I know who the Antichrist is!, page 1

spandandham
The geological record is filled with evidence of massive earthquakes, volcanic activity, floods, etc. These things are nothing new. What's new is the international news media. If you lived 2000 years ago, you would probably never have even heard of the recent tsunami unless you lived in the area.

There is evidence of increased frequencey and strength of earthquakes and eruptions.

For example, we have always had earthquakes. The existence of earthquakes is not the sign. The sign Jesus was referring to was an increase in their intensity and their frequency. There are several ways to look at earthquake activity over the centuries. One way, which is pretty much independent of the existence of modern sensitive seismological equipment, is to look at only large killer earthquakes. These could not have been missed even in the absence of modern measurement equipment. Looking at killer earthquakes above Richter 6.0 yields the following graph.prophecyandcurrentevents.com

spamandham
Is it your contention that the generation of the first century is still around? Either this is a false prophecy, or the end times happened ~2000 years ago. Oh sure, I suppose you'll argue that Jesus was also part of that generation and that he's still alive. But note that Jesus DID die. So that doesn't get you off the hook.

looks like darkelf has allready shown you how you have taken Matthew out of context

spamandham
Note that the Bible says those without the mark will not be able to buy or sell. The clear implication is that NOT everyone in the world would receive such a mark. Revelation was written for a Greek audience. It certainly would have been possible for the Roman empire to enforce such marks if they wanted

Revelation13: 16-17
"16He also forced everyone, small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on his right hand or on his forehead, 17so that no one could buy or sell unless he had the mark, which is the name of the beast or the number of his name."

Again take it in context. "He also forced everyone" does not say forced all Roman citizens. Your a little loose with your description "clear implication". Remember the verse numbers where added to scripture, you are taken these things out of context IMHO.

spamandham
I'm not sure what prophecy you're referring to, but homsexuality was an integral part of first century Greek culture

What are the signs of end times? “In the latter times, some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils” (1 Timothy 4:1). The last days are described as “perilous times” because of the increasingly evil character of man and people who actively “resist the truth” (2 Timothy 3:1-9; see also 2 Thessalonians 2:3). Our Twenty-first Century world has embraced moral relativism, tainting even the church. For example, many denominations are having a hard time defining marriage as being between one man and one woman, and many religious leaders today are openly supporting homosexuality. The Bible has become subordinate to the modern church’s quest for a more appealing “truth.” These are indeed “perilous times” spiritually.

Hope this helps answer some questions

[edit on 23-5-2005 by Rren]