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tanyev

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4. Your last sentence--exactly.

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Tue Sep 23, 2025, 08:21 PM

Sep 23

Denominations that accept a more scholarly approach to the historical context of the books of the Bible teach that The Revelation of John is 100% a commentary on events happening at the time the author was writing, not a literal prophecy of events nearly 2000 years in the future.

But that doesn’t make any money for grifters looking to prey on the fears of the credulous.

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Why people on TikTok think the rapture is coming and that the world is ending this week [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Sep 23 OP

Apparently Jeebus changed his mind... wcmagumba Sep 23 #1

"Superman, you're an asshole when you're drunk." JoseBalow Sep 23 #11

Will They Give Away Their Money and Property? MrWowWow Sep 23 #2

Well, that might explain why my Halloween adverse neighbors dragged their BBQ out to the street Attilatheblond Sep 23 #3

Your last sentence--exactly. tanyev Sep 23 #4

I think the guy who wrote it was on some good drugs Captain Zero Sep 23 #7

That could indeed be true. tanyev Sep 23 #8

Maybe the rapture has already happened, and they're still here... with us. Norrrm Sep 23 #5

What time will it happen? In which time zone Jerry2144 Sep 23 #6

Nothing happening here canetoad Sep 23 #12

NO one is flying naked through the air? Jerry2144 Sep 23 #13

In the mid 90's - the Heavens Gate cult built an earthship in a nearby town womanofthehills Sep 23 #9

Wouldnt it be great if they all went away Johonny Sep 23 #10

I'm 78. My grandmother told me about tavernier Sep 23 #14