Jan so in Daniel when it talks specifically of the Prince of princes and Revelation talks of Christ specifically and what exactly he will do, I am to take it a symbolism? Sure there is no date given and the whole Bible is open to interprtations but when you have such specifics telling us Christ will do this or that, it's no abstract piece of art work.
Well Pow wow - firstly, do we know for sure whether this book was actually written by a Jewish prophet called Daniel or could Daniel actually be a mythical character with the anonymous author having lived in the second century BCE - and the book having being written long after most of the events had actually happened? (in other words history recorded and not a prophecy of events to come). Regarding the book of Revelation - many believe this to be made up from hallucinations or nightmares of the author (probably too many magic mushrooms

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It is down to interpretation.
Christ is of peace & love - to all of us - even 'our' enemies (as strange as that might seem).
How do you deal with an enemy that is not afraid to die? They have no fear of death - so killing them, in their eyes, turns them into martyrs - gives them the death they want. Violence is not the answer. It just fuels their fire more. No - this needs to be dealt with differently ... if not then it will just carry on and get a lot worse. Humanity will eventually destroy itself! That is not what Christ wants (damn sure I don't want it either - does anyone else?).
Oh and maybe I get extra 'brownie points' also as I have 'led' Church services too
