More info on the white clothing/ bride of christ symbolism

[juno jones]

http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2008/10/7/165650/170

Notice in the above verse that the bride (the corporate church comprised of all the nations of the earth) has made herself ready. This implies two things. First, John saw the corporate church finally becoming complete in the last days. Secondly, he saw that it was the primary responsibility of the church to make these preparations happen.

The first time that Jesus came, He came to redeem the seed. Now he is waiting for the redeemed bride to make herself ready by taking dominion of the earth. Her preparations will be complete as she adorns herself with the nations of the earth. Then the end will come.

Fucking big dog whistle, that.

edit to add; Upon scrolling down farther:

And yes, Palin is pretty explicitly promoted as being one of the chosen of Joel's Army. In addition to that "Deborah Annointing" stuff, none less than Palin's mentor and darling of the Joel's Army movement Mary Glazier is rather actively promoting her as the Chosen One, politically speaking

[vaberella]

1. That's scary on so many levels. It sounds like a horror film. n/t

[Tanuki]

2. She reminds me of Aimee Semple McPherson, that other Pentecostal it-girl

white dress, hypocrisy, and all.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aimee_Semple_McPherson

[regnaD kciN]

3. What. The. F*ck.

I've read through Scripture many times (the whole thing...which is a lot more than can be said for the vast majority of "Bible-believing" fundamentalists). I studied it during seminary training -- including Revelation. And that is the screwiest interpretation of it I've ever heard. (Dear Hal Lindsay: I apologize. Compared to this, you sound almost sane.)

And then there's this:

First, John saw the corporate church finally becoming complete in the last days.

Well, then, when are you guys going to do your part to bring about the "second coming" by returning to the Catholic Church??? :rofl:

[juno jones]

4. Kick for the morning. This needs to be seen. n/t