Also worth noting, most Christian doctrines don’t even believe in the Rapture, and it didn’t come into theology until the 1830s.
Revelations was a controversial addition to biblical canon specifically because it intentionally adds undeclared allegory to what was otherwise meant to be philosophy from literal history. Other places in the Bible where allegory is used, it is clearly framed as such. Revelations instead presents allegory as prophecy, which some argue contradicts the entire new testament. The new testament can actually be read as a desire to remove the influence of prophecy from Abrahamic religion, as it was widely seen as a distraction, and source of conflict. The Epistles spend a lot of time on the exact subject, making it clear that theological duty is an earthy duty, not a quest to fulfill prophecy or a sprint to salvation. But then they go and throw in a “prophecy” (which is really a cautionary tale against false prophets) right at the end which seems to undo all of that.
I did know the addition of Revelation was controversial, but I never considered that it’s the only part of the New Testament that’s not strictly philosophy. The irony of Revelation seems to be that its prophecy (and warning) almost fulfilled itself. By having this tale of Armageddon, you give the false profits the amo they need to deceive the people.
The “Rapture” was invented by Irish Preacher John Darby in the mid 1800s. Like most things “Christian” it is not in the Bible.
The rapture isnt in the Bible at all. Revelation talks about the end of the world, but the whole people instantly poofing into heaven thing isnt mentioned.
I mean it mentions some will be gone in the twinkling of an eye, and two will be in a field then one will be gone.
It’s interesting that “the rapture” isn’t a thing like modern Christianity as told us…
The rapture as its own idea came around about 1830 in America according to wiki. And is an interpretation of a greek term in 1 thessalonians. But most denominations don’t agree with the theology behind it. Its mostly an evangelical thing.
Its even worse many of them believe they should actively try to destroy the world to force it to happen.
Religious people aren’t exactly known for their reading comprehension.
trying to predict it is a sin
As someone who does not the Christianity, I did not know it was supposed to be a secret.
Jesus also supposedly said it would occur within the lifetime of those he was addressing at the time. So, we’re already a generous 1940+ years overdue…
Because he was a cultist preacher and as one of those you need to address your audience. Noones gonna follow you if you say shit is going to habben in 5000 years
Just pointing out the source is untrustworthy. Highlights how untrustworthy every other ridiculous prediction is when they’re all based on an already proven incorrect statement
The gist is that only God can know; in his infinite knowledge only he can know when and why. Trying to predict it is akin to putting yourself on the same level of knowledge as God.
Or he’s just a whiny little bitch.
“It’s going to be May 17th, 1537”
“Me damnit! Stop trying to guess when it’s going to be!” Scribbles out May 17th 1537
I think the line was about the ‘day and time’ or something so others are like “I’m not doing that; I’m just going to predict the day!” I can’t remember the exact way.
I’m 80% sure the bible does talk about selling all your belongs…
But to give the money to the poor…
Don’t affiliate Charlie with religious fanatic fascist loving fucktards
Yet another thread where there’s no point commenting on anything factual, because it will be taken to imply a rabidly polarized opinion. You can take people out of reddit but you can’t take the reddit out of the people.
another quality post. thanks
People seriously believe in that fantasy book. Sad
