Question:  Dear Greg,

            I have been receiving a lot of e-mail on Nostradamus lately.  Can you tell me your thoughts?

            David

Answer:  Dear David,

            Nostradamus had been proven, over and over again, to be spurious.  Virtually every time tragedy strikes, someone drags out a Nostradamus quote.  Why?  First, the sheer volume of what he wrote allows for almost any application.  Further, the vague and mystical nature of what he wrote allows for and encourages urban myths, which the Internet is once again sharing with unsuspecting individuals.  Nostradamus never mentioned specifics, and when he did he had an unbelievably bad batting average.  Not a good source.

            We suggest a sound and careful reading of the Bible.  Once again, not some wild, irresponsible interpretation, for those are out there as well.  We have some free literature about understanding the Bible we will send to you if you live in the U.S. or Canada.

            In Christ,

            Greg Albrecht