Prepper-Nation

In the last few years we have seen a massive increase in so-called "preppers". This is due in large part to recent economic instability and political turmoil at home and abroad. While for most the reasons for becoming a prepper are largely motivated by political or social beliefs there is quite often an underlying religious nature to their practices.They have an overwhelming sense that we are living in a kind of "end times" and so they must prepare.

If you've seen the National Geographic Channel show "Doomsday Preppers" you'll know that each prepper has their own beliefs as to what will cause the fall of our society and the best way to prepare for it. While each individual is different there are some common things they all try to have. They try and create a secure shelter. This can be anything from a bomb shelter to a fortified ranch to living in a decommissioned missile silo. They also will of course need a source of food and water. All preppers have some amount of stored supplies such as canned or dehydrated foods. But some plan on relying more on growing their own food once the local grocer has been by a band of marauding zombies. And last but not least is protection. When the rule of law has collapsed even the most peace loving hippy prepper will have a rifle or two at his side.

It's very easy to look at these people and laugh, calling them paranoid nut jobs. But we shouldn't forget that even Jesus warns us to prepare for the end times. But He doesn't tell us to stockpile spam. He tells us to pray and watch and to continue doing Gods work. Christian preppers shouldn't worry about filling their pantries and their armories with seeds and shotgun shells. We should worry about the souls of our family, our friends, and our neighbors, that they will find shelter in the Lord and that they are secure in their place in Heaven.

How are you preparing for the end time?