Interesting find in my research into the Religious Right.
On July 4, 1986 at the Lincoln Memorial in DC, during a 3-day Coalition on Revival Congress on the Christian Worldview, 60-COR's Steering Committee & 400 Christian leaders signed a Manifesto for the Christian Church.
Created by The Coalition on Revival, Inc. in 1986
PDF Link:
If you take time to read thru, I believe you'll see the parallel talking points we see today. An insurgency of the Religious Right is upon us. How we handle it, matters. Calling it out, matters. reformation.net/uploads/1/1/7/…
A Statement of Essential Truths & Call to Action
"we believe that we, the sleeping, uncaring, uncourageous, and unholy members of the Body of Christ bear much of the blame for the fact that our society & Western civilization are on the brink of self destruction."
"It is, therefore, to the great benefit of all mankind, Christian and non-Christian alike, to bring every society's judicial and legal systems into as close an approximation to the laws and commandments of the Bible as its citizens will allow."
One Declaration is fulfill The Great Commission
"Getting men's souls saved is only a preliminary part of fulfilling the Great Commission. Our work is incomplete unless we teach them to obey all He commanded."
Quick look at Great Commission & controversies: theconversation.com/what-is-the-gr…
They also express:
"The Need for Confrontation: We affirm that in a life where there exists 'the world, the flesh & the devil,' there is a need for living confrontation over matters of falsehood & unrighteousness in the Church & around the world."
Their Social Evils to Oppose:
Abortion
Adultery, fornication, homosexuality, etc
Pornography, prostitution, rape
Drug Abuse
Unjust treatment of disadvantaged
Criminal injustice
Racial discrimination
Theft, fraud, violence
State usurpation of parental rights & God-given liberties
Social Evils to Oppose cont...
Statist-collectivist theft from citizens thru devaluation of their money
Atheism, moral relativism, evolutionism taught as a monopoly viewpoint in public schools
Communism/Marxism, fascism, Nazism & the one-world government of the New Age Movement
Coalition on Revival (COR) "network of evangelical leaders from every denominational & theological perspective who share a vision & commitment to world revival & reformation in Church & society, to practically implement the Biblical & Christian Worldview.
sourcewatch.org/index.php/Coal…
Michael Farris epitomizes Christian Right takeover of state GOP, is a longtime activist. Served as gen counsel Concerned Women for America. Farris' record has gone unreported of his involvement w/theocratic Coalition on Revival (COR)."
& member of the #CNP sourcewatch.org/index.php?titl…
A Brief History of Spiritual Revival and Awakening in America | 23 Aug 2021
The Post-World War II Awakening. After WWII, in 1947 & 1948, Pentecostals experienced 2 strands of an awakening: Latter Rain Revival & the Healing Revival.
churchleaders.com/outreach-missi…
Another document:
42 Articles of the Essentials of a Christian World View
Articles of Affirmation & Denial & Foundational Theology of The Coalition on Revival
Reminiscent of the discussion here re: Laws of Nature & Nature's God reformation.net/uploads/1/1/7/…
Neocharismatic Christianity & the Rise of the New Apostolic Reformation
Much of the public support for Trump came from Christians connected to this new form of charismatic Christianity, it has largely remained unexplored by most journalists & historians. firebrandmag.com/articles/neoch…
The movement exists as a series of overlapping ministerial networks either centered in megachurches or ministries.
Three overlapping theological emphases represent the NAR’s doctrinal center: the church, spiritual warfare, and the cultural mandate.
NAR reps largest number of independent charismatics in US, existing thru autonomous ministry networks.
Apostles guide megachurches & ministries as mediating institutions unleashing an army to utilize pop culture & democratic mechanisms to facilitate Christian expansion.
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