[jodyel]

True for believers, but not in the case of Catholics.

And that is who my post was meant for.

Not sure where that 19th century theory comes from but we can leave it for another time.

And I am so angry that they are so deceived I can hold back no longer.

Thanks, WXRGina.

[WXRGina]

Oh, I’m very much with you there, Jodyel, and the vicious hostility many of them exhibit when their beliefs are challenged is quite “impressive.”

The “pre-tribulation rapture” theory is credited to John Darby in the 1830s. An Internet search of his name and “rapture” will bring plenty of results, like: http://ichthys.com/mail-pre-Trib%20rapture%20origin%20and%20danger.htm

and: http://www.bible.ca/rapture-origin-john-nelson-darby-1830ad.htm

Thanks, Jodyel!