So, in short, not necessarily political because of a sense there was an overt mix of religion and politics. Not necessarily political because a sitting, elected official lead an event decidedly religious in nature.
Rather, political because of the nature of those who were involved in the event – those who supported it. Political in nature because those religious folks involved are themselves, well – political. Part of The New Apostolic Reformation, who believe that in order to get the world ready for the rapture, they must clear the way for it. To do this, in part, means taking over politics and government. Not just spiritual revival, but political revival.
And here, Rachel Maddow’s interview with Forrest Wilder, who just wrote the cover story for the Texas Observer on all this:
A clip from the story. The emphasis is mine. You can read it in its entirety, here:
If they simply professed unusual beliefs, movement leaders wouldn’t be remarkable. But what makes the New Apostolic Reformation movement so potent is its growing fascination with infiltrating politics and government. The new prophets and apostles believe Christians—certain Christians—are destined to not just take “dominion” over government, but stealthily climb to the commanding heights of what they term the “Seven Mountains” of society, including the media and the arts and entertainment world. They believe they’re intended to lord over it all. As a first step, they’re leading an “army of God” to commandeer civilian government.Watch the videos and read the story. You will get a very clear picture of who Texas Gov. Rick Perry is. And if you are the type who likes to look into the future, what his possible Presidential campaign might look like. It will be very, very interesting if he runs.
In Rick Perry, they may have found their vessel. And the interest appears to be mutual.
If he is elected – not so much.
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