Tag Archives: rapture
David and Goliath – Israel and Palestine
Some 55% of Americans believe in the Rapture, some 64% believe we are living in the End Times, both beliefs structured by dispensationalism, which was largely constructed in the nineteenth century. These are some of the views which buttress American … Continue reading
Filed under Ancient Jewish texts, Goliath, War, Violence & Business
Harold Camping, The Return of Jesus, and Confirmation Bias: Armageddon Days Are Here (Again)
Harold Camping has been lampooned as something of a crazy loon over the last few weeks, after spending millions of dollars on billboards, caravans, full-page newspaper ads, and other advertising media – in 84 languages and many more countries – … Continue reading
Filed under Ancient Jewish texts, Conspiracy theorists
Jesus Fails to return to New Zealand, but Santa Exists!
According to Harold Camping, the end of the world was to arrive with an absolutely massive earthquake at 6pm, May 21, 2011. That time has now passed, and Jesus has again failed to make good on his promise to return … Continue reading
Filed under Ancient Jewish texts, Conspiracy theorists
New Zealand at 6pm, May 21, 2011: Rapture for Viewers – The Apocalypse Has Been Televised
6pm, May 21, 2011 has come and gone, and no sign of Jesus. One of the local television stations broadcast a great story in the 6pm bulletin, on what’s progressing in the apocalypse as we speak: I like the opening … Continue reading
Filed under Ancient Jewish texts, Conspiracy theorists
The Rapture or Christ’s Big Snatch? The Four Comings of Christ in Dispensationalism
Thanks to Harold Camping, leader of the Family Radio Christian Network, millions worldwide have become familiar with the Christian dispensationalist doctrine known as “The Rapture”. But how did all this madness begin? Back in the nineteenth century, an evangelist by the … Continue reading
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Amazing scenes over Dunedin, New Zealand, May 21 Second Coming of Our Lord Jesus Christ!
OMG!! I just took this on my i-phone. Apparently everyone can see Him with the same quality, as though every eye were getting the same view! Incredible!! Nobody has been raptured yet, but Jesus is just hovering there a while. … Continue reading
Filed under Ancient Jewish texts, Conspiracy theorists
