End times nonsense

       I do not know how many people are aware of this or who have paid attention to the reports that did not garner a great deal of attention, but there is a radical religious fringe in the White House. In fact, a good many of political appointees are now of the American Taliban, self righteous religious far right fake Christian ilk. From VP Pence as well as 'prayer circles' in the Oval Office and religious mentors have the ear of the President. They use his tender ego to bolster the notion that he is the chosen one, a direct choice of God.  It would seem like a kind of paranoia if it wasn't all true. I know, hard to believe based on the actions of the people involved but that is point here right now.  

       There is a justification of almost anything and everything based on the belief that they are the chosen of God.  Science does not matter because God can 'fix' anything that goes wrong. The ends justify the means and to them God's kingdom somehow is detached from heinous actions and immoralities.  I am loathe to explain the abandonment of common sense, logic, science and the clear presentation of our surroundings that are in fact a gift from God. The world and our fellow man are not just gifts but brothers and sisters and constitute a shared responsibility to care for each other and the world itself.

         The starting point for this is the fact that these pseudo Christian religious see the end times at hand. If it weren't it seems they will endeavor to hasten it. To them the signs are there and it makes no difference what they do because they are chosen and they are saved already. There actions totally ignore salvation that is any way based on good actions, charity, love for all. Basically, ignoring the message of Jesus and his life of love. An ignorance of the message of Jesus beyond the pale.

        If we see the end times in the events around us, know two things. One is that even Jesus said he did not know the time or hour. The Apostles questioned Jesus on this and they expected the 'end times' in their lifetime 2000 years ago. Jesus noted that He did not know, only the Father knows. Perhaps most importantly to me, if we see the end times in the events around us, it becomes a prod to act more responsibly, to be more faithful, to be more loving and to do whatever we can with our God given talents and treasures.  It is not a time to let our personal houses fall into disrepair because it is too late. With God it is never to late. With God we are always and everyone, called to holiness.

Luke 21:29-33

 Then he told them a parable: ‘Look at the fig tree and all the trees; as soon as they sprout leaves you can see for yourselves and know that summer is already near. So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near. Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all things have taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.