Originally Posted by
YearOfTheNick
http:///forum/post/2810668
I was at a birthday party last night and I was talking to one of my buddies, Mike, who has a Masters in History, hoping to teach collegiately (He's looking for a job at the moment). We're both quasi-conservative Christians.
Anyway, we were talking about the election, and Mike said that a part of him wants to vote for Obama because he's fairly certain that Obama's Presidency will mark the beginning of the end from a Second Coming/Rapture/Jesus' Return standpoint (And Christians generally hope that it happens in their lifetime because it means they won't die but get the "straight to Heaven" card). Mike said that many (but NOT all) of Obama's followers have something of a blind faith in Obama... it seems like no one wants to hear the truth about Obama and what he stands for (partial birth abortions, for example) and have white washed him, making him something of a "Savior" for this nation and its people. Sure, there are some who probably feel similarly about McCain, but I doubt it... McCain is like the wise old man you want making the decisions - But Obama has become an icon of change and difference - People are definitely looking to him to "change the world" (Eric Clapton Song Quote - No pun intended).
Anyway, I don't think the President should ever be considered a "savior," but a hard working guy who has the country's best interest in mind, and is smart enough to deal with other nations (in a nutshell).
Also, this wasn't the only thing that made Mike feel Obama's Presidency will mean the end of the world as we know it (REM quote - pun not intended). When you look at this world, it's riddled with occurrences that are outlined in the book of Revelation - Natural disasters, many wars, Jewish people returning to Israel... In fact, the only thing we really need now is an anti-christ to come and proclaim that he is God... then boom! The second coming should pull into full swing. The stage has been set from many other standpoints... we just need that anti-christ to get the ball rolling.
IF IF IF the anti-christ is Obama, then some think the Second Coming will happen soon... in this lifetime.
Does anyone feel similarly? What are your thoughts?
P.S. Mods: This is not a standard political rant thread - I really want to know how people feel about this particular issue.
Everyone else: I am not bashing Obama but sharing an opinion that really made me think. Let's try to keep things cordial, please.
If electing Obama means the beginning of the end....then all the
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christians will vote Obama! Sweet!