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Erin Zimmerman, a columnist for the Christian Broadcasting Network, recently visited Israel with evangelicals and was "surprised by the lack of detailed, 'date-setting' type of end-times speculation that was popular during the Gulf war."

Perhaps it's because eschatology profiteer charlatans like Hal Lindsey, are starting to lose their credibility. Perhaps 'real' Christians accept Matthew 24:36.

It seems appropriate to think of the Final Days at this point in mankind's history.

The Jews are back in Israel
Scientists are discovering the secrets to life and the universe.
People from different countries no longer have problems communicating (computer based instant translation).

A short explanation of some of what I think:

I think that when Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit they started the mutation of mankind's DNA. As the DNA got more messed up, men's lives became shorter. (The early patriarchs, with more perfect DNA than ours, lived longer lives). Scientists are getting near the point where they understand DNA enough to "create" and prolong man's life, reversing the death and disease Adam and Eve initiated.
I think the Tower of Babel was destroyed by God because God wanted to stall mankind's advance in these areas, until the End Times. The tower builders wanted to show they were like gods (ie, discover the secrets of life and the universe). It was not yet time (according to God's plan) for them to start on the road to such scientific advancement, so He interferred with people's ability to communicate. Computers are reversing this language problem.

Please don't assume I am anti-science...I think some scientific "advances" are good and some are evil.

I'm awaiting the appearance of the two witnesses, who will be killed and raised from the dead, but I know God works in His own time. With satellites, the whole world will be able to see this.

I'm of the persuasion that we are most likely in the end times. There are reasons for this.

1) Israel reestablished in 1948. (According to scripture, not all those living during this time will pass away before Christ's return)

2) Globalism Widespread: From the EU, one currency, to talks of an America's Union, to corrupt politicians who are not doing things for their own country, but for a worldwide interest, it seems increasingly obvious.

3)Microchips?

4)Increased technology. (The Bible talks about a rapid rise in knowledge in the end times, as opposed to the rest of history. Look at the past fifty years compared to 1000 before it).

5)Soddom & Gomorra like atmosphere. (There is no lack of the amount of sexual perversion and immorality that now emblazens televisions, general talk, etc. Furthermore, immoral lifestyles such as homosexuality are being given equal status, and speaking out against homosexuality can get you put in jail in certain countries. Also, check out the pervasive sexual nature of many of our country's children and teens. Things that would have been unheard of for certain age groups are now happening frequently.

These are just a few, but I believe that we are in the season for Christ's return.