Christian nationalist political theory centers monarchy, not democracy

Evidence

Drollinger’s Bible is a source of political theory as well as political advocacy, although it does not turn out to be a democratic political theory. One of Drollinger’s frequently used words, and perhaps a central concept of his political theory, is “kingship.” He even turns it into a verb phrase, as in “kinging,” or getting ready “to king.” “Why is reaching ‘kings and those who are in authority’ so important?” he asks in his book. “Political leaders and political Capitols represent the hubs of power, influence, communications, and transportation, with influence reaching into the countryside. Winning leaders for Christ and planting churches in these focal points makes sense for the practical reason of greater efficiency, effectiveness, and impact on the nation as a whole.” — Katherine Stewart, The Power Worshippers, 211

Categorization

• DEFINE: ‘Kingship’ and ‘kinging’ name the movement’s explicit antidemocratic ideal — the chapter’s payoff term.
• XREF: connects to: Movement strategy is a bottom-up capture of every level of government — Katherine Stewart, The Power Worshippers: Inside the…, 179; Democracy can be ended and restored with the same tools — Katherine Stewart, The Power Worshippers: Inside the…, 1075; America’s founders wrote church-state separation into the Constitution — Katherine Stewart, The Power Worshippers: Inside the…, 1069 (+5 more)

Broader Connections

• Christian nationalists may reject the label theocracy while pursuing the same ends #corroborates (0.80) — Andrew L. Whitehead; Samuel L. Perry, Taking America Back for God, 600