The Rise of the Seven Mountain Mandate w/ Professor Paul Djupe

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In this conversation, Will Wright and Pastor Josh Burtram are joined by Paul Djupe, a political scientist specializing in the intersection of religion and politics. They discuss the Seven Mountain Mandate, a prophetic meme that suggests Christians are granted dominion over different aspects of life. They explore how the mandate has grown in popularity, particularly among fundamentalist and charismatic Christians. They also discuss the connection between the mandate and political power, as well as its impact on religious diversity and the changing landscape of religion.
Djupe also discusses the beliefs and implications of the Seven Mountain Mandate, a movement that seeks to place Christians in positions of influence in various sectors of society. He explores the overlap between the Seven Mountain Mandate and Christian nationalism, highlighting the potential for theocracy and the rejection of democratic principles. Djupe then addresses the question of whether the Seven Mountain Mandate is inherently bad for America, emphasizing the importance of respecting the rights and liberties of all individuals in a pluralistic society. He discusses the current intermingling of religion and politics, noting the dangerous language and division that can arise. Djupe suggests that pursuing policies that align with the desires of the population, such as expanded healthcare and environmental protection, may help bridge some of the divides.
Belief in the 7 Mountain Mandate Appears to be Growing in the Last Year: https://religioninpublic.blog/2024/05/13/belief-in-the-7-mountain-mandate-appears-to-be-growing-in-the-last-year/
Guest Bio: http://pauldjupe.com/
Paul A. Djupe is a political scientist at Denison University (Ph.D., Washington University in 1997) specializing in religion and politics, social networks, and political behavior. Dr. Djupe is the editor of the Religious Engagement in Democratic Politics series with Temple UP and was the editor of the APSA Politics & Religion journal. His research interests include examining how religious communities provide political information and how members then use that information. Dr. Djupe’s work investigates social networks in churches, clergy political speech and engagement, small group interactions, and the effects of the prosperity gospel, Christian nationalism, on political behavior, and democratic norms, among other questions. He blogs for various outlets, most regularly for religioninpublic.blog, which he co-founded.

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