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.

If the $$ are to get others to join the church then it's a cult.

Myself I don't believe god makes a distinction between those who go to church and those who don't. Nor do I believe he's as evil as some like to believe.

GH- there are some out there that are out there to pick people pockets. I have heard that the easiest way to be come a millionaire is to start your own religion Kinda of sad, but true.

I personally have not sent one cent to a talking head on TV, mainly because I am skeptical of their motives. I like to give where I can see it do some good. Battered womens shelters, local charities and of course, my local sporting goods shop

One thing I could never get around was asking why there were so many many very smart men throughout history, and in virtually every corner of the globe, who disagreed. I knew I wasn't smarter than them, so what was the deal?

Believe me, I'm not trying to change anybody's mind....at all. Make all the fun you need to. I know I did. And for the record, I still cuss God from time to time. It pisses some people off when I tell them that and then say, "But it's OK, He still loves me. He has to. It's His job."

Not your everyday relationship, I'll grant you. But it works for me.

He tells me everyday that there are some real religious fanatics that think they know Him.

I think it's kinda weird how different Christian sects claim they are the REAL Christians and some other bunch of Christians are not real Christians. Who's going to hell and who's going to heaven ,the Mormons or the Baptists? Maybe God will just flip a coin.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/08/us/politics/prominent-pastor-calls-romneys-church-a-cult.html?_r=1

Keta, I have a Brother in Law who is like that. I can't begin to tell you the number of times we've "questioned" each other. And basically my argument has been just what you stated....."What makes you think that your view is the only acceptable one?" and then the blah, blah, blah starts.......

Hey! Just like our Governor...... another C word.

What did you say, Huck?

Fishhog, I admire your faith and I'm pleased to hear that you are not caught up in all this Harold Camping idiocy.

I'm going to be really POed if it's all over in a week with all the money I've spent on this old house in the past month.

I'm totally going to spend all the money I have as fast as I can.

What I'll do after that, I'll have to decide at lunch today.

Fish on...

Todd

I won't, either...at least not after I buy lunch.

Fish on...

Todd

Did you pay back your school loan, Todd?

Don't want you squandering the bill money on a cheese sandwich.

It's also known as Pascal's Wager and is about 400 years old.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pascal's_Wager

Well, tomorrow is the big day. Is everyone ready?
I'm hoping it will be delayed again so I can watch the Dawgs & Trees go at it on Saturday.

I'm going to go out on a limb and say...

I think your wish is quite likely to be granted.

Fish on...

Todd

P.S. If it's not...see ya on the other side

The viaduct is closing tomorrow, that's going to be interesting.

Wasn't the quake enough of a wake up call for you?
Repent before it's too late!!

I have to admit I wasn't exactly surprised, or disappointed, to wake up here on this mortal plane this morning.

*sigh*

If he just predicts the end of the world every day, sooner or later he'll get it right, if he lives long enough.

Fish on...

Todd

These delays are likely a good thing for Camping. It gives him more time to collect $$$$ from the sheep that follow him.

Dang! This is my fifth day sick. I could use a little rapture for a lift. Oh well, probably be well enough to go to work Monday.

go outside and cut the grass......it's good for you.

Phuque! I drank all my beer yesterday thinking I wouldn't need it after today. Damnit.

Time to go make more.

http://news.yahoo.com/german-satellite-enters-atmosphere-032734089.html


Here it comes!

Amen.

Just send all of your assets to me since you won't need them where your going.


Fishy