https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/27/us/rapture-anxiety-evangelical-exvangelical-christianity-cec/index.html

Thirteen-year-old April Ajoy had a sense something wasn’t right. It was quiet in her Dallas house. Too quiet. Her brothers were gone. Her parents were gone. On her parents’ bed, a pile of her mother’s clothes signaled something terrifying.

Ajoy’s mind began churning, trying to remember, trying to make plans. When was the last time she had sinned? Should she refuse the mark of the beast? At least, she thought, if she was put to the guillotine during the time of tribulation, it would be a quick death.

From the moment they are old enough to understand, millions of people raised in certain Christian communities are taught that the rapture is something that can happen at any time.

“Rapture anxiety,” as it is often called, is recognized by some faith experts and mental health professionals as a type of religious trauma. Darren Slade, the president and CEO of the Global Center for Religious Research, has been studying religious trauma across several faiths and denominations for years.

“This is a real thing. It’s a chronic problem,” he says of rapture anxiety. “This is a new area of study, but in general, our research has revealed that religious trauma leads to an increase of anxiety, depression, paranoia and even some OCD-like behaviors: ‘I need to say this prayer of salvation so many times,’ ‘I need to confess my sins so often.’”

The concept of the rapture, known theologically as dispensational premillennialism, is not prevalent in Catholic or mainline Protestant denominations like Episcopalianism or Presbyterianism, and is most commonly adhered to in evangelical and fundamental churches. This line of theology draws heavily upon a letter from the Apostle Paul to the Thessalonians, included in the Bible, that says believers in Jesus would be snatched or seized into the air.

Interpretations of this verse vary widely among Christian leaders, many of whom see it as a common example of poetic metaphor among Paul’s writings. However, this striking imagery forms the basis of a lot of modern ideas about the rapture – so much so, Slade says it’s not uncommon for people with religious trauma to report having a fear of heights as they imagine their final ascent.

Survivors also cite the influence of fiction works, like the “Left Behind” book series and the 2000 movie adaptation, which they say were presented in their church circles as accurate glimpses into a post-rapture future. These works have reached such a level of infamy in these faith communities that some survivors say the descriptions of suffering and terror in the series greatly influenced their rapture-related fears. (There is a reason Ajoy’s initial thought of the guillotine seems oddly specific – it features in a graphic execution scene in the 1972 rapture film, “A Thief in the Night.”)

However, Slade’s biblical studies eventually led him to an uncomfortable truth: The rapture, as it is taught in some Baptist, evangelical and fundamentalist communities, is scantly mentioned in the Bible. In fact, modern rapture theology only dates back to the 1800s.

iesus chrestus is coming soon bwahahahah

KnownUnknown:
However, Slade’s biblical studies eventually led him to an uncomfortable truth: The rapture, as it is taught in some Baptist, evangelical and fundamentalist communities, is scantly mentioned in the Bible. In fact, modern rapture theology only dates back to the 1800s.

1) Turn off the globalist-controlled mainstream such as CNN, BBC etc. You wil be deceived to oblivion. Use sites like Stevequayle.com

2) That the terminology "Rapture" is not stated in the bible doesn't mean it isn't well elaborated. 1 Corinthians 15:51-55, 1Thessalonians 4:15-18
The same with the terminology "Trinity". Well elaborated in John 8:42, John 16:27-28, John 15:26

3) The U.N and ally-organisations have declared a New World Order/One World Government by year 2030. The W.E.F has explained it as the beginning of a new era, TRANSHUMANISM. Only those who are microchipped will be able to participate in the One financial System. {Prophecy: Revelation 17:17, Revelation 13:16-18}

4) The Bible says the Antichrist will work with a false prophet who will perform false miracles. The Vatican Pope is a proponent and in full support of a transition to a One World Government. He is top 5 most powerful and influential person in the world

5) The closeness of the One World Order is ultimate proof that the Rapture is near. Because Immediately after the rapture of the true Children of God, the Beast/Antichrist is given unlimited power to rule the Earth.

MrPRevailer:


1) Turn off the globalist-controlled mainstream such as CNN, BBC etc. You wil be deceived to oblivion. Use sites like Stevequayle.com

2) That the terminology "Rapture" is not stated in the bible doesn't mean it isn't well elaborated. 1 Corinthians 15:51-55, 1Thessalonians 4:15-18
The same with the terminology "Trinity". Well elaborated in John 8:42, John 16:27-28, John 15:26

3) The U.N and ally-organisations have declared a New World Order/One World Government by year 2030. The W.E.F has explained it as the beginning of a new era, TRANSHUMANISM. Only those who are microchipped will be able to participate in the financial System. {Prophecy: Revelation 17:17, Revelation 13:16-18}

4) The Bible says the Antichrist will work with a false prophet who will perform false miracles. The Vatican Pope is a proponent and in full support of a transition to a One World Government. He is top 5 most powerful and influential person.

5) The closeness of the One World Order is ultimate proof that the Rapture is near. Immediately, after the rapture of the true Children of God, the Beast/Antichrist is given unlimited power to rule the Earth.

Maybe Steve Quayle missed it but the Council of Divine Elders have cancelled the Rapture citing lack of resources and time constraints.

If we tell you people that it's misinformed Churchgoers you're quoting not true disciples of Christ or the Bible you'll start spewing gibberish.
Can you quote just one verse in the Bible where the word RAPTURE is written?

KnownUnknown:


Maybe Steve Quayle missed it but the Council of Divine Elders have cancelled the Rapture citing lack of resources and time constraints.

Is it men that are rapturing men? So how can they cancel what is not in their hand?

The Rapture has taken place! And as usual with God and His Ways, those who are cut off and cut out never figure it out until it is too late.

And aka, this just goes to show you that church goers are not Christians for every Christian is raptured already and they know it.

So those waiting on the Space Ship called Rapture, anxiety will kill many and they shall die so many times, yet they will never be on that space ship.

Talk true, even you sef get anxiety as if that space ship just show, I see say you go jus die.

Dtruthspeaker:


Is it men that are rapturing men? So how can they cancel what is not in their hand?

The Rapture has taken place! And as usual with God and His Ways, those who are cut off and cut out never figure it out until it is too late.

And aka, this just goes to show you that church goers are not Christians for every Christian is raptured already and they know it.

So those waiting on the Space Ship called Rapture, anxiety will die so many times, yet they will never be on that space ship.

Talk true, even you sef get anxiety as if that space ship just show, I see say you go jus die.

So I guess you were left behind since you are still here. LoLz.

Dtruthspeaker:


Is it men that are rapturing men? So how can they cancel what is not in their hand?

The Rapture has taken place! And as usual with God and His Ways, those who are cut off and cut out never figure it out until it is too late.

And aka, this just goes to show you that church goers are not Christians for every Christian is raptured already and they know it.

So those waiting on the Space Ship called Rapture, anxiety will die so many times, yet they will never be on that space ship.

Talk true, even you sef get anxiety as if that space ship just show, I see say you go jus die.

The Council of Divine Elders have nominated you for the Jackass Award, which includes a free trip to Oblivion when you win!!!. The Space Ship called Rapture has been decommissioned.

KnownUnknown:

The Council of Divine Elders have nominated you for the Jackass Award, which includes a free trip to Oblivion when you win!!!. The Space Ship called Rapture has been decommissioned.

That is what Herod and his council did to uncle John, the Baptist. All talk no power!

LordReed:


So I guess you were left behind since you are still here. LoLz.

I have been saying it since the rapture is not a space ship, even raised up a thread to that account

https://www.nairaland.com/6308135/tired-waiting-rapture

So, you are just here to be the evil that you are.

Dtruthspeaker:


That is what Herod and his council did to uncle John, the Baptist. All talk no power!

This is more like Thanos snapping you out of existence.

KnownUnknown:


This is more like Thanos snapping you out of existence.

Change of Post, You were talking about "council of elders". Leave copy-copy television where dem no won show say dey too dey fear rapture.

Dtruthspeaker:


Change of Post, You were talking about "council of elders". Leave copy-copy television where dem no won show say dey too dey fear rapture.

Thanos is the Permanent Secretary of the Council of Divine Elders. If you know you know.

Dtruthspeaker:


I have been saying it since the rapture is not a space ship, even raised up a thread to that account

https://www.nairaland.com/6308135/tired-waiting-rapture

So, you are just here to be the evil that you are.

The passage that is associated with it says the believers will be taken to the sky to meet Jesus so whatever interpretation you give it is your concern. LoLz.

KnownUnknown:


Thanos is the Permanent Secretary of the Council of Divine Elders. If you know you know.

And even though Thanos snapped Dr Strange out of existence, he is coming back to save us from the otherworldly beings of the multiverse. Praise Stephen Strange!

LordReed:


And even though Thanos snapped Dr Strange out of existence, he is coming back to save us from the otherworldly beings of the multiverse. Praise Stephen Strange!

It’s a strange world.

LordReed:


The passage that is associated with it says the believers will be taken to the sky to meet Jesus so whatever interpretation you give it is your concern. LoLz.

Some of us here have corrected them saying that, that is the event that would take place on Judgement Day. Which is why we too are watching their faces as they see that the space ship ain't coming.

Dtruthspeaker:


Some of us here have corrected them saying that, that is the event that would take place on Judgement Day. Which is why we too are watching their faces as they see that the space ship ain't coming.

LoLz! You corrected Paul who supposedly wrote:

1 Thessalonians 4:17
Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord.

Bwahahahahaha!

LordReed:


LoLz! You corrected Paul who supposedly wrote:

1 Thessalonians 4:17
Then we [size=18pt]who are alive[/size] and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to [size=18pt]meet the Lord in the air[/size]. And thus we shall always be with the Lord!

Who does not understand that "who are alive" means those who are alive on the earth at the time of the Judgement?

Obviously, we have just seen one. And of course, it must be an evil.

Dtruthspeaker:


Who does not understand that "who are alive" means those who is alive on the earth at the time of the Judgement?

Obviously, we have just seen one. And of course, it must be an evil.

LoLz! So Jesus is not coming to reign on Earth for a 1000 years anymore right? Bwahahahahaha!

Rapture anxiety.

Lol, now this is an interesting disorder to research on further…

LordReed:


LoLz! So Jesus is not coming to reign on Earth for a 1000 years anymore right? Bwahahahahaha!

Change of Post! The topic is not about 1000 years of peace.

Dtruthspeaker:


Change of Post! The topic is not about 1000 years of peace.

It's about Jesus coming. So is Jesus coming to reign for a 1000years before judgement day? LoLz.

LordReed:

It's about Jesus coming. So is Jesus coming to reign for a 1000years before judgement day? LoLz.

Judgement Day is after the 2000 years test of those who rejected the mark of Satan.

Dtruthspeaker:


Judgement Day is after the 2000 years test of those who rejected the mark of Satan.

So according to this timeline when is Jesus' 2nd coming? LoLz.

LordReed:


So according to this timeline when is Jesus' 2nd coming? LoLz.

This information is not for everyone.

Dtruthspeaker:


This information is not for everyone.

LMAO! Na so. Artful dodger. Bwahahahahaha!

OkCornel:
Rapture anxiety.

Lol, now this is an interesting disorder to research on further…

Nevertheless, there is no description of Jesus in the Bible so why do you have a portrait of a random guy on your profile?

KnownUnknown:


Nevertheless, there is no description of Jesus in the Bible so why do you have a portrait of a random guy on your profile?

Obviously you’re ignorant by repeatedly claiming there’s no description of Jesus in the Bible.

Study the book of Revelation 1 v 13-16 and see the description of Jesus in his glorified form.

By starting off with the ignorant conclusion there’s no description of Jesus in the scriptures, there’s really no point wasting my time on this subject matter.

It’s really boring exposing people’s intellectual shallowness on this platform.