just another god hypothetical ...

[Godscreated]

Do you think the worlds militaries will try and shoot down all the angels that will be present?

Sometimes I forget how far removed from reality you people are but you always offer a snippet to remind me.

I'm embarrassed for you that you can write this fantasy script in a public forum and expect to be taken seriously.

I never take you seriously and have never worried about your embarrassment so don't bother yourself with mine, actually don't bother me at all. Seriously you must be quite dense not to see the pun in the post.

GC

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I enjoyed the movie found it very moving. However if you're still alive when Christ returns you'll know you're not in a movie.

GC

Is that the twist you're going to write into the movie? "It was real the whole time!" It could be like a Twilight Zone episode.

You will wish you were in the twilight zone if Christ returns in your life time and you do not know Him as your savior.

GC

[Jesster]

You will wish you were in the twilight zone if Christ returns in your life time and you do not know Him as your savior.

GC

Nah. Now you're pushing the 4th wall a little too far. You started out strong, but it's falling apart now. You'll never get funding for a film like that.

[TubbyTubby]

Sometimes I forget how far removed from reality you people are but you always offer a snippet to remind me.

I'm embarrassed for you that you can write this fantasy script in a public forum and expect to be taken seriously.

I never take you seriously and have never worried about your embarrassment so don't bother yourself with mine, actually don't bother me at all. Seriously you must be quite dense not to see the pun in the post.

GC

The thing is though, you really do believe a swarm of angels will arrive one day don't you.

[brewer]

What the hell 'parameters' are you talking about?  'Supernatural' and usually talked about as being undetectable.  Have you worked out a secret hand signal with god or something?

bold mine

In this scenario maybe less of a hand signal and more of a probe?

Vorlon should do well.

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I'd love to. You should introduce me to the actor you select for the role. Do you think Jim Caviezel did a good job in Passion?

I see it like more of a Jim Carey character. Dumb and Dumber, The end of Daze?

[Harry Nevis]

No one will have to tell us that the Second Coming of Christ is happening, it will be the greatest and most undeniable event. Non-christian scientist want have time to run any test, the Bible tells us they will be looking for places to hide or trying to do away with themselves but can't. This actually applies to all non-believers. When Christ returns do you think scientist will try to figure out how Christ is raising so many people from the dead?  Do you think the worlds militaries will try and shoot down all the angels that will be present? No to both when Christ speaks there will be no doubts in anyone's heart or mind.

GC

It'll be HUGE.  It'll be the best second coming!  I can't tell you anything about it, but, believe me, you'll love it!

[Mister Agenda]

That would make a great fantasy horror story, GC. You should call it "Return of Christzilla".

I hope you will know Christ if you are still alive when this happens. If not you will be living the greatest horror the mind cannot fathom.

GC

So now Jesus is Cthulhu. That would explain a lot, actually....

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I see GC, thanks to his study of the scriptures and personal connection with God, is following the advice of Jesus to threaten nonbelievers with literally horrific scenarios until they believe, just like he did when he was dining with the sinners. And there's that verse about how we'll know his followers by their scary stories....

[PETE_ROSE]

I'm sure he will have plenty of worshippers though, millions prostrate themselves before the alter of science now.  By science I mean their subjective faith based on assumptions, conjecture and a lot of mental gymnastics to fit their narrative "anything but God".

That reminds me, I forgot to say my prayer to Richard Feynman(peace be upon him) today.

Side note, I've read within Christian circles of an alien event for the end times.  I actually think this is plausible, I suppose.

Lol, rips on other people's thinking skills, says an E.T. anti-Christ is plausible.

We should probably keep a link to this post handy for the next time when Christians complain that we don't take them seriously.

I find irony in the duality often found here. Open minds, no preconceived notions, foregone conclusions, no absolutes... I merely haven't ruled certain things out. Plausible. Possible. I didn't imply I had my eyes to the sky looking for Christ flying in on the Millennium Falcon.

For self proclaimed critical thinkers employing the Socratic model to examine the empirical evidence with minimal assumptions and complete objectivity, there sure seems to be a lot of name calling, denial, and bias for other views.

[Jesster]

I find irony in the duality often found here.  Open minds, no preconceived notions, foregone  conclusions, no absolutes...  I merely haven't ruled certain things out.  Plausible.  Possible. I didn't imply I had my eyes to the sky looking for Christ flying in on the Millennium Falcon.

For self proclaimed critical thinkers employing the Socratic model to examine the empirical evidence with minimal assumptions and complete objectivity, there sure seems to be a lot of name calling, denial, and bias for other views.

The likely problem was in the word plausible, which does not mean the same as possible. Plausible means you think it is likely to happen and you give it more credit than other possibilities. It has a lot more weight to it than just saying "I haven't ruled it out". I think I know what you mean now, but it did seem a bit unreasonable before you cleared it up in this post.

[PETE_ROSE]

This thread had such promise to remain aloof and lighthearted. I understand some of the chasm that exists between the believers and the non.

I personally do not share many of my fellow believers exuberance for the Lord's return. It may well be a glorious day for some, but it will be the darkest for the overwhelming majority. Narrow is the gate, broad is the way...reference.

Forgive people like GC and others, in their mind they see people walking towards a cliff and are merely trying to get their attention. Their intentions are honorable. Perhaps that should count for something.

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I find irony in the duality often found here.  Open minds, no preconceived notions, foregone  conclusions, no absolutes...  I merely haven't ruled certain things out.  Plausible.  Possible. I didn't imply I had my eyes to the sky looking for Christ flying in on the Millennium Falcon.

For self proclaimed critical thinkers employing the Socratic model to examine the empirical evidence with minimal assumptions and complete objectivity, there sure seems to be a lot of name calling, denial, and bias for other views.

The likely problem was in the word plausible, which does not mean the same as possible. Plausible means you think it is likely to happen and you give it more credit than other possibilities. It has a lot more weight to it than just saying "I haven't ruled it out". I think I know what you mean now, but it did seem a bit unreasonable before you cleared it up in this post.

Correct sir and well stated. I appreciate the help. In retrospect I would have used possible in lieu of plausible. I do not possess the mastery of the English language many here so obviously do.

[Jesster]

Correct sir and well stated. I appreciate the help.  In retrospect I would have used possible in lieu of plausible.  I do not possess the mastery of the English language many here so obviously do.

If you had mastery over the English language, you wouldn't call me sir. I'll give you a pass on it, though.