Author Topic: Left Behind (Read 402 times)

Gunslinger · « **on:** April 03, 2004, 12:18:45 PM »

I'm not a real religous person but I made a promise to my mom to read this series of books http://www.leftbehind.com I have to say the first chapter of the first book hit like a ton of bricks.

The storyline startes at 30,000 ft over the atlantic ocean in a 747. The flight attendent notices that almost half the passengers (but all the children) are missing. Their clothes are there but they are not. The rapture has begun. If your not into christianity at all than this book is not for you. If you believe in some kind of god than this book is gripping. I've never read about the end of the world but it has got really interesting and I'm going out today to buy the second book.

Snork · « **Reply #1 on:** April 03, 2004, 12:33:36 PM »

I was on a business trip to a small town in North Carolina recently. One of the folks I was training asked me very seriously if the airlines were insuring that at least one of the pilots was not saved so the plane could be landed if the rapture began. I actually kept a straight face and answered that I hadn't heard if they did or not.

Sandman · « **Reply #2 on:** April 03, 2004, 01:12:42 PM »

http://www.truthorfiction.com/rumors/i/incaseofrapture.htm

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Summary of eRumor:
Some airline companies schedule Christian pilots along with non-Christian pilots in case the Biblical "rapture" takes place and the Christian pilot suddenly disappears.

The Truth:
There is no evidence of this and there are a couple of problems with the eRumor.

One is that not all Christians believe in the sudden, unexpected disappearance of Christians in a rapture.

The other is that in order for an airline to make this policy, there not only needs to be agreement within the company on the theology of a rapture, but there also needs to be a company standard as to who is or is not a Christian. Can you imagine the fallout from that? "Joe, you are flying with Fred today because you're obviously not going to heaven."

Gunslinger · « **Reply #3 on:** April 03, 2004, 02:21:10 PM »

I dont think airlines would schedule pilots like that but if the person is a true christian it wouldnt matter if the pilot was or not....according to the prophicy (and i dont mean to preach) everyone will be taken at once. Those that are left are faced with 7 years of tribulation and will die a horbile death. Those that become true beleivers will die as martyrs and will be welcomed into god's kingdom.

I've never read about the appoclypse but I have the next 5 books in the series now. cant wait to dig into them deffinatly a good "fiction" read even if you are a sceptic of christianity

beet1e · « **Reply #4 on:** April 03, 2004, 02:23:26 PM »

Thanks, Gunslinger. For obvious reasons, I'll pass.

Arlo · « **Reply #5 on:** April 03, 2004, 04:34:09 PM »

Beetle ... isn't your avatar from "Shadowlands" - the movie based on C.S. Lewis (the author of "The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe")?

beet1e · « **Reply #6 on:** April 03, 2004, 04:48:56 PM »

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Originally posted by Arlo
Beetle ... isn't your avatar from "Shadowlands" - the movie based on C.S. Lewis (the author of "The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe")?

Close. It's "The Remains of the Day" - Hopkins, Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant, Christopher Reeve...

rpm · « **Reply #7 on:** April 03, 2004, 05:24:35 PM »

If you like Religious Fiction, you will love THIS.

cpxxx · « **Reply #8 on:** April 03, 2004, 05:41:58 PM »

RPM you bad man. You won't be snatched up to heaven when it comes.

Daft rumour. In any case knowing pilots as I do. The chances of finding two pilots who are strongly religious in the same cockpit is pretty slim. Pilots are not noted for their piety.

I can tell you straight too having worked in crew rostering for an airline. The very last thing you consider is their religion. Rostering is complicated enough as it is without introducing that issue.

I won't even go into to the whole rapture thing but it seems to me that if it occured it would be more interesting to hang around and see what happened next. A bit of tribulation but according to the legend it all ends happily with second coming or something. The bit I would look forward to is meeting all the people who think themselves 'good' Christians who find themselves 'left behind'
Having said that I believe it all to be a fantasy. But harmless I think.

capt. apathy · « **Reply #9 on:** April 03, 2004, 08:44:48 PM »

I've read the whole series, except the final entry released last week. my wife has read it and is dying to discuse it, but I'm still unable to read.

the story is interesting, with good characters but it is writen to be easily understood ( I'm not exactly sure how to put this, other than - you wouldn't have to have a high reading comprehension ability to follow it).

still it's very entertaining without compromising the message. interesting, likable (and hateable) characters.

IMO the first 4 or 5 books where the best, the last one I read (not the latest release) seemed like they rushed it to get it in by deadline. with situations not fully developed and characters doing things that where completely out of character for them in order to get them into positions they needed for the story to advance.

all in all a very good read for those interested in Christian fiction. but you wouldn't have to be a Christian to enjoy the story.

Dnil · « **Reply #10 on:** April 03, 2004, 10:00:37 PM »

I think the first one was made into a movie....with kirk cameron.

Listened to the first one on audio and liked it.

Nefarious · « **Reply #11 on:** April 03, 2004, 11:17:03 PM »

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Originally posted by Dnil
I think the first one was made into a movie....with kirk cameron.

I saw it, It was enertaining. I beleive I saw the second film too, But can't remember.

It would been a lot cooler with top dollar special effects.

Other than that I was satisfied.