Rapture ping!
The whole idea that God will simply pull HIS people and leave everyone else on Earth is weird. I do not think God is going to abandon Earth.
I’ve watched the 10 episodes of “The Leftovers”. It is full of sorrow.
You’ve got one Catholic here who ain’t gonna be left behind.
Odd, he makes so many assumptions (mainly that his ideas can be the only correct ones) that his proof leaves much to be desired.
It is much easier to think that godly people will be jettisoned out when things get bad.
Well, it is bad right now, but I plan on sticking around as long as the Good Lord wants me here.
It would be the Christian thing to do.
Atlas Shrugged is the secular rapture.
pfl
I once expressed reservations about Rapture theology to a pair of fundamentalist female co-workers over dinner. The one to my right was polite and directed me to a couple verses in scripture which she felt supported the Dispensationalist view. The one to my left simply stated that I was “so full of s@#$!”. Couldn’t argue with her on that point but still don’t believe in it.
....Three years ago I mentioned to a Catholic friend that I was starting to work on a book critiquing the Left Behind novels and premillennial dispensationalism, the unique theological belief system presented, in fictional format, within those books. “Why?” she asked, obviously bewildered. “No one really takes that stuff seriously.”
AFEOCNPTDO
I always wonder about the piles of clothes being left behind. I assume within those piles will be toupees, breast implants, false teeth, etc. I guess the people won’t be embarrassed, since they’ll be up in Heaven and all happy and everything. But will planes be falling from the skies when pilots get raptured? I’m just not sure what to think about the whole thing. But better make sure you’re wearing clean underwear in case the Rapture happens!
Wanna bet?
I know Christian movies are trying to use bigger, more well-known actors to broaden their appeal and snag mainstream audiences.
More big-name stars are available, too. Hollywood is shrinking - fewer movies and fewer acting jobs to be had - and the growth of Christian-based movies are an oasis in an otherwise bleak landscape. Kevin Sorbo and John Ratzenberger have recently appeared and gave good performances.
Cage is different, though. I can't look at him and not see flaming skulls, car crashes, chains and leather. I dunno if the Christian community will accept him in one of their films. Left Behind could be this year's Noah - not Christian at all.
Ping!
I liked Nick Cage better as a demon on a motorcycle.
I am a non-denominational post-tribulationist. Was Catholic until age 6. Then was saved by grace through faith in an independent Baptist Church. Went to a Calvinist junior college. Continued in the Baptist tradition until moving to Springfield, MO and learned about the Assemblies of God. I think I have a pretty well-rounded view of the church and I love the Old Testament especially Leviticus.
The Catholic Church believes in the same thing, it’s a debate over the name and the timing.
So, I’d think a little less derision would be appropriate among fellow brothers and sisters in Christ.
Wouldn’t you agree?
Ping for later...
For later.
A Thief in the Night.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnsXGkx4FWU
1972 rapture film I bet a lot of us saw as kids.