The Christians followers of this have been talking about the "end times" with very little explanation. I tried looking into their most recent ranting and raving about the red heifer theory, but I was shocked to find that the most popular results were from people who genuinely believe that shit.

I want an explanation for this insane theory. There's something deeply antisemitic about it and I want to get to the bottom of it.

I don't want to criticize this belief by brushing it off as a bunch of loonies, dismissively pointing to the beliefs as not worth my time. I want to know exactly what it is so I can properly address it, at least mentally.

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[–] JohnBrownNote@hexbear.net 12 points 6 months ago (3 children)

~~read~~ watch a video of somebody explaining the left behind books?

i don't know how many true believers there are but it really is that fucked up take the book of revelations rapture literally shit. these people want or think jesus will come back during their lifetime and god will zap all the faithful to heaven.

[–] SweetLava@hexbear.net 10 points 6 months ago (2 children)

I found some videos on this, thanks for the recommendation.

And, for that last point, I am exposed to a variety of people on a regular basis who do, in fact, believe this in entirety. It is a very serious matter to them, something these people have been into for many decades, if not their entire lives.

Sorry to inform you that so many are out there.

[–] JohnBrownNote@hexbear.net 9 points 6 months ago

agony-deep

[–] spectre@hexbear.net 2 points 6 months ago

Check out this pastors commentary on the whole thing, I think it's an interesting read:

https://www.patheos.com/blogs/slacktivist/2015/11/05/left-behind-index-the-whole-thing/