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"Vance Boelter, who allegedly shot Melissa Hortman, a Democratic Minnesota state representative, and her husband, Mark Hortman, on June 14, 2025, studied at Christ for the Nations Institute in Dallas. The group is a Bible school linked to the New Apostolic Reformation, or NAR.

The NAR is a loosely organized but influential charismatic Christian movement that shares similarities with Pentecostalism, especially in its belief that God actively communicates with believers through the Holy Spirit. Unlike traditional Pentecostalism, however, the organization emphasizes modern-day apostles and prophets as authoritative leaders tasked with transforming society and ushering in God’s kingdom on Earth. Prayer, prophecy and worship are defined not only as acts of devotion but as strategic tools for advancing believers’ vision of government and society.

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But the shooting has drawn attention to the school and the larger Christian movement it belongs to. One of the most important aspects of NAR teachings today is what is called 'the Seven Mountain Mandate.'

The Seven Mountain Mandate calls on Christians to gain influence, or 'take dominion', over seven key areas of culture: religion, family, education, government, media, business and the arts.

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Adherents believe that Christians are called to reclaim these areas through influence, leadership and even, if necessary, the use of force and to confront demonic political forces, as religion scholar Matthew Taylor demonstrates in his book 'The Violent Take It By Force.'"

https://theconversation.com/what-is-the-seven-mountains-mandate-and-how-is-it-linked-to-political-extremism-in-the-us-260034

What is the ‘Seven Mountains Mandate’ and how is it linked to political extremism in the US?

The Seven Mountains Mandate calls on Christians to gain influence, or ‘take dominion,’ over seven key areas of culture: religion, family, education, government, media, business and the arts.

The Conversation

Barbara Monaco Dec 17, 2024

@cynblogger Saw a survey showing that 40% of American christians believe that they are under attack by demons. Could we be headed for a new Inquisition?
Anyone concerned about theocracy might want to familiarize themselves with Dominianism and Seven Mountains.
#theocracy
#sevenmountainsmandate

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Susan Larson ♀️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🌈Feb 23, 2024

#Alabama #SupremeCourt #Justice Who #Ruled That #Embryos Are ‘#Children’ Appeared On #QAnon #Conspiracist's #show

#ChiefJustice #TomParker indicated on the #show he was a proponent of the “#SevenMountainsMandate,” an #explicitly #theocratic #doctrine at the heart of #Christiannationalism (#Fascism)

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/tom-parker-alabama-ivf-embryo_n_65d7ea34e4b0cc1f2f7b3e26

Justice Who Ruled That Embryos Are ‘Children’ Appeared On QAnon Conspiracist's Show

Alabama Chief Justice Tom Parker indicated on the show he was a proponent of the “Seven Mountains Mandate,” an explicitly theocratic doctrine at the heart of Christian nationalism.

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Susan Larson ♀️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🌈Feb 23, 2024

#Alabama #justice who #ruled #embryos are #people says #American #law should be rooted in #Christian #beliefs

#TomParker, #chiefjustice of the #Alabama #SupremeCourt, expressed his #support for the #SevenMountainsMandate, a once-#fringe #philosophy that calls on #evangelical #Christians to #reshape #American #law and #society based on their #hateful #beliefs.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/alabama-justice-embryos-biblical-seven-mountains-rcna139969

Alabama justice who ruled embryos are people says American law should be rooted in the Bible

Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Tom Parker expressed his support for the Seven Mountains Mandate, a once-fringe philosophy that calls on evangelical Christians to reshape American life based on their beliefs.

NBC News