Since the dispensationalist rapture-focused futurism of American Evangelicalism is essentially a form of science fiction (with corresponding minority fan base that treats it as though it were reality) it is not surprising to find the rapture mentioned at sci-fi site IO9, with an example of the low-budget post-rapture movie genre.
And John Rowe points out that Hal Lindsay, at age 81, still believes Jesus will return during his lifetime.
In view of the sci-fi meets Cold War overtones of both the posts I linked to, it seemed appropriate to accompany them with the Doctor Who mash-up poster on the right. That one and many more like it can be found at Empire Online. (HT Clayboy)
Also related to the rapture worldview are Chick Tracts, which get a humorous remake at Jeriwho, while Scott Bailey shares movie versions for the benefit of the masochistic.
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