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12. The Arrogance of religion.

Mon Mar 2, 2026, 11:26 PM

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The gall to think somehow God is on mankind's timeline and not the other way around They could drop every nuke on the planet that won't speed up God's timing one ioda.

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U.S. Troops Were Told Iran War Is for "Armageddon," Return of Jesus [View all] Fozzledick Monday OP

Not surprised if this is true chicoescuela Monday #1

I'll be shocked if it's not true.... Ol Janx Spirit 21 hrs ago #76

It's rather bdamomma 16 hrs ago #121

I don't get the impression they see him as a prophet--more of a conduit maybe; or a tool. Ol Janx Spirit 15 hrs ago #132

DJT is their profit. BattleRow 13 hrs ago #135

The two biggest problems on the planet are... Trust_Reality 21 hrs ago #86

Not to forget Climate Change. Justice matters. 10 hrs ago #160

Nobody knows what Jesus looked like. Towlie 20 hrs ago #88

I seem to have heard that "Jesus is coming back" somewhere around 471 times. chouchou Monday #2

Jesus: NCDem47 21 hrs ago #79

That's why the religious fanatics are getting desperate enough to try to start an actual... Ol Janx Spirit 21 hrs ago #80

and he's mad as hell...... n/t lastlib 21 hrs ago #82

You got me laughing! chouchou 21 hrs ago #85

I've heard the end times are happening now for decades....so far though it's still not happened. cstanleytech 17 hrs ago #112

Country Joe & The Fish had it right years ago... wcmagumba Monday #3

I LOVE THESE GUYS! ABC123Easy Monday #6

Just looked it up and Country Joe McDonald is still living and kicking it around at 84...Cool... wcmagumba Monday #14

Perfect song for TODAY and back then. bluestarone 21 hrs ago #87

I met him once YoshidaYui 9 hrs ago #163

I saw Barry Melton at a Gathering of the Tribe feast & concert up in Northern California in December NBachers Yesterday #42

I was there Henry203 Yesterday #53

The song only needs a minor alteration. Towlie 21 hrs ago #77

Well done. calimary 19 hrs ago #95

Brings back some good memories. Glad I got a chance to live through that. kerry-is-my-prez 17 hrs ago #116

Thank you so very much for sharing. I would love to get together a bunch of cornball 24 16 hrs ago #118

Any sourced reports other than some guy's blog? Fiendish Thingy Monday #4

I think it is true Horseshoeluck Yesterday #39

Here is Mikey Weinstein's link to the story markodochartaigh 18 hrs ago #99

What makes me angry is that I am not Bettie Monday #5

Jesus sees his shadow, so there will be Johonny Monday #7

But I thought that it was the Tooth Fairy? Dave Bowman Monday #16

It's different this time around. The rash on his neck was the tell mjvpi Yesterday #29

Great, militaries for all three belligerents are led by religious fanatics newdeal2 Monday #8

Let's ask AI which religion is more righteous. mjvpi Yesterday #30

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

This is Little Mikey Johnson's wet dream fantasy. yellow dahlia Monday #10

Does Moses Mike Traildogbob 17 hrs ago #110

Very good question. yellow dahlia 17 hrs ago #117

I suppose to some people this sounds a bit odd. markodochartaigh Monday #11

Trump is losing supporters, even some magas, so he thinks this will shore up the fundie zealot end timers nuts Attilatheblond Yesterday #26

The Arrogance of religion. Roc2020 Monday #12

Indeed. Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin 17 hrs ago #113

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 never read that book, it's bad for my angina... wcmagumba Monday #23

I haven't read it in a long time either---- but I have 'very sinfully' asked A.I. to Jack Valentino Monday #24

I still don't understand how MAGAS figure B.See Yesterday #46

They're listening to modern day prophets that have their own TV shows. Lars39 21 hrs ago #78

They don't figure because they don't read what Jesus said about the last days. These ain't the last days. ancianita 12 hrs ago #141

in it for the power i.e. MONAAAY B.See 12 hrs ago #143

I have a neighbor who hates Trump because she believes that he is the anti Christ. wnylib 10 hrs ago #161

How will Jesus communicate with the millions of followers? By Instagram, WhatsApp, email, text? dalton99a Monday #15

He will send I_UndergroundPanther Yesterday #51

"A figure which looks like Jesus Christ" ??? I thought it looked like a big check mark ! nt eppur_se_muova 23 hrs ago #59

O ye of little faith dalton99a 23 hrs ago #60

Why not eat it? Aren't the wine and wafers passed out at communion... 3catwoman3 16 hrs ago #120

lol That's not how transubstantiation works. ancianita 12 hrs ago #142

I was just being an irreverent... 3catwoman3 12 hrs ago #144

ahh cool... cuz the beating of heads on walls didn't seem to imply smartass ancianita 12 hrs ago #147

The head banging is because this kind of mystical claptrap... 3catwoman3 11 hrs ago #154

It looks like a giant hand giving the world the finger The Blue Flower 13 hrs ago #136

Donald the Lion Farted will lead the crusade. usonian Monday #18

On his way to the Horns of Hattin, I hope . . . hatrack 21 hrs ago #75

It takes absolutely monstrous arrogance to believe that your military actions influence God. milestogo Monday #19

When they say return of Jesus they mean nukes Blues Heron Monday #20

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

When we take control of the government again, Jasmin Crocket forAG. mjvpi Yesterday #33

Yes, Please! BurnDoubt Yesterday #48

Me, I'm all in for Jack Smith as AG. Best and most experienced, and knows everything ancianita 11 hrs ago #153

Holy shit. SunSeeker Yesterday #27

I see what you did there. John1956PA Yesterday #28

Judaism, Islam and Christianity - a three cornered Abrahamic death match... Another Jackalope Yesterday #31

Capitalsm mjvpi Yesterday #35

Supplies the weapons to all sides. Another Jackalope Yesterday #37

Good one! calimary 19 hrs ago #97

+1 leftstreet 16 hrs ago #122

I agree, but when you have people who literally worship the concept... OldBaldy1701E 14 hrs ago #134

When Fascism comes to America,it will be wrapped in a flag and carrying a cross. BattleRow 13 hrs ago #137

What if Sekhmet returns I_UndergroundPanther Yesterday #50

The word "rapture" is nowhere in the Bible. ancianita 12 hrs ago #146

Gaslighting Shite... They do NOT follow the Cha Yesterday #32

bunch of heretics. B.See Yesterday #47

Worshippers of The Anti Christ.. Cha Yesterday #49

Being raised Evangelical Pentacostal, this would be laughable, IF... czarjak Yesterday #34

IT isn't real. No one can "hasten" anything, because no one knows when the Second Coming will come, not the angels, ancianita 12 hrs ago #149

It isn't real for a reason! czarjak 11 hrs ago #158

I guess that means this rapture thingy will be happening soon. Dr. T Yesterday #36

I really don't look forward I_UndergroundPanther Yesterday #52

Michael Flynn Puppyjive Yesterday #38

The Four Pantloads of the Apocalypse Blue Owl Yesterday #40

Fozzledick, I remember reding the Illuminati books, and loved that phrase, "immanentize the Eschaton! ShazamIam Yesterday #41

I have no doubt this is true LogDog75 Yesterday #43

Based on your post, I think you left out a word... 3catwoman3 16 hrs ago #123

Thanks for catching that. LogDog75 12 hrs ago #145

The only difference between these people and the Taliban/Al Qaeda... RetiredParatrooper Yesterday #44

Oh... Just "wonderful".... electric_blue68 Yesterday #45

Led by Fuckabee malaise Yesterday #54

I'm sure Fuckabee has a tent all set up johnnyfins 20 hrs ago #91

THIS malaise 17 hrs ago #111

Well, then... that settles it! Alephy Yesterday #55

Had to Google "Immanentize the Eschaton" for meaning. Aussie105 Yesterday #56

US troops being led by mentally ill, psychotic leaders. Irish_Dem Yesterday #57

I'm reading this. Dangerous beyond words. Creating Zealots. Joinfortmill Yesterday #58

Could be a made up story. Just as dangerous. Kaleva 21 hrs ago #69

MRFF is a well known and respected organization, and Larsen writes articles for their website muriel_volestrangler 21 hrs ago #71

Look up the MRFF mountain grammy 19 hrs ago #98

Do you have a link to where they confirm this? Kaleva 18 hrs ago #104

Here is the link to Mikey Weinstein's story markodochartaigh 18 hrs ago #100

Thanks! Kaleva 18 hrs ago #105

Distration from the Trump-Epstein files is now biblical? Ruby the Liberal 22 hrs ago #61

What should I wear when Jesus returns? Should I cook something? How long is he staying? twodogsbarking 22 hrs ago #62

Unknown, but Bible says keep your bathroom clean and well-stocked dalton99a 22 hrs ago #65

Does he have a gluten allergy? twodogsbarking 21 hrs ago #67

Unlikely, according to Bible scholars in Tennessee. But he is probably partial to tobacco dalton99a 21 hrs ago #68

He booked a room in Salt Lake City. That don't look so good. twodogsbarking 21 hrs ago #70

When he returns he will have to die again just to cover Trump's sins. twodogsbarking 12 hrs ago #138

And for God's sake, wear clean underwear! maxrandb 15 hrs ago #126

With Charmin Ultra Soft, Scott Comfort Plus, or Angel Soft for the Bible humper-thrumpers? LogDog75 12 hrs ago #148

A few loaves & fishes will last however long he stays, but get your Ilsa 15 hrs ago #130

lol ancianita 11 hrs ago #152

This moron needs to be thrown out of the military yesterday. travelingthrulife 22 hrs ago #63

FFRF.org ZDU 22 hrs ago #64

I predict that when Jesus doesn't show up, a lot of people are going to be sorely disappointed. Ray Bruns 22 hrs ago #66

Doesn't matter, they're eaisly fooled into something else LogDog75 12 hrs ago #150

Yep. They've been grabbing on to "next dates" for over 200 years. ancianita 12 hrs ago #151

Doesn't surpise me at all bluestarone 21 hrs ago #72

What a crock of SHIT! hatrack 21 hrs ago #73

Nothing like telling a soldier he's (she's) dead before he (she) even leaves our country. bluestarone 21 hrs ago #74

Armageddon wouldn't happen unless there were people intentionally causing it. Clouds Passing 21 hrs ago #81

OK Now I'm worried. flashman13 21 hrs ago #83

Do ya doubt it? lastlib 21 hrs ago #84

It wouldn't be the first time they used that line! Hope22 20 hrs ago #89

Ah...its like the days of my youth. A much loved aunt... NNadir 20 hrs ago #90

Why doesn't anybody talk about consequences for following ILLEGAL orders??? tazcat 19 hrs ago #92

FUCK RELIGION -- ALL OF THEM! OMGWTF 19 hrs ago #93

They try to force the Apocalypse to placate the Christo-fascists who will themselves be destroyed. GreenWave 19 hrs ago #94

My parents were evangelical. They did not believe in the Rapture or Armageddon. HeartsCanHope 19 hrs ago #96

That's creepy as hell to this non-believer. greatauntoftriplets 18 hrs ago #101

Every human will escape the "rapture" because it ain't happenin' ancianita 11 hrs ago #156

Probably, though I wouldn't mind seeing a lot of the MAGAts go poof somewhere. greatauntoftriplets 9 hrs ago #162

But Jesus knows who did what in the Epstein files. n/t flvegan 18 hrs ago #102

Though it's not surprising, I'm shocked! If that's possible JohnnyRingo 18 hrs ago #103

Complete insanity. valleyrogue 18 hrs ago #106

I really despise mixing religion with military... same with with government! liberalla 18 hrs ago #107

If the report is true, then IMO, the officer must be removed from post sakabatou 17 hrs ago #108

That is some scary shit. Religious maniacs in charge of our military? What could go wrong? Martin68 17 hrs ago #109

I Know The US Air Force Is A Hotbed Of This Thinking. BBbats 17 hrs ago #114

I served 28 years in the AF LogDog75 11 hrs ago #155

Yup, the chaotic Iran's Armageddon aka Operation Epstein Fury Miami Blue 17 hrs ago #115

So, we have people in high positions who think they are fighting for their invisible friend? Americanme 16 hrs ago #119

This bullshit reinforces my thinking that rather than... 3catwoman3 16 hrs ago #124

This is spelled out hermetic 16 hrs ago #125

It's all about the Apocalypse: Another disturbing reason behind the right wing's pro-Israel obsession LetMyPeopleVote 15 hrs ago #127

Maybe aliens will cosplay "angels" and take these idiots Ilsa 15 hrs ago #128

That sounds like the "Heaven's Gate" cult from the 70s...I'd be happy to see them leave... wcmagumba 15 hrs ago #131

Maybe. ancianita 11 hrs ago #157

That is so good! Thanks! nt Ilsa 8 hrs ago #164

This message was self-deleted by its author LetMyPeopleVote 15 hrs ago #129

Unbelievable liberal N proud 14 hrs ago #133

If Jesus returns to earth, will he smile favorably upon Martin Eden 12 hrs ago #139

Disgusting proselytizing to your troops Evolve Dammit 12 hrs ago #140

So these mortal fools think THEY can initiate Armageddon? Beartracks 10 hrs ago #159