Tag Archives: apocalypse

Iran to the Ends of the Earth

Posted on February 2, 2020 by Nathan

I’m still not entirely sure why Republicans are so anxious for a war with Iran. I mean, I think war should generally be a last resort anyway, but here I’m not even sure what the benefit would be. That’s not to … Continue reading →

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Away From Armageddon

Posted on June 30, 2019 by Nathan

I have a movie and a miniseries to review this time. They’re not very similar, but they do both relate to religion. Constantine’s Sword – This documentary film from 2007 was based on an earlier book by former priest James … Continue reading →

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On Earth as It Is in Heaven

Posted on March 20, 2018 by Nathan

The Family: The Secret Fundamentalism at the Heart of American Power, by Jeff Sharlet – I think I first heard about the secretive fundamentalist Christian organization known as the Family or the Fellowship on Bill Maher years ago, and I … Continue reading →

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The Scourge of Persia

Posted on October 4, 2017 by Nathan

Not too long ago, Marcus Mebes sent me a book of monsters from mythology, folklore, and fantasy literature. I was already familiar with many of them, but one I can’t recall having read about before was Zahhak, or Azi Dahaka, … Continue reading →

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I Will Survive

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Nathan

It’s fascinating how many different scenarios people have come up with for the total collapse of society. I haven’t really done much research into the Preppers or Survivalists, those who stock up on provisions in their bomb shelters so they’ll … Continue reading →

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It’s in Revelations, People!

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Nathan

Revelations: Visions, Prophecy, and Politics in the Book of Revelation, by Elaine Pagels – I’ve written quite a bit on the book of Revelation, sometimes in relation to modern Christians who can’t wait for the world to end, but also … Continue reading →

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Evangelical Eyes on Israel

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Nathan

Waiting for Armageddon – This documentary was about evangelical Christians awaiting the end of the world, some of them so sure it’s coming soon that they tell their kids they’ll probably never get a chance to grow up. (So why … Continue reading →

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All Right, THIS Time for Sure!

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Nathan

It’s weird when people insist that we’re living in the End Times because of evidence in the Bible, when I think reading the Bible is a good indication that this is a false alarm. Biblical prophets have been predicting that … Continue reading →

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Gog and Magog’s Apocalyptic Adventure

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Nathan

Since I still, at least to a certain extent, have apocalypse on the brain, I draw your attention to Revelation 20:7-10. “When the thousand years are over, Satan will be released from his prison and will go out to deceive … Continue reading →

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This Is the Way the World Ends

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Nathan

So, the Rapture is today, right? Actually, Beth and I were listening to Family Radio tonight, and Harold Camping said something about how it wouldn’t come until 6 PM in whatever time zone you happen to be in, at which … Continue reading →

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