[LadyDoc]

I think it is absurd that a bunch of fairly affluent American Christians think they will be "raptured" and never have to face persecution, while our Christian Brothers and sisters are suffering persecution and death in Africa, China, VietNam, Indonesia, etc.

You believe in the rapture? Fine.

But wouldn't it be better to prepare for persecution that will probably come to the US in the next twenty years? If this happens, what will you do? complain because God didn't perform a "deus ex machina" to save your little bottom?

[WhatNot]

But wouldn't it be better to prepare for persecution that will probably come to the US in the next twenty years?

Lady, I've been prepared since the day I was Born--Born Again that is.