[Alex Murphy]

If La Scala really did refer to The Apocalypse as “Revelations”, then readers will be forgiven for questioning the depth of his research and knowledge of Scripture. Then again, being “biblically accurate” has never been a strong suit of the “left behind” theology (again, more on that below)....

....Three years ago I mentioned to a Catholic friend that I was starting to work on a book critiquing the Left Behind novels and premillennial dispensationalism, the unique theological belief system presented, in fictional format, within those books. “Why?” she asked, obviously bewildered. “No one really takes that stuff seriously.”

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[MeganC]

Three years ago I mentioned to a Catholic friend that I was starting to work on a book critiquing the Left Behind novels and premillennial dispensationalism, the unique theological belief system presented, in fictional format, within those books. “Why?” she asked, obviously bewildered. “No one really takes that stuff seriously.”

Your Catholic friend speaks for the majority of Catholics I've encountered on FR who do not consider Scripture to be authoritative on a multitude of topics. Her comment that 'no one takes that stuff seriously' speaks to the people in her personal circle; her priest, her family, her friends, and her fellow parishioners. As remarkable as her comment sounds I find it consistent with my experience of Catholics on FR.

[MayflowerMadam]

Discussing with a Catholic the rapture, or any Biblical reference or fact, is a waste of time. As with any other cult, they don’t believe the Bible if it conflicts with ideas their human leaders make up. (My priest-friend told me this.) Guys in goofy hats take precedence over God’s Word.