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HeartsCanHope

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96. My parents were evangelical. They did not believe in the Rapture or Armageddon.
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 01:05 PM
5 hrs ago

Their church taught that Revelations is an allegory, not what is to come. In fact my parent's church taught

that what was in Revelations had already happened in Roman times. They did not elaborate much on

that theory, but that's what they said. All they taught about the end of the world was that we would meet

Jesus in the sky and go to Heaven. No big war or anything other than that.

So not all evangelical groups believe in Armageddon or the Rapture.

My husband, son, and I lived in Israel for a year and went to Tel Meggido, a ancient fortification in the northern

part of the Jezreel Valley. That was the first time anyone told me that Armageddon, (Tel Meggido,) was an actual place!

The tour guide told us that this was where the world was supposed to come to an end in a huge battle.

Being an Israeli Jew, he didn't seem too worried about Armageddon! He was much more interested in talking about

the archaeological history than the Bible. Being a fortification, Tel Meggido had an impressive water system so

that the people there could withstand a siege. It was a beautiful site, and I really enjoyed my tour.

Here's a link to Trip Advisor with photos:
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g297758-d320072-Reviews-Megiddo_National_Park-Nazareth_Galilee_Region_Northern_District.html

I am more concerned about our troops not having their personal religious beliefs trampled on than some weird MAGA

Armaggedon conspiracy theory. Thanks for the article. Going to look up the MRFF and their findings.

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Not surprised if this is true chicoescuela 18 hrs ago #1
I'll be shocked if it's not true.... Ol Janx Spirit 7 hrs ago #76
It's rather bdamomma 2 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 52 min ago #132
The two biggest problems on the planet are... Trust_Reality 6 hrs ago #86
Nobody knows what Jesus looked like. Towlie 6 hrs ago #88
I seem to have heard that "Jesus is coming back" somewhere around 471 times. chouchou 18 hrs ago #2
Jesus: NCDem47 7 hrs ago #79
That's why the religious fanatics are getting desperate enough to try to start an actual... Ol Janx Spirit 7 hrs ago #80
and he's mad as hell...... n/t lastlib 6 hrs ago #82
You got me laughing! chouchou 6 hrs ago #85
I've heard the end times are happening now for decades....so far though it's still not happened. cstanleytech 3 hrs ago #112
Country Joe & The Fish had it right years ago... wcmagumba 18 hrs ago #3
I LOVE THESE GUYS! ABC123Easy 18 hrs ago #6
Just looked it up and Country Joe McDonald is still living and kicking it around at 84...Cool... wcmagumba 18 hrs ago #14
Perfect song for TODAY and back then. bluestarone 6 hrs ago #87
I saw Barry Melton at a Gathering of the Tribe feast & concert up in Northern California in December NBachers 16 hrs ago #42
I was there Henry203 13 hrs ago #53
The song only needs a minor alteration. Towlie 7 hrs ago #77
Well done. calimary 5 hrs ago #95
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
Any sourced reports other than some guy's blog? Fiendish Thingy 18 hrs ago #4
I think it is true Horseshoeluck 17 hrs ago #39
Here is Mikey Weinstein's link to the story markodochartaigh 4 hrs ago #99
What makes me angry is that I am not Bettie 18 hrs ago #5
Jesus sees his shadow, so there will be Johonny 18 hrs ago #7
But I thought that it was the Tooth Fairy? Dave Bowman 18 hrs ago #16
It's different this time around. The rash on his neck was the tell mjvpi 17 hrs ago #29
Great, militaries for all three belligerents are led by religious fanatics newdeal2 18 hrs ago #8
Let's ask AI which religion is more righteous. mjvpi 17 hrs ago #30
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
This is Little Mikey Johnson's wet dream fantasy. yellow dahlia 18 hrs ago #10
Does Moses Mike Traildogbob 3 hrs ago #110
Very good question. yellow dahlia 2 hrs ago #117
I suppose to some people this sounds a bit odd. markodochartaigh 18 hrs ago #11
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
The Arrogance of religion. Roc2020 18 hrs ago #12
Indeed. Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin 3 hrs ago #113
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 never read that book, it's bad for my angina... wcmagumba 18 hrs ago #23
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
I still don't understand how MAGAS figure B.See 15 hrs ago #46
They're listening to modern day prophets that have their own TV shows. Lars39 7 hrs ago #78
How will Jesus communicate with the millions of followers? By Instagram, WhatsApp, email, text? dalton99a 18 hrs ago #15
He will send I_UndergroundPanther 13 hrs ago #51
"A figure which looks like Jesus Christ" ??? I thought it looked like a big check mark ! nt eppur_se_muova 8 hrs ago #59
O ye of little faith dalton99a 8 hrs ago #60
Why not eat it? Aren't the wine and wafers passed out at communion... 3catwoman3 2 hrs ago #120
Donald the Lion Farted will lead the crusade. usonian 18 hrs ago #18
On his way to the Horns of Hattin, I hope . . . hatrack 7 hrs ago #75
It takes absolutely monstrous arrogance to believe that your military actions influence God. milestogo 18 hrs ago #19
When they say return of Jesus they mean nukes Blues Heron 18 hrs ago #20
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
When we take control of the government again, Jasmin Crocket forAG. mjvpi 17 hrs ago #33
Yes, Please! BurnDoubt 14 hrs ago #48
Holy shit. SunSeeker 17 hrs ago #27
I see what you did there. John1956PA 17 hrs ago #28
Judaism, Islam and Christianity - a three cornered Abrahamic death match... Another Jackalope 17 hrs ago #31
Capitalsm mjvpi 17 hrs ago #35
Supplies the weapons to all sides. Another Jackalope 17 hrs ago #37
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+1 leftstreet 2 hrs ago #122
What if Sekhmet returns I_UndergroundPanther 13 hrs ago #50
Gaslighting Shite... They do NOT follow the Cha 17 hrs ago #32
bunch of heretics. B.See 14 hrs ago #47
Worshippers of The Anti Christ.. Cha 14 hrs ago #49
Being raised Evangelical Pentacostal, this would be laughable, IF... czarjak 17 hrs ago #34
I guess that means this rapture thingy will be happening soon. Dr. T 17 hrs ago #36
I really don't look forward I_UndergroundPanther 13 hrs ago #52
Michael Flynn Puppyjive 17 hrs ago #38
The Four Pantloads of the Apocalypse Blue Owl 16 hrs ago #40
Fozzledick, I remember reding the Illuminati books, and loved that phrase, "immanentize the Eschaton! ShazamIam 16 hrs ago #41
I have no doubt this is true LogDog75 16 hrs ago #43
Based on your post, I think you left out a word... 3catwoman3 2 hrs ago #123
The only difference between these people and the Taliban/Al Qaeda... RetiredParatrooper 16 hrs ago #44
Oh... Just "wonderful".... electric_blue68 15 hrs ago #45
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I'm sure Fuckabee has a tent all set up johnnyfins 5 hrs ago #91
THIS malaise 3 hrs ago #111
Well, then... that settles it! Alephy 13 hrs ago #55
Had to Google "Immanentize the Eschaton" for meaning. Aussie105 13 hrs ago #56
US troops being led by mentally ill, psychotic leaders. Irish_Dem 12 hrs ago #57
I'm reading this. Dangerous beyond words. Creating Zealots. Joinfortmill 10 hrs ago #58
Could be a made up story. Just as dangerous. Kaleva 7 hrs ago #69
MRFF is a well known and respected organization, and Larsen writes articles for their website muriel_volestrangler 7 hrs ago #71
Look up the MRFF mountain grammy 4 hrs ago #98
Do you have a link to where they confirm this? Kaleva 3 hrs ago #104
Here is the link to Mikey Weinstein's story markodochartaigh 4 hrs ago #100
Thanks! Kaleva 3 hrs ago #105
Distration from the Trump-Epstein files is now biblical? Ruby the Liberal 8 hrs ago #61
What should I wear when Jesus returns? Should I cook something? How long is he staying? twodogsbarking 8 hrs ago #62
Unknown, but Bible says keep your bathroom clean and well-stocked dalton99a 7 hrs ago #65
Does he have a gluten allergy? twodogsbarking 7 hrs ago #67
Unlikely, according to Bible scholars in Tennessee. But he is probably partial to tobacco dalton99a 7 hrs ago #68
He booked a room in Salt Lake City. That don't look so good. twodogsbarking 7 hrs ago #70
And for God's sake, wear clean underwear! maxrandb 1 hr ago #126
A few loaves & fishes will last however long he stays, but get your Ilsa 1 hr ago #130
This moron needs to be thrown out of the military yesterday. travelingthrulife 8 hrs ago #63
FFRF.org ZDU 7 hrs ago #64
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
Doesn't surpise me at all bluestarone 7 hrs ago #72
What a crock of SHIT! hatrack 7 hrs ago #73
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
OK Now I'm worried. flashman13 6 hrs ago #83
Do ya doubt it? lastlib 6 hrs ago #84
It wouldn't be the first time they used that line! Hope22 6 hrs ago #89
Ah...its like the days of my youth. A much loved aunt... NNadir 6 hrs ago #90
Why doesn't anybody talk about consequences for following ILLEGAL orders??? tazcat 5 hrs ago #92
FUCK RELIGION -- ALL OF THEM! OMGWTF 5 hrs ago #93
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
That's creepy as hell to this non-believer. greatauntoftriplets 4 hrs ago #101
But Jesus knows who did what in the Epstein files. n/t flvegan 3 hrs ago #102
Though it's not surprising, I'm shocked! If that's possible JohnnyRingo 3 hrs ago #103
Complete insanity. valleyrogue 3 hrs ago #106
I really despise mixing religion with military... same with with government! liberalla 3 hrs ago #107
If the report is true, then IMO, the officer must be removed from post sakabatou 3 hrs ago #108
That is some scary shit. Religious maniacs in charge of our military? What could go wrong? Martin68 3 hrs ago #109
I Know The US Air Force Is A Hotbed Of This Thinking. BBbats 3 hrs ago #114
Yup, the chaotic Iran's Armageddon aka Operation Epstein Fury Miami Blue 3 hrs ago #115
So, we have people in high positions who think they are fighting for their invisible friend? Americanme 2 hrs ago #119
This bullshit reinforces my thinking that rather than... 3catwoman3 1 hr ago #124
This is spelled out hermetic 1 hr ago #125
It's all about the Apocalypse: Another disturbing reason behind the right wing's pro-Israel obsession LetMyPeopleVote 1 hr ago #127
Maybe aliens will cosplay "angels" and take these idiots Ilsa 1 hr ago #128
That sounds like the "Heaven's Gate" cult from the 70s...I'd be happy to see them leave... wcmagumba 1 hr ago #131
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Unbelievable liberal N proud 26 min ago #133
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