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Not so much people I talk to face to face. Just generally in religion. I’m Christian but, there is so much fear among the dominations. Why?
My views on it are very different from most apparently.
Certainly.I have never discussed the rapture with a real person. Would you be able to explain your views on it a little? Not everyone’s, just yours.
Thank you for explaining.Certainly.
As I understand it the rapture is another word for Armageddon. Which is derived from the Book of Revelations.
I have studied that part of the Bible and referenced other parts. Since it is spoken of in different parts and for aid in interpreting what’s written. Which I can to an extent.
I also referenced history, science, astronomy, and real world experience.
As such I arrived at my views on it.
I view it as an ending and a beginning. I view in a joyful light because of its final ending of suffering and evil. To the beginning of a truly magnificent 1000 years of wonders untold under Jesus Christ rule. This time frame ends with the imprisonment of Satan and his beast forever. Once that’s done. It’s all finished. Evil, sin, death, killing, destruction, and pain.
This new period of existence will be beyond our imagination. It is a beautiful hope and life.
It is also a choice.
People make the choice to choose where they go. The Bible is clear on that. By their actions and choices they decide.
That’s my view on this.
Not an ending but, a choice. A path everyone chooses as they live day by day.
Thanks for hearing me out.Thank you for explaining.
There is a difference between control-based fear and situational fear."The fear of God" is actually a common term. And I find it sad. What is originally meant to be a faith of acceptance and humility has turned to control.
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I fear I'm getting too religious for these forums. I suppose my point is, control through fear is a common tactic.
Thanks, I think I understand your point of view better.There is a difference between control-based fear and situational fear.
The first is a type of extortion.
The second evokes both wisdom & caution.
If you were
none of those things would deliberately seek to destroy you, but the laws of physics would make that a real possibility (unless someone came to your aid).
- in a high place with no railing,
- near an out-of-control fire,
- in room full of high-voltage contacts, etc.,
God's holiness works the same way. Even if He just wanted to give us a hug, we would die in His Presence (in our default state --and that is scary...!) if we were not prepared to meet Him, first. Even Moses, His best human friend, could not look on His face (in his unprepared state), lest he die. God knew this and that is why He mounted a rescue attempt. Jesus' name means "Rescuer."
If a person hears of the problem, but never hears the Solution, the only sensible response is fear.
I believe you may have hit the nail on the head with this, perhaps without you knowing. Q. "What is the purpose of life?" A. To gain wisdom. To be more specific, it is that sharing of wisdom that gets passed down from generation to generation. Even the best of us stand upon the shoulders of others. I have had my mentors. I use their wisdom, and then pass it on to others.People always ask "what is the purpose of life?"
There isn't one
All I see that is common across the board is we all throughout our life will be in pain, tragedy, hurt, suffering and watch others go through this as well. As we experience these events you gain wisdom. You use this wisdom to help those close to you go through the same tragedies to put them at ease that they are not alone in their suffering.
Polite disagreement.People always ask "what is the purpose of life?"
There isn't one
There isn't one... the inverse and or in other words you can create whatever you believe yourself but will not fit for everyone.Polite disagreement.
There is purpose. It’s to be loved and love in return . That is what Christianity as I have come to understand it to be is all about. It’s a love story of a father for his children. A God for his creations. And all the heartache and trouble that goes with that.
That’s what I believe. With respect to your own beliefs.