Citing the psychology and sociology of fascism and cults, Hedges draws parallels between 20th-century totalitarian movements and the highly organized, well-funded "dominionist movement," an influential theocratic sect within America's evangelical population. Rooted in a radical Calvinism, and wrapping its apocalyptic, militant, sexist and homophobic vision in patriotic and religious rhetoric, dominionism seeks absolute power in a Christian state.
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