The Left Behind Series

[onyx]

Well I've read the first book. Very interesting reading I must say. Has made me stop and think about alot of things.
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What kind of thing has it made you think about pam?

Onyx

[pam]

I guess it just reenforces what I already know. That now is the time to prepare for the 2nd coming. That we have no time to waste.

[prisonchaplain]

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All fear is spiritual perversion, but no warning is spiritual diabetes. [/b]

I agree with the first half of your statement, PC, but do not understand the last part about "spiritual diabetes". Would you elaborate a little so my brain can grasp the meaning?
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Proverbs tells us that fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. We are told to work out our salvation daily, with fear and trembling. Jesus warns us that the rich man ends up in torment, whereas the poor man in paradise. We reep what we sow. And, of course, Revelation is full of warnings--even to the churches--that their candles be not removed (implication, that they lose out with God).

So, religious teaching that totally neglects any discussion of God's justice, his judgment, his curses upon those who disobey him, etc.--focussing only on the promises of God, the love of God, the atonement, etc. is unbalanced, and potentially dangerous--instilling delusional spiritual complacency.

[Snow]

Has anyone heard of or read The Left Behind Series? A coworker has lent me the first 4 volumes and I was wondering if it was worth my time.
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You've got to have some standards Pam. Next thing you know you'll be watching The Duke of Hazzard reruns.

[pam]

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Has anyone heard of or read The Left Behind Series? A coworker has lent me the first 4 volumes and I was wondering if it was worth my time.
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You've got to have some standards Pam. Next thing you know you'll be watching The Duke of Hazzard reruns.
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That will never happen Snow. I didn't like the show when it was new let alone watch reruns.

[orrinjelo]

I've read the first five or so. Very entertaining, but then about half-way through the series, it just felt weird when I read, and I quit--ya know, like if you read any of Orson Scott Card's weird books or stories (ooh, like Treason!!!), it's just...weird. You get that weird feeling and you're not sure if you can function in society like everyone else...er, yeah. But yes, reading this series is good!

[pam]

I'm now into Book 10. I've really enjoyed the series.

[pam]

I finished the series today. I thought it was excellent. Now I need to find something new to read.

[prisonchaplain]

Pam, did you read the prequel? There are three books that give you the story of the characters leading up to the beginning of the series. Also, I believe there are some books that now follow Glorious Appearing.

For a story that is similar, but, imho, more sophisticated, try the Christ Clone Trilogy.

http://www.amazon.com/Image-Book-Christ-Cl...5775&sr=8-1

[pam]

Pam, did you read the prequel? There are three books that give you the story of the characters leading up to the beginning of the series. Also, I believe there are some books that now follow Glorious Appearing.

For a story that is similar, but, imho, more sophisticated, try the Christ Clone Trilogy.

http://www.amazon.com/Image-Book-Christ-Cl...5775&sr=8-1
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I didn't know there was a prequel. But I have been told there are two books that follow.