[Florida native]

Absolutely, we will meet some form of real persecution, of the likes not seen since Medieval times. In that event, I am one who has already decided to stand up if I am asked, "Are you a Christian?", even if I will be shot, as those kids were in that high school in Colorado. Because, if I don't stand up for Christ, He will not stand up for me. And I take that warning seriously.

No, I don't say that we Christians will escape persecution, and I don't mean name calling variety, but the variety which goes on for those in Sudan. Instead, I feel we will be spared the wrath meant only for those who chose to reject Jesus and cling to Satan. Whether it is a pre-trib or mid-trib rapture is for our own interpretation, because Jesus said he will come as a "thief in the night."

We as Christians must be ready, watching, and waiting on God's good time, for only He knows whence the hour of our redemption is.

In Christ..

[watchin]

We're on the same page, then. :)