Atheist: About Eschatology: Why is there a tremendous amount of interest in the apocalypse (eschatology)? Do you think the focus is healthy? Atheist: Jesus' Return: Isn't there a scripture that says Jesus would return before that generation would pass away? [Matthew 24:34, Matthew 16:28]. Atheist: Rebuilding of the Temple: Do you think that the temple will be rebuilt and what would it mean if it is rebuilt?