May 21st..the end of the world...

[Coming2]

Hi everyone!!

So has anyone read or seen the billboards around the US claiming that tomorrow, Saturday May 21st, is going to be the end of the world?? My daughter called me yesterday from school in tears because she saw a billboard and all her friends were afraid of dying. First it hurt me a bit to see her distraught but also by the fact that as much as we have talked about the afterlife that she would ever be afraid of dying.

I did research on the guy who is claiming this and he is taking his information by adding, subtracting and reducing numbers in the Bible. He predicted the same thing a few years ago but then recanted that the numbers were wrong when nothing happened. Does this sound like Koo laid cult to anyone else?? Jim Jones predicted the same thing and they all killed themselves before it was suppose to happen.

[Chrysaetos]

This is good for your daughter..
Why..? Because she will learn that the world won't end. She'll become more sceptical the next time, and less scared/not scared.. hopefully! :smile:

[Squatchit]

Isn't it already May 21st for our Australian friends?

If so and you're up early, let us know you are still around. :wink:

Squatch

[Prokopton]

This again?

For goodness' sake.

Is this kool-aid cult? No, kool-aid cults have more substance than this.

[Squatchit]

This again?

For goodness' sake.

Is this kool-aid cult? No, kool-aid cults have more substance than this.
Yeah, there's been a few threads recently. Obviously because it's tomorrow (or today) depending on where you live.

I find it amazing that someone has been able to put billboards all over America - that wouldn't happen in this country (UK). You'd have to apply to all the local councils first and it would take months of negotiation...:tongue:

[Prokopton]

I find it amazing that someone has been able to put billboards all over America - that wouldn't happen in this country (UK). You'd have to apply to all the local councils first and it would take months of negotiation...

I agree!

In my mind I assume little amateur posters was what it really meant... if it's actual billboards, these are some very well-funded people!

[innerlight]

Yeah, there's been a few threads recently. Obviously because it's tomorrow (or today) depending on where you live.

I find it amazing that someone has been able to put billboards all over America - that wouldn't happen in this country (UK). You'd have to apply to all the local councils first and it would take months of negotiation...:tongue:

I was really surprised and shocked that their are billboards that have this. That someone would allow the billboards to be put up... Then I thought it could be possible that the owners of the billboards believe it to be true.

[Squatchit]

Then I thought it could be possible that the owners of the billboards believe it to be true.
Good point...but all over America? I can understand it in one town/city but 'around the US' (as Coming2 mentioned) seems an awful huge expanse of land.

Admittedly I'm not familiar with billboards and the owning/advertising of them, but I would have thought the advertising space is owned by the state.

Maybe I'll shut up now because I'll only continue assuming...:tongue:

EDIT - and there are only a few more hours to go before it's debunked...or true.

[Enya]

Sigh... well, I have lots of work to do tomorrow and get some paintings to sell, so please cancel it... :D

[innerlight]

Good point...but all over America? I can understand it in one town/city but 'around the US' (as Coming2 mentioned) seems an awful huge expanse of land.

Admittedly I'm not familiar with billboards and the owning/advertising of them, but I would have thought the advertising space is owned by the state.

Maybe I'll shut up now because I'll only continue assuming...:tongue:

EDIT - and there are only a few more hours to go before it's debunked...or true.

Well in this economy money talks. So if the price is right I guess they will put whatever on a billboard. Even one that says the bible guarantees it.

Harold Camping says there is no Plan B... So what happens when it doesn't happen? Harold Camping will, no doubt, be eaten alive, criticized, and torn apart. Let alone all those that do beleive what he is saying. Those that have no doubt donated money to his cause.

[AmethystDawn]

Yeah, there's been a few threads recently. Obviously because it's tomorrow (or today) depending on where you live.

I find it amazing that someone has been able to put billboards all over America - that wouldn't happen in this country (UK). You'd have to apply to all the local councils first and it would take months of negotiation...:tongue:

Not forgetting District Councils then County Councils before it gets to the Locals. Thereafter it would get referred to Parish councils as something like this would be out of their respective jurisdiction on religious grounds :icon_eek:

Reminds me of those blokes who used to wear Sandwich boards in town centres proclaiming 'The End Is Nigh'

Seriously though I'm sorry the op's daughter was upset by this thoughtless idiocy.

[psychoslice]

Yes it the 21st here in Australia and nothing is happening, dam I'm all packed and no where to go.:icon_frown:

[Enya]

Yes it the 21st here in Australia and nothing is happening, dam I'm all packed and no where to go.:icon_frown:
LOL! :D :D :D

[Mind's Eye]

Isn't it already May 21st for our Australian friends?

If so and you're up early, let us know you are still around. :wink:

Squatch
Great point.. But then I suppose that everything hinges on American time, you know, this great Godly nation founded by God himself to have a Nation that would be obedient to him and preach the gospel to the world..... I'm sure that's the answer to the time zone problem... Riiiiiiiight. :rolleyes:

[Squatchit]

Harold Camping says there is no Plan B...
I find this more interesting. That a person would put themselves on the line (knowing the fallout).

Like you say, especially those that have given him money. No wait, why would you give money to him when it's all over today? What would he want money for? Am I missing something? Has he been around for years?

I tend to come into these threads because I am slightly fascinated as to why one of us (the human race) does this kind of thing. It's so 'out there' and exposed. I wonder if they are not totally rational. Mentally. And don't really appreciate or understand the side effects of being wrong.

[Mind's Eye]

Well in this economy money talks. So if the price is right I guess they will put whatever on a billboard. Even one that says the bible guarantees it.

Harold Camping says there is no Plan B... So what happens when it doesn't happen? Harold Camping will, no doubt, be eaten alive, criticized, and torn apart.

The sad thing about it is that whatever lame excuse camping comes up with as to why it didn't happen, his blind followers will still follow him like a modern day messiah.

The scary side; Camping has been wrong before, so what will he do this time when it all proves to be false? Will he spiritualize the whole thing somehow and lead his followers in a suicide mission like Heaven's Gate? It is a bit creepy when you think of how this could turn out for this group.

[Squatchit]

I have 56 minutes to go.

What to do...what to do...

[Chrysaetos]

I have no idea what kind of 'end of the world' scenario they came up with.. but an asteroid would be spotted long before it would hit.
Don't know what other ideas are possible.. maybe some sorcerers channelling a dark lord or something..:rolleyes:
Great point.. But then I suppose that everything hinges on American time, you know, this great Godly nation founded by God himself to have a Nation that would be obedient to him and preach the gospel to the world..... I'm sure that's the answer to the time zone problem... Riiiiiiiight. :rolleyes:You are right.. we have to wait until America wakes up! :smile: Then the LORD will reveal :D

[Mind's Eye]

I have no idea what kind of 'end of the world' scenario they came up with.. but an asteroid would be spotted long before it would hit.
Don't know what other ideas are possible.. maybe some sorcerers channelling a dark lord or something..:rolleyes:
You are right.. we have to wait until America wakes up! :smile: Then the LORD will reveal :D

The Lord just spoke to me and said that it is thus.... How could camping have missed this vital part of the prophecy.

[Squatchit]

You are right.. we have to wait until America wakes up! :smile: Then the LORD will reveal :D

GO America!!!

Come on...hurry up. We're nearly on 21st. The rest of us eastwise has been there, done it and got the t-shirt. You're so old hat. :rolleyes:

[Dilchannan]

Supposed to happen at 6pm May 21st EST. Than for 5 months it will be basically hell fire and brimstone on earth..LOL We are having a party for it..Don't need to many excuses to throw a party hehehe.

[Prokopton]

Than for 5 months it will be basically hell fire and brimstone on earth

... then light refreshments and a summary of the news?

[innerlight]

I find this more interesting. That a person would put themselves on the line (knowing the fallout).

Like you say, especially those that have given him money. No wait, why would you give money to him when it's all over today? What would he want money for? Am I missing something? Has he been around for years?

I tend to come into these threads because I am slightly fascinated as to why one of us (the human race) does this kind of thing. It's so 'out there' and exposed. I wonder if they are not totally rational. Mentally. And don't really appreciate or understand the side effects of being wrong.

I guess they either thought they wouldn't need the money, or felt it was their duty to help spread the word. It's interesting that Camping has made two predictions in his life. The first one did not come true. The second one is pending. Yet, people believe that he will be right this time.

Why do they follow it you ask? Because they want to, or even need to. They want to believe that such a place as their "heaven" exists and they want to get there. They see this life as being so hard, or cruel, that they want to get out of it anyway possible, and only know of this way. They only have one concept of "heaven" and know there is only one way into it. So they put all their hope into this actually happening.

[SeekingTheShift]

The Big Day…


Okay, I did a quick search on 5-21-2011. So far I have found only one worthy of sharing a link with

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/05/11/21-reasons-may-21-not-end-of-world_n_860747.html#s277570&title=21_Our_Milk


and it got me thinking…


** I spoke with the Creator a little while ago and was told I could file for an extension.


** Can I opt to be put on the Left Behind list?


** Since I have a five month time slot to work with… I can make my own hand basket!


Hugs, hope and blessings.

[forevergirl]

Supposed to happen at 6pm May 21st EST. Than for 5 months it will be basically hell fire and brimstone on earth..LOL We are having a party for it..Don't need to many excuses to throw a party hehehe.

Someone said party??!!:hug: :D

[psychoslice]

I wonder when the next date is going to be set at, oh well another laugh wont go astray.:D

[Xan]

This guy Harold Camping has made Lots of bucks with his radio station and those other lucrative ventures. No doubt he will be holding all the account numbers just in case his true belief fails.


Xan

[nightowl]

Still here...:D

nightowl

[Trace]

hello from downunder....we are still alive lol :-)

[AmethystDawn]

This guy Harold Camping has made Lots of bucks with his radio station and those other lucrative ventures. No doubt he will be holding all the account numbers just in case his true belief fails.


Xan

I guess if he really believed it he would give it all away prior to the event, there again if we're all doomed, what's the point, or does he have a bunker somewhere, there again he is 89 years old

Come the hour of doom I sincerely hope that everyone plays R.E.M.'s 'It's the end of the world as we know it (and I feel fine) :D

I'm playing it now and I hope it catches on

[Xan]

Come the hour of doom I sincerely hope that everyone plays R.E.M.'s 'It's the end of the world as we know it (and I feel fine) :D

I'm playing it now and I hope it catches on

Yes... I especially like the "... as we know it" part. :wink:


Xan

[Glenn]

22.05.2011, 01:20hrs (as I'm typing) and checking in. Business as usual. :cool:

[...Pandora...]

In the words of spongebob squarepants, I'mmmmmmmm ready,... Beam me up J.C.! :D well.... there's always the next doom and gloom Apocalypse.

[unruhig]

9,10 pm still here in Canada

peace to all

[northstar]

it's time to be adults now... be nice

[Mathew James]

hang on, harry is recalculating another date


mj

[AngelBreeze]

There is no one but God thus, His Son Jesus Christ who truly knows the day and hour of the return of Jesus. Others can speculate and perhaps it makes for some excitement but the fact remains that man has not been given this piece of most important information. That is solely under God's purview.

Deus tecum, (\o/) AngelBreeze (\o/)

"For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an anti-Christ." -- II JOHN 1:7 (KJV)

"Jesus saith unto him, I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by Me." -- JOHN 14:6 (KJV)

[Triner]

Worst.Rapture.Ever

[Enya]

Worst.Rapture.Ever

Bwwwahhhahhhhaaa!!! :D :D :D

[Scibat]

It was my Birthday and pretty much sucked. So the Rapture would have been an improvement. :icon_frown:

[iolite]

I was really surprised and shocked that their are billboards that have this. That someone would allow the billboards to be put up... Then I thought it could be possible that the owners of the billboards believe it to be true.


No, more likely scenario is that the billboard owners have no problem separating fools from their money.

[Coming2]

So I see that we are all well and alive!! Evidently the guy who preached this decided sometime around 1PM that he had the dates wrong. Go figure!! Like I told HappilyHannah...my daughter....this guy has been predicting these end of the world scenarios for a while now. The fact of the matter is that no one will ever really know when God will come back. If our planet survives the endless wars and fighting, mass destruction of natural resources and live through widespread disease we might finally become the peaceful society that the Bible spoke about....I am of the mindset that some time...way in the future...we will be a world of peace, love and understanding. It might take some major destruction for that to happen but I truly believe that someday we will get there.

Light and Love!!

[Triner]

I've always found it amusing that these people take the Bible so literally. It's like some blond hairded, blue eyed, Middle Eastern dude is going to reenter the Earth's atmosphere riding a Space Harley tagging people saying "Rapture!".

I've always thought it was kinda backwards... it's not literally Jesus that has to come back to us 'cause his message never left, we have to find our way back to his message of love. Be it through Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism, Hinduism, Wicca, Paganism, Islam or whatever works for you, if we would all find our way back to living through Love, then imagine the peaceful society that would emerge. Of course, that's just me.

Now pardon me whilst I go shopping for my Space Harley.

Peace!

[Neville]

Whilst I fully accept that the faithful may well be seen to be gullible and that Harold Camping might well be both enigmatic, inspirational and possibly hypnotic in his demeanour.

Imagine then how crest fallen these devout believers must by now surely be feeling . The gravity of having ones faith let down so conclusively must surely be most devastating. I rather feel a deal of compassion and sympathy for all those that were sucked into this pantomime.

Oh and by way of personal opinion , I think those that have Jesus in their hearts will most probably feel that his spirit never left and therefore has no need to return.

[Scibat]

Whilst I fully accept that the faithful may well be seen to be gullible and that Harold Camping might well be both enigmatic, inspirational and possibly hypnotic in his demeanour.

Imagine then how crest fallen these devout believers must by now surely be feeling . The gravity of having ones faith let down so conclusively must surely be most devastating. I rather feel a deal of compassion and sympathy for all those that were sucked into this pantomime.

Oh and by way of personal opinion , I think those that have Jesus in their hearts will most probably feel that his spirit never left and therefore has no need to return.
Nah Neville, this is the interwebz, their feelings don't matter here. Who cares if some people were scared out of their gourds or faithfully awaiting something they believed with all their hearts would happen. We should mock them, call them gullible, stupid, sheep, and anything else we think we can get away with. Sympathy has no place on the internet. :rolleyes:
(That was sarcasm for those who need it explained.)

[innerlight]

Whilst I fully accept that the faithful may well be seen to be gullible and that Harold Camping might well be both enigmatic, inspirational and possibly hypnotic in his demeanour.

Imagine then how crest fallen these devout believers must by now surely be feeling . The gravity of having ones faith let down so conclusively must surely be most devastating. I rather feel a deal of compassion and sympathy for all those that were sucked into this pantomime.

Oh and by way of personal opinion , I think those that have Jesus in their hearts will most probably feel that his spirit never left and therefore has no need to return.

I can't even imagine what it feels like, or what they are going through. Some have been said to have given up their homes, jobs, bank accounts, everything for this rapture to happen. Then have to face the reality that nothing happened. It must be heart wrenching to be in those shoes. Let alone to have the strength to bounce back from that will be a feat to say the least.

I don't think there is anything that can be said to them to ease what they are going through at this time.

[Uma]

Here is a cool site about predictions from the past http://www.paleofuture.com/

[WhiteShaman]

I can't even imagine what it feels like, or what they are going through. Some have been said to have given up their homes, jobs, bank accounts, everything for this rapture to happen. Then have to face the reality that nothing happened. It must be heart wrenching to be in those shoes. Let alone to have the strength to bounce back from that will be a feat to say the least.

I don't think there is anything that can be said to them to ease what they are going through at this time.

My heart goes out for those who take the bible and certain preachers literally but shock and awe works sometimes. It seems that something like this may have been unfortunately necessary to help break the hold this type of religion has on many.
My hope is that those affected in any way do not settle for some excuse why nothing happened instead of looking within.
Here’s hoping………:nono: :nono:
James

[Silvergirl]

and some are still standing out there like waiting for that proverbial bus to pull up, like it's a little late, but it'll be here, not wanting to swallow their pride and admit it was a bit of a long shot...sad when the magic is to be found inside of us.

[innerlight]

My heart goes out for those who take the bible and certain preachers literally but shock and awe works sometimes. It seems that something like this may have been unfortunately necessary to help break the hold this type of religion has on many.
My hope is that those affected in any way do not settle for some excuse why nothing happened instead of looking within.
Here’s hoping………:nono: :nono:
James

That was one of the things I was saying. That events like this can, in the long run, do damage to the Religion, or belief. But in the same vein that can also be an eye opener to help the person that got caught up to question their beliefs and even look other places.

The only downside being in shoes like this usually it's when faith becomes lost.

[Spiritlite]

I think things happen for a reason and I think what WhiteShaman has said is actually very thoughtful "help break the hold this type of religions has on many" very good.
Spiritlite.

[Silvergirl]

Worst.Rapture.Ever


Just like the dude, better late than never. Or not.

I am laughing like Nelson Munz on the Simpsons ~ HA ha!

Good lord if you can't laugh at something like this, what can you laugh at...

[Gina]

Hello guys!!!

I heard a woman in my office saying yesterday that she went to church on sunday and that the pastor was joking about this whole thing and that it was the anti christs that made up this story...........

I really think it's funny cause all these religious people actually do believe in the whole "end of the world thing" and in my opinion the anti christs wouldn't really believe in that. Well that's my opinion.

He he havent been on here for ages!!!

Good to be back with you guys, sure these tons to read!!!!

[Silvergirl]

I've been listening to Geo. Noory radio show Coast2Coast and the guy is now saying it's October 21st, my goodness. He doesn't give up does he. Hey Gina, I really like your siggie.

[WhiteShaman]

Hello guys!!!

I heard a woman in my office saying yesterday that she went to church on sunday and that the pastor was joking about this whole thing and that it was the anti christs that made up this story...........

I really think it's funny cause all these religious people actually do believe in the whole "end of the world thing" and in my opinion the anti christs wouldn't really believe in that. Well that's my opinion.

He he havent been on here for ages!!!

Good to be back with you guys, sure these tons to read!!!!

Let the excuses begin....lol The anti-christ gets blamed for everything. Here among these circles we have a scapegoat too........they call it the "ego"......lol
Some things never change.........
James

[Gracey]

i just heard on the news , the man who made up this date is now saying he is 5 months off and it will happen 5 months from may 21.

[Internal Queries]

i just heard on the news , the man who made up this date is now saying he is 5 months off and it will happen 5 months from may 21.


so be sure to keep the "love offering$" rolling in for another 5 months. lol

[Gracey]

so be sure to keep the "love offering$" rolling in for another 5 months. lol

pretty much.

[NetSeeker]

I can't believe that there's actually people out there that are now probably going "Oh, he made a math error. Oh well, that gives us five more months to spread the message about the upcoming rapture!"

How can people like that keep people believing in them? He made a prediction that the world would end somewhere in the 90's too and that didn't happen. If something's (not) happened twice, it's going to (not) happen a third time. Rule of threes :wink:

[Mathew James]

...He made a prediction that the world would end somewhere in the 90's too and that didn't happen. ...

it was September of 1994, that was the first book harry put a date in.

mj

[Mathew James]

...pastor was joking about this whole thing and that it was the anti christs that made up this story...........

I really think it's funny cause all these religious people actually do believe in the whole "end of the world thing" and in my opinion the anti christs wouldn't really believe in that. Well that's my opinion.



Just my opinion, but the antichrists are exposed in humans. imo, there are multitudes of spirits that accompany humanity on this planet. The spirits that guided harry camping into his falsehood took advantage of his ego, and they have been leading him astray for several decades. Depending on what people beleive, there are many ways to descibe these spirits which exist among us. There are spirits that guide to truth and there are spirits that have taken a mutal bond to enjoy the destruction of humanity. They are the antichrists and these spirits posses many peeople. It is these antichrist spirits who are controlling the churches in the world today. Christ was the Messih not what the churches make him out to be. That is why the preists, pastors, teachers... who have these deamons living in them are antichrists, they teach falsehoods about Jesus, the Messih. And there are many, many, many antichrists among us!


mj

[AmethystDawn]

I'm not sure about the accuracy of this but I think Mr Camping said May 21st would be the First day of Judgement and others would follow, the next day being October 21st.

Is it a coincidence that he predicted May21st knowing it to be hurricane /tornado season?

[Prokopton]

Not to be interpreted as gloating or making fun, but I'm a believer in the evidence and following it. Here's a truly massive list of failed prophecies of armageddon/apocalypse etc.:

Whoops! Failed Armageddon Prophecies + Predictions (http://www.armageddononline.org/failed.html)

Worth considering before you believe the next one, which I won't. ;)

[Iskandar]

He is a fraud and a charlatan and it is disgusting that not only he got away with it, but people believed him.