In the Bible, those who are "taken away" in the flood of Noah were the evil ones
Remember that the pre-trib rapture philosophy is from the 19th century. Christians before KNEW that they would need to live through the tribulations - and as Ephraim wrote - they prayed for the strength to get through it
The pre-tribulation philosophy denies the number of tribulations that Christians across the world ALREADY face -- do you mean to say that the plight of Christians in Pakistan, in Saudi Arabia, in Yemen aren't worthy of you? And only Christians in the USA are to be spared tribulations? That is not Christian of you and is NOT what Christ said
The Asia Bibis who are persecuted for their faith are deeper believers than many of you who hold to the pre-trib rapture - and she stuck THROUGH the tribulations
The 19th century pre-trib rapture philosophy pushes people away from Christ.
Au contraire grasshopper...Knowledge of the Rapture inspires us to always be ready...
You guys get out there and party and think when it's close you'll see some signs and then quickly clean yourselves up...Hunt for some oil...