The hamburger flipper down at the local McDonald's also says that we are headed for nuclear war - and his opinion is at least as valid as that of your "several pastors." Actually more valid, since he is a veteran with actual battlefield experience.
"Local pastors" have been riding that horse since 1945. It's namely good for church attendance.
Regards,
...not working in my case since I don’t attend a ‘local church’...haven’t in years, in fact... :-)