A lot of people are pointing to the existence of Israel as a sign that the End Times are approaching. But in that case, why didn't they occur in 1099, when the Crusaders captured Jerusalem from the Islamic fatimids?
That year, Pope Urban II wrote to the King of France that he was confidently expecting Christ to return in the next few years. Needless to say, he didn't.
Israel's been around for nearly 60 years now. 1948 would have been a good time for him to arrive. He didn't. 1967 would have done. No show. Even 2001 could have been appropriate, but no Jesus.
What makes you think he's coming anytime soon? Pope Urban II thought his arrival was imminent. That was a thousand years ago.
2007-04-09
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