Oh My Sweet Rapture! Christian Rock at the End of the World (#007)
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Send us a Text Message.The Apocalypse is here in this week's episode! We discuss how Premillennial Dispensationalism informed the American Evangelical culture in the 70's and 80's, and how the End of Days affected the Christian music of the time. Also: what do you do when the Rapture doesn't happen in the middle of 7th grade Bible class? Is not sinning more important than loving your neighbor? What's with all the white Christian rappers?Bands discussed:Terence Trent DarbyThe New YearBenny Hes...
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