Rushdoony, R.J.

R.J. Rushdoony was an American Christian theologian, pastor, and author. He was a prominent figure in the Christian Reconstructionist movement. Rushdoony was born in 1937 in Pasadena, California, and died in 2001. He was a graduate of Fuller Theological Seminary and earned his Ph.D. in theology from the University of Munich. Rushdoony was a prolific writer and published numerous books on theology, politics, and education. He was a strong advocate for Christian homeschooling and was a vocal critic of secular humanism. Rushdoony was also a pastor and served as the senior pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Plymouth, California. He was a respected figure in the Christian conservative movement and was known for his strong views on family and society.