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jumpnblues · April 14th, 2004, 12:55 AM

...anyone here read the book (author is Dr. Tim Lahaye) or saw the movie "Left Behind"? It just may cause you to "git your bidness straight". I've been a believer all my life, but this book really woke me up. I'm just starting on the second book of the series, "Tribulation Force" and plan to read all (12, I think) of the rest. This book brings Revelations straight into focus. And, IMHO we are living it at this very moment. Do yourself a major and (possibly) life-altering favor and check the book out. 'Nuff said.

Bill · April 14th, 2004, 01:22 AM

I think we want to be careful getting into religious topics here. I remember the crowd at my high school was very into its equivalent, "The Late Great Planet Earth," in the mid 70's, about how we were all within 10 years of the end times. There have been a lot of things written about these years being the final time of Christians. Some of the ones I've read date back to 100-300 AD. I think it would be hard to find an era in which such works didn't exist. I don't know about these matters of faith, but it sure has sold a lot of books (and ancient scrolls).

Skully · April 14th, 2004, 02:12 AM

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There have been a lot of things written about these years being the final time of Christians.

Whew! It looks like I'm dodging a bullet on this one. Being a non-believer can make one a pariah in some circles, but if it buys me some extra time on this planet, it's all been worth it.

davetcan · April 14th, 2004, 07:57 AM

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Whew! It looks like I'm dodging a bullet on this one. Being a non-believer can make one a pariah in some circles, but if it buys me some extra time on this planet, it's all been worth it.

:D :D :D :D :D

Right on Skully!

Dave

Bob Rogers · April 14th, 2004, 08:52 AM

But here is what I thought was an interesting review in the National Review Online. Pretty negative about the writing in the latest book, but provides some interesting comparisons about to other series about the rapture and second coming.

jumpnblues · April 14th, 2004, 11:38 AM

...but I just read the book, was pumped about it and thought "Bad Dog Cafe" was an appropriate place to ask if anyone else has read it and what they thought about it. Not trying to force anything on anyone. By the way, Skully, if you think being a non-believer makes you a pariah try being a believer.

genelovesjez · April 14th, 2004, 12:03 PM

...it's a completely forbidden issue:

"There will be no hate, politics, religion, sex or drug discussions here."

As you probably should already know.

jumpnblues · April 14th, 2004, 12:28 PM

eom

ShawnS · April 14th, 2004, 01:15 PM

:(

Call it religion or what ever you want....but living by teachings of the Bible will make you a better person whether you believe it or not. However, if believe, then strength and comfort will you find in the face of adversity. I would encourage all to at least read the Bible if nothing else for its teachings about life and rearing children. The "believing" part will take care of itself.

peace out,
Shawn

April 14th, 2004, 12:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
jumpnblues Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Midwest Age: 59 Posts: 1,914	Just curious... ...anyone here read the book (author is Dr. Tim Lahaye) or saw the movie "Left Behind"? It just may cause you to "git your bidness straight". I've been a believer all my life, but this book really woke me up. I'm just starting on the second book of the series, "Tribulation Force" and plan to read all (12, I think) of the rest. This book brings Revelations straight into focus. And, IMHO we are living it at this very moment. Do yourself a major and (possibly) life-altering favor and check the book out. 'Nuff said. __________________ jumpnblues "Heaven St." (Original Blues Instrumental): http://www.box.net/shared/static/z96atf0zn2.mp3 http://www.myspace.com/drbluezz

April 14th, 2004, 01:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
Bill Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 3,181 67 Photos	I think we want to be careful getting into religious topics here. I remember the crowd at my high school was very into its equivalent, "The Late Great Planet Earth," in the mid 70's, about how we were all within 10 years of the end times. There have been a lot of things written about these years being the final time of Christians. Some of the ones I've read date back to 100-300 AD. I think it would be hard to find an era in which such works didn't exist. I don't know about these matters of faith, but it sure has sold a lot of books (and ancient scrolls). __________________ B i l l B a e c k WilliamBaeck.com

April 14th, 2004, 08:52 AM	#5 (permalink)
Bob Rogers Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 1,710	Haven't read them But here is what I thought was an interesting review in the National Review Online. Pretty negative about the writing in the latest book, but provides some interesting comparisons about to other series about the rapture and second coming.

April 14th, 2004, 11:38 AM	#6 (permalink)
jumpnblues Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Midwest Age: 59 Posts: 1,914	Yeah, I know it's a sensitive issue... ...but I just read the book, was pumped about it and thought "Bad Dog Cafe" was an appropriate place to ask if anyone else has read it and what they thought about it. Not trying to force anything on anyone. By the way, Skully, if you think being a non-believer makes you a pariah try being a believer. __________________ jumpnblues "Heaven St." (Original Blues Instrumental): http://www.box.net/shared/static/z96atf0zn2.mp3 http://www.myspace.com/drbluezz

April 14th, 2004, 12:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
genelovesjez Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Age: 42 Posts: 3,736	It's not a sensitive issue... ...it's a completely forbidden issue: "There will be no hate, politics, religion, sex or drug discussions here." As you probably should already know.

April 14th, 2004, 12:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
jumpnblues Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Midwest Age: 59 Posts: 1,914	Sorry guys. My bad. Didn't read the rules. End of thread. eom __________________ jumpnblues "Heaven St." (Original Blues Instrumental): http://www.box.net/shared/static/z96atf0zn2.mp3 http://www.myspace.com/drbluezz

April 14th, 2004, 01:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
ShawnS TDPRI Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Adamsville, Tennessee Posts: 94	Hmm! :( Call it religion or what ever you want....but living by teachings of the Bible will make you a better person whether you believe it or not. However, if believe, then strength and comfort will you find in the face of adversity. I would encourage all to at least read the Bible if nothing else for its teachings about life and rearing children. The "believing" part will take care of itself. peace out, Shawn __________________ "Much to learn you still have..my old Padawan...."

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