I used to be a dispensationalist, but those beliefs have long since been, um, left behind. I’m pretty sure, however, that even when I expected a secret rapture of the church, I would have been more concerned for the lost humans who would have to endure the tribulation period than I would for the pets formerly owned by believers.
How does this work, evangelistically? Doesn’t this scheme pretty much require that certain people not be exposed to the gospel?
Hmmmm… Let’s see… “I’m sorry but I can’t tell you about Jesus. After all, who else will take care of my goldfish?!? And I like him better than you. (At least I think it’s a ‘him’…)”
Yep. Definitely a sign of proper spiritual priorities.