[flashbunny]

I guess everyone ignores the fact that revlations was written WRT the roman empire and the language was allegorical to avoid detection by the romans.

Everyoone loves their doomsday fantasies.

[Darkwolf]

Great point about Revelation and the Roman Empire. Also, it seems odd that a Catholic nun is pursuing what are, I've been told, non-Catholic beliefs about the "end times". But what do I know? ;) (see tagline)

I happen to enjoy doomsday stories because they make for interesting drama, if done well, and interesting art--Bruce Pennington's book of paintings from the 70's being my favorite example. But these kind of end times fantasies ala "Left Behind" and such, don't do a thing for me. I think it's a kind of control fantasy, about wiping away all the "bad" stuff instead of having to grapple with people who live on the same planet but don't think like you do.

[sirchtruth]

I guess everyone ignores the fact that revlations was written WRT the roman empire and the language was allegorical to avoid detection by the romans.

I guess everyone might ignor the fact that this is the most ignorant statement they've ever read, but I won't.

[LiteKeeper]

- and your credentials are...?