphasising the Gospel is instead helping form a movement that is not anchored on it.
October 26, 2023
Torba and Isker write in a straightforward, clear and lively manner in providing a robust defence of the kind of Christian Nationalism they advocate for.
Whilst some aspects of their argument seem abundantly fair, clear and reasonable, perhaps even self-evident, there are some places where they paint too broad a group with the same brush, which weakens the strength of their argument in those places.
The takeaway I got from this was pretty clear: there is precedent both in history and scripture for the existence of a self-consciously Christian state. However, there is a related and necessary question. Who can participate in this? The authors are postmillenial, which informs their argumentation. Do other Reformed Christians who are Amil or Historic Premil have no theological framework compatible with CN?
Furthermore, this book frames the CN project as happily being the joint mission of Protestants, Catholics and Orthodox. How should we reconcile such fundamental differences in theology and tradition with the supposed unity under the Kingship of Christ?
These questions do not undermine the validity of self-consciously obedient Christian nations, but they must be answered if we are to accept and adopt what CN advocates want.
Whilst some aspects of their argument seem abundantly fair, clear and reasonable, perhaps even self-evident, there are some places where they paint too broad a group with the same brush, which weakens the strength of their argument in those places.
The takeaway I got from this was pretty clear: there is precedent both in history and scripture for the existence of a self-consciously Christian state. However, there is a related and necessary question. Who can participate in this? The authors are postmillenial, which informs their argumentation. Do other Reformed Christians who are Amil or Historic Premil have no theological framework compatible with CN?
Furthermore, this book frames the CN project as happily being the joint mission of Protestants, Catholics and Orthodox. How should we reconcile such fundamental differences in theology and tradition with the supposed unity under the Kingship of Christ?
These questions do not undermine the validity of self-consciously obedient Christian nations, but they must be answered if we are to accept and adopt what CN advocates want.
November 7, 2022
Good read. I have many thoughts on it, but that will probably be something for a future blog post. If you do not hold to an optimistic eschatology, then this book will piss you off.
I would almost give this book a 3 star review purely for the atrocious editing job. There were quite a lot of grammatical errors. So many that it will make an English major’s head spin off. That’s not to mention the questionable formatting and printing choices that were made for this paperback edition. I’ll let it slide. I understand that they wanted this title to be published quickly, and made very affordable. Pobody’s nerfect.
I would call this book “A Primer on Christian Nationalism (and our noble endeavor to establish/clarify what that term means).”
If nothing else, this book, I would imagine, merely scratches the surface of the topic and sets the stage for more thorough tomes that are forthcoming, or recently released. Next, I will be reading the MUCH longer volume: “The Case For Christian Nationalism,” by Stephen Wolfe.
I would almost give this book a 3 star review purely for the atrocious editing job. There were quite a lot of grammatical errors. So many that it will make an English major’s head spin off. That’s not to mention the questionable formatting and printing choices that were made for this paperback edition. I’ll let it slide. I understand that they wanted this title to be published quickly, and made very affordable. Pobody’s nerfect.
I would call this book “A Primer on Christian Nationalism (and our noble endeavor to establish/clarify what that term means).”
If nothing else, this book, I would imagine, merely scratches the surface of the topic and sets the stage for more thorough tomes that are forthcoming, or recently released. Next, I will be reading the MUCH longer volume: “The Case For Christian Nationalism,” by Stephen Wolfe.
November 12, 2022
Solid. I wish for reasons of historical connotation that we weren't going with the term "nationalism." Nationalism has has been used to describe what in Europe led to the wars of the 20th century - that being a regard for your own national identity and national interest at the expense of others (in a sort of zero-sum game kind of way).
That is not what this book describes though - which is protecting your own nation's interests, which of course is done by submitting the nation to Christ.
All the proper nuances you could want are made, and there's some other adjacent subjects treated as well that I found helpful, including:
*parallel economy, which is put forward as the strategy for Christian Nationalism in America.
*Zionism
*refutation of the claim that the US was not founded as a Christian nation.
That is not what this book describes though - which is protecting your own nation's interests, which of course is done by submitting the nation to Christ.
All the proper nuances you could want are made, and there's some other adjacent subjects treated as well that I found helpful, including:
*parallel economy, which is put forward as the strategy for Christian Nationalism in America.
*Zionism
*refutation of the claim that the US was not founded as a Christian nation.
November 4, 2025
It took me forever to read this book because on how ignorant and repulsive it is. This review has been on my mind for a long time and I finally got a little free time to finish and write it. All because I was told I don’t read enough of “diverse intellectual property and social perspective”.
I have trudged through this sanctimonious swamp of a book so that you don’t have to. Christian Nationalism: A Biblical Guide for Taking Dominion pretends to be a spiritual manual, but it’s really a political pamphlet. A vision board for theocratic control dressed up as divine duty.
Torba and Isker promise readers a “blueprint” for restoring America, but what they offer is a manual for rolling back every shred of progress since women got the vote. Their “dominion” theology is not about faith; it’s about power. It’s about control. It’s about turning churches into political machines and pulpits into propaganda towers.
They dream of a “parallel Christian society,” free from secular influence: schools, banks, and businesses run by “biblical principles.” What that really means is a gated community for those terrified of equality. Inside, women obey, queer people vanish, and everyone else smiles politely while their rights are stripped away in the name of righteousness.
Their central fantasy “taking dominion” is just a spiritualized version of conquest. They talk about “discipling nations” and “taking turf” like missionaries with a manifesto. Dominion, in their world, is about who gets to rule, and spoiler: it’s not women, not minorities, not anyone who believes in bodily autonomy or real Christian values.
They sneer at “Judeo-Christian” unity, erasing Judaism from the story of Western faith as if rewriting history is holy work. This exclusionary mindset purity through division is the same logic that fueled every authoritarian movement in history. It’s the theology of control disguised as tradition.
And when it comes to women’s rights? The authors practically dance on the grave of Roe v. Wade, declaring that any church not celebrating its fall is unworthy. Make no mistake: this is not moral conviction, it’s domination by decree. They don’t want to save souls; they want to legislate wombs. They want control because true freedom begins with women’s liberation
To top it off, the book offers no real guidance. It’s all slogans, no substance. “Build a Christian culture.” “Take dominion.” “Honor God.” It’s like a megachurch bumper sticker that someone stretched into a manifesto.
But let’s not ignore the bigger picture and the red hatted elephant in the room.
Those who give this book five stars aren’t just fans of bad theology; they are the reason America is slipping, inch by inch, into fascism. Their blind loyalty, their slogans, their refusal to think, this is how democracies decay. Fascism will not march into America in jackboots; it will parade through Main Street wrapped in the American flag and nailed to a cross. And the five star reviewers will cheer, wave their Bibles, and call it freedom until the boot comes for them for not being “Pure enough”!
You can almost picture them: faces red from rallies, hats blazoned with hollow patriotism, nodding along as Torba and other empty barrels preach dominion over democracy. They mistake authoritarianism for faith and call it salvation. But history will see it for what it is the old story of fear turned into dogma, control disguised as conviction.
If you value freedom, women’s rights, or the idea that faith should comfort rather than control, toss this book where it belongs: in the dustbin of history right next to every other manifesto that confused domination with destiny. This is a book that actually deserves to be burned.
I have trudged through this sanctimonious swamp of a book so that you don’t have to. Christian Nationalism: A Biblical Guide for Taking Dominion pretends to be a spiritual manual, but it’s really a political pamphlet. A vision board for theocratic control dressed up as divine duty.
Torba and Isker promise readers a “blueprint” for restoring America, but what they offer is a manual for rolling back every shred of progress since women got the vote. Their “dominion” theology is not about faith; it’s about power. It’s about control. It’s about turning churches into political machines and pulpits into propaganda towers.
They dream of a “parallel Christian society,” free from secular influence: schools, banks, and businesses run by “biblical principles.” What that really means is a gated community for those terrified of equality. Inside, women obey, queer people vanish, and everyone else smiles politely while their rights are stripped away in the name of righteousness.
Their central fantasy “taking dominion” is just a spiritualized version of conquest. They talk about “discipling nations” and “taking turf” like missionaries with a manifesto. Dominion, in their world, is about who gets to rule, and spoiler: it’s not women, not minorities, not anyone who believes in bodily autonomy or real Christian values.
They sneer at “Judeo-Christian” unity, erasing Judaism from the story of Western faith as if rewriting history is holy work. This exclusionary mindset purity through division is the same logic that fueled every authoritarian movement in history. It’s the theology of control disguised as tradition.
And when it comes to women’s rights? The authors practically dance on the grave of Roe v. Wade, declaring that any church not celebrating its fall is unworthy. Make no mistake: this is not moral conviction, it’s domination by decree. They don’t want to save souls; they want to legislate wombs. They want control because true freedom begins with women’s liberation
To top it off, the book offers no real guidance. It’s all slogans, no substance. “Build a Christian culture.” “Take dominion.” “Honor God.” It’s like a megachurch bumper sticker that someone stretched into a manifesto.
But let’s not ignore the bigger picture and the red hatted elephant in the room.
Those who give this book five stars aren’t just fans of bad theology; they are the reason America is slipping, inch by inch, into fascism. Their blind loyalty, their slogans, their refusal to think, this is how democracies decay. Fascism will not march into America in jackboots; it will parade through Main Street wrapped in the American flag and nailed to a cross. And the five star reviewers will cheer, wave their Bibles, and call it freedom until the boot comes for them for not being “Pure enough”!
You can almost picture them: faces red from rallies, hats blazoned with hollow patriotism, nodding along as Torba and other empty barrels preach dominion over democracy. They mistake authoritarianism for faith and call it salvation. But history will see it for what it is the old story of fear turned into dogma, control disguised as conviction.
If you value freedom, women’s rights, or the idea that faith should comfort rather than control, toss this book where it belongs: in the dustbin of history right next to every other manifesto that confused domination with destiny. This is a book that actually deserves to be burned.
October 14, 2022
A bracing read that deserves a second edition to fix some formatting issues. If you are the sort of reader who can't get past the use of the word "Nationalism" associated with "Christian" this book is not for you. If you are a Christian that believes Christ is King and ought to be given His rightful glory and honor in all the spheres of life--family, Church, and civil government, then you will find encouragement.
December 19, 2022
If I could only pick one book on Christian nationalism, I would read this over Stephen Wolfe's book. It is far more succinct and to the point and does not rely so heavily on "natural law," a concept which really opens the door for all kinds of shenanigans. But perhaps it is best to read both if you have the taste for it. Christ is King, and he will reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet.
September 11, 2022
This is a very good introduction to Christian Reconstruction and Christian Nationalism. I didn’t agree with every word necessarily, but it should do well to whet the appetite of those tired of the demonic leftist nonsense we’re dealing with today. Start with this book, then move on to Bahnsen, Rushdoony, North, et al.
December 3, 2022
A good but brief read. Most of the book though inspirational, held little content. After a while, the message of building a Christian counter-culture to secularism felt repetitive. There is a chapter, however, on the essential Ecclesiology to the Christian Nationalist movement which I found fascinating.
November 4, 2022
Great.
Generic. If one has been raised right, the content in this book is no surprise. It’s a really good call for Christians to awake from their complacency. I love the part on optimistic eschatology and working for the long haul.
Now to venture in the Wolfe’s lair.
Generic. If one has been raised right, the content in this book is no surprise. It’s a really good call for Christians to awake from their complacency. I love the part on optimistic eschatology and working for the long haul.
Now to venture in the Wolfe’s lair.
July 14, 2024
The quality of the content matches the quality of the physical book. The pages fell out in my hands. The arguments fell apart as I was reading. This book is worse than the TikTok brain rot pushing our country towards illiteracy.
October 29, 2022
A short and simple manifesto for Christian Nationalism. A bit repetitive at times
February 24, 2023
A great, concise book that can be used as a sort of introduction into a much larger discussion. Do read the published works the authors reference.
September 18, 2022
I’m going to give this one a B–, and that’s because I’m in a generous mood. I wanted to like this book — I really did. But it’s not very good. It reads like a loosely connected collection of stream-of-consciousness blog posts, and it needs a proper editor.
I’m sympathetic to Christian Nationalism, and, so long as I got to articulate what I mean by the term, I’d happily call myself a Christian nationalist. Christian Nationalism needs to be defined, explained, and defended. Unfortunately, I don’t think this book does that. It’s got some good stuff in it, but overall it’s a good idea poorly executed.
And it really does need to be said that the layout of this book is appalling. And no, “short and readable by the common man” is not an excuse for shoddy design — I’ve read and purchased many, many short books that are beautifully made. Christians should make beautiful things. The book’s layout *matters*, and this is downright embarrassing.
I’m sympathetic to Christian Nationalism, and, so long as I got to articulate what I mean by the term, I’d happily call myself a Christian nationalist. Christian Nationalism needs to be defined, explained, and defended. Unfortunately, I don’t think this book does that. It’s got some good stuff in it, but overall it’s a good idea poorly executed.
And it really does need to be said that the layout of this book is appalling. And no, “short and readable by the common man” is not an excuse for shoddy design — I’ve read and purchased many, many short books that are beautifully made. Christians should make beautiful things. The book’s layout *matters*, and this is downright embarrassing.
June 20, 2024
On a more stylistic note, the authors are not particularly good at writing. I recall multiple places in which words like "demonic" were repeated extremely frequently to the point of losing effect. The Canon+ narrator was also not very good.
Regarding the good substance here, I appreciate how Torba and Isker specified that their support of Christian Nationalism (CN hereafter) was not due to America being a nation specially chosen by God, and that the implementation of CN would vary depending on what nation CN is implemented in. Their critique of Christians who shirk political issues is also good; the church must engage with culture as a voice of prophetic condemnation. When it comes to issues like abortion, we are dealing not with a mere political issue but with mass slaughter. No church has the right to invoke separation of church and state or any such thing to avoid discussing these issues.
Their definition of CN also centred on building a parallel society to secularist society with the requisite economic framework and other infrastructure so that when secular society inevitably falls, the parallel society may rise and overtake it. I do not see an issue with Christians prudently interacting with culture and withdrawing support from platforms where culling of free speech is remarkably easy, though I have reservations about taking the Great Commission and related verses as the referring to the Christian-ising of geopolitical nations. I am not sure I see a Scriptural basis for that, additionally given that God's covenant people has shifted from ethnic Israel to His church and from a theocratic nation to a spiritual people. Other than denying this critique, one could perhaps hold to a non-theocratic CN, but that seems somewhat akin to dry water.
Regarding the bad substance (other than what I already mentioned above), I have an issue with the authors advocating for an ecumenical coalition related to CN between Protestants, Catholics, and the Eastern Orthodox. The latter two, by the standard of Protestantism, are at the least very theologically dangerous, and hence I can see no motivation for the aforementioned coalition apart from sheer and bad pragmatics.
Furthermore, on two slightly more nitpicky points, the label of "Judeo-Christian" may be legitimate because while modern Judaism rejects Christ, they still possess genuine revelation from God, namely the Torah. Secondly, the authors' explicit and forceful exhortation to leave a church that did not celebrate Roe's overturn (they reference the Sunday on the week of the overturn) seems wrongheaded. While this lack of celebration could demonstrate a false pietism and lack of cultural engagement, perhaps the overturn could be mentioned elsewhere, but not in the service.
In other words, some good, some bad, and I tended to notice the latter category more.
Regarding the good substance here, I appreciate how Torba and Isker specified that their support of Christian Nationalism (CN hereafter) was not due to America being a nation specially chosen by God, and that the implementation of CN would vary depending on what nation CN is implemented in. Their critique of Christians who shirk political issues is also good; the church must engage with culture as a voice of prophetic condemnation. When it comes to issues like abortion, we are dealing not with a mere political issue but with mass slaughter. No church has the right to invoke separation of church and state or any such thing to avoid discussing these issues.
Their definition of CN also centred on building a parallel society to secularist society with the requisite economic framework and other infrastructure so that when secular society inevitably falls, the parallel society may rise and overtake it. I do not see an issue with Christians prudently interacting with culture and withdrawing support from platforms where culling of free speech is remarkably easy, though I have reservations about taking the Great Commission and related verses as the referring to the Christian-ising of geopolitical nations. I am not sure I see a Scriptural basis for that, additionally given that God's covenant people has shifted from ethnic Israel to His church and from a theocratic nation to a spiritual people. Other than denying this critique, one could perhaps hold to a non-theocratic CN, but that seems somewhat akin to dry water.
Regarding the bad substance (other than what I already mentioned above), I have an issue with the authors advocating for an ecumenical coalition related to CN between Protestants, Catholics, and the Eastern Orthodox. The latter two, by the standard of Protestantism, are at the least very theologically dangerous, and hence I can see no motivation for the aforementioned coalition apart from sheer and bad pragmatics.
Furthermore, on two slightly more nitpicky points, the label of "Judeo-Christian" may be legitimate because while modern Judaism rejects Christ, they still possess genuine revelation from God, namely the Torah. Secondly, the authors' explicit and forceful exhortation to leave a church that did not celebrate Roe's overturn (they reference the Sunday on the week of the overturn) seems wrongheaded. While this lack of celebration could demonstrate a false pietism and lack of cultural engagement, perhaps the overturn could be mentioned elsewhere, but not in the service.
In other words, some good, some bad, and I tended to notice the latter category more.
September 16, 2022
This is a very readable book, large print and spaces between the lines. That is happiness for tired eyes. It is also quite clear; the authors make no bones about their positions. They start with defining terms, and that is a positive. At least we know what they are talking about. Now let’s look at some of the ideas put forth in the book.
It almost seems like Abraham Kuyper talking when they launch into the idea of dominion. Christ is reigning now and forever on earth and in heaven. The Christian’s job is to take dominion, and they use the Great Commission as their proof text. They emphasize living a Christian life and spreading the Gospel. They are all for playing the long game, seven generations worth.
The authors blame the demise of Christian influence on two concepts: pietism and dispensational eschatology. They spend some time explaining how these two ideas have taken Christians out of the public sphere and allowed secularists to fill the vacuum. They do not identify by name their eschatology of victory. They have a chapter on the danger of accepting the term Judeo-Christian and go to some length to explain how Judaism is not Christian and the two shouldn’t be linked. They are clear that they are not anti-Semite and that Jews who believe in Jesus Christ are good Christians.
Their vision is to create a Christian parallel system to the secular world system. They admit this will take time but is a sure plan for victory. They predict the secular system will fail, and the Christian alternative will be in position to take its place. The areas they believe Christians should take dominion over are the nuclear family, education, media, businesses, and ultimately political positions. Some of their ideas they have put into practice. Andrew Torba founded Gab, for instance. They are quite pro-life and urge readers to get out of lukewarm churches and into churches that preach the Word faithfully and fully.
The epilogue is their attempt to prove America is, or at least was, a Christian nation. It uses original documents and begins with Roanoke, Jamestown and Plymouth and Massachusetts Bay. From there it looks at the founding documents of the original colonies. They do a pretty good job here in countering the secular histories in modern textbooks. Their main point is that America’s beginnings were Christian, not secular.
It almost seems like Abraham Kuyper talking when they launch into the idea of dominion. Christ is reigning now and forever on earth and in heaven. The Christian’s job is to take dominion, and they use the Great Commission as their proof text. They emphasize living a Christian life and spreading the Gospel. They are all for playing the long game, seven generations worth.
The authors blame the demise of Christian influence on two concepts: pietism and dispensational eschatology. They spend some time explaining how these two ideas have taken Christians out of the public sphere and allowed secularists to fill the vacuum. They do not identify by name their eschatology of victory. They have a chapter on the danger of accepting the term Judeo-Christian and go to some length to explain how Judaism is not Christian and the two shouldn’t be linked. They are clear that they are not anti-Semite and that Jews who believe in Jesus Christ are good Christians.
Their vision is to create a Christian parallel system to the secular world system. They admit this will take time but is a sure plan for victory. They predict the secular system will fail, and the Christian alternative will be in position to take its place. The areas they believe Christians should take dominion over are the nuclear family, education, media, businesses, and ultimately political positions. Some of their ideas they have put into practice. Andrew Torba founded Gab, for instance. They are quite pro-life and urge readers to get out of lukewarm churches and into churches that preach the Word faithfully and fully.
The epilogue is their attempt to prove America is, or at least was, a Christian nation. It uses original documents and begins with Roanoke, Jamestown and Plymouth and Massachusetts Bay. From there it looks at the founding documents of the original colonies. They do a pretty good job here in countering the secular histories in modern textbooks. Their main point is that America’s beginnings were Christian, not secular.
March 7, 2023
Christian Nationalism is a denial of the reality of race. It is not Christians who are primarily under attack in the United States; it's White people. Demographic replacement and critical race theory (which are phenomena mentioned by this book) are against White people, not against Christians. The book builds a decent argument on America being founded as Christian nation, and I can concede this point. But an even more robust argument is to be made for America being founded as White ethnostate. See the Naturalization Act of 1790, 1795, 1798, 1802 and Dred Scott v. Sandford (1857). These are 4 different laws and one SCOTUS decision proving that America was founded as a country for White people, in the sense that only White people could become citizens, but there never was a religious test for citizenship. Why is Torba ignoring this, when he bases half his book on the history of America's founding?
And would any "Christian Nationalist" reading this book be happier if he moved to Zambia, a country with 95% Christians? Are Christian Nationalists happy with mass immigration of African Christians, and do they think this strengthens or weakens America's identity?
These tough questions highlight the problem with "Christian Nationalism". I believe America's identity would be destroyed if we were to accept millions of African Christians (which is exactly what the proponents of mass immigration want: to destroy America's identity). This is because Christianity is not a nationality. The word nation comes from the Latin "to be born", hence a nation is in the blood of the people, and it's not a religion that one can convert to.
I respect a desire of bringing America back to Christian values, and believing in Christianity is compatible with being a White Nationalist. In fact, Christians should see secular White Nationalists as their greatest allies. But Torba throws racial consciousness under the bus, which weakens any possible Nationalist movement.
And would any "Christian Nationalist" reading this book be happier if he moved to Zambia, a country with 95% Christians? Are Christian Nationalists happy with mass immigration of African Christians, and do they think this strengthens or weakens America's identity?
These tough questions highlight the problem with "Christian Nationalism". I believe America's identity would be destroyed if we were to accept millions of African Christians (which is exactly what the proponents of mass immigration want: to destroy America's identity). This is because Christianity is not a nationality. The word nation comes from the Latin "to be born", hence a nation is in the blood of the people, and it's not a religion that one can convert to.
I respect a desire of bringing America back to Christian values, and believing in Christianity is compatible with being a White Nationalist. In fact, Christians should see secular White Nationalists as their greatest allies. But Torba throws racial consciousness under the bus, which weakens any possible Nationalist movement.
November 2, 2022
This was a fantastic book, it gives a great gospel presentation right up front, a basic overview of Biblical Christianity, and how Christ is for all nations, tongues, and tribe. I have not read Stephen Wolfe's book on nationalism, but this book and by Andrew Torba and Andrew Isker is a much like the Mark in the BIble, meaning it is basic fast moving overview of the Great Commision, that God's plan is for the Gospel and Lordship of Christ over every nation, and rejects the Marxist model of the gospel through global revolution, but the Biblical model of nations being discipled by the elect of God to obey all of God's commands, through the obedience of the church and the sanctification of the saints. It boldly speaks out and exposes the fact Biblical Christianity and Judaism are antithetical to each other, as Christianity purpose is to bring all things under the Lordship of Christ for the glory of God and His kingdom, where Judaism with the Jews rejection of Christ and is deeply rooted in subverted God's kingdom and the work of Christ. It also shows the goodness of the nations, national sovereignty and the patriotic duty to work for the good of one's own nation and more importantly one's own people, and one's own household, but also especially those in the body of Christ before the the pagans. I have a feeling this would be a good introduction to Stephen Wolfe's, "The Case for Christian Nationalism"
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