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Hello. I had a question dealing about the Rapture and Tribulation. Can you tell me about it and what the Church's teachings are regarding it. Thank you very for your time. It is greatly appreciated.
Chris,
The Church does not read the Scripture literally. So all of the current rage to beleive that people are going to be snatched up out of their shoes into heaven and that the world will undergo a thousand years of chastisement are the products of fundamentalists. The Church understands the Book of Revelation to be symbolic only. Not to be taken literally.
Deacon Tom
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Tom Schott
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I am an ordained permanent deacon in Catholic church. Married with three children. I am able to answer questions about most aspects of our faith, from Scripture to prayer. My perspective is pastoral and progressive.
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Ordained to permanent diaconate in 1985. Parish work in hospice, RCIA, liturgy, evangelization, and adult education since then.
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