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RandomThoughts Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-03-10 11:33 PM
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5. It may be that the reason the topic is discussed is because it has meaning to many people.
Edited on Wed Mar-03-10 11:34 PM by RandomThoughts
It forms a linkage to events talked about in the Bible.


I am not saying that is or is not the reason for the events, but it has something to do with why they are reported as much as they are. Other comments on the news, do the same thing, and many times news stories comment more on things that can create linkage to other thoughts.

Matthew 24:22 And unless those days were shortened, no flesh would be saved; but for the elect’s sake those days will be shortened.

My personal belief is that nobody knows the time of the end times, so it is my belief we should live in the teachings of love and kindness and try to be the best we can, not for fear of punishment, nor for self glory, but just as a choice of who we want to be. I should note I spend many hours also doing things many disagree with, so do not claim any perfection. But I don't think it is best to only think about end times, like some groups do, but instead try to think if there is anything that can be done that might make someones life better. While of coarse making many mistakes myself.



For the context, here is the Bible Chapter it is from.
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+24&...
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