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In order to understand Morrison’s theology and goals, it’s essential to delve into the Seven Mountains mandate – to which he, his church and a number of his key political allies subscribe.
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The image above comes from this organisation, which meets annually. Speakers have included Martien Iles (ACL), Senators Matt Canavan, Eric Abetz and Amanda Stoker, and George Christensen. https://www.churchandstate.com.au/
Scriptural authority for the “seven mountains” comes from Isaiah 2:2: “Now it shall come to pass in the latter days that the mountain of the Lord’s house shall be established on the top of the mountains.” https://theoutline.com/post/8856/seven-mountain-mandate-trump-paula-white
In a nutshell, it is the belief that before Jesus can return to Earth, God’s kingdom must be imposed. The seven spheres of influence (“mountains”) that the adherents want their religion to control are: Family, Religion, Education, Government/Military, Media, Arts and Economics.
Its goal is to impose theocracy globally through infiltrating all these aspects of culture. It will claim to be “non-denominational” (Catholics George Pell & Miranda Devine have spoken at the Church and State conference) but is exclusively Christian – Muslims, Jews, Hindus? No.
Looking at Morrison’s policies since he came to power is instructive in this context. One of the first things he did – with a curious haste that surprised some – as PM was to recognise East Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
Evangelical dispensationalist doctrine states that the world's Jews need to return to Jerusalem before Jesus can return. Strengthening Jerusalem as Jewish is also why Morrison (unsuccessfully) tried to move the Australian embassy there from Tel Aviv. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/dec/14/australian-government-to-recognise-jerusalem-as-israels-capital
It’s easy to see the influence of the Seven Mountains mandate on Morrison’s attitude to social security. “Prosperity gospel” is a key belief with the explicit implication that if you’re poor, it because of your own individual failing.
“If you have a go, you’ll get a go.”
“If you have a go, you’ll get a go.”
Morrison’s lack of concern about climate change doesn’t just come from his alliance with the fossil fuel industry. It's a result of his apocalyptic conviction that what we do to the planet doesn’t matter.
“I can’t change the world... but [I] believe in someone who can.”
“I can’t change the world... but [I] believe in someone who can.”
Speaking of his election being “a miracle” and of being chosen by God to be PM, he is not speaking metaphorically. He is speaking literally. His belief imbues everything he does - as when he "lays on hands" on disaster survivors. https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/apr/26/scott-morrison-tells-christian-conference-he-was-called-to-do-gods-work-as-prime-minister
Some equate his religion with that of previous PMs, suggesting that raising concerns about his particular sect is bigotry.
But Morrison believes that it is his God-given task to replace Australian secularism with a Pentecostal theocracy.
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But Morrison believes that it is his God-given task to replace Australian secularism with a Pentecostal theocracy.
https://www.patreon.com/posts/god-only-knows-50558190
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