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In reply to the discussion: U.S. Troops Were Told Iran War Is for "Armageddon," Return of Jesus [View all]markodochartaigh
(5,369 posts)11. I suppose to some people this sounds a bit odd.
I would bet that about 20% of the US believes or could be easily persuaded that Trump was sent by God to bring on armageddon. Muslim prophecy about the 12th Imam, Imam Mahdi, is also an end times prophecy.
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Fozzledick
18 hrs ago
OP
I don't get the impression they see him as a prophet--more of a conduit maybe; or a tool.
Ol Janx Spirit
3 sec ago
#132
That's why the religious fanatics are getting desperate enough to try to start an actual...
Ol Janx Spirit
6 hrs ago
#80
I've heard the end times are happening now for decades....so far though it's still not happened.
cstanleytech
2 hrs ago
#112
Just looked it up and Country Joe McDonald is still living and kicking it around at 84...Cool...
wcmagumba
17 hrs ago
#14
I saw Barry Melton at a Gathering of the Tribe feast & concert up in Northern California in December
NBachers
15 hrs ago
#42
Brings back some good memories. Glad I got a chance to live through that.
kerry-is-my-prez
2 hrs ago
#116
Thank you so very much for sharing. I would love to get together a bunch of
cornball 24
1 hr ago
#118
So...TSF has been anointed by Jesus and the Iran leaders have Allah on their side so this is a holy war?
Deuxcents
17 hrs ago
#9
Trump is losing supporters, even some magas, so he thinks this will shore up the fundie zealot end timers nuts
Attilatheblond
17 hrs ago
#26
TRUMP looks as much like 'the Antichrist' as much as any previous dictator---
Jack Valentino
17 hrs ago
#13
Trump is not smart enough to be the anti-christ...maybe a low level demon of some sort...
wcmagumba
17 hrs ago
#17
Nowhere in the Bible did it say that the supposed anti-christ was "smart"......
Jack Valentino
17 hrs ago
#21
I haven't read it in a long time either---- but I have 'very sinfully' asked A.I. to
Jack Valentino
17 hrs ago
#24
How will Jesus communicate with the millions of followers? By Instagram, WhatsApp, email, text?
dalton99a
17 hrs ago
#15
"A figure which looks like Jesus Christ" ??? I thought it looked like a big check mark ! nt
eppur_se_muova
8 hrs ago
#59
It takes absolutely monstrous arrogance to believe that your military actions influence God.
milestogo
17 hrs ago
#19
Because the Almighty, though almighty, is still not mighty enough to start a Mideast clusterfuck by Himself.
Mister Ed
17 hrs ago
#22
They should all be removed from command and tried for Traitorous Seditious Conspiracy.
BurnDoubt
17 hrs ago
#25
Judaism, Islam and Christianity - a three cornered Abrahamic death match...
Another Jackalope
16 hrs ago
#31
Fozzledick, I remember reding the Illuminati books, and loved that phrase, "immanentize the Eschaton!
ShazamIam
15 hrs ago
#41
The only difference between these people and the Taliban/Al Qaeda...
RetiredParatrooper
15 hrs ago
#44
MRFF is a well known and respected organization, and Larsen writes articles for their website
muriel_volestrangler
6 hrs ago
#71
What should I wear when Jesus returns? Should I cook something? How long is he staying?
twodogsbarking
7 hrs ago
#62
Unlikely, according to Bible scholars in Tennessee. But he is probably partial to tobacco
dalton99a
6 hrs ago
#68
I predict that when Jesus doesn't show up, a lot of people are going to be sorely disappointed.
Ray Bruns
6 hrs ago
#66
Nothing like telling a soldier he's (she's) dead before he (she) even leaves our country.
bluestarone
6 hrs ago
#74
Armageddon wouldn't happen unless there were people intentionally causing it.
Clouds Passing
6 hrs ago
#81
They try to force the Apocalypse to placate the Christo-fascists who will themselves be destroyed.
GreenWave
4 hrs ago
#94
My parents were evangelical. They did not believe in the Rapture or Armageddon.
HeartsCanHope
4 hrs ago
#96
I really despise mixing religion with military... same with with government!
liberalla
2 hrs ago
#107
That is some scary shit. Religious maniacs in charge of our military? What could go wrong?
Martin68
2 hrs ago
#109
So, we have people in high positions who think they are fighting for their invisible friend?
Americanme
1 hr ago
#119
It's all about the Apocalypse: Another disturbing reason behind the right wing's pro-Israel obsession
LetMyPeopleVote
42 min ago
#127
That sounds like the "Heaven's Gate" cult from the 70s...I'd be happy to see them leave...
wcmagumba
22 min ago
#131