Or maybe it's too late? Is this why Palin decided not to run?

So, the rapture didn't happen last time preacher Harold Camping said it would. When May 21 finally rolled around, there weren't any trumpet sounds and Camping - along with millions of other Christians - didn't rise up into the sky.

Maybe the end wasn't nigh after all. But a whole lot of atheists in Seattle had a fun party and raised a few thousand dollars for a non-religious camp for kids.

Now, Camping is saying the real rapture happens later this month. May 21 was a deadline of sorts - an "invisible judgment day." In other words, if you weren't saved then, you're going to be in a lot of trouble come Oct. 21.

So far, no Seattle-area "rapture day" parties are planned for that date. Earlier this year, a a local atheist group planned a party to mark the end of Camping's "countdown to backpedaling."

Here's the message Camping is putting out on the website for his Family Radio organization:

"Thus we can be sure that the whole world, with the exception of those who are presently saved (the elect), are under the judgment of God, and will be annihilated together with the whole physical world on October 21, 2011, on the last day of the present five months period. On that day the true believers (the elect) will be raptured. We must remember that only God knows who His elect are that He saved prior to May 21."

More recently, he told followers in a recorded message:

"I do believe that we're getting very near the very end…. If (God) had not kept us from knowing everything that we didn't know, we would not have been able to be used of Him to bring about the tremendous event that occurred on May 21 of this year, and which probably will be finished out on October 21, that's coming very shortly. That looks like it will be at this point, it looks like it will be the final end of everything."

Camping suffered a stroke shortly after his rapture predictions in May fell flat. He recently returned home to his California home where he is "continuing his recuperation in the care of his dear wife," according to Family Radio.

Everything in this state gets delayed.
520 tolling
Alaskan Way Viaduct
787 .....

The Oct 21st judgement day will be delayed again. Book it and don't worry about the rapture disruptung the rest of your coho season.

“No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man.” (Matt. 24:36-37)

I for one believe the day is coming. As for when, I don't care. I will live my life according to his word the best I can until that glorious day.

If the world is coming to an end, why does he want people to send him money?



Fishy

Maybe you should read The Bible if you wanna believe in that stuff.

There is no rapture mentioned in it.

Anywhere.

Damn, I prepaid my rent. I wonder if I can get some of it back prorate? Cable is prepaid too. Crap. I know those corporate bastards aren't giving any refunds.

Whack jobs all of you religious fanatics.

Pretty much the whole book of Revelation is about the end of days.

I personally don't place much stock Campings rants. The day may come before or after, no one knows. The important thing is to be ready!!!

Some will say "Christians are dulsional, There is no afterlife, Heaven/Hell, etc.. I say "What if your wrong"? Eternity is a mighty long time!!!
I look at it this way, if I am right, then I get to spend eternity in Heaven. But if I am wrong and there is no heaven/hell, then I have lost nothing!!!
The price has already been paid. Salvation costs you NOTHING. Thats the beauty of it.

Thanks Fishog!
I am saved!
Where do I send my check?

It's Not about sending checks Gutz. It's about giving back to God.

Camping won't get a dime from me, mainly because I think he's a fruitcake trying to capitalize on others fears.

You'd be better off giving to your local church where it can do some good

If the end is coming why do the churches need the cash?


Fishy

hard to argue with that

"I look at it this way, if I am right, then I get to spend eternity in Heaven. But if I am wrong and there is no heaven/hell, then I have lost nothing!!! "

You lost a lot of Sundays you could have spent fishing.

You lost a lot of Sundays you could have spent fishing. [/quote]


Ding ding ding.........We have a winner!!!!!! Glad my God lives close to where the fish are running.

You also waste a lot of mental energy "praying" (closing your eyes and wishing hard) and talking to your imaginary friend.

I know I opened myself up for ridicule by responding to this thread. That's fine .... fire away.

The "Correct" reason about giving back your hard earned $$$ to the church where it further their minestry and getting others to know God vs. some false prophet using scare tactics in order to line their own pockets.

I'll bet that everyone here knows some really fine people who believe in God....I know I do. I'm thinking that some folks' God is way too green ($$). Perhaps that's the conflict. just guessin'

You just described the majority of organized religions.

Shouldn't that be "TV poachers"

I really don't see any difference between the two choices.