THE END OF THE WORLD THREAD #3,567

[Jo584]

I'm getting really annoyed by all the people hoping/speculating that the world is going to end soon. Do you know how depressing that sounds? And, of course, I need to point a finger at the religious out there because 99% of the posts with these threads contain religious aspects. My bro sent me a message tonight and I'm not sure where he got it from, but it had me laughing so I thought I'd share it here-

"The rapture (and similar things in non-christian religions) is like the saddest thing ever in christian religion. It's like the biblical version of that strange boy everyone knew back in school who lied about an uncle who was an ex navy seal and worked for Nintendo, and when you'd poke fun at him for his obvious lies, he'd tell you that his uncle would bring him the 'Super Nintendo II' with all the awesome games in the coming weekend and then you're gonna be sorry you ever poked fun at him. That's basically the rapture for these nutcases. I'm sorry dudes, Jesus wont show up and save you from all these smug normal people who enjoyed their lives while they where living."

"Macho Man Randy Savage died for our sins. It is only through his benevolent sacrifice that the judgement day has been postponed. Thank you Macho Man, thank you for saving us all."

Really think about the above. I don't know about all of you wishing the world will end, but do us realistic people a favor and be quiet about it. No reasonable person wants to hear your depressing proofless garbage. If you're going to say you know the precise date, you're an idiot and a false prophet. If you say you don't know and/or your religion states that the date is unknown, why even bring it up?  Do you people get off on cursing and condeming people? Oh, you think you're warning them? You're not-- it's just a fear tactic to subscribe someone to your beliefs and you're absurdly naive to realize it. That's sad to even bring up if you've really got nothing to work with but irrational fears.  So let's all enjoy our saturday together. Go out, enjoy the weather if it's nice, try to make a positive difference, and forget about all the earthquakes brewing in the Pacific- http://i.imgur.com/KbM01.png

That pissed me off. Congrats. But the rapture WILL happen. Maybe in 2 minutes or maybe in 20 years. Will you be ready? I know for a fact that i'm going to heaven because JESUS IS MY SAVIOR!!!
...but yea the actual date will not be known. The crazy guy just defaced christianity as well as earned about 17 million in donations.

[jcribb16]

Thank you jcribb for making a rationale argument. Being a Christian doesn't mean we automtically believe all of the crap some quack tells the world.

Thank you, mh, for understanding what I was trying to say.

[Falconer02]

That pissed me off. Congrats. But the rapture WILL happen. Maybe in 2 minutes or maybe in 20 years. Will you be ready? I know for a fact that i'm going to heaven because JESUS IS MY SAVIOR!!!  

W-W-W-Wacky arrogance!! Dude, your uncle is not an ex-navy seal who works for Nintendo and he is not bringing over the Super Nintendo 2 this weekend.

[Boise40]

Only God can predict when the world will end. It could end tomorrow or in 2012.

Uh, why do you punctuate such a statement with a suggestion of 2012?  That makes me think you're one of those mushy believers whose life does not reflect a true belief at all.  Otherwise you'd know that ancient Mayan superstition has absolutely nothing to do with your ancient Christian superstition.

Fine, the world could end tomorrow or in 2013. Are you happy now that you get to live to see 2013 at least? LOL

[monnee]

Another     end of the world is coming in 2012.   

[queenofnines]

Fine, the world could end tomorrow or in 2013. Are you happy now that you get to live to see 2013 at least? LOL

Wow, I'm glad some random Internet person gets to decide how long I'll live. 

lol