Christian sharia
A polemical slang term used by critics to describe Christian dominionism or theocratic tendencies in American right-wing politics — the argument that such movements seek to impose religious law on society in a manner analogous to sharia law.
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A polemical slang term used by critics to describe Christian dominionism or theocratic tendencies in American right-wing politics — the argument that such movements seek to impose religious law on society in a manner analogous to sharia law. The term is a rhetorical device that is both provocative and controversial.
The columnist called the proposed legislation Christian sharia and pointed to its theological backing.
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(pejorative, slang) Dominionism.
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