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Evangelical media developed a whole industry centered on end-times, transforming fear into a lucrative franchise. Sermons evolved into paperbacks, which then became films, and these films served as material for youth group curricula. Entire publishing companies flourished by turning prophecy into stories, offering not only novels but also study guides, board games, and church kits. The apocalypse was more than just a theological belief; it became a commercial enterprise.

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