Texas Republican Party Follows Dominion Theology

“The Republican Party of Texas affirms
the United States of America is a Christian Nation …”
State of Texas GOP Platform, 2004

There is no doubt that the Texas Republican Party subscribes to Dominion Theology, which is highly linked to Christian Reconstructionism. Dominionists hold the belief that the federal government belongs in the background, i.e. much less controlling of its citizens’ lives. They believe that this can be accomplished through widespread tax cuts. The Church would then accept responsibility for such programs as welfare and education. Many (more…)

Casino Gambling coming to Texas? The proposal is out there so that this industry can make its way to Texas. The problem is that Republican leadership in the State is not thrilled with the idea. In fact it goes beyond a mere like or dislike factor. The state of Texas Republican Platform completely opposes government revenue taken from any gambling source even including non casino forms like a state lottery. The opposition can also be found amongst Republican (more…)

The abortion bill introduced by Senator Dan Patrick went to the Senate State Affairs Committee which approved the bill in a vote 7 to 2. Two senators, Leticia Van de Putte and Rodney Ellis were the no votes. The abortion bill makes it a requirement that doctors doing abortions give the women who are going to get an abortion the option of getting a sonogram. The offer must be given to them 24 hours before doing the abortion on the woman.
The bill has been changed (more…)