Rev. Ed Sarnella
Hey There
guys, just a brief update on world events..."End
times", "Eschaton", and "Last days" .
End time (also called end times, end of
time, end of days, last days, final days, or eschaton) is a time period described
in the eschatologies of the
dominant world religions,
both Abrahamic and
non-Abrahamic.
The Abrahamic faiths maintain a linear cosmology, with end-time scenarios containing
themes of transformation and redemption.
In Judaism, the term "end of days" makes
reference to the Messianic Age, and
includes an in-gathering of the exiled diaspora, the coming of the mashiach, olam haba, and resurrection of the Tsadikim. Christianity traditionally depicts the end
time as a period of tribulation that
precedes the second coming of Christ, who will face the emergence of
the Antichrist and usher in the Kingdom of God. However, some Christians
believe that the end time represents the personal tribulation experienced
before they are enlightened with the Word of God.[1] In
Islam, theYawm al-Qiyāmah or Yawm
ad-Din, the Day of Judgement, is preceded by the appearance of the Mahdi atop
a white stallion. With the help of Isa (Jesus), the Mahdi will then triumph
over Masih ad-Dajjal (the
false messiah).
Non-Abrahamic faiths have more
cyclical world-views, with end-time eschatologies characterized by decay,
redemption and rebirth. In Hinduism, end time is
foretold[by whom?] as when Kalki,
the final incarnation of Vishnu, descends atop a
white horse and brings an end to the current Kali Yuga. In Buddhism, the Buddha predicted
that his teachings would be forgotten after 5,000 years, followed by turmoil.
A bodhisattva named Maitreya will appear and rediscover the
teaching of dharma. The ultimate destruction of the
world will then come through seven suns.
Grace Abound...;)
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