Why are Christians so obsessed with the Book of Revelation?
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All religions have an end-of-the-world myth. And in every religion there are a limited number of people who become mesmerized by this imagery. They usually are persons with morbid preoccupations and control issues.
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There's a lot of it in Revelation (1:4, 2:7, 2:11, 2:17, 2:29, 3:6, 3:13, 3:22).\n\nThis sort of thing is easy to find on any of the good Bible search sites like biblegateway and others.
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Now, just why are you so concerned about what God might, or might not do in the future? Did not Jesus say to stop worrying and to seek first the kingdom and God's righteousness? "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." \n\nIs it necessary for you to know how John's prophecies will work out, or when? Why is the outcome for other people filling your mind when the big issue is, "Can I glorify God today?" If you spend each day considering how to honour and praise God, he will take care of your future. \n\nThe book of Revelation is all about The Big Picture - what's going on back-stage, behind the scenes of this troubled earth. When we're taking part in life we see and understand little, and with frightening speed, it's time for us to leave the stage of earthly life. Revelation comforts believers as they have their eyes lifted up and away, to see how God defeats the powers of darkness. That's his job. Make the most of each day and trust in God for the future. Now, why don't you turn to Matthew chapter 5 and get your feet back on terra firma?
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I am a Catholic ans we are not fundamentalists. Our view is that The Book Of Revelation is mostly allegory. Christ will come again.
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I'm a bit rusty on langauge arts, but here goes nothing:\n\nMany of C.S. Lewis' writings allude to the Bible, and have gained popularity among church groups because of this.
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I think the reason is two-fold:\n1) Christians are obsessed with death. Christianity has to be one of the most morbid religions ever. Think about it - their symbol is the torture device their founder was murdered upon. Doesn't that seem a bit bizarre? There is also the question of cannibalism as to Jesus' command that they eat his body and drink his blood. I think catholics are probably the most morbid of the christian sects. (Though it is debatable.) Search the net and check out pictures of Catholic relics. See link below to see St. Catherine's mummy.\n2) Christians are obsessed with the idea that their belief system is correct and that everyone else is completely wrong. If there were a rapture this would justify their flawed belief system. They hate this world because not everyone thinks the way they do. (And just see how many people try to convince you to think their way when they answer this.) The only option they see is a) make everyone convert (which even they know isn't going to happen) or b) have god kill off all the non-believers and leave all the 'just and righteous' types to rule the world (or heaven, which ever their little fantasy involves.)\nThere is something seriously wrong with a belief system that hates all other belief systems and wants to bring about the end the world. By my definition, I would say that it's a cult.
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Those who  call  themselves Christian & who believe that the Savior died so they can eat bugs & scavengers are from  the traditions of man (mainly Emperor Constantine & his Popes).\n\nTrue believers know that God does not change; that God's Laws are perfect; that it is willful heresy to "iinterpret" Scripture to justify  whatever they want to do.\n\nIn the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God... And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us.... Jesus is the Word, He always has been, the OT is the Word (Jesus) of God..., and in the NT, Jesus is incarnate. Of course He could explain the OT Scriptures so well - He is the Author. He didn't change & He didn't change Scripture - He prophesied it; He clarified it; He personified it! That is our advantage of being born AD - we have the blessing, of knowing the prophesies have come true (we get to be Doubting Thomas'), and of being given divine insights into Scripture.\n\nWhether we were born BC or AD is rather irrelevant, salvationwise. In the OT days of the Patriarchs & prophets, God justified the faithful by Grace; in NT-days, God still justifies the faithful by Grace.\n\nEating unclean animals is an abomination to God.
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Its possible.  John's book of Revelation is not fully understood.  The only things we know for sure are that this was a vision (some say dream) that he strongly felt was directly from God.  We know that the imagery used depicts a great judgement falling on civilization.  Beyond that, we really aren't sure if it speaks to a specific time (end times) a specific historical event (in the past) if its a warning of what falls on civilizations that reject Christ (as a warning.)  Etc.  There is a lot of uncertainty surrounding this book.\n\nWhatever its intent, this book presents a great example of how the Bible is a living work, and speaks to different people differently.  When studied along side the rest of the bible, there is alot there to digest.\n\nYou must take great caution not to isolate this book and try to study it too much as a stand alone.  This will get you really confused and has been the source of a great deal of conflict and separation, even among individual churches.  At last count there are over 30 "camps," or positions defferent Christians take on the meaning of this book.\n\nPersonally, I try to spend alot more time in the first 65 books with emphasis on Christ's teachings.  If you spend you time here you'll be ready.  I guess you could say I'm a "pannist."  Its all gonna pan out they way God wanted.  Besides, I read the end of the book and we win.  What else is there to know?
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There are many millions of people who believe the Bible to be the inspired word of God. millions who regard this book as a torch that conquers the darkness of death, and pours its radiance on another world. They forget that it imprisons the brain and corrupts the heart. They forget that it is the enemy of intellectual freedom. They forget its ignorance and savagery, its hatred of liberty, its religious persecution; they remember heaven, but they forget the dungeon of eternal pain. They forget that it imprisons the brain and corrupts the heart\nIt is now not only admitted by intelligent and honest theologians that Moses was not the author of the Pentateuch, but they all admit that no one knows who the authors were, or who wrote any one of these books, or a chapter or a line. We know that the books were not written in the same generation; that they were not all written by one person; that they are filled with mistakes and contradictions. It is also admitted that Joshua did not write the book that bears his name, because it refers to events that did not happen until long after his death. \n\nBasically it does not matter how you translate it. It all boils down to what you believe and can live with. If you believe the Bible is inspired by God, then read it and make your own decision on which translation suits you.
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Why are you obsessed with Islam?
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I haven't read it.  I have heard it's very good though.  It's by C.S. Lewis and is a parody-like book about a demon named Screwtape who writes to his cousin Wormwood about how to tempt Christians.  It's a pretty creative way of writing about temptations Christians have and I've always been interested in reading it since I first heard about it.\n\nFor a good synopsis of the book you can go to the book's website page on what it's about here:\n\nhttp://www.biblestudyinfo.com/screwtape/synopsis.shtml
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Historically, the Book of revelations was not written for us; it was written for the early Church in persecution. Hollywood and people with a limited understanding of the Bible have twisted the words of this book for their own purposes and/or have just been completely ignorant of what this book actually is/was. It may not be the sexy answer, but this is the stone cold facts of the matter.
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Oh this one is easy haha. It is according to the book of revelation. It is not the devils number or any of that sort, but actually reference to Emperor Nero. Emperor Nero is the beast mentioned in Revelations. Revelation was written by John of Pathmos (there was more than one John) and it pertained to the time that it was written. It is not to be applied to current times. In the Hebrew form of Gematria 666 Spells out NRON KSR (Nero Kaisar or Nero Caesar)\n\nN=50 R=200 O=6 N=50 K=100 S=60 R=200 = 666\n\nBook of Revelation was written before the collapse of the 2nd Temple in 70 A.D. It was a call for a New Jerusalem. Babylon refers to Rome and the Beast refers to the Emperor.\n\nIt was Evil for Christians, why? Who do you think Nero happened to blame after the fire in Rome? Hehehe. And who do you think had to suffer and be persecuted? The Christians! So obviously, Christians would find this number evil, because it hints a very evil figure. Infact Nero used to use Christians as Garden Lamps in his Gardens (Where the Vatican now stands). He literally lit them on fire! Alive! Thousands of them. They could not openly write any of this because of obvious reasons. Christianity wasnt legalized till 313 AD (Edict of Milan) by Constantine. So anything Christian before that was illegal and you were subject to persecution if you were Christian. So whatever was written before this time was written in secret and using secret allergories and language (like the Hebrew Gematria) so that others would not understand. It was tough being a Christian back then :-p. Revelations was probably written around 68-69 A.D., right before the collapse of the Second Temple in 70. \n\n\nNothings Gonna Happen on June 6th. The sun will rise and it will set. And we'll all be happy. Who knows you might even get a raise at work :-D
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The Book is True and De vine. If you have truly read it you'll see that everything in the book of Revelations that God said would happen Thousands of  years ago, is happening now. The Laws In world, Spring right from the BIBLE. I don't go to church every Sunday but I know the book and I believe it.
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I think Revelation, along with other apocalyptic literature, is full of figurative language meant to say "God will defeat our enemies and we will come out on top!"  The figurative language is used so the enemies may not know that the book is about them.  Revelation, for example, is meant as a way for early Christians to tell each other "God will destroy Rome one day!"  If they wrote that down, Rome would wipe them out, but if they write about God destroying beasts, monsters, and devils, then there's less of a chance of that.
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To every one of us, who is religious, our holy book is a miracle. And it should be. For Muslims, the quran (not quarn) is the ultimate miracle, a revealation that came strating from God to his chosen messenger, mohammed.\n\nThe christians are equally passionate about their bible. What is important for humanity is that we learn to recognize each others miracles and treat them as such and respect each other's views. \n\nIt is very disheartening to see that in places like south africa, ppl are actually fighting over whose book is "right".
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I think it is a great book and very true.  I really think that most people who are destined to hell, would prefer it much more than heaven.  It is like what is shown in the book of Revelations in the Bible.  Even though people know that the plagues and punishments were being given to them from God, due to their disobedience and sinfulness, they cursed God and still did not repent from their sins.  It is a sad commentary on the selfishness and sinfulness of mankind.  C. S. Lewis is a great author with a great grasp on the human condition!