Somebody knows somth'in bout birth'n hurricanes

[richlevy]

Originally Posted by wolf

For reasons only the Ancient Greeks can fathom, they put "Z" up in the front end of their alphabet. There are 18 remaining letters.

If we do make it to Ω, you should probably make sure that you have a year's supply of food and water and/or prepare for the rapture. Does anybody know if these are actually the tribulations?

Thanks for reminding me. Yes, Zeta is number six. What is interesting is that the first four of the Greek are similar to the first four in Hebrew Aleph-Bet-Gimel-Daled. "Z" is the 7th letter in Hebrew. I still have my aleph-bet memorized from my Bar Mitzvah.

As for the Rapture, doesn't having a world leader who believes in the Rapture make it a self-fulfilling prophecy?

Antichrist will rise to power by promising peace on earth and will make an agreement to protect the restored state of Israel. However, the Jews will be betrayed by their new benefactor, who will suddenly suspend all traditional religious ceremonies and demand that they worship him. Those who do not cooperate will be persecuted.

Speaking as a Jew, we have a long history of saying 'fuck you' to people who try that. As for persecuting us, get in line.

I do have to wonder how Israel and the Middle East are handled by someone who literally believes all of this.

[BigV]

With respect to the memory of the discussion pertaining to the Greek alphabet, I humbly offer this happy stumble. While not precisely enraptured, I was entertained and informed. Enjoy.