I don't think my response pleased him - I said, "because I don't think anyone knows the future, or what those symbols really mean definitively, so it's a bit of a waste of time".
Now, that was a short answer to a longer discussion, but not much longer. To be honest, I just can't take much time for these discussions. I used to care a lot about them, but quite frankly, they have become a waste of time for me.
Let me take this a step further. I think they're a waste of time for most Christians. I'm wondering when we will get tired of entertaining ourselves and "out-exegeting" another Christian tribe? When will we stop taking "unknowable" tangents in our Christian conversations?
At the risk of sounding cliche, I have relaxed into what has been described into "pan" eschatology. It will all pan out in the end AND the truth is, we don't know when the end will come - just ask Harold Camping.
Another of the classic Christian issues is about to hit in a week - the dreaded Hallowe'en. What do we do, hide in our churches? Have a Harvest Party? Maybe a 24/7 Prayer vigil?
Well, we're going to do what we've done for years. NOT get sucked into the Christian issue vortex, but rather serve the city. In Brantford, there is a great family event that takes place this weekend called Scare in the Square that we intentionally come alongside and hopefully make a bit better. Then on the actual "unholy eve" we will be out collecting food for our local food bank at an event called "Trick or Eat".
Let's face it, there are many big issues that need to be discussed, worked through and lived out with passion. Then, there are others that we should make personal choices about and move on to the big issues. Maybe if we did this, more of the BIG issues would get solved.
Romans 14:22 ...So whatever you believe about these things keep between yourself and God
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Except by even mentioning Halloween and what you are doing you have delved into the subject. doh.
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