170 years ago today - Oct 22, 1844

The "Great Disappointment" occurred when the return of Christ, predicted by William Miller, failed to happen once again. At least 100,000 disillusioned followers returned to their former churches or abandoned Christianity completely - but many went on establish what would become known as the Adventist Churches.

[Source: Cline, Austin, History of American Religion: Timeline]

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  1. ... and in our day and time those Bible-only-people awaiting a "pre-tribulation Rapture" are in for a very unpleasant surprise, a very rude awakening.

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