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There are teachings that predict the Rapture to happen latest by 2021 and the Second Coming of Christ latest by 2028. Kindly refer to the graphic below which I found on Twitter.

Those who believe this base it on Psalm 90 whereby they interpret Israel as being the one who has 70-80 years.

“The days of our years are seventy, or even by reason of strength eighty years; yet their pride is but labor and sorrow, for it passes quickly, and we fly away.” ‭‭(Psalms‬ ‭90:10‬ ‭WEB‬‬)

If you count 1948 as the rebirth of Israel as a nation, then 1948 + 70 = 2018 and 1948 + 80 = 2028 which is how they arrive at that date range of 2018-2028.

Israel is likened to a fig tree in the following verse:

“I found Israel like grapes in the wilderness. I saw your fathers as the first ripe in the fig tree at its first season; but they came to Baal Peor, and consecrated themselves to the shameful thing, and became abominable like that which they loved.” (Hosea‬ ‭9:10‬ ‭WEB‬‬)

The rebirth of the nation of Israel (being clothed with leaves again) set the 80 year prophetic time clock in motion and we could very well be in the generation where the Rapture will happen.

““Now from the fig tree learn this parable. When its branch has now become tender, and produces its leaves, you know that the summer is near. Even so you also, when you see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors. Most certainly I tell you, this generation will not pass away, until all these things are accomplished.” ‭‭(Matthew‬ ‭24:32-34‬ ‭WEB‬‬)

So Rapture in 2021 and Second Coming of Christ in 2028?

This is plausible because this theory doesn’t pinpoint a day nor hour of the Second Coming which would be a direct contradiction of Jesus’ words.

“But no one knows of that day and hour, not even the angels of heaven, but my Father only.” ‭‭(Matthew‬ ‭24:36‬ ‭WEB‬‬)

We can’t know the exact day or hour, but by His parable of the fig tree, we can know the approximate season for it.

Be led by the Holy Spirit in you to use discernment and let Him bear witness to what is the truth.

Whatever it is, we look forward to your return, Lord Jesus!! 🙌🙏

If this is the last year for the church of Jesus Christ to win souls for the Kingdom before the great departure, then how should we live?

Firstly, we ought to awaken to our callings and gifts so that we can serve effectively the way we were individually graced to.

Just because the Rapture may happen this year doesn’t mean we be idle. Still work in your respective fields, and do so all the more excellently as unto the Lord. His grace is more than enough for you. Shine brightly for Him wherever you have been planted.

There are precious eternal rewards to be won, so awake to your righteousness in Christ and begin walking closely with the Holy Spirit this year. This may be the final hour: http://bit.ly/sandcastlesdontlastforever

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【#hkp2018】香港同志遊行2018 關注議題：性別友善設施 | Hong Kong Pride Parade 2018 Highlight of the year: All-Gender Facilities (Scroll down for ENG)

2018年同志遊行所關注的議題是：「性別友善設施」。
在性別二元觀念根深蒂固的社會環境中，廁所、更衣室、試身室這類設施多以性別區分，任何分類都總有少數人被夾在尷尬的處境當中，我們看見跨性別者及家庭照顧者就是這少數人。 增設「性別友善設施」就是照顧主流大多數的同時，為有同樣需要的少數人提供多一個有尊嚴的選擇。

你一天會上多少次公廁？有否試過，為了怕入廁所而整天不敢喝水？你知不知道，有跨性別者會因為外貌性別氣質與身份證上的性別不一樣，而不敢進入泳池的男或女更衣室和浴室？「性別友善設施」就是在男／女設施以外，加設一個小小的性別中立空間，是一個讓跨性別者可以安心生活的空間。

跨性別議題在香港討論漸多，去年6月政府推出「性別承認」公眾諮詢第一期，內容包括應否在香港設立性別承認制度等。然而這個諮詢是「W案」2013年勝訴後足足四年才推出，且還要等多不知幾年才會推出第二期諮詢後，政府才會考慮是否立法。

「性別承認」法例遙遙無期，日常生活也可以先行一步，改善跨性別者的生活處境。每個機構、公司、院校、小店也可以設立「性別友善廁所」，公營及私營的康樂體育場地可設置「性別友善更衣室」，讓跨性別者不用時刻在非男即女的設施選項之間，遭受不必要的生活壓力。

「性別友善設施」更可以是一個多功能的家庭及照顧者友善空間，所有性別的人，包括順性別男女同樣受惠。見過有自稱是母親的反對者說「絕不能容忍女兒和自認為是女性的男人共用廁所」，但她是否有想過，帶著幼女上街的父親可以去哪個廁所呢？她是否覺得女孩可以跟著父親去「危機處處」、「無遮無掩」的男廁？ 推行「性別友善設施」並不代表取代現有的男女設施，我們同樣尊重希望使用性別區間設施的想法，但亦不能抹殺「性別友善設施」有其存在的需要。

現時香港也有性別友善廁所，例如是數間大學、多個商場及街市、醫院、以及眾多空間狹窄／小的小店等等。香港同志遊行2018的籌委會希望呼籲大眾支持設立「性別友善設施」，使之更為普及，藉以教育大眾瞭解小眾的存在和需要，讓香港一步步成為性別友善城市。

【香港同志遊行2018】
日期：2018年11月17日(星期六)
時間：2:00pm
遊行路線：銅鑼灣維園(集合)=>中環愛丁堡廣場(終點集會: 包括表演及展覽攤位)
主題顏色：搶眼紫
主題：攣直皆平等 弘揚歧視法

Highlight of the year: All-Gender Facilities

2018 Hong Kong Pride Parade Highlight: All-Gender Facilities
In a gender binary environment, facilities such as toilets, changing rooms and even fitting rooms in shops are differentiated by just two genders. Some minorities such as transgender people or family carers may feel embarrassed when using these facilities. Increasing ‘All-Gender Facilities’ in the community not only benefits the majority of people but also pay respect and gives a better choice for those minorities.

How many times do you have to visit the public toilet every day? Have you ever stopped drinking water just because you are afraid of entering public toilets? Did you know that some transgender people are afraid of going to public swimming pools, changing rooms or even toilets because their appearance and their gender on their identity cards do not match each other? ‘All-Gender Facilities’ provides a better and safer environment for transgender people.

There is an increasing number of discussions on transgender topics. In June last year, the Hong Kong government has launched a public consultation on legal gender recognition including whether a gender recognition scheme should be established in Hong Kong. However, this is only the first phase of public consultation and it only took place 4 years after the ‘W Case’ had won in court. It is still unknown when there will be a second phase of consultation and whether the Hong Kong government would consider establishing any laws on this issue.

Although legalizing gender recognition is nowhere in sight, we can still take our very first step in our daily lives to enhance the living environment for our transgender friends. Every organization, company, institute or even small shops could establish an ‘All-Gender Toilet’ while public or private leisure facilities or venues could establish an ‘All-Gender Changing Room’ so that transgender people do not have to choose between male or female facilities and that they could use these ‘All-Gender Facilities’ anytime without feeling embarrassed or stressed.

‘All- Gender Facilities’ also brings a friendly space for families and their carers of different genders. A woman once claimed that she wouldn’t allow her daughter going into the same toilet with a man who identifies himself as a female. Yet, she had never stepped into the shoes of those fathers who had to take care of their daughters and didn’t know which toilet to go to when they are in public. Did this woman think that the daughter should follow her father into a male toilet where it may be dangerous and has little privacy? Establishing the ‘All-Gender Facilities’ does not mean replacing male and female facilities. We do respect the thought of using male and female as a differentiation to all kinds of facilities but at the same time, we cannot obliterate the importance of ‘All- Gender Facilities’.

Nowadays, we can find gender friendly toilets in some universities, shopping malls, markets, hospitals and small shops. The Hong Kong Pride Parade Committee 2018 encourages everyone to support and promote the establishment of ‘All- Gender Facilities’ so as to public educate the majority to understand the existence and needs of the minorities thus making Hong Kong a gender friendly city.

【Hong Kong Pride Parade 2018】
Date: November 17, 2018 (Saturday)
Time: 2pm
Parade Route: Victoria Park, Causeway Bay (Starting Point)-->Edinburgh Place (Finish Point Assembly: performance and exhibition booths)
Theme: Call for the LAW Equality for ALL
Dress Code: Proud Purple

Stay tuned on our social media platforms to receive Hong Kong Pride Parade’s latest news!
Facebook Page: fb.com/hkpride
Facebook Event: https://goo.gl/V53Zah
Instagram ID: hkprideparade
YouTube Channel: hkprideparade
Pride Hotline: 5504 1330 (Phone call and WhatsApp)

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Les Corner
香港彩虹 Rainbow of Hong Kong
PrideLab.hk

#香港同志遊行2018 #hkprideparade2018
#攣直皆平等 #弘揚歧視法 #CallForTheLAW #EqualityForALL #AllGenderFacilities
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A Letter from A Taiwanese to Americans ( with subtitle 中英字幕 )

段震宇 :

Dear Americans, March, 14, 2018
親愛的美國人啊， 2018年3月14日

Today, to respond “My Freedom day” by CNN’s calling, I’m writing this letter to you because yours is the nation that has experienced two important concepts most deeply: 1. National Sovereignty 2. Freedom through Democracy.

今天為了響應CNN “我的自由日”活動，我寫這封信給你們，是因為你們是全世界對此二事有最深體會的人：1. 國家主權 2. 自由民主。

As you all know, from the French Revolution to the American Declaration of Independence, to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and eventually to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights & International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights, a historical theme permeated them: People have the right to choose the form of government under which they will live. Especially, to Americans, this “universal value” makes common sense.

如您所知，從法國大革命到美國獨立宣言到聯合國世界人權宣言到人權兩公約，有一個脈絡貫穿其間 ── 人，有權力要求在他所希望所選擇的政治體制之下生活。尤其對你們而言，這早已是只算常識的普世價值了。

Of course, you all take the concepts of a Sovereign State, as well as Democracy and Freedom for granted. For the last two hundred and forty two years, the Constitution of the United States has carried the legacy of your ancestors to you and your children. For this, I would certainly like to express my admiration and extend my blessings to your people!

國家對你們而言是理所當然的，民主自由也是。這連續的兩百四十二年，你們國家的憲政為你們的祖先、你們和你們的後代帶來了幸福。對此，我羨慕也祝福你們！

I am Taiwanese. I humbly request the following of you: When the Taiwanese people show their willing to establish a Sovereign State of their own similar to what the American founding fathers did in 1776, please try to understand and please, at least, say nothing against it. And if you agree with it, please express this to your family, friends, classmates, colleagues, even to your Senators and Congressmen, encouraging them to declare their support of this decision of the Taiwanese people!

我是台灣人，以下，我謙恭的向你們請求：當台灣人主張建立自己的國家（正如1776年你們的建國先賢們一樣）時，請理解！或請您至少不要反對！而，若您同意，就請說服您的親人、朋友、同學、同事，甚至您的參眾議員，公開表達他們對台灣人民的決定的支持吧！

After all, living in a land which has its own national sovereignty is the most basic human right, isn’t it?

畢竟，希望自己所生活的土地成為有主權的國家是最基本的人權，不是嗎？

Thank you very much!
非常謝謝您！

Sincerely yours
您誠摯的
James Jen-Yu Duann
段震宇 敬上