tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52912413020249030.post2428090655191692283..comments2024-03-12T11:58:24.510+13:00Comments on Otagosh: Ancient Prophets - Politics not PredictionGavin Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17965552923012880262noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52912413020249030.post-23771214047636567472015-01-22T05:39:45.818+13:002015-01-22T05:39:45.818+13:00Yes, and like so many similar snake oil products, ...Yes, and like so many similar snake oil products, they will fail to do one thing for you, except take your money.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52912413020249030.post-78102818452459043602015-01-21T05:42:08.290+13:002015-01-21T05:42:08.290+13:00If there's one thing about modern Christianity...If there's one thing about modern Christianity that tends to get believers' spidey sense tingling, it's prophecy.<br />And, for good reason. Many people tend to want to be in the inside track and have special knowledge, putting them above the masses who lack the inside track to God's Word.<br />(Not to mention the thrill of the sensation of imagining God high-fiveing them for being on His side, and recognizing Holy Spirit inspired and transmitted Truths to them.)<br />The biggest reason preachers use prophecy is because it sells. So does porn, but at least the preachers get to look righteous and godly while selling their pigslop, and their believers get to feel righteous and godly for swallowing it.<br /><br />In response to Douglas's comment about Zechariah 14, I think there can be a whole new selling point for the various pots-and-pans hawkers. Orgreenic can be remarketed as "OrGodic", and "Waterless" can become "Sinless"<br />The megachurch pastors hawking supplements may find new products to sell, based on a deeper understanding of Zechariah 14.<br />Or, they can just stick with supplements: <br />"Is your body 'kingdom-ready', or do you need to loose a few pounds first? In God's Kingdom, do you want to be a fattie like Eglon? If not, try our new 'Kingdompillz' weight loss supplement. You can literally 'pray your ass off' - It will melt your ass-fat away while you get to know God. It also works for bellies and thighs!"Normhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04141540098167869664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52912413020249030.post-76112743449306544722015-01-20T08:13:50.964+13:002015-01-20T08:13:50.964+13:00Yes, and we do have questions about Zechariah 14.Yes, and we do have questions about Zechariah 14.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com