Yesterday I compared “disaster preparedness” to “rapture readiness.” And then today, the lead story in USA Today reads, “For 'preppers,' every day could be doomsday.” Preppers (or survivalists) are those who are actively preparing for emergencies as well as possible disruptions in social or political order, stockpiling food and water and medical supplies in order to be self-sufficient. Many 'preppers' build safe houses in remote places or underground.
A retired deputy sheriff from Virginia says his Christian faith drives him to be prepared and to encourage others to do the same. Although he is not certain the end is near, he says "we watch and pray," convinced that being prepared is being responsibile. But concern for apocalyptic destruction is not just for passionate ‘preppers.’ Nine out of 10 Americans expect a world disaster to occur in the next 25 years. Even so, 56% of them say they're not prepared.
While I find the “Survivalist Movement” interesting, I am not convinced that current conditions warrant moving to the mountains of Idaho to grow corn and raise chickens. The Bible says planet earth is doomed for destruction. But it also says Jesus will return before then. And all that really matters is that I am ready for Him. Being prepared is being responsible!
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