I have been reading a lot of "religious rants" from many on Facebook lately, and it got me to thinking. (Uh-oh)I have heard many people parrot Michelle Bachman's comments that everything that is happening are signs that Rapture is near. I have actually heard people talk about speeding up "The Coming".
So, I started wondering. What happens if they destroy the Earth faster, because they are so sure they "know" that the time is near, only to destroy the Earth, and Rapture not come yet? Do they believe they can force Rapture by taking away the ability to live on Earth?
ANd, what if the majority misinterpreted the Bible? Such as the idea that "Grace" saves you? What if it turned out that when Jesus returned, only those who had kept HIS Commandment, (you know, the one about loving your neighbor), were the ones that went to the Father?
We can label ourselves Christians, but isn't it up to God to decide if you really are, or not? It really doesn't matter if you go to a Christian church, what matters is what is in your heart, right? If you really believe that God is Omnipotent, do you really think that He isn't smart enough to see past your own claims, and know your heart? Aren't your actions proof of your heart? What if God holds us accountable for those who we helped put in power? As good Christians, shouldn't we be putting loving, compassionate, honest people in office? Is "claiming" to be a Christian really enough of a resume' to vote for someone? Think about all the horrible things that have been done in the name of Christianity.
What if Rapture came, and no one was taken? What would the Tea Party/GOP do then? What if only Democrats were "lifted into Heaven" (not all, just some), because they had actually been compassionate, loving, accepting people who followed the "Golden Rule"? I know that for non-believers, this doesn't apply, but since the biggest problems in our country right now seem to be coming from "good Christians" I have to wonder what they would do? If they got left behind, would they become more hateful? If the belief that Rapture is coming soon (BTW, rapture does not appear in the Bible) is believed by so many, and they are being as hateful as they are, what would happen? It honestly scares me.
Would Jesus offer ANOTHER chance to these people?
I don't know. Some churches still believe in "good works". I, for one, hope that if the Bible has been misinterpreted, it is in favor of them.
The problem is, we don't know. But, it seems to me, when someone gives you a final order, when they know they will die soon, THAT should be considered an important rule to follow. Jesus said " I AM the way, the truth, and the life; no one comes unto the Father, but by me." So, wouldn't following HIS commandment (The Golden Rule) be necessary?
Especially when eternity is at stake?
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