What if Jesus comes tomorrow?

[Eddi]

Here's a thought experiment:

OK, so imagine tomorrow Jesus Christ comes down to Earth, from Heaven, thus bringing about his second coming:

I was wondering, what may happen once he shows up? But before he actually does or says anything?

So, once he appears and makes himself known, but before he says or does anything:

1) How would this event be covered by the media?

2) Would anything drastic happen, economically?

3) What would the political establishment do? What would world leaders have to say?

4) What would happen on the Internet?

5) Would there be civil disturbances of some kind? Or mass celebrations?

6) What would the Atheists do? (Assuming there would be obvious miracles being performed that they would be able to observe)

7) How would adherents to religions other than Christianity react? (Bearing in mind he hasn't yet said anything...)

8) Would it all of a sudden somehow make the world a better place? Or would it make the world a more dangerous and unstable place? What do you think?

 

[Nakosis]

Only if Jesus is non-White. I mean nobody is going to listen to a White man of privilege.

 

[sojourner]

What happened when Jesus came the first time around? Knowing that should help in answering your questions.

 

[Vouthon]

In Catholicism - given our Augustinian amillenialism - the Second Coming of Christ is synonymous for us with the final judgement, the dissolution of the universe and the creation of a "new heaven and earth" (i.e. the "life of the world to come" referred to in the Nicene Creed).

As such, your questions don't really apply to our understanding of the "second coming", as they seem to presuppose a millenialist interpretation in which Jesus literally comes down from the heavens and walks around on earth to establish a majestic temporal kingdom.

Prior to the Second Coming, common interpretations of Catholic eschatology make room for a great deal of events: including a potential period of universal peace, brotherhood, wisdom, scriptural insight and a diffusion of grace from the Holy Spirit - which would amount to a "social reign" of Christ in the hearts and minds of people on earth, as part of a deeper extension of the life of grace already offered through the church's sacraments and mystical theology.

Folk Catholicism - in popular medieval devotionals and saints' prophecies - often makes appeals to certain prophetic figures who are described as helping to inaugurate this era of peace, such as an Angelic Shepherd Pope (priest) and a Great Monarch (King/ruler), patterned after Joshua the High Priest and Zerubbabel following the Babylonian Captivity in the Old Testament. They are both ordinary humans, however, carrying out Gods will - not superhuman agents of salvation.

This is also deemed to be a preparation for the ultimate Second Coming and the life of the "world to come", in tandem with other predicted events such as a great apostasy from the faith at the end of this lengthy epoch of peace.

For Catholics, the Second Coming, however, is the end of this life and the inauguration of an entirely new reality "beyond" in the world to come.

 

[syo]

7) How would adherents to religions other than Christianity react?

Me? I'd laugh.

 

[Nimos]

1) How would this event be covered by the media?

There would be a lot of interviews with religious people, probably the pope. There would be a lot of speculations and analysis in regards to which religion would be the right one.

2) Would anything drastic happen, economically?

Probably the sales of bibles, qurans and other religious books that contain anything about Jesus would sky rocket Other than that probably not a lot.

3) What would the political establishment do? What would world leaders have to say?

"Praise Jesus".... would probably be added to the saying "God bless (Insert country)". Trump would instantly announce that he were a true believer in Jesus and that he had always been the most loyal believer ever!!

4) What would happen on the Internet?

Nothing really, except some rapidly made poor quality youtube videos with click bait titles, trying to make people watch them.

5) Would there be civil disturbances of some kind? Or mass celebrations?

No, I think most would be in shock and probably a bit nervous. Atheists would be done for, so we would probably hit the bars pretty rough The rest of the believers would be worried sick, whether they chose the right religion or not, and whether they should join the Atheists for a last drink Some might try to do a quick "last second" conversion to whatever religion they think will be the right one.

6) What would the Atheists do? (Assuming there would be obvious miracles being performed that they would be able to observe)

As above, say goodbye to friends and family and go drink like crazy.

7) How would adherents to religions other than Christianity react? (Bearing in mind he hasn't yet said anything...)

Those not including Jesus, would join the Atheists, again some might try last second conversions. I like you have written how "other than Christians" would react If Islam is correct, Christians are not going to make it.

8) Would it all of a sudden somehow make the world a better place? Or would it make the world a more dangerous and unstable place? What do you think?

For those that chose the correct religion and believe that all those that didn't, deserve what is coming, then yes it would probably be a better place. For the rest, they will probably live the rest of their lives feeling slightly bad, whenever they are thinking about the billions of people that had to die. So it depends

 

[Altfish]

Here's a thought experiment:

OK, so imagine tomorrow Jesus Christ comes down to Earth, from Heaven, thus bringing about his second coming:

I was wondering, what may happen once he shows up? But before he actually does or says anything?

So, once he appears and makes himself known, but before he says or does anything:

1) How would this event be covered by the media?

"Nutcase says he's Jesus"

2) Would anything drastic happen, economically?

No, because no one will believe him

3) What would the political establishment do? What would world leaders have to say?

Ignore him, unless it was an election year, then the GOP will seek his backing

4) What would happen on the Internet?

Mayhem

5) Would there be civil disturbances of some kind? Or mass celebrations?

Nothing, continue as normal

6) What would the Atheists do? (Assuming there would be obvious miracles being performed that they would be able to observe)

Want evidence that he is who he says he is.

7) How would adherents to religions other than Christianity react? (Bearing in mind he hasn't yet said anything...)

Skeptical

8) Would it all of a sudden somehow make the world a better place? Or would it make the world a more dangerous and unstable place? What do you think?

Certainly not better,

 

[sun rise]

The assumption behind the OP is not a Biblical one. So even from that perspective I have no speculations to offer. But if you do believe in the Bible, then some of the questions dissolve as not relevant because a "thief in the night" is not going to be giving interviews to the media etc.

What Does the Bible Say About As A Thief In The Night?

 

[Vouthon]

The assumption behind the OP is not a Biblical one. So even from that perspective I have no speculations to offer. But if you do believe in the Bible, then some of the questions dissolve as not relevant because a "thief in the night" is not going to be giving interviews to the media etc.

What Does the Bible Say About As A Thief In The Night?

Good link, your first biblical citation from the Second Epistle of Peter in the New Testament encapsulates the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox amillennialist stance on the "Second Coming":

"But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then the heavens will pass away with a roar, and the heavenly bodies will be burned up and dissolved, and the earth and the works that are done on it will be exposed." (2 Peter 3:10)

I highly doubt there would be any reporters asking interview questions or mass demonstrations if the dissolution of the universe has just transpired

 

[Fool]

Here's a thought experiment:

OK, so imagine tomorrow Jesus Christ comes down to Earth, from Heaven, thus bringing about his second coming:

I was wondering, what may happen once he shows up? But before he actually does or says anything?

So, once he appears and makes himself known, but before he says or does anything:

1) How would this event be covered by the media?

2) Would anything drastic happen, economically?

3) What would the political establishment do? What would world leaders have to say?

4) What would happen on the Internet?

5) Would there be civil disturbances of some kind? Or mass celebrations?

6) What would the Atheists do? (Assuming there would be obvious miracles being performed that they would be able to observe)

7) How would adherents to religions other than Christianity react? (Bearing in mind he hasn't yet said anything...)

8) Would it all of a sudden somehow make the world a better place? Or would it make the world a more dangerous and unstable place? What do you think?

behold I AM with you always. that which didn't go can't come. that which doesn't have a beginning doesn't have an end.

 

[Windwalker]

Here's a thought experiment:

OK, so imagine tomorrow Jesus Christ comes down to Earth, from Heaven, thus bringing about his second coming:

I was wondering, what may happen once he shows up? But before he actually does or says anything?

So, once he appears and makes himself known, but before he says or does anything:

1) How would this event be covered by the media?

As a thought experiment, I'll play along.

It depends how this "return" manifested itself. If you mean riding on top of a charging war horse appearing out of the clouds, I think plenty of cell phones of passengers on the commercial airflight near the cloud bank from which he erupts bringing vengeful doom to the world, would become instantly viral on social media. From there, the media might report on it, even though most would claim the videos are faked.

Of course, that's assuming Jesus the Destroyer doesn't just smite that airplane on his way down to earth to deal with the rest of us.

2) Would anything drastic happen, economically?

Well sure, having Jesus the Gentle hurdling asteroids at the planet will definitely have an impact on the market. Investors will be worried they may lose their riches if he smites their investments.

3) What would the political establishment do? What would world leaders have to say?

They would blame the liberals and the gays.

4) What would happen on the Internet?

It would be taken over by demons. Oh wait. Are we in the apocalypse already?

5) Would there be civil disturbances of some kind? Or mass celebrations?

Those who think this global destruction is a good thing, will be lining up to have their robes dipped in the blood of their enemies, as a sign of their righteous worthiness to to go to the exclusive realm of heaven.

6) What would the Atheists do? (Assuming there would be obvious miracles being performed that they would be able to observe)

Probably assuming they have gone insane, as horses can't really fly.

7) How would adherents to religions other than Christianity react? (Bearing in mind he hasn't yet said anything...)

Why would he need to say anything when he's just flown down from the clouds with laser beams blasting out of his eyes, zapping his enemies (now that he's done with that whole "love your enemies" stuff he used to believe in).

8) Would it all of a sudden somehow make the world a better place? Or would it make the world a more dangerous and unstable place? What do you think?

Well, considering he's at the god level, and he is destructive and unloving, I'd say we're all ****ed, unless you swear allegiance and do his bidding smiting others and shedding blood. Yeah, not a pretty picture of paradise.

 

[`mud]

Give me a big flat ....
He's not coming.....period !

Write another book !

 

[Evangelicalhumanist]

If he gets in the way of anyone's profit-making ability, or power over others, they'll take him down faster than grass through a goose!

 

[stvdv]

Here's a thought experiment:
OK, so imagine tomorrow Jesus Christ comes down to Earth, from Heaven, thus bringing about his second coming:
I was wondering, what may happen once he shows up? But before he actually does or says anything?
So, once he appears and makes himself known, but before he says or does anything:

So, hypothetically "Jesus Christ comes down tomorrow" ... 1 more minutes left, I better hurry up finishing this reply

1) How would this event be covered by the media?

Probably as fake news, as Jesus has not said anything or done anything

2) Would anything drastic happen, economically?

Probably not within that 1 day

3) What would the political establishment do? What would world leaders have to say?

The usual, lots of talk, all devoid of wisdom

4) What would happen on the Internet?

Google would be overloaded by the search "did Jesus already come?"

5) Would there be civil disturbances of some kind? Or mass celebrations?

NO. People will be to scared to be send to Hell the day after

6) What would the Atheists do? (Assuming there would be obvious miracles being performed that they would be able to observe)

They might discard it as conspiracy theory maybe, as there has not been any proof yet (by Jesus Himself

7) How would adherents to religions other than Christianity react? (Bearing in mind he hasn't yet said anything...)

Depends on the religion. As a Hindu, I would like to meet Jesus, but in Holland you can't fly, unless you have a "good health" certificate. Bummer.

8) Would it all of a sudden somehow make the world a better place? Or would it make the world a more dangerous and unstable place? What do you think?

It would make the world a little bit better I think.

 

[Twilight Hue]

Here's a thought experiment:

OK, so imagine tomorrow Jesus Christ comes down to Earth, from Heaven, thus bringing about his second coming:

I was wondering, what may happen once he shows up? But before he actually does or says anything?

So, once he appears and makes himself known, but before he says or does anything:

1) How would this event be covered by the media?

2) Would anything drastic happen, economically?

3) What would the political establishment do? What would world leaders have to say?

4) What would happen on the Internet?

5) Would there be civil disturbances of some kind? Or mass celebrations?

6) What would the Atheists do? (Assuming there would be obvious miracles being performed that they would be able to observe)

7) How would adherents to religions other than Christianity react? (Bearing in mind he hasn't yet said anything...)

8) Would it all of a sudden somehow make the world a better place? Or would it make the world a more dangerous and unstable place? What do you think?

Jesus would take one look and then go back up in the air and say screw it.

 

[sojourner]

If Jesus comes tomorrow, will the Doomsday Clock move immediately to Midnight?

 

[`mud]

And they say: "We don't have any imagination" !

 

[`mud]

Does Jesus have his sandals ?

 

[URAVIP2ME]

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"But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then the heavens will pass away with a roar, and the heavenly bodies will be burned up and dissolved, and the earth and the works that are done on it will be exposed." (2 Peter 3:10)
I highly doubt there would be any reporters asking interview questions or mass demonstrations if the dissolution of the universe has just transpired

As we know a thief comes by surprise without notice, this is why we do not know the day or the hour.
I find the ' heavens ' mentioned are ' governmental heavens ' and Not the literal heavens where the birds fly or outer space.
At 2 Peter 3:5 we find the ' heavens' or OLD meaning the heavens of Noah's day.
At 2 Peter 3:7 we find the ' heavens ' of NOW meaning from Noah's day down to our day.
At 2 Peter 3:13 we find the ' NEW ' heavens ' or the new governing of Christ over Earth for a thousand years.
Since the Bible teaches Earth abides forever - Ecclesiastes 1:4 then it is Not the planet burned up or dissolved but the corrupted governmental heavenly bodies.
The governmental heavens now under demonic influence - Ephesians 2:2; Revelation 12:12,9.
That is what will be exposed. The wicked exposed as per Malachi 4. The wicked destroyed forever as per Psalms 92:7.
The executional words from Jesus' mouth will rid the forever Earth of wickedness - Isaiah 11:3-4; Revelation 19:14-16.
So, since we are all invited to pray the invitation of Rev. 22:20 for Jesus to come we are Not praying for the dissolution of the Universe or Earth.
But praying that humble meek people inherit the Earth as promised at Psalms 37:9-11.
Praying for the ' healing ' of earth's nations as promised at Revelation 22:2.

 

[URAVIP2ME]

behold I AM with you always. that which didn't go can't come. that which doesn't have a beginning doesn't have an end.

I find the God of Jesus doesn't have a beginning or an end at Psalms 90:2.
Whereas, pre-human Jesus had a beginning according to gospel writer John at Revelation 3:14.
So, Jesus was ' in ' the beginning but Jesus was Never ' before ' the beginning as his God was ' before ' the beginning - Revelation 4:11.
Resurrected Jesus did ' go' according to Acts of the Apostles 1:9
This is why we are all invited to pray the invitation of Rev. 22:20 for Jesus to come !
Come and undo all the damage Satan and Adam brought upon us.
Come and bring the benefit of ' healing ' to earth's nations as mentioned at Revelation 22:2.