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Showing Original Post only (View all)U.S. Troops Were Told Iran War Is for "Armageddon," Return of Jesus [View all]
A combat-unit commander told non-commissioned officers at a briefing Monday that the Iran war is part of Gods plan and that Pres. Donald Trump was anointed by Jesus to light the signal fire in Iran to cause Armageddon and mark his return to Earth, according to a complaint by a non-commissioned officer.
From Saturday morning through Monday night, more than 110 similar complaints about commanders in every branch of the military had been logged by the Military Religious Freedom Foundation (MRFF).
The complaints came from more than 40 different units spread across at least 30 military installations, the MRFF told me Monday night.
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The NCO wrote to the MRFF that their commander urged us to tell our troops that this was all part of Gods divine plan and he specifically referenced numerous citations out of the Book of Revelation referring to Armageddon and the imminent return of Jesus Christ.
https://jonathanlarsen.substack.com/p/us-troops-were-told-iran-war-is-for
This is it! They're trying to Immanentize the Eschaton!!
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I don't get the impression they see him as a prophet--more of a conduit maybe; or a tool.
Ol Janx Spirit
Yesterday
#132
That's why the religious fanatics are getting desperate enough to try to start an actual...
Ol Janx Spirit
Yesterday
#80
I've heard the end times are happening now for decades....so far though it's still not happened.
cstanleytech
Yesterday
#112
Just looked it up and Country Joe McDonald is still living and kicking it around at 84...Cool...
wcmagumba
Monday
#14
I saw Barry Melton at a Gathering of the Tribe feast & concert up in Northern California in December
NBachers
Yesterday
#42
Brings back some good memories. Glad I got a chance to live through that.
kerry-is-my-prez
Yesterday
#116
Thank you so very much for sharing. I would love to get together a bunch of
cornball 24
Yesterday
#118
So...TSF has been anointed by Jesus and the Iran leaders have Allah on their side so this is a holy war?
Deuxcents
Monday
#9
Trump is losing supporters, even some magas, so he thinks this will shore up the fundie zealot end timers nuts
Attilatheblond
Yesterday
#26
TRUMP looks as much like 'the Antichrist' as much as any previous dictator---
Jack Valentino
Monday
#13
Trump is not smart enough to be the anti-christ...maybe a low level demon of some sort...
wcmagumba
Monday
#17
Nowhere in the Bible did it say that the supposed anti-christ was "smart"......
Jack Valentino
Monday
#21
I haven't read it in a long time either---- but I have 'very sinfully' asked A.I. to
Jack Valentino
Monday
#24
They don't figure because they don't read what Jesus said about the last days. These ain't the last days.
ancianita
22 hrs ago
#141
I have a neighbor who hates Trump because she believes that he is the anti Christ.
wnylib
20 hrs ago
#161
How will Jesus communicate with the millions of followers? By Instagram, WhatsApp, email, text?
dalton99a
Monday
#15
"A figure which looks like Jesus Christ" ??? I thought it looked like a big check mark ! nt
eppur_se_muova
Yesterday
#59
ahh cool... cuz the beating of heads on walls didn't seem to imply smartass
ancianita
22 hrs ago
#147
It takes absolutely monstrous arrogance to believe that your military actions influence God.
milestogo
Monday
#19
Because the Almighty, though almighty, is still not mighty enough to start a Mideast clusterfuck by Himself.
Mister Ed
Monday
#22
They should all be removed from command and tried for Traitorous Seditious Conspiracy.
BurnDoubt
Yesterday
#25
Me, I'm all in for Jack Smith as AG. Best and most experienced, and knows everything
ancianita
21 hrs ago
#153
Judaism, Islam and Christianity - a three cornered Abrahamic death match...
Another Jackalope
Yesterday
#31
I agree, but when you have people who literally worship the concept...
OldBaldy1701E
23 hrs ago
#134
When Fascism comes to America,it will be wrapped in a flag and carrying a cross.
BattleRow
23 hrs ago
#137
IT isn't real. No one can "hasten" anything, because no one knows when the Second Coming will come, not the angels,
ancianita
21 hrs ago
#149
Fozzledick, I remember reding the Illuminati books, and loved that phrase, "immanentize the Eschaton!
ShazamIam
Yesterday
#41
The only difference between these people and the Taliban/Al Qaeda...
RetiredParatrooper
Yesterday
#44
MRFF is a well known and respected organization, and Larsen writes articles for their website
muriel_volestrangler
Yesterday
#71
What should I wear when Jesus returns? Should I cook something? How long is he staying?
twodogsbarking
Yesterday
#62
Unlikely, according to Bible scholars in Tennessee. But he is probably partial to tobacco
dalton99a
Yesterday
#68
When he returns he will have to die again just to cover Trump's sins.
twodogsbarking
22 hrs ago
#138
With Charmin Ultra Soft, Scott Comfort Plus, or Angel Soft for the Bible humper-thrumpers?
LogDog75
21 hrs ago
#148
I predict that when Jesus doesn't show up, a lot of people are going to be sorely disappointed.
Ray Bruns
Yesterday
#66
Nothing like telling a soldier he's (she's) dead before he (she) even leaves our country.
bluestarone
Yesterday
#74
Armageddon wouldn't happen unless there were people intentionally causing it.
Clouds Passing
Yesterday
#81
They try to force the Apocalypse to placate the Christo-fascists who will themselves be destroyed.
GreenWave
Yesterday
#94
My parents were evangelical. They did not believe in the Rapture or Armageddon.
HeartsCanHope
Yesterday
#96
Probably, though I wouldn't mind seeing a lot of the MAGAts go poof somewhere.
greatauntoftriplets
19 hrs ago
#162
I really despise mixing religion with military... same with with government!
liberalla
Yesterday
#107
That is some scary shit. Religious maniacs in charge of our military? What could go wrong?
Martin68
Yesterday
#109
So, we have people in high positions who think they are fighting for their invisible friend?
Americanme
Yesterday
#119
It's all about the Apocalypse: Another disturbing reason behind the right wing's pro-Israel obsession
LetMyPeopleVote
Yesterday
#127
That sounds like the "Heaven's Gate" cult from the 70s...I'd be happy to see them leave...
wcmagumba
Yesterday
#131