I believe in the complete inerrancy of the divinely-inspired Scriptures.
I believe that the prophecies of Revelation will be fulfilled.
But
(1) Christian literature has become just as inferior in quality and intelligence as the worst Hollywood dreck. It is superior only insofar as it is not immoral.
(2) Dispensationalism is not synonymous with Christianity. The Darby/Scofield/Moody/Lindsey/LaHaye school of thought is simply that: an opinion.
Obsession with their theories has had an evil, evil effect on Christianity in this country.
I know people who could be doing a lot of good in their communities and spreading the Word to those who do not have Christ in their lives, yet they spend all their free time learning "bible codes", checking and rechecking predictions and trying to convince fellow believers that their religious opinions are mandatory.
As far as some people are concerned, sharing Christ with a Muslim is less important than sharing their lord and redeemer Scofield with a preterist.
Hi w -- The original reason for my post had nothing to do with the writing or theological accuracy of the Left Behind series; rather, it was intended to direct attention to the anti-Christian writing of the secular socialist who began the article telling the reader about the book series, but ended up foaming when he began to speak specifically about Christian Conservatives.
But since you mentioned it, it isn't quite clear how you arrived at likening Dispensationalism with "bible codes" and "checking and rechecking predictions." I know lots of sound dispensationalists (none of whom are into either of those things and, in fact, they sternly reject both bible codes and pseudo-prophets), and they also happen to be excellent witnesses for Christ.
How did you arrive at connecting all Dispensationalists with "bible code" folks? Just curious...