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theonomy [θɪˈɒnəmɪ]
n
(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) the state of being governed by God


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To compound the impression of deep confusion in this sensitive area, O'Connor also compared Wahhabism to Christian theonomy and reconstructionism, two forms of extremism that are amongst the most reactionary sects in American religious life.
Philibert (1983) criticized Kohlberg for emphasizing the idea of justice to the neglect of New Testament agape and theonomy.
In a lucid, journalistic style, Michelle Goldberg, a secular Jew, has performed yeoman's work in explicating how the dominion theology of the religious right is leading us, not to theocracy, but to theonomy, or government according to biblical law.
 
 
 
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