Originally posted by ZionOmega
"apocalyptic prophecy over the past 2 decades"
Er read the beginning parts of revelations. Sorry, but the "birth-pangs" of the apocalypse is just starting from a bliblical point of view.
Next BIG event will be the war that will descend upon Israel, first with Damascus (Syria) and then after, the war with Gog-Magog (Israel vs
Russia-Turkey?-Iran) coalition. There are no dates to this as the bible does not give any, but the event will take place very soon. Just read the
headlines and keep your ears perky.
Also, the RAPTURE will be next BIG event that will shock the world. Truly that event will change the course of humanity. And most christians are in
agreement that this RAPTURE event is very close to being fulfilled, as we do not know the day or hour (as the scripture says) but can discern the
season which this event will take place.
This will still be a very interesting year or the next...
[edit on 15-10-2008 by ZionOmega]
With the greatest of respect, hasn't this been going on for decades, if not centuries - that people keep saying the signs in the scriptures are being
fulfilled and the apocalypse is coming "soon".
There was a thread on ATS just recently which gave a date for the 'rapture' - which proved, in experience, to be unfounded.
Best advice I have come across is to live in the 'now', and ignore the many and conflicting theories.
When someone gives prophecies with dates, and specific details, which I verify in my own experience - ie. when the dates and specific details all
prove to be accurate over a period of time, then I will give what they say serious consideration.
Until then, I will leave the internet smorgasbord of unfounded theories to those who enjoy them.