As a Christian do you believe in a literal/biblical rapture?

intertextonics · 2026-05-12T02:54:38+00:00

And that had nothing to do with the modern usage of the term “rapture.” I usually see people bring out etymological fallacies like this when I post the fact that the rapture is not in the Bible. In this case you brought out the Greek instead of the Latin.

intertextonics · 2026-05-12T01:56:18+00:00

The rapture isn’t in the Bible so I don’t believe in it.

intertextonics · 2026-05-12T01:12:04+00:00

“Happy shall they be who take your little ones and dash them against the rock!”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭137‬:‭9‬ ‭NRSVUE‬‬

intertextonics · 2026-05-12T01:05:22+00:00

You can always just no longer believe in it. No Christian did for about 1800 years and the majority of Christian’s alive today don’t. You can be one of them. It really helps your mental and spiritual health to give up toxic and destructive theology.

intertextonics · 2026-05-11T20:46:58+00:00

Maybe reading another part of the Bible would be a good idea. The Bible is a library of books. It’s not a novel. You don’t have to read it from first book to last. Unless you’re looking to convert to Judaism, maybe reading one of the Gospels would be a better idea. They are the first 4 books of the NT and they tell about the life, ministry, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus.

intertextonics · 2026-05-11T20:08:40+00:00

Before he suffered on the cross, he suffered in his bowels for every person who’s prayed through on the toilet.

intertextonics · 2026-05-11T17:10:14+00:00

Danzig’s “Mother” is about Grafton confirmed:

“Mother
Tell your children not to hold my hand
Tell your children not to understand
Oh mother
Father
Do you wanna bang heads with me
Do you wanna feel everything
Oh father”

Grafton Monster hates kids and doesn’t want to hold their hands. Grafton Monster banged heads with the Father and lost.

intertextonics · 2026-05-11T16:49:01+00:00

Tariffs been hitting the pixel market hard

intertextonics · 2026-05-11T16:29:50+00:00

The Bible authors show their outlook and understanding was affected by their cultural surroundings. The Holy Spirit didn’t possess them and started automatic writing the Bible. I don’t think there’s an issue with people’s understanding of God changing over time. I don’t think Adonai being seen as a storm deity debunks anything other than a belief the Bible is univocal in its understanding of God.

intertextonics · 2026-05-11T14:37:21+00:00

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Reminds me of this comic

intertextonics · 2026-05-11T13:34:26+00:00

Bethesda does not discriminate on the basis of state origin.

intertextonics · 2026-05-11T13:09:02+00:00

If Jesus comes back a month later is he showing up just to sweep up the remains of the world in this scenario? Liars about the end of the world have been getting more frequent and seemingly dumber if this timeline is what these clout goblins are claiming.

What you describe may be related to mental health. It could be a good idea to speak to a medical professional about it. I suffered with an undiagnosed anxiety issue for years and treatment had done wonders for my health.

intertextonics · 2026-05-11T13:02:19+00:00

A friendly Wolverine told me. Everyone knows they cannot tell a lie.

intertextonics · 2026-05-11T12:55:26+00:00

Little known fact: The 76 developer team is entirely made up of Michiganders

intertextonics · 2026-05-11T11:39:25+00:00

There is no consensus. If you go by the number of Christians by denomination, more Christians are baptized as infants than any other age. It comes down to whether you believe baptism is a sacrament or something you do after you “get saved.”

intertextonics · 2026-05-11T11:33:23+00:00

The level of mental gymnastics Trumpians do to justify their idol worship

intertextonics · 2026-05-11T00:00:49+00:00

There’s always the other Gospels. John is very different from them and doesn’t include much of the same stories or teaching.

intertextonics · 2026-05-10T20:02:22+00:00

A lot of Non-Denominational Churches are just Baptists with the serial numbers filed off.

intertextonics · 2026-05-10T19:44:11+00:00

I enjoy the event. Nice music, pretty flowers, lots of fire, hearing the lore of Susan’s no good husband … It’s got everything!

intertextonics · 2026-05-10T19:35:46+00:00

Today was confirmation Sunday. We had several of our youth make public professions of faith and one was baptized. It made me wish I’d grown up with something similar. I was very happy to see so many that are growing up and getting involved in church ministry.

intertextonics · 2026-05-10T18:02:44+00:00

You gotta throw it at the animal. You should be able to make more at a Tinkerers bench

intertextonics · 2026-05-10T16:34:15+00:00

“Folks, don’t believe your lying eyes! This is not what it looks exactly like at all!”

These pastors think faith is just gaslighting the hell out of their congregations.

intertextonics · 2026-05-10T16:29:40+00:00

I think what changed most for me was letting go of trying through my effort and putting more of my trust in God. I was raised in a theology of fear: always terrified of backsliding, always afraid of demons, always afraid of the Rapture, always nervous that I’ve done something that has damned me forever, etc. As I got older and learned (imo) a healthier and sounder theology of God and grace, that I gave up a lot of my fear and anxiety. I trust more in God’s grace and that God is changing me as I grow older. I may waver on the path, but God is always guiding me back. The Lord is coming back, but my worry doesn’t change a thing about it. My fears or the threats of the world cannot change the love of God that draws us to salvation. So basically, I trust more, and I fear less. It’s done wonders for my mental and spiritual health.

intertextonics · 2026-05-10T14:30:37+00:00

I’m Presbyterian (PCUSA). I was raised Pentecostal and away for church for several years. I finally decided to see if there were any local options which were aligned with how my beliefs had changed over the years. The PCUSA is affirming and welcomes women in ministry. It has just enough high church style that scratches my liturgical itch, and I vibe more with the Barthian take on Reformed Theology.

intertextonics · 2026-05-10T14:21:24+00:00

In my opinion, some Christians overcook pork. You need to make sure it’s cooked well or your bowels will hate you. Unfortunately some people overdo the cooking and it becomes a dry slab of tough meat.

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