Christian Broadcasters Awaiting Jesus Christ's Return Prep for Live Coverage of Messiah

[White Eagle]

Here we go again, however they don't give a date or time for the return. I certainly wouldn't want to miss this.

http://www.alternet.org/news-amp-pol...ter719738&t=70

By Alex Kane

Christian Broadcasters Awaiting Jesus Christ's Return Prep for Live Coverage of Messiah
Here’s an extreme case of Biblical literalism.
October 1, 2012 |

Here’s an extreme case of Biblical literalism: two major evangelical Christian broadcasters have bought places in Jerusalem to give them the perfect perch to witness the coming of the Messiah down from the Mount of Olives.

The Los Angeles Times’ Edmund Sanders reports that Daystar Television Network and Trinity Broadcasting Network have set up shop in Jerusalem studios on a hill that overlooks the Old City.

[bike10]

More of the Religious Right.

[levenshulme31]

I'd prefer less.

[gingentleman]

Small-brained fools doing what they do best...

[andysayshi]

They're going to feel REALLY silly when the world ends on December 21 as the Mayan calendar wraps things up.

[GiancarloC]

Sheesh... as if they didn't learn from Harold Camping's lesson... even Camping said he doesn't predict anymore lol.

As far as Dec 21st... meh that's been proven false too lol. They found an even older calender.

[Kulindahr]

Entertaining, I call it.

They're not predicting, BTW, just expecting.

With any luck, Jesus' return will throw out a EMP that will fry all their equipment.

[CowboyBob]

Won't they be disappointed when they see Jesus doesn't look like Brad Pitt. Will American right wing evangelicals follow a deity that's a foreigner? Hope they don't ask to see his birth certificate.

[FirmaFan]

Christianity: Celebrating 2000 years of "any day now".

[loveguys72]

I suppose, since "ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh", they feel it's always best to be prepared. Does seem a bit previous, though.

[T-Rexx]

I was planning to attend the Second Coming myself, but tickets are $80!

[bort138]

Christianity: Celebrating 2000 years of "any day now".

[bankside]

Kiss them for me….


…. I may be delayed…

[GiancarloC]

I just don't get how people can expect such a thing. The whole story of the rapture was invented either in the 18th or 19th century... it really took off with William Miller (1844). Though he and Camping did predict... even saying "we are expecting it soon" doesn't make any sense. It's a story someone invented based on a weak interpretation of the bible (which is already muddled as it is). The whole story is bogus... completely fictional.

[GiancarloC]

I just had to post this... looks like the guy on the ad is taking a number 2...

[loveguys72]

The whole concept of "rapture" is based on certain passages from the Biblical book of the Revelation of St John the Evangelist, which is thought to have been written toward the end of John's life in the late 1st Century CE.

People are entitled to believe as they choose, at least in this country. I personally have little use for organized religion of any stripe, but I respect the beliefs of those who do.

[GiancarloC]

I believe it is based on an interpretation of certain passages... and people interpret the bible in every which way and cherry pick often.

[loveguys72]

This is true of any text. I'm not certain I understand what you're getting at.

[GiancarloC]

My point was the rapture was something that was interpreted in the 18th/19th century and picked up steam during that time.

[rareboy]

This of course, got me to wondering how Harold Camping and his infamous Family Radio network are making out.

Apparently, not well but still around.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/0...n_1335232.html

Ironically, the world hasn't even ended for him yet, even after his debilitating stroke.

[White Eagle]

Good Lord! He looks old enough to be one of the original followers.

This of course, got me to wondering how Harold Camping and his infamous Family Radio network are making out.

Apparently, not well but still around.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/0...n_1335232.html

Ironically, the world hasn't even ended for him yet, even after his debilitating stroke.

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Is that like 9 lives of a cat?

[Jack Springer]

My point was the rapture was something that was interpreted in the 18th/19th century and picked up steam during that time.

The concept of the "rapture" is not based on anything found in the Bible.

GiancarloC you are correct. Someone in the 1830's who came up with the idea --- nothing like it had ever been taught or proposed in the Church before that time.

The rapture is unbiblical.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rapture

[Kulindahr]

I just don't get how people can expect such a thing. The whole story of the rapture was invented either in the 18th or 19th century... it really took off with William Miller (1844). Though he and Camping did predict... even saying "we are expecting it soon" doesn't make any sense. It's a story someone invented based on a weak interpretation of the bible (which is already muddled as it is). The whole story is bogus... completely fictional.

The Rapture weirdness is a distinct teaching from the Second Coming.

What makes me wonder about the Rapture is why those who believe in it aren't seriously devoted to how they look nude -- after all, there's no reason to believe their clothes will go with them into the sky.

[Kulindahr]

The whole concept of "rapture" is based on certain passages from the Biblical book of the Revelation of St John the Evangelist, which is thought to have been written toward the end of John's life in the late 1st Century CE.

People are entitled to believe as they choose, at least in this country. I personally have little use for organized religion of any stripe, but I respect the beliefs of those who do.

Revelation has little to do with it -- the key verses are in I Corinthians and I Thessalonians, especially this:

1 Th 4:16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
1 Th 4:17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.

[Kulindahr]

The concept of the "rapture" is not based on anything found in the Bible.

GiancarloC you are correct. Someone in the 1830's who came up with the idea --- nothing like it had ever been taught or proposed in the Church before that time.

The rapture is unbiblical.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rapture

Oh, it's based on "something found in the Bible", and I've even talked with a couple of NT Greek scholars who concede that the verses involved could be read that way. The problem is that reading them that way is not the obvious/simplest reading; a second -- and huge -- problem is that all the baggage which comes with that reading just can't be supported on any sensible reading of the New Testament as a whole.

[bankside]

The Rapture weirdness is a distinct teaching from the Second Coming.

What makes me wonder about the Rapture is why those who believe in it aren't seriously devoted to how they look nude -- after all, there's no reason to believe their clothes will go with them into the sky.

only if their clothes have not been saved….

[White Eagle]

Maybe the Mormons will baptize the clothes.

[CowboyBob]

only if their clothes have not been saved….

I'm hoping to be standing next to a group of men my size wearing Prada, Gucci, Armani, Hugo Boss, Versace and Burberry and they're raptured. There will be an expensive pile of clothes on the ground I'll claim. Make sure their wallets are filled too. I hope one of them has keys to a Bentley in his pocket. When the anti-Christ is ruling the world post-rapture I'll be well dressed.

This won't happen with Obama is in office. They must be talking about 2018 or later when Chris Christie will be President.

[Kulindahr]

only if their clothes have not been saved….

Well, they might get footgear, then -- only shoes have souls/soles.

[johaninsc]

[chrisrobin]

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December 21st? I think I'll postpone my Christmas shopping until 12/22.

[FuryOfFirestorm]

Won't they be disappointed when they see Jesus doesn't look like Brad Pitt. Will American right wing evangelicals follow a deity that's a foreigner? Hope they don't ask to see his birth certificate.

I though Jesus was supposed to look like Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees?

[White Eagle]

Just thought of this. IF they are gonna film the second coming, who would they show it to since everyone would be dead?

[CowboyBob]

Just thought of this. IF they are gonna film the second coming, who would they show it to since everyone would be dead?

It's supposed to be only true christians that will rise to meet Jesus. They must be hiring Muslims as the cameramen.

[White Eagle]

[bankside]

It's supposed to be only true christians that will rise to meet Jesus. They must be hiring Muslims as the cameramen.

After the rapture,what will happen to your pets?????!!!!!?????!!!!!


http://www.aftertherapturepetcare.com

[rareboy]

^ My cats are coming with me or I'm sure as Fuck not going.

Oh wait. I'm already one of the ones that will be left behind to walk all those fucking Christian's dogs and changing all the fucking litter boxes.

Any Christian that wants me to do this while suffering the torments of hell on earth (or heaven) once they've all been cleared out can be assured that even though they are selfish assholes, I will do my best to love all the creatures left in my care.

so Fuck off and go already.

BTW. Why do the Fundies always come off as being mentally challenged idiots for breathlessly promoting this kind of drivel.?

[White Eagle]

Considering this is what I go through daily, I may have to make a decision.
Yes that is my desk, the mouse is JUST to the right.
Nah, I'll stay and keep 'em.

[loveguys72]

OMG! They are soooo cute!

[Yuki Sohma]

By Alex Kane

Christian Broadcasters Awaiting Jesus Christ's Return Prep for Live Coverage of Messiah
Here’s an extreme case of Biblical literalism.
October 1, 2012 |

Here’s an extreme case of Biblical literalism: two major evangelical Christian broadcasters have bought places in Jerusalem to give them the perfect perch to witness the coming of the Messiah down from the Mount of Olives.

The Los Angeles Times’ Edmund Sanders reports that Daystar Television Network and Trinity Broadcasting Network have set up shop in Jerusalem studios on a hill that overlooks the Old City.

What makes them think that Jesus will arrive in Jerusalem. My nephew is currently planning on spending a semester studying in Jerusalem. Don't they have to rebuild the Temple before Jesus' return?

[T-Rexx]

I though Jesus was supposed to look like Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees?

I thought he was supposed to look exactly like Jim Caviezel.

[Kulindahr]

Just thought of this. IF they are gonna film the second coming, who would they show it to since everyone would be dead?

If they plan to film the Second Coming, that means they don't expect to be Raptured.

It would be "The Final Broadcast", I guess, totally live....

[Lestatnj]

They must be talking about 2018 or later when Chris Christie will be President.

That would be a 2nd coming..............of William Howard Taft. More new bath tubs @ 1600.

Seriously, if Christie keeps hoarding donuts, I don't see him in any shape (if he's even still here) to be running for anything other than a stack of White Castles

[Lestatnj]

I thought he was supposed to look exactly like Jim Caviezel.

I was hoping he looked like the late Jeffrey Hunter. Those eyes!

[White Eagle]

OMG! They are soooo cute!

Thanks. The siamese is my medic. She comes to me when it is time for my meds.