Dispensational Eschatology Defines American Christianity…Again
Posted by Will on June 5, 2008
FoxNews.com ran a story today about a website that offers to send emails to your loved ones after you’ve been “raptured.” Interestingly enough, the people who run the website also ask for all your financial information including wills, powers of attorney, etc. That way they can make sure the government of the AntiChrist doesn’t get all your stuff. Here’s the link to YouveBeenLeftBehind.com. Here’s the link to the FoxNews article. What makes me so upset is that the news story characterizes it like this:
According to Christian theology, after the Rapture, Satan will rule a global government that will torment doubters with seven years of Tribulation.
I wish there were some qualifying statement like, “According to errant theology of some Christian groups…,” but, alas, once again dispensational eschatology defines American Christianity.
Stephen Branine said
Isn’t it odd that it often seems as though the strange vocal minority is the voice that the media hears. That group is such the minority in evangelicalism and yet they are the ones making the news. I am glad not to be a part of that, but it is sad because the world sees no difference.
Will said
Actually, I’m not sure that dispensationalism really is the minority. I think that’s the problem–it IS the majority. That’s what’s so sad. Tim LaHaye has more influence on American Christian thought than Edwards, Luther, Calvin, Augustine or any of the Puritans.
barrydean said
Where you gone Will my friend? I sure miss reading your posts.