Whatever

Be careful you’re not making an idol out of the modern state of Israel

Evangelical christian-zionist whatever:
What are you going to say to Him, when God returns?
We justified all our warmaking in your name, dear Savior.
Have you ever thought that, maybe… just maybe
You’re the new reincarnation of an old medieval crusader?
And aren’t we good little servants
Following your word to the letter.
Especially our version of prophecy,
Which we think is your Scripture itself; if not even better.
Look at how many books and movies we’ve sold.
Our interpretation has got to be true.
No matter the price paid by the many; and not only a few.
If it really gets bad, Lord, we’ll be raptured out of here
Seven years to the day; before the end truly comes due.
My friends, I used to believe exactly the same way.
That a new Temple and sacrifices are still part of God’s plan.
But how could He ever accept them again?
Would He trample on the blood of his own precious Son?
And will the New Testament, itself, become outmoded and done?
No!! Then, won’t you rethink your speculative end times opinion.

P. M. Sharp

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