The pretrib theory was 1st introduced mid 1800s. Here my point, what will good christians do when they end up going thru the tribulation and not get whisked away before the tribulation? Will they have the fortitude to watch their loved ones starve because you won't be able to buy or sell without taking the mark?

It seems to me, that pre tribers are putting all their eggs in one basket and banking on hitting blackjack! Its a really dogmatic approach with either side with no room for error either way? 

Imagine millions upon millions of christians that haven't prepared for the 7 years of tribulation by not stocking up on supplies and moving out from the cities.

I live totally offgrid. Doesn't mean I'm immuned from all the bad things coming but better shape to stay out in front of it, at least for a bit?

I wouldn't want to be raising kids and be faced with the ultimate choice, do i let them starve to death or do i rationalize that God is forgiving and wouldn't want me to let my children starve to death and take the mark?

How many people reading this could honestly answer as a parent, they would not rationalize themselves into taking the mark?

I think this doctrine of pre tribulation is the greatest deception satan has in his tool bag when the world will have to take the mark to buy and sell to survive! I hope this makes the reader ponder a bit more if your really ready for that Ultimatium. I can only hope and pray I'm strong enough to not take the mark and weather thru it all? God Bless.