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In reply to the discussion: U.S. Troops Were Told Iran War Is for "Armageddon," Return of Jesus [View all]bluestarone
(21,971 posts)74. Nothing like telling a soldier he's (she's) dead before he (she) even leaves our country.
WOW!! just WOW!!
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U.S. Troops Were Told Iran War Is for "Armageddon," Return of Jesus [View all]
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
52 min ago
#132
That's why the religious fanatics are getting desperate enough to try to start an actual...
Ol Janx Spirit
7 hrs ago
#80
I've heard the end times are happening now for decades....so far though it's still not happened.
cstanleytech
3 hrs ago
#112
Just looked it up and Country Joe McDonald is still living and kicking it around at 84...Cool...
wcmagumba
18 hrs ago
#14
I saw Barry Melton at a Gathering of the Tribe feast & concert up in Northern California in December
NBachers
16 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
2 hrs 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
18 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
18 hrs ago
#13
Trump is not smart enough to be the anti-christ...maybe a low level demon of some sort...
wcmagumba
18 hrs ago
#17
Nowhere in the Bible did it say that the supposed anti-christ was "smart"......
Jack Valentino
18 hrs ago
#21
I haven't read it in a long time either---- but I have 'very sinfully' asked A.I. to
Jack Valentino
18 hrs ago
#24
How will Jesus communicate with the millions of followers? By Instagram, WhatsApp, email, text?
dalton99a
18 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
18 hrs ago
#19
Because the Almighty, though almighty, is still not mighty enough to start a Mideast clusterfuck by Himself.
Mister Ed
18 hrs ago
#22
They should all be removed from command and tried for Traitorous Seditious Conspiracy.
BurnDoubt
18 hrs ago
#25
Judaism, Islam and Christianity - a three cornered Abrahamic death match...
Another Jackalope
17 hrs ago
#31
Fozzledick, I remember reding the Illuminati books, and loved that phrase, "immanentize the Eschaton!
ShazamIam
16 hrs ago
#41
The only difference between these people and the Taliban/Al Qaeda...
RetiredParatrooper
16 hrs ago
#44
MRFF is a well known and respected organization, and Larsen writes articles for their website
muriel_volestrangler
7 hrs ago
#71
What should I wear when Jesus returns? Should I cook something? How long is he staying?
twodogsbarking
8 hrs ago
#62
Unlikely, according to Bible scholars in Tennessee. But he is probably partial to tobacco
dalton99a
7 hrs ago
#68
I predict that when Jesus doesn't show up, a lot of people are going to be sorely disappointed.
Ray Bruns
7 hrs ago
#66
Nothing like telling a soldier he's (she's) dead before he (she) even leaves our country.
bluestarone
7 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
5 hrs ago
#94
My parents were evangelical. They did not believe in the Rapture or Armageddon.
HeartsCanHope
5 hrs ago
#96
I really despise mixing religion with military... same with with government!
liberalla
3 hrs ago
#107
That is some scary shit. Religious maniacs in charge of our military? What could go wrong?
Martin68
3 hrs ago
#109
So, we have people in high positions who think they are fighting for their invisible friend?
Americanme
2 hrs ago
#119
It's all about the Apocalypse: Another disturbing reason behind the right wing's pro-Israel obsession
LetMyPeopleVote
1 hr ago
#127
That sounds like the "Heaven's Gate" cult from the 70s...I'd be happy to see them leave...
wcmagumba
1 hr ago
#131