The Non-prophets

Mark Driscoll Is Praying For Rapture Before Election DayPatheos, By Shawn Paul Wood, on June 5, 2024https://www.patheos.com/blogs/closetohome/2024/06/mark-driscoll-is-praying-for-rapture-before-election-day/In a provocative move, Pastor Mark Driscoll of Trinity Church in Scottsdale, Arizona, has resorted to a dramatic plea: praying for Armageddon before the upcoming Election Day on November 5th, 2024. This act, seen as a desperate bid to remain relevant, showcases Driscoll’s fear of political and ideological defeat. By tweeting this prayer, Driscoll seems to suggest that divine intervention is necessary to prevent an unfavorable electoral outcome, reflecting a crisis of faith in his political future and a pessimistic view of his influence on American politics.Driscoll’s prayer has sparked significant controversy, with many questioning the alignment of his actions with Christian values. Critics, including fellow Christians, argue that calling for the end of the world is contrary to the pro-life stance typicall