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#WhyIGotFired: A Collection Of The Most Hilariously Bad Job Experiences Ever
Trending | December 22, 2021
There's a lot of pressure in any job, whether you work for a corporation or in the fast-food industry. In addition to the everyday challenges of working with people, you also have to do your best to make sure that every one of your duties are met. It's normal to think about changing jobs. There are times when it's useful to do so, such as when you want to gain new skills and broaden your experience. However, life sometimes has a way of taking you to the wrong places.
This is why Jimmy Fallon asked people to send in their stories on Twitter using the hashtag #WhyIGotFired. Some of these stories are hilarious, while some are quite brutal. If you have ever gotten fired from a job, you're bound to find something here that will make you feel a bit better about yourself.
Jack and Rose at Work
One of the biggest advantages of working in a video store is having so many movies available. If you're a movie buff, you may not want to work anywhere else. However, it seems that Doug and his pal got too comfortable at work, resulting in some intense stares from their customers.
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Reenacting one of the movie's best-known moments didn't go over well with their audience. Unfortunately, instead of being applauded, Doug was fired. At the end of the day, it's probably best to reenact a movie scene at home and not at work.
Looking for New Opportunities
When you're having conversations about work-related matters, especially those that might be construed as negative about your company or coworkers, it's best to do so in private. It's also wise to make sure you're not doing so in a way that could potentially get you fired.
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Leah was looking for a new job and called her coworker to share the news. However, all this time, her company was listening in on such conversations. We're told to keep our personal life separate from our professional life, and this is the reason why!
Mission Failed
When there are cameras set up all around your building, you know your plan has gotten out of hand. Kimberlee might've gotten away with arriving late to work if not for the security cameras that captured her sneaking in a back door.
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Unless your workplace is very lenient with you and doesn't care much about when you clock in and out, it's impossible to falsify your hours at work. When Kimberlee forgot that her workplace had cameras, it was a recipe for disaster and resulted in her firing.
Acrylic Nails As Topping
One should always be conscious of personal hygiene when preparing food. Some people may not be bothered by the shortness or the shape of your nails, but keeping your hands in good condition is essential for any profession that involves working with food. This is especially true if you are working face-to-face with customers.
This woman got into an awkward situation when one of her acrylics fell onto an ice cream cone. That's not classy at all. It's a little weird to get a mint chocolate chip with a side of fake nails. This is just gross!
Round It All Up
When you're working as a cashier in a restaurant, it's important to know how to work with money. Each bill has a value, and you must count out each one when giving change. If you don't, you could make a mistake. Carrie ended up rounding up the bills every time, and as a result, she always fell short.
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This is not a math class. This is real money we're talking about. We hope she continues working on her calculating skills. Working in a restaurant is both intimidating and rewarding. Just make sure your skills are polished enough to handle the demands of the job.
A friend of Rikmik's fired an employee for claiming he couldn't get out of a sticky situation. We've all heard of excuses such as, "the dog ate my homework." However, in this case, the reason given was that the worker didn't want to disturb the cat perched on his lap.
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When choosing between working or petting your feline friend, it's tempting to let the cat stay put. But sometimes, you have no choice but to move them. Rik's buddy probably made the right choice in firing this flaky employee!
Table Manners Not Found
Sure, it is possible to eat mayonnaise from a jar using your bare hands, but who would want to do that? This Wendy's employee, apparently. Goodbye, table manners! Such behavior is odd, and the worker should probably keep such outrageous practices to herself.
Food handlers in restaurants are expected to wear gloves when handling food, and the manager should act swiftly to deal with employees who don't follow this rule. Restaurants risk closure if they don't maintain a certain level of cleanliness, and customers can report unhygienic practices to the local health inspector. We hope this mayonnaise-gobbling employee learned her lesson and improved her manners.
The Ikea Game
Ikea is a sweet place for playing hide-and-seek. Since it's full of furniture, you can find endless hiding places. There are tables, cupboards, beds, and sofas everywhere. Finding ways to entertain themselves, these employees decided to make up their own game in Ikea.
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There is something wonderful about seeing adults break free of their day-to-day responsibilities and act like children again. It's even more fun when you get to do this with your co-workers. However, the fun didn't last long. The Ikea boss wasn't happy to see these employees goofing off while they were supposed to be working.
Oven cleaning is hard work that requires focus. Just as you must never leave the gas on, you must also be careful about the cleaning products you use. Unfortunately, Jasper was a little too careless, and a simple act of ignorance resulted in a major accident.
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Jasper innocently left the oven cleaning in the oven without wiping it out. This resulted in an explosion which left the kitchen in chaos. The door blew off the oven, and they were lucky no one got hurt. Now, there's nothing for it but to pick up the pieces and learn this oven cleaning lesson the hard way.
A Corny Mistake
Many employees who worked at corn farms get fired for eating on the job. Amanda, however, was an exception to the rule. Unlike her coworkers, who were terminated for eating, she actually destroyed the produce accidentally rather than finishing it off like a normal person.
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How unexpected! Lacking the proper experience, she trampled all the corn in the field and couldn't do a thing to fix her mistake. She ran over dozens of ears of corn, which definitely shocked everyone. Next time, when driving a tractor, make sure you're on the right track, or else you'll run over something important!
No Regrets
McNuggets are great, no matter how many you order. When you've had a bad day, nothing is better than a big box of McNuggets. This former McDonald's employee was taking full advantage of his access to the nuggets by eating them whenever he could.
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Employees at McDonald's are advised to take breaks during which they can eat their lunches. This McDonald's employee, however, couldn't wait. He was hungry for some McNuggets, so he decided the only thing worse than being fired would be missing out on these snacks. No regrets!
Everyone is presented with the opportunity to get an autograph from a celebrity at some point. Anita was surprised when Zac Efron, star of High School Musical, appeared in her restaurant. She made sure not to miss this opportunity and took a chance for an autograph.
Through his appearances in Disney classics, Zac Efron has proven himself to be one of the most talented actors. There's no surprise that Anita was thrilled to receive an autograph from him. Rather than ignoring her duties, perhaps Anita should have asked her manager first. We still want to know if she was able to get Zac Efron's signature, though!
Glee Over Anything
Back in 2005, when Glee began, it wasn't available to stream. You had to switch on your TV and watch it at the same time every week. That was the case for this fan, who went so far as to risk her job to watch Glee!
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Back in the day, we could only watch a new episode of our favorite TV show once it aired, limiting our viewing options. Now, we can watch almost anything whenever and wherever we want. We totally get why she left the job. Every once in a while, when you're having a bad teen moment, watching other teens work through their problems can help you grow as an individual. Wouldn't it be nice if William McKinley High School were real?
Fluffy Stress Reliever
When the company dog pranced by Lauren's desk, the usually focused employee was distracted. Having a dog at work is a great stress reliever and a source of joy. While researchers are unsure if having dogs at the office boosts productivity, people frequently say they work better in an environment with dogs.
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Lauren found it tiring to stay in the same position for hours on end. So, she would often pet the company dog to ease her mind and take a break from work. After all, who wouldn't love a furry and cuddly companion? Unfortunately for Lauren, her boss didn't share her sentiments and fired her for being too distracted by the dog.
The Five-Second Rule
Amusement parks are great places to visit when you want to ride on a roller coaster or just have a good time with friends. But working there isn't always fun since you have to follow strict rules and regulations.
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Sydney's friend was an employee at an amusement park. She wanted to pick up a bit of rock candy that had fallen on the ground, but the security guards wouldn't let her. Instead, they escorted her from the premises. Next time, she should be mindful that the five-second rule doesn't apply in the workplace!
The Starbucks Cup
Branding is what separates one product from another. If you have brand loyalty, you should avoid working for a brand that's in competition with your favorite. It leads to major disappointments on both sides. Multiple brands exist because of the need to appeal to different segments of the customer base.
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Roger went to work at Dunkin' Donuts and brought a Starbucks cup with him. It wasn't his most brilliant decision since Dunkin' Donuts sells coffee too. He should have known better than to display a Starbucks cup at work.
An Ironic Way To Get Fired
While working hard is usually a good thing, sometimes it's necessary to take a break. When other people in the office aren't working as hard as you, it's important to stop and take a look around your workplace. Unfortunately, Candace's brother doesn't always do that.
Boeing is a high-pressure environment because it's an aerospace company. However, Candace's brother's co-workers felt a little too much pressure after seeing how hard he worked. They complained that they were having a hard time keeping up with him. As a result, they eventually got him fired just because he's a workaholic.
Who in the world doesn't love ice cream? It's delicious, it makes us happy, and it brings us together. The sugar rush is one of the best things that could happen to anyone. If we were working at Dairy Queen, we probably would do the same thing Cassie did.
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She began eating the ice cream with reckless abandon after being told that she was free to do so. The only problem was that she got carried away and ate too much ice cream, which led to her losing her job.
Late Night Shift
Closing shifts are more difficult than other times because they involve working late. Sarah is a prime example of someone who was exhausted because of her job. She forgot to do a small task, and the end result was disastrous.
Working with ice cream can be tricky because you need to be aware of the fact that it will melt if you turn the wrong switch off. Sarah accidentally left the freezer off at night and discovered a puddle of melted, useless ice cream on the floor the next morning. What a headache!
Arguing with your boss is never smart, especially when you know that they're not going to change their mind. After all, they're your boss – you have to accept that you have to let them win. However for Luke, it looked like his prayers were answered as he ended up on Jimmy Fallon's show!
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Sadly, it was not for the reason he'd intended. He was fired for arguing with his boss about which hashtag would be selected for Jimmy Fallon's show. Next time, he should listen to his gut when making decisions like this.
A Short Break Turned Long
Queen tried to get away with taking a break at Cinnabon by telling her boss that she was going to "use the bathroom." Unfortunately, when her coworkers informed their boss about her excuse, Queen was not given a temporary suspension. Instead, she was fired.
This Queen loves taking a break from work, especially if it involves sugary treats. Like every other person, she probably spends hours at her desk contemplating life. One day she decided to stop worrying about work and grab a bite to eat. Sadly, she lost her job over this one small decision.
The Unexpected Glow Up
When you're focusing on reaching a goal, it can be easy to lose sight of whether you enjoy the work you're doing. If your company doesn't have much room for growth, consider whether you would be better off at a company that will push you further.
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Michael once worked as a waiter, but he knew that he could do more. Years later, when he contemplated his past work experience, he realized that his ex-manager was still in the same restaurant. Michael learned that it's important to get out of your comfort zone and grow to your fullest potential.
The Greatest Prankster
Inhaling pepper is such a bothersome feeling, isn't it? It's great when it's in food, but inhaling it on its own is much different. T. Miller pulled a prank at work and decided to annoy his coworkers with some pepper.
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When he threw a large pepper sack into the restaurant's fan, everyone began sneezing. This was very inconsiderate to others who might have had serious allergies, and so, he was fired. Hopefully, he has matured since that time and doesn't throw pepper into people's faces anymore.
Witty Remark
Dunkin' Donuts has to be one of the coolest jobs out there, right? You not only get to prepare the donuts, but you also get to eat them. Megan Mary Fox made the right call by saving each day's leftover bagels.
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Whether her motive was medical or just a desire to be funny with her boss, Megan lost this job. She didn't get fired for any wrongdoing, but maybe her boss wasn't in the mood to joke around. At least she made sure she got some extra treats as a consolation prize.
Alex was fired from his job after being wrongly accused of writing a negative article about his boss in The New York Times. Even worse, they had no proof at all. They should've checked who the author was, right?
This is clearly a case of mistaken identity, and we hope that Alex got a well-deserved second chance after being accused of a crime he did not commit. This is one of those instances where a person is just at the wrong place at the wrong moment. He wasn't to blame.
Glass In The Soup?
It can be challenging to work in a bar. You need to be independent and ready to take care of customers, who can sometimes be rough or intimidating. At the same time, you have to multitask constantly, anticipating and preparing for many different possible situations.
When Susan's manager asked her to serve soup that contained pieces of broken glass, she refused. Susan showed good judgment by caring more about her customers than her boss, whose request was dangerous and should not have been followed. Sadly, this moral stance got her fired.
Working As A Bartender
When going to a bar, it's normal to ask for a drink the bartender should know how to make. There are countless drinks to choose from, including mojitos, cocktails, and others. Knowing how to mix these concoctions is part of being a good bartender.
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Meesha thought that being a bartender would be easy. She'd just pop open a few beers and serve them to her customers. She didn't realize, however, that being a bartender means mixing many different types of drinks, including ones she's never heard of or tried before. Considering the name of the drink, she should have tried her hand at making it.
Smeagol Impression
If you've seen the Lord of the Rings trilogy, you will recognize Smeagol as the hunchbacked creature with a raspy voice who's obsessed with the ring. Some people are even talented enough to imitate his voice, and Katy is one such person. She confidently used her Smeagol impression to entertain her coworkers, but unfortunately, they weren't amazed.
Katy didn't impress her coworkers in any way, shape, or form. They either weren't LOTR fanatics, or they were too busy working to pay attention. At work, you may need to loosen up a bit, or you'll get completely overwhelmed by the drudgery of your tasks.
The Other Side Of The Pen
When Micha's father was fired, his boss delivered the news in a particularly harsh way. He felt like he was unable to do anything except ask the obvious question. Unfortunately, this was not the kind of response the boss was expecting.
Sometimes, people need to be pushed before they can reach their full potential. However, a lot of people are already struggling in their jobs and don't need to hear that they're lazy when they know they aren't. The best bosses are the ones who motivate you rather than criticize you all the time.
Wrong Spelling Is Wrong
While you are writing, spend time checking your work. You don't want the hard work you have put in to be wasted because of a spelling error or grammar mistake. This sign was painted by someone who only realized he was doing it wrong when it was too late.
When you are painting words, it is important to make sure you have made no mistakes because once these mistakes are there, they cannot be fixed. Unfortunately, this guy got fired when he made a mistake, but at least he could fix it. There's always a solution for every problem.
Short Field Trip Turned Wrong
Sometimes substitute teachers are better than your regular teacher. They give extra time, especially when you're in trouble, and keep you on track. Unfortunately, this substitute got too comfortable in the job, which is why she was fired.
Field trips can be a lot of fun when you plan them wisely. It isn't fun, though, if your school doesn't allow them and you do them anyway. Kerri's intentions were good, but the school didn't see that. Unfortunately, she was fired for misconduct and using retail therapy as part of the curriculum.
A Lame Excuse
Ryan worked on a cattle ranch with some workers who were caught and subsequently fired for taking $40,000 in cash from the sale of cattle. They were claiming that it was a wedding gift. What a lame excuse, right? What kind of employer would give that amount of money as a wedding gift?
Unless you want to get fired, make sure to account for all the money that isn't yours. Keep in mind that it is also essential to always be honest, even when no one is watching. This one has got to be one of the strangest #WhyIGotFired tweets out there.
Slow As A Turtle
Dairy Queen is often touted as being a great place to work, but the truth is, it's also challenging. Susan's daughter was one of the few unfortunate ones to say goodbye to her job at Dairy Queen. She was fired because she was too slow at preparing orders. Indeed, this girl was so slow that the ice cream melted before customers could get their hands on it.
Shouldn't employers be more understanding about new employees' mistakes? We think she deserved a second chance, especially since new employees are often stressed and overwhelmed during their first few months on the job. Well, at least there's a valuable lesson learned after each failure.
Sassy Lifeguard
Working for a company means that you will be held accountable for your behavior, both on the job and in public. Caroline was immediately fired for instigating a series of mischievous and unprofessional actions at her company.
Caroline either wanted to be fired or didn't care about her job. In her lifeguard job, she failed to rescue a drowning adult, broke the five-second rule, and even fed her manager trash. There's no excuse for such an attitude. We hope Caroline is aware of her shortcomings and has taken steps to improve.
The Joke Is On You
A refrigerated drawer in a morgue is one of the most unsettling sights you can see. Glen's buddy decided to play a prank on the students, only to have his own prank backfire on him. As soon as he shut the drawer, the dead came back to haunt him, and he promptly fainted.
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Someone else had already had the bright idea of scaring his friend in the morgue. Glen's friend was scared, but he didn't know that the cadaver was a fake. Maybe next time these guys decide to scare other people, they'll think twice about it.
The Art Of Making Excuses
Making excuses for work is a talent, but not everyone is gifted in this area. Fortunately, Lisa's dad has a knack for it. He told his boss that he couldn't attend a meeting because of pressing issues, namely an eye appointment. The thing is, that was a big lie.
He was not able to dodge the question without adding details. His manager didn't let him off the hook easily. His eyes were clearly not the problem, but he tried to avoid being fired by offering an excuse that landed him in deeper trouble.
Take Short Breaks Instead
A nap is the ultimate source of happiness. A burst of energy is important at the office, but don't let your boss catch you powering down for a few minutes. Jenny's boss caught her sneaking in a quick nap when she was tired and bored.
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It's not good to take a nap at work. When you feel sleepy, it's best to get up and walk around. You can even go outside if you need fresh air. Drinking water or coffee will help keep you awake. While you're not being paid to sleep, you can always take short breaks whenever you need them.
Wouldn't Miss It For The World
Francesca loved going to concerts, and in 1979, she was fired from her job because of it. Francesca wanted to meet The Who, one of the greatest bands of that era. Despite her boss telling her no, Francesca took matters into her own hands and went anyway.
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There is nothing quite so satisfying as pursuing your passions and dreams, even at the expense of day-to-day responsibilities. Hearing your favorite band live is a rare experience, and Francesca should be congratulated for taking her love of music over just another day at the office.
Pen Clicking
Clicking pens can be super annoying for some people. The incessant sound can be distracting, and it can also signal anxiety in certain circumstances. Joanne's husband fired her at a staff meeting because she was accused of continuously clicking her pen.
He fired his wife and then his secretary. The meeting must have been awkward, and the clicking of the pen only made things more uncomfortable. Sometimes, life takes you to strange places. At those times, it can be better to just roll with the punches.
A Brilliant Plan
It's awkward to run into your boss at a grocery store or at the movies, but what if you bump into him while trying to escape from work? When you have no choice but to see him, you know you're in a difficult situation.
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Kath snuck out of work in the middle of her shift to see a movie. It was a brilliant idea, except that her boss also had the same plan. The odds were small, but with no one else there, Kathy had nowhere to hide.


A 21-year-old woman was flung from her horse as she made her way home along a road in North Somercotes.
Meg Worrell-Hart had almost made it home when the accident happened on Saturday, January 20.
The experienced rider was thrown from her "pride and joy" Dave after he spooked and reared up when a car came behind her at speed, the Grimsby Telegraph reported.
The car hit Dave's shoulder and Meg was flung over the top of the car and landed in the road before the horse ran off towards home.
The 21-year-old was rushed to accident and emergency at Diana Princess of Wales Hospital after checking on Dave.
Doctors were concerned that Meg had a C3 fracture to her spine near her neck.
However, it remains unclear whether this has been ruled out because she discharged herself from hospital before she could find out after seven hours strapped to a bed.
She also suffered sore ribs and soft tissue damage to her spine.
The young rider took to Facebook to publish an open letter to all drivers in a bid to make the roads safer for horses and their riders.
She wrote: "My absolute worst nightmare happened.
"I cannot stress enough how important it is to pass horses wide and slow. Next time you see a horse and rider on the road please think.
"There is a person aboard that horse who has a family and is cared about. That horse is everything to them.
Her post has since gained over 50,000 likes and more than 60,000 shares, with messages of support coming from as far as California.
She told the Grimsby Telegraph: "After the crash, some ladies in the car behind the one which hit us pulled over to help. They came over to check I was OK because I was in a blind panic and in floods of tears.
"They took me back home and soon my mum and dad arrived to sort out all the insurance."
Meg immediately called her vet at Allan Heath Equine in Louth to check over Dave, who they had managed to find - and he has also been left shaken up.
"Dave is quite sore - he has a possible hairline fracture to his shoulder and a possible fractured jaw but we have to wait until his painkillers wear off to know for sure," said Meg.
This is the first time Meg had been in an accident of this nature.
But she said it is not the first time she has noticed cars behaving recklessly around riders.
She said: "There have been quite a few times where I've noticed cars passing me really close and way too fast. I have actually in the past reported it to the police but nothing has come of it.
"Cars just need to slow down - horses are very unpredictable.
"I know people think horses shouldn't be on the road but where else would they go? It's just like cyclists and pedestrians - they have as much right to be there as cars."
She has been left amazed at the response to her story online.
Comments have poured in from well-wishers.
Rene Fourie said: "So glad neither of you were more seriously hurt or worse. Stupid driver!"
Nutana Donaldson said: "Unbelievable!! Some people have no shame!!hope u are all ok."
Chantelle Clare said: "Speedy recovery for you both!"
Suzanne James said: "Glad you're okay - drivers need to slow down and realise they are not the only ones on the roads."
As is often the case on Facebook, some messages angered others commenting - especially the minority of posters who sympathised with the driver.
Kerrie Davis hit back at them, saying: "I can't believe there are people on this thread siding with the driver. Horses and cyclists may well be 'inconvenient' to motorists for a whole 30 seconds, but tough. Roads are multi-use in the UK, the Highway Code covers bikes, horses, even drovers herding animals...so just deal with it and respect ALL road users."


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"The MLK Mural: We Will Not Be Satisfied Until", Meg Saligman Studios, 2015. View from the corner of M.L. King Blvd and Houston St. Photo by Kevin Livingood.Detail of figure composition on M.L. King Blvd wall. Each individual depicted is a local citizen who modeled for the artwork. Photo by Kevin Livingood.View from 10th Street. Photo by Lawson Whitaker.
"The MLK Mural: We Will Not Be Satisfied Until", Meg Saligman Studios, 2015View from the corner of M.L. King Blvd and Houston St. Photo by Kevin Livingood.Detail of figure composition on M.L. King Blvd wall. Each individual depicted is a local citizen who modeled for the artwork. Photo by Kevin Livingood.
"The MLK Mural: We Will Not Be Satisfied Until", Meg Saligman Studios, 2015, View from the corner of M.L. King Blvd and Houston St. Photo by Kevin Livingood.
Chattanooga, Tenn – How can a city, and a community, preserve its cultural heritage while undergoing rapid gentrification? Artist Meg Saligman looks to murals for an answer.
The MLK Mural: We will not be satisfied until, Saligman's latest work, is a massive, painted testament to the complex cultural dynamics along M.L. King Blvd in Chattanooga, TN. This ambitious mural reclaims an entire city block with lush color and locally-sourced imagery in order to depict Chattanooga's past, present, and future. All elements within the work are culled directly from the site, the product of extensive local research and dialogue. Each individual depicted in the work, for example, is a real, everyday Chattanoogan photographed by the artists. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" speech also served as a major inspiration for the work and provided its title.
The MLK Mural is the largest mural in the Southeastern U.S., one of the top 5 largest in the nation, and the first to wrap an entire city block. The Meg Saligman Studios team was joined by six Chattanooga artists, who together logged in over 6,100 hours to complete the mural. In all it took them just over 5 months to complete the work, painting seven days a week from sun up to sun down.
Featured in Public Art Review #53.


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What is Paul Giamatti reacting to and/or saying?
Posted by Emil on 28 January, 2012 in Caption This!
Hahahaha! And all he wanted was a sandwich with eggs… and ham.
I think I need to rewatch them quality clips sometime soon, turns out it's only you, me and Markus that enjoys them.


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Academia de Béisbol Pastejé, la cual llevó el nombre oficial de "Academia de la Liga Mexicana de béisbol Ing. Alejo Peralta y Díaz Ceballos", se conformó el 25 de marzo de 1966, siendo presidente de la Liga Mexicana de Béisbol, Pedro Treto Cisneros, en el Complejo Industrial Pastejé, hoy Ciudad Industrial Alejo Peralta y Díaz Ceballos en el estado de México.

Tuvo sus inicios en el parque de béisbol del Club Hacienda en plena Ciudad de México, que después se traspasó a los terrenos de la ex-hacienda Pastejé cerca de la empresa IUSA y de la población de Ixtlahuaca, en Estado de México. Primero fue para formar peloteros para el club de béisbol Tigres Capitalinos, y luego cambió su objetivo para formar peloteros para Liga Mexicana de Beisbol.

En 1981, se formalizó e inició programa de formación profesional de donde, el 1 de marzo de 1982, egresó la primera generación de beisbolistas, enviando a 48 peloteros a los 16 equipos que en ese entonces conformaban la Liga Mexicana de Béisbol de verano.

El pastejeño y lanzador Ildefonso "Puma" Velázquez inició la temporada en la campaña 1982 con Monclova. Daniel Fernández egresó en 1983 y jugó 25 temporadas con Diablos Rojos del México. Francisco campos obtuvo la triple corona como lanzador en 2004 y José Isabel Ceseña fue el primer pastejeño que llegó a Grandes Ligas.

Los creadores de la gran idea, fueron Alejo Peralta Quintero, Pedro Treto Cisneros y Roberto Manzur Galán, tres grandes visionarios, del béisbol en México. De la primera generación, surgieron los siguientes: Matías Carrillo, José de Jesús Rodríguez, Francisco Véliz Arvallo, Rosario Zamorano, Homar Rojas, Aurelio Zamudio, Ildefonso Velásquez, Manuel Morales, Miguel Serratos, Ricardo Solís, Miguel Aguilar, Luis Trinidad Castillo, Ramón Moya, Adolfo Navarro y Francisco Montaño. En su gran mayoría, no triunfaron en el béisbol profesional. Además de jugadores entrenaban árbitros del béisbol.

En total fueron 11 generaciones y más de 250 egresados de Pastejé, la última de ellas egresó en 1992. Entre ellos hubo algunos que llegaron a ligas mayores como Karim García, Miguel del Toro, Matías Carrillo, José Isabel Ceseña y Miguel Ojeda. Otros fueron líderes en diferentes categorías como Francisco Campos en picheo.

Ahora a la Academia se le denomina la "Academia del Carmen" o la "Universidad del Béisbol" situada al norte de la zona urbana de Monterrey, Nuevo León, lugar en el que se desarrollan a los futuros jugadores de las organizaciones de la Liga Mexicana de Béisbol.

Similar a ésta academia es la "Academia Alfredo Harp Helú" en Oaxaca, de los Diablos Rojos del México y los Guerreros de Oaxaca. 700 jóvenes han pasado por ahí como Ramón Urías.

Referencias

Liga Mexicana de Béisbol
Tigres de Quintana Roo
Liga Mexicana del Pacífico

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"Boombastic" or "Mr. Boombastic" is a song by Jamaican musical artist Shaggy, released on June 5, 1995 as the second single from his third studio album, Boombastic (1995). After being used in an ad for Levi's, it achieved commercial success in many countries, including Ireland, UK, Sweden, New Zealand, and Australia, where it topped the singles charts. It spent a week at number one on the US Billboard R&B chart, and a similar stint atop the UK Singles Chart. It also reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100. A remix featuring Sting International, which features a sample of Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On", was released in January 1996. The latter is featured on some versions of the Boombastic album as a bonus track.

Chart performance
"Boombastic" was a major hit all over the world, becoming Shaggy's most successful song to date. It peaked at number one in Australia, El Salvador, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, Sweden, and the UK, where it topped the UK Singles Chart in September 1995. In Europe, the song entered the top 5 also in Austria (2), Belgium (4), Denmark (2), Finland (2), Germany (2), Iceland (4), the Netherlands (4), Norway (2), Scotland (2), Spain (3), and Switzerland (3). In France, it was a top 10 hit (7). On the Eurochart Hot 100, "Boombastic" also reached number one in November 1995. In the US, the song peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and number three on the Billboard Hot 100. In Canada, it reached number eight on the RPM Dance/Urban chart.

"Boombastic" earned a Gold record in Austria (25,000), France (250,000) and Germany (250,000), while receiving a Platinum record in Australia (70,000), New Zealand (10,000), Norway (10,000), the UK (600,000), and the US (1,200,000).

Critical reception
"Boombastic" received mainly favorable reviews from music critics. AllMusic editor David Jeffries viewed the song as "pivotal" for the musician. Larry Flick from Billboard noted that it "jerks about with a hypnotic groove that owes as much to hip hop and rave/pop as it does to traditional island music. Shaggy's toasting is quite friendly to mainstream pop ears, and he masterfully twists and bends the chorus. Primed for immediate picking by jeep listeners, smoking track comes in two radical versions that are designed to lure both street kids and their more mature counterparts." Chuck Campbell from Knoxville News Sentinel declared it as "a confident come-on" driven by the singer's "gravelly purr". He added that it's "making a deeper mark on the American psyche. Unfortunately for Shaggy, the song sounds more like a summer novelty hit than a trendsetting milestone." Heidi Siegmund Cuda from Los Angeles Times felt "Boombastic" "is by far this summer's most enchanting radio tune." A reviewer from Music Week gave the track four out of five, stating that being used in the latest Levi's ad, it's "guaranteeing the Shagster another UK smash with this slo-mo pop ragga which samples Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On"." John Kilgo from The Network Forty declared it a "reggae/rap masterpiece".

Gerald Martinez from New Sunday Times found that "with sparse, hypnotic backing, Shaggy's boastful rapping carries the song." A reviewer from People Magazine opined that the album "is more like the real reggae thing", and "the raw title song is the style's most uncompromising Top 10 trip yet." James Hamilton from the RM Dance Update described it as "gruffy twiddly-diddled". Al Weisel from Rolling Stone viewed it as "a stripped-clown dub masterpiece, a percussive cacophony of samples, sound effects and a clanging piano. Shaggy's baritone growl oozes a sexuality that recalls both the dance-hall swagger of Shabba Ranks and theatrical self-deprecation of ska king Prince Buster." Mark Sutherland from Smash Hits gave "Boombastic" two out of five, calling it a "gruff, grinding ragga-lite" track. David Sinclair from The Times described it as "an entertaining tribute to the singer's boundless sex appeal", noting Shaggy's "mischievous glee, the Rs rolling off his tongue like the purr of a big cat." He added, "Set to a plonking, one-note piano riff and minimalist reggae beat, Boombastic is one of those feelgood dance records that seems to conjure a special magic out of thin air. Like the hero in the ad, it will be flying out of shops everywhere."

Retrospective response
Bill Lamb from About.com said Shaggy "exhibits oodles of personal charm alongside the funky grooves" of "Boombastic", picking it as one of the best songs from 1990s. Tom Ewing of Freaky Trigger said the musician is "the benevolent monarch of this world, giving a comical, flirtatious, crowd-tickling performance, his army of mechanical instruments dancing in and out of his phrasing. His main trick here is using his voice like a yo-yo, winding his vowels out on "rohhhhhh-" before he flicks the word back "-mantic!"."

Music video
A music video was produced to promote the single and was later published on Shaggy's official YouTube channel in March 2009. It features him performing in and outside an old house, surrounded by dancing women and flickering lights. The video had generated more than 175 million views as of October 2022.

Track listings

United Kingdom
 CD single
 "Boombastic" (7" Original Edit) – 3:52
 "Boombastic" (StoneBridge Vocal Remix) – 5:59

 Maxi single
 "Boombastic" (7" Original Edit) – 3:52
 "Boombastic" (StoneBridge Vocal Remix) – 3:52
 "Boombastic" (Wag Ya Tail Remix) – 4:19
 "Boombastic" (Firefox & 4Tree BassBoom Remix) – 6:32
 "Boombastic" (Sting vs. Shaggy Remix) – 5:59
 "Boombastic" (Boom the Dancehall Dub) – 6:05

 Cassette
 "Boombastic" (7" Original Edit) – 3:52
 "Boombastic" (StoneBridge Vocal Remix) – 3:52
 "Boombastic" (Firefox & 4Tree BassBoom Remix) – 6:32
 "Boombastic" (Sting vs. Shaggy Remix) – 5:59

 7" vinyl
 "Boombastic" (7" Original Edit) – 3:52
 "Boombastic" (Sting vs. Shaggy Remix) – 5:59

 12" vinyl
 "Boombastic" (LP Version) – 4:08
 "Boombastic" (StoneBridge Vocal Remix) – 3:52
 "Boombastic" (Wag Ya Tail Remix) – 4:19
 "Boombastic" (Firefox & 4Tree BassBoom Remix) – 6:32
 "Boombastic" (Sting vs. Shaggy Remix) – 5:59
 "Boombastic" (Boom the Dancehall Dub) – 6:05

 12" vinyl – Jungle Mixes
 "Boombastic" (Firefox & 4Tree BassBoom Remix) – 6:32
 "Boombastic" (Boom the Dancehall Dub) – 6:05

United States
 CD single
 "Boombastic" (LP Version) – 4:08
 "Boombastic" (Sting vs. Shaggy Remix) – 4:16
 "Boombastic" (Firefox & 4Tree BassBoom Remix) – 6:32
 "In the Summertime" – 4:00
 "Gal Yu a Pepper" – 4:16

 Cassette
 "Boombastic" (LP Version) – 4:08
 "Boombastic" (Sting vs. Shaggy Remix) – 4:16
 "In the Summertime" – 4:00
 "Gal Yu a Pepper" – 4:16

 12" vinyl
 "Boombastic" (LP Version) – 4:08
 "Boombastic" (Sting vs. Shaggy Remix) – 4:16
 "Boombastic" (Boom the Dancehall Dub) – 6:05
 "In the Summertime" – 4:00
 "Gal Yu a Pepper" – 4:16

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In popular culture
The song was featured in the 2006 animated film Barnyard, sung by the character "Biggie Cheese". Alongside its corresponding scene, the song subsequently became an internet meme about a decade later. The song was also used in the 2007 film Mr. Bean's Holiday.

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Eschatology Series: Survey of Eschatological Views
Survey of Eschatological Views
Many people find eschatology daunting because there are so many different views. Why are there so many views? For several reasons: (1) There is a great diversity of views because God never gives a clear timeline of eschatological events in Scripture. Passages dealing with eschatology are scattered throughout the Bible (though certain books, like Revelation and Daniel, have a great deal of them), and those passages are hard to systemize. Consequently, some people believe Revelation and passages like Matthew 24 all or mostly happened during the time of the apostles. This is called the preterist view. "Preter" in Latin means past. While others believe passages dealing with eschatology will happen in the last generation of Christians. This is called the futuristic view. (2) Also, some disagree on whether to interpret certain passages literally or symbolically. (3) Furthermore, there is disagreement over God's plans for Israel and the church. Are Israel and the church the same (cf. Rom 2:28-29, Gal 6:17, Rev 7:4-8)? If so, Old Testament promises to Israel are fulfilled in the church. If they are not the same but simply different groups of God's people (cf. Rom 11, Heb 12, Rev 22), then promises to Israel will literally be fulfilled at a future date. This overlaps with the previous point because those who believe Israel and the church are the same, typically will spiritualize promises to Israel, since they believe they are fulfilled in the church. Because of these difficulties, we should not be overly dogmatic about our beliefs concerning eschatological timelines.
Areas of Eschatological Unity
With that said, though there is a great diversity of thought concerning eschatology, there are important things that all conservative Christians agree on. For example, all conservative Christians believe that Christ will suddenly, visibly, and physically return to the earth (Matt 24:30). They believe that all people will be resurrected. They believe that resurrected unbelievers will be judged by Christ (Rev 20:11-15), and that resurrected believers will be rewarded for their faithfulness on earth (1 Cor 3:12-15, Lk 19:11-19). Finally, believers will spend eternity worshipping and serving God in the new heaven and earth (Rev 21, 22).
Now we will consider the three primary eschatological views: amillennialism, postmillennialism, and premillennialism. Within premillennialism, there are two views: historical premillennialism and dispensational premillennialism. We will briefly consider each of the views.
The "a" in amillennialism negates the term in the sense that it teaches there will not be a literal, future 1000-year reign of Christ on the earth. Christ is reigning millennially now at the right hand of God in heaven and on earth in the hearts of believers. Because amillennialists do not deny a millennium but believe it is happening now, some prefer the term realized millennialism.[i] In many ways, this eschatological system is the simplest because most of the end-time events happen right when Christ returns, including a general resurrection, judgment, and the ushering in of the eternal state.
The main passage for amillennialism (and the other millennial views) is Revelation 20:1-10. It teaches about a 1000-year period where Satan is bound and resurrected saints rule with Christ. It says,
Then I saw an angel descending from heaven, holding in his hand the key to the abyss and a huge chain. He seized the dragon—the ancient serpent, who is the devil and Satan—and tied him up for a thousand years. The angel then threw him into the abyss and locked and sealed it so that he could not deceive the nations until the one thousand years were finished. (After these things he must be released for a brief period of time.) Then I saw thrones and seated on them were those who had been given authority to judge. I also saw the souls of those who had been beheaded because of the testimony about Jesus and because of the word of God. These had not worshiped the beast or his image and had refused to receive his mark on their forehead or hand. They came to life and reigned with Christ for a thousand years. (The rest of the dead did not come to life until the thousand years were finished.) This is the first resurrection. Blessed and holy is the one who takes part in the first resurrection. The second death has no power over them, but they will be priests of God and of Christ, and they will reign with him for a thousand years. Now when the thousand years are finished, Satan will be released from his prison and will go out to deceive the nations at the four corners of the earth, Gog and Magog, to bring them together for the battle. They are as numerous as the grains of sand in the sea. They went up on the broad plain of the earth and encircled the camp of the saints and the beloved city, but fire came down from heaven and devoured them completely. And the devil who deceived them was thrown into the lake of fire and sulfur, where the beast and the false prophet are too, and they will be tormented there day and night forever and ever.
Amillennialists understand this passage to be figuratively referring to this age—the time between Christ's first and second coming, instead of a literal 1000-year future age where Christ reigns on the earth. When it describes Satan being bound in the abyss for 1000 years so he cannot tempt the nations (Rev 20:2-3), this means that Satan's power is currently reduced in the sense that he cannot stop the gospel from being effectively proclaimed by the church to the nations. Since Satan was defeated by Christ at the cross (Col 2:15, Gen 3:15), the gates of hades will not prevail against the church (Matt 16:18). The church will be triumphant in spreading the gospel during this age because all authority has been given to Christ and the strongman, Satan, has been bound (Matt 28:18, 12:29). Satan will be let loose briefly at the end of this age to cause havoc in the world before Christ returns to judge him (Rev 12:12, 13:1-18, 20:7-10). In this view, when Revelation 20:4 describes saints who have died, been resurrected, and reign with Christ for a thousand years, this refers to believers who have died and are currently reigning with Christ in heaven and/or living believers who have been resurrected from spiritual death to spiritual life and are ruling with Christ in the heavens (cf. Eph 2:1-7).[iTherefore, this is "the first resurrection" in verse 5 refers to going into the presence of Christ in heaven; it is not a bodily resurrection.[iOthers believe that Christ is ruling on earth through the lives of believers and the church corporately.[Some combine the various views. Instead of a future millennial reign on the earth, Christ is ruling now in the heavens with believers and on earth in the hearts of believers. This would fit with Christ saying, "The kingdom of God is not coming with signs to be observed, nor will they say, 'Look, here it is!' or 'There!' For indeed, the kingdom of God is in your midst" (Lk 17:20-21). Again, for amillennialists, the millennial kingdom is not a literal future kingdom, it is a present spiritual kingdom. The thousand years simply refers to a long period of time between Christ's first coming and second coming, where Christ saves his elect on the earth. When the last believer is saved, Christ will come again to judge the earth. At Christ's coming, there will be a general resurrection of the dead, including believers and nonbelievers (Acts 24:15, Dan 12:2). Nonbelievers will be sent to the lake of fire (Rev 20:11-15). Believers will be rewarded for faithfulness to Christ during this age (2 Cor 5:10). And then, the eternal state with the new heaven and earth will begin, where saints will worship Christ, rule with him, and serve him forever (Rev 2:26, 22:3-5).
Some amillennialists believe Christ could return at any moment to usher in the eternal stage, while others believe that certain events must happen before his return, such as the gospel going to all nations, the revealing of the antichrist, the great apostasy, the tribulation period, and the salvation of the elect (cf. Matt 24:9-12, 2 Thess 2:1-12, Rom 11:25-27). Those who believe no signs are needed typically believe that the signs have happened already, possibly by AD 70 when the temple was destroyed, or that they possibly but not likely have happened. For those who believe the signs have possibly but not likely happened, the thought process is that we cannot know with any certainty that the signs have been fulfilled; therefore, Christ could come at any moment.[This allows this view to maintain a sense of imminency when considering the second coming, since Scripture says Christ will come like a thief in the night and early believers clearly believed Christ could come in their lifetime (1 Thess 5:2, 4:15-17).
In order to come to an amillennial timeline of eschatological events, a recapitulation view of the book of Revelation is taken.[Instead of the book being primarily chronological, it is viewed as John repeating the same events (primarily the end of the world) from different angles, as seen in the seven seals (Rev 4:1-8:5), trumpets (8:6-11:19), and bowls (15:1-16:21), the interlude of Revelation 12-14, Revelation 19, Revelation 20, and possibly other passages. This allows for Revelation 20, which details the millennial reign of Christ, to happen before Revelation 19, which details Christ's second coming. This is in contrast with the premillennial position which typically sees most of Revelation chronologically, including Christ's second coming (Rev 19) and his millennial reign on the earth (Rev 20). Chronology would be argued from such things as the seven seals displaying consecutive judgments and then the final seal opening up to the next consecutive judgments seen in the seven trumpets (Rev 8:1-6), chronological markers like "then" used throughout John's writing (e.g. Rev 19:6, 9, 11, 17, 19, 20:1, 4, 11, 14, 21:1, 9, etc.), and apparent chronological events such as the beast and false prophet being thrown into the lake of fire in Revelation 19:20 and how they are still there in Revelation 20:10 when Satan is thrown there.
Amillennialism was popularized in the 400's by Augustine (AD 354–430) and his book the City of God. Consequently, Augustine is called the "father of amillennialism."[iWith his influence and others, amillennialism became the majority view throughout much of church history and is still held by many today. It is the standard view of Roman Catholics, Eastern Orthodox churches, and Reformed churches.
Postmillennialism
Postmillennialism is the view that Christ will return at the end of the millennium. In some ways, this view is very similar to amillennialism. Like amillennialists, the millennium is not a literal 1000 years, but simply a long time-period. During this time, Christ will not be physically ruling on the earth but spiritually in the hearts of those who submit to Christ. Both views come from taking a figurative interpretation of texts which deal with the millennium instead of a literal interpretation of them (cf. Is 2:1-5, 11:1-16, 65:17-25, Zech 14:16-21, Rev 20:1-10). Unlike amillennialism and premillennialism who believe the current age will ultimately get worse and worse before Christ comes (cf. 1 Tim 3:1-9, Matt 24:3-31, Rev 6-19), postmillennialism believes this age will get better and better until Christ comes. In fact, the millennium will begin at some point between Christ's first and second coming, after a long period of growing righteousness on the earth which affects every aspect of society—economic, social, political, religious, and cultural. During the millennium, Satan will be bound in the sense of his inability to stop the gospel from spreading and its transforming effect on society (cf. Rev 20:1-3). "Evil in all its many forms eventually will be reduced to negligible proportions, that Christian principles will be the rule, not the exception, and that Christ will return to a truly Christianized world."["Some postmillennialists allow for a brief time of apostasy at the conclusion of the millennium, just prior to the return of Christ."[When the millennium ends, Christ will return to resurrect the dead, judge them, and usher in the eternal state. Loraine Boettner gives a helpful summary of postmillennialism. She calls it:
That view of last things which holds that the kingdom of God is now being extended in the world through the preaching of the Gospel and the saving work of the Holy Spirit in the hearts of individuals, that the world is eventually to be Christianized, and that the return of Christ is to occur at the close of a long period of righteousness and peace commonly called the "Millennium." … The second coming of Christ will be followed immediately by the general resurrection, the general judgment, and the introduction of heaven and hell in their fullness.[xiv]
A key theologian who helped articulate postmillennialism was Jonathan Edwards, who many consider the greatest theologian in American history (1703-1758).[xv] He preached during the Great Awakening, which was the religious revivals in the British American colonies primarily between 1720-40. During this period, postmillennialism grew in popularity—peaking during the 1800's and early 1900's before World War I and II. Tremendous progress in science, education, culture, and standards of living, especially because of the Enlightenment (1685-1815) and Industrial Revolution (1712-1914), helped foster the growing optimism that postmillennialism presents.[However, after the two World Wars and the continued increase of wickedness globally, those who held the view sharply declined. With that said, there has been somewhat of a revival of the view in recent years.[xvii]
Postmillennialists find biblical support for their view in Scriptures that present prosperous conditions on the earth during the messiah's rule, the powerful effects of the gospel, and the expansion of the spiritual kingdom (cf. Rom 1:16, Is 65:17-25, etc.).[For instance, the Great Commission of Matthew 28:18-20 says:
Then Jesus came up and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age."
Because Christ has authority over heaven and earth, the gospel will transform people from every nation, and they will learn to obey God's Word. Also, the parables of the mustard seed and yeast describe the pervasive expansion of the kingdom during this age. Matthew 13:31-33 says,
He gave them another parable: "The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that a man took and sowed in his field. It is the smallest of all the seeds, but when it has grown it is the greatest garden plant and becomes a tree, so that the wild birds come and nest in its branches." He told them another parable: "The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed with three measures of flour until all the dough had risen."
Wayne Grudem said, "According to postmillennialists both of these parables indicate that the kingdom will grow in influence until it permeates and in some measure transforms the entire world."[xix]
They also emphasize Old Testament prophecies referring to the messiah's rule on the earth and the prosperous conditions thereof, as seen in Isaiah 11:1-9. It says:
A shoot will grow out of Jesse's root stock, a bud will sprout from his roots. The Lord's spirit will rest on him— a spirit that gives extraordinary wisdom, a spirit that provides the ability to execute plans, a spirit that produces absolute loyalty to the Lord. He will take delight in obeying the Lord. He will not judge by mere appearances, or make decisions on the basis of hearsay. He will treat the poor fairly, and make right decisions for the downtrodden of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of his mouth, and order the wicked to be executed. Justice will be like a belt around his waist, integrity will be like a belt around his hips. A wolf will reside with a lamb, and a leopard will lie down with a young goat; an ox and a young lion will graze together, as a small child leads them along. A cow and a bear will graze together, their young will lie down together. A lion, like an ox, will eat straw. A baby will play over the hole of a snake; over the nest of a serpent an infant will put his hand. They will no longer injure or destroy on my entire royal mountain. For there will be universal submission to the Lord's sovereignty, just as the waters completely cover the sea.
Instead of taking a literal interpretation of this passage, which would describe Christ's literal rule on the earth during the millennium, they would interpret the passage figuratively, saying it refers to Christ's impact on the world through the church and the gospel.
In addition, postmillennialists find support for the view in the various ways that they see the world progressing.[For example, they would point to improved social conditions, such as women having a greater status in nations that have received the gospel. Also, they point to the spread of the gospel to many nations through various means including media and how the Bible is the world's most translated and sold book.
With that said, a weakness of the view is the Scripture texts that says things will get continually worse right before Christ comes, including the tribulation promised in Matthew 24:3-31 and Revelation 6-19 and the continual decline of morality promised in other passages (cf. 2 Tim 3:1-9, Lk 18:8, 2 Thess 2:3-4). Many postmillennialists handle these by taking a preterist view of eschatological events—believing that all or most eschatological events happened before AD 70 when the Jewish temple was destroyed. For example, when Christ described the events of the end times, which will happen before his coming in Matthew 24, including natural disasters, persecution of believers, the rise of false messiahs, apostasy, and signs in the heavens, in Matthew 24:34, he said, "this generation will not pass away until all these things take place." Since Christ's discourse began with the disciples asking about when the temple would be destroyed, the signs of Christ's coming, and the end of the age (Matt 24:1-3), preterists see all these events being fulfilled in the first generation of Christians. With the signs in the heavens like, "the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers of heaven will be shaken" (Matt 24:29), they typically see these fulfilled figuratively, not as literal events. With Christ coming at the end of these events as stated in Matthew 24:30, "Then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and all the tribes of the earth will mourn," they see it being fulfilled spiritually. Instead of Christ coming to rule on the earth, he came spiritually for judgment. Most preterists believe that Christ will come again physically to resurrect people, judge them, and usher in the eternal stage.[ Like many postmillennialists, some amillennialists take a preterist, or partial preterist, view of various eschatological passages—believing they were fulfilled, or mostly fulfilled, in the first generation of Christians, instead of them awaiting a future fulfillment.[xxiii]
Premillennialism
Premillennialism is the view that Christ will come back before the millennium to establish his earthly reign on the earth. This view takes a literal interpretation of Revelation 20:1-10 and other OT eschatological passages, unlike amillennialism and postmillennialism—though some believe that Christ's 1000-year reign simply symbolizes a long time-period. There are two types of premillennialism: historic and dispensational. We will consider them both.
Historical Premillennialism
Historic or classical premillennialism is the oldest eschatological view—held by the majority of the church in its first 200 years.[Many of the early church fathers held the view, including Ignatius (50–115) and Polycarp (70–167) who were instructed by John the apostle, the author of Revelation.[xxvi]
Typical tenants of the position are that there will be a tribulation period on the earth (cf. Rev 6-18, Matt 24, Mark 13). Matthew 24:21 (ESV) says, "For then there will be great tribulation, such as has not been from the beginning of the world until now, no, and never will be." Also, Matthew 24:29-30 (ESV) says, "Immediately after the tribulation of those days… Then will appear in heaven the sign of the Son of Man, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory." When Christ returns, there will be a posttribulational rapture of saints. Saints that are dead will be resurrected, and living saints will receive glorified bodies (1 Thess 4:13-18). Then, Christ will establish his rule on earth, which will last for 1000 years (Rev 19-20). As mentioned, some believe that the 1000 years prophesied in Revelation 20:1-10 simply symbolizes a long time-period.[xWhen Christ returns to the earth to establish his kingdom, the nation of Israel will repent of their sins and accept their messiah (Zech 12:10-13:2, Rom 11:26-27). Zechariah 12:10 says, "I will pour out on the kingship of David and the population of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and supplication so that they will look to me, the one they have pierced. They will lament for him as one laments for an only son, and there will be a bitter cry for him like the bitter cry for a firstborn." Also, Romans 11:26-27 says, "And so all Israel will be saved, as it is written: 'The Deliverer will come out of Zion; he will remove ungodliness from Jacob. And this is my covenant with them, when I take away their sins.'" In addition, though most unbelievers will be immediately judged by Christ and sent to hell (cf. 2 Thess 1:7-10), historic premillennialists believe some Gentiles will surrender to Christ without trusting him and enter the millennium as unbelievers.[Zechariah 14:16 says, "Then all who survive from all the nations that came to attack Jerusalem will go up annually to worship the King, the Lord who rules over all, and to observe the Feast of Tabernacles." This will allow for people with unglorified bodies to enter into Christ's millennial kingdom and have children (Is 11:8-9, 65:17-20)—some of which will eventually rebel against Christ (Rev 20:7-9). In describing the millennial period, Isaiah 11:6-8 says:
A wolf will reside with a lamb, and a leopard will lie down with a young goat; an ox and a young lion will graze together, as a small child leads them along… A baby will play over the hole of a snake; over the nest of a serpent an infant will put his hand
At the end of 1000 years, Satan will be let loose to tempt the nations. When that happens, Christ will defeat Satan and all who follow him (Rev 20:7-10). Then, there be a resurrection of the lost, their judgment by Christ, and them being thrown in the lake of fire to be tormented forever (John 5:22, Rev 20:11-15). Then, Christ will usher in the eternal state, including the new heaven and earth (Rev 21-22). Revelation 21:1 says, "Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and earth had ceased to exist, and the sea existed no more."
Dispensational Premillennialism
Dispensational premillennialism (sometimes called futuristic premillennialism) developed later than historical premillennialism. It was popularized by John Darby, who was a member of the Plymouth Brethren, in the 1830's and by Cyrus Ingerson (C.I.) Scofield who published Darby's ideas in the Scofield Reference Bible in 1909.[Though it is probably the most prominent view today amongst evangelical believers, it is often criticized for its late development. Some even claim it was not discovered until the 1800's.[However, that is simply is not correct. Scholars have found a handful of dispensational writings that originated very early in church history. Jordan Ballard, a professor at Liberty University, cites a few in his published paper on the rapture:
… a sermon by Pseudo-Ephraem (4th-6th century) titled "On the Last Times, the Antichrist, and the End of the World" states, "All the saints and elect of God are gathered together before the tribulation, which is to come, and are taken to the Lord, in order that they may not see at any time the confusion which overwhelms the world because of our sins." … Other examples … include Codex Amiatinus (ca. 690-716), 16 Brother Dolcino (d. 1307), Increase Mather (1693-1723), John Gill (1697-1771),19 Morgan Edwards (1722-1795), and others.[xxxii]
Though developed later, dispensational premillennialism is very similar to historic premillennialism, except in a few ways. (1) Dispensationalists seek to consistently use a literal interpretation of Scripture, including when considering prophetic passages. Historic premillennialism, along with other eschatological systems, often spiritualize eschatological passages, specifically Old Testament ones considering Israel and Christ's Davidic rule. For instance, it is common for historic millennialists to see Christ's Davidic rule being fulfilled in heaven, as Christ sits at God's right hand (cf. 2 Sam 7:11-16, Acts 2:34-36).[Also, they commonly view eschatological prophecies about Israel being fulfilled by the church. (2) This leads to the next point. Dispensationalists maintain a strict distinction between the church and Israel. Historic premillennialism, along with other eschatological systems, often believe a form of replacement theology, where they see the church as replacing Israel or being the fulfillment of Israel. This is because some Scriptures seem to equate the two (cf. Rom 2:28-29, Gal 3:29, 6:16, etc.). For instances, Romans 2:28-29 says,
For a person is not a Jew who is one outwardly, nor is circumcision something that is outward in the flesh, but someone is a Jew who is one inwardly, and circumcision is of the heart by the Spirit and not by the written code. This person's praise is not from people but from God.
Historic premillennialism, and other eschatological systems, would often view passages like this as saying those who believe in Christ (i.e. the church) are true Jews; while dispensationalist would view these as saying, there is a remnant of true Jews within the church—those who believe in Christ (cf. Lk 19:9). Dispensationalists would argue that the term "Israel" always refers to the physical posterity of Jacob, and never to the church.[xTherefore, dispensationalists would view Old Testament covenants with Israel, such as the land of Israel being theirs eternally (Gen 17:8, Dt 30:1-10), them having a Davidic king with an everlasting throne (2 Sam 7:12–16), them being regathered to the land, God forgiving their sins, them receiving a new nature (Jer 31:31-34, Ez 36:24-28), and the nations of the earth streaming to Jerusalem to worship the messiah (Zech 14:16-19), as literally fulfilled by the Jews in the millennium. While historic premillennialism, and other eschatological systems, do not view the Jews as having a prominent role in the coming millennial kingdom. With that said, though historic premillennialists often view the church as the new Israel, like amillennialists and postmillennialists, what distinguishes them is their belief that Christ will eventually save the nation of Israel at his coming and not just a remnant from within (cf. Rom 11:26-27), which is the same view dispensationalists hold.
(3) Another distinction that separates dispensationalists from historic premillennialists is that they view the second coming of Christ in two distinct stages. Christ's first coming will most likely be pretribulational to rapture the saints and take them to heaven (1 Thess 4:13-18, John 14:1-3). The reason Christ will rapture his saints before the tribulation is because the tribulation is primarily to judge unbelievers (2 Thess 2:11-12, Rev 6:16-17) and purify Israel (Jer 30:7, Zech 13:8-9). Since the church is promised to be delivered from God's wrath (Rev 3:10, 1 Thess 5:9), she will not go through the tribulation, but instead, be delivered from it. To further support this, they note how the church is continually mentioned in Revelation 1-3, but never mentioned in Revelation 6-18, which detail the tribulation period. Unlike Christ's secret coming for his saints, his other coming will be visible and with his saints to judge the world and establish his kingdom on the earth (Matt 24:30, Rev 19:11-15). In contrast, historic premillennialism, like the other eschatological views, believes in a posttribulational rapture, where saints are raptured into the air and immediately return to the earth to judge and rule with Christ. The posttribulational and pretribulational rapture views will be more thoroughly considered in a later chapter.
(4) A final distinction that separates dispensationalists from historic premillennialists is that they believe only believers will enter the millennial kingdom because Christ will send all unbelievers to hell as described in the parable of the sheep and the goats (Matt 25:31-46), the weeds and wheat (Matt 13:24-30, 36-43), the net (Matt 13:47-50) and other NT passages (2 Thess 1:7-10). Since historical premillennialists believe in a postribulational rapture that happens at the second coming, that does not leave any unresurrected believers to enter the kingdom and populate it, other than the Jews who will repent when Christ comes to the earth (Rom 11:25-26). Therefore, in order for Gentiles nations to enter the kingdom as Scripture teaches (Zech 14:16), historic premillennialist have to say that they are unbelievers who surrendered to Christ without trusting in him and therefore Christ did not destroy them.[xxxv]
In concluding a survey of these eschatological systems, it is good to remember that believers will often resonate with truths from the various systems and therefore not fit strictly within one. Because of this, other eschatological systems have been (and will be) created, which are less prominent than the ones covered here.
In the following chapters, we will consider major eschatological events. With these events, we will cover them primarily from a premillennial perspective, since premillennialists employ a more consistently literal hermeneutic in interpreting them.
1. What stood out most in the reading and why?
2. What do postmillennialism, amillennialism, and premillennialism believe and what are their major differences?
3. What do historical (classical) premillennialism and dispensational (futuristic) premillennialism have in common and what are their major differences?
4. Which eschatological view do you lean towards and why?
5. What other questions or applications did you take from the reading?
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