Thread: An alternative view of the USA & some other countries

Originally Posted by Lampada

Was it meant to be funny?

Имелось в виду, что троллинг в данном случае слишком толстый. АккуратнЕе надоть, изячнее.

Originally Posted by it-ogo

Имелось в виду, что троллинг в данном случае слишком толстый. АккуратнЕе надоть, изячнее.

Да, это я понял. Просто такая редкая птица - слёзы наворачиваются.

Crocodile isn't the troll here I am... Sometimes, at least. I just type whatever comes into my head and half the time I haven't got the time or energy to follow up on discussions. Plus I am rather flexible about my opinions and sometimes I change my mind after reading what someone else says...

But back to Israel; regardless of what you think is wrong with Israel and zionism (probably plenty....),I think people who are Christian should bear in mind that Israel coming into being is pretty much considered to be the fulfillment of biblical prophecy... Or do you simply disregard that? It doesn't mean one has to support everything that Israel does.. but it's not just any little country causing mischief... It's a bit special. I can't help but being willing to give it an extra chance, for that reason. That said; I certainly think they should stop building on the West Bank and try to be the most inclusive society they possibly can. In my current job I recieve software releases from a company in Israel and almost everyone I deal with seems to be Russian.

Originally Posted by Hanna

But back to Israel; regardless of what you think is wrong with Israel and zionism (probably plenty....),I think people who are Christian should bear in mind that Israel coming into being is pretty much considered to be the fulfillment of biblical prophecy...

I think the point of view you exhibit is called the Christian Zionism. If you're really believe in that aren't you afraid of what's coming?

Originally Posted by Crocodile

I think the point of view you exhibit is called the Christian Zionism. If you're really believe in that aren't you afraid of what's coming?

According to assorted prophets the 4th seal has already been opened with Obama being Anti-Christ, of course. Three more to go.
The next apocalypse is scheduled for 2012.

Not even that. Even if 2012 fails, each subsequent year till 2020 will have at least one, but usually 2 to 3 'ends of the world'. Can't wait to see them. So far, I've been through the assorted apocalypses of 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2004, 2007, 2008.

Originally Posted by Ramil

According to assorted prophets the 4th seal has already been opened with Obama being Anti-Christ, of course. Three more to go.

Shush, you cynical non-believer! I'm waiting for the troll's Hanna's response.

Originally Posted by Crocodile

Shush, you cynical non-believer! I'm waiting for the troll's Hanna's response.

Take heed ye' heathens!! The end is near.... Repent before it is too late!

No but seriously: It is FAITH, right..? We don't KNOW for sure...

In general I think that people who say they are Christians should at least TRY to believe in the Bible.

Here is my view:
Some very unlikely things that were predicted in the Bible have actually occurred quite recently. It seems to be quite a bit beyond chance. I can't remember the exact details but it certainly made an impact on me when I heard about it.

As far as I can recall, the prophecy from the Book of Revelations predicts that a series of events like the rise of the antichrist and the battle of Armageddon will take place before the end of the world (after which everyone who believes goes to heaven).

The Battle of Armageddon will be the most terrible war the world has ever seen, starting in Israel... Doesn't sound entirely unlikely to me!

And then afterwards somebody will come to power who unites the world in peace... i.e. like the UN with superpowers. Again, that could quite easily be where the world is heading, given globalism etc, etc.

Another interpretation of the Book of Revelations is that there were quite a lot of magic mushrooms growing near where John (who wrote it) lived. So it's either that, or he was divinely inspired.... But if he was just stoned or made it up, then it's quite remarkable how accurate it was. Personally I choose to believe that he was honest about having had a revelation, and that it may very well have been divine.