Answering Veenema
Dear Editor:
Twice, in the last two articles by Michael Veenema, in Interrobang titled "Are we doomed?" January 17, 2011, and "Damned, but maybe not," January 24, 2011, he asks the question, "Are we doomed?" A simple reply is no.
Veenema seems to appreciate spiritual matters, and this may not be a new idea for him. 1 John 5:19 tells us that the whole world is lying in the power of the wicked one. At first glance, it would seem with all of the economic problems and environmental damage, that we as a human race may be damned.
The foretelling of these events was laid out before us, almost 2,000 years ago in Matthew 24:3-14 and 2 Timothy 3:1-5. These things must happen, that is why the Messiah taught us to pray for God's kingdom to come. And once it does arrive, on Earth, as we were taught to pray, then Revelation 11:18 and Revelation 21:3-4 will be fulfilled. Those scriptures tell us, "He will bring to ruin those ruining the Earth," and "He will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more."
So, are we doomed, or damned? Well, 1 John 2:17 tells us, "He that does the will of God remains forever."
Joe Girardin
Editorial opinions or comments expressed in this online edition of Interrobang newspaper reflect the views of the writer and are not those of the Interrobang or the Fanshawe Student Union. The Interrobang is published weekly by the Fanshawe Student Union at 1001 Fanshawe College Blvd., P.O. Box 7005, London, Ontario, N5Y 5R6 and distributed through the Fanshawe College community. Letters to the editor are welcome. All letters are subject to editing and should be emailed. All letters must be accompanied by contact information. Letters can also be submitted online by clicking here.
Twice, in the last two articles by Michael Veenema, in Interrobang titled "Are we doomed?" January 17, 2011, and "Damned, but maybe not," January 24, 2011, he asks the question, "Are we doomed?" A simple reply is no.
Veenema seems to appreciate spiritual matters, and this may not be a new idea for him. 1 John 5:19 tells us that the whole world is lying in the power of the wicked one. At first glance, it would seem with all of the economic problems and environmental damage, that we as a human race may be damned.
The foretelling of these events was laid out before us, almost 2,000 years ago in Matthew 24:3-14 and 2 Timothy 3:1-5. These things must happen, that is why the Messiah taught us to pray for God's kingdom to come. And once it does arrive, on Earth, as we were taught to pray, then Revelation 11:18 and Revelation 21:3-4 will be fulfilled. Those scriptures tell us, "He will bring to ruin those ruining the Earth," and "He will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more."
So, are we doomed, or damned? Well, 1 John 2:17 tells us, "He that does the will of God remains forever."
Joe Girardin
Editorial opinions or comments expressed in this online edition of Interrobang newspaper reflect the views of the writer and are not those of the Interrobang or the Fanshawe Student Union. The Interrobang is published weekly by the Fanshawe Student Union at 1001 Fanshawe College Blvd., P.O. Box 7005, London, Ontario, N5Y 5R6 and distributed through the Fanshawe College community. Letters to the editor are welcome. All letters are subject to editing and should be emailed. All letters must be accompanied by contact information. Letters can also be submitted online by clicking here.
