LJ-SEC: (ORIGINALLY POSTED BY guma_kawauso)

Okay, this will be difficult, but please bear with me. :-)

In a conversation with a friend, it was mentioned that Bush was being supported by religious zealots/fanatics/extreme devotees of the Christian faith, not because he himself is Christian, but because he "will bring about the Second Coming."

The evidence for this was as such. Bush decided that early on, this was a "crusade." Anyone worth their salt knows that to use the word, "crusade" in the Middle East is either because you are a zealot, or just plain stupid. Some are thinking along the Zealot lines. (I'm more leaning towards stupidity). Then one of the top generals appointed by the Administration decided that it was proper to share his faith with *everyone* and that no one could stop him. The military then also said that the Christian faith is the only faith in which "witnessing" or "conversion" could be done by top officials, without fear of reprimand. This however prevents other faiths, such as Judaism, Islam, or alternative pagan faiths from growing inside the military, ad they are NOT allowed to share their faith as the Christian servicemen (and women) can. lastly, it had been though that wars int he Middle East are all going to lead up to the "Second Coming."

The religious individuals who think this, I was told, no longer support Bush because of his identity as a "Christian." I was told they support him because they want the Apocalypse/End of Days to happen within their life-time.

Far be it from me to be concerned with such a matter which is quite beyond the concept of human though... because I think Job put it nicely (an paraphrased) for those who believe there's a "god" out there; Who can know the designs of God? Dwelling on the End of Days is pretty fruitless because well... it's something we cannot truly fathom where we are.

But I thought I'd mention this because, well... it sounded like a possibility with the way some Christians are behaving and the fact that support for5 the US preside is the lowest it's ever been. even surpassing that of Nixon when he was tied the scandals of his day.

Do you think that there are some Christians supporting the US President's Middle East policy only for the hopes of the 'Second Coming/End of Days? Why or Why not?