Don't expect any replies of course. I've been hammering this for years, and could add scripture after scripture to support whats just the tip-of-the-iceberg that you've posted. Do you know who wrote this?
WOULD LOVE to have your list of Scriptures on the PROPHETIC SIGNS OF THE END TIMES thread.
Much agree with you!
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1274030/posts?q=1&&page=1262#1262