It's Half an Hour to Midnight on Christmas Island

[steepholm]

Predictions of the end of millennialism were once again confounded tonight, as thousands who had been disappointed in their expectation of the Rapture did not, despite forecasts from rationalist and sceptical groups, conclude that they had “Been very silly” and “Would never fall for this kind of nonsense again.”

“We were certain that this would be the day they finally saw sense,” confessed Professor Richard Dawkins, who wished to remain anonymous. “I realise there have been predictions before, but this time the humiliation seemed so incontrovertible and absolute.” Another sceptic, known only as Archbishop Rowan Williams, pointed out: “It’s all in the Bible, plain as plain. ‘But of that day and hour knows no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only’ (Matt. 24.36). I guess some people don’t recognize a clue stick even when it’s handed them by Jesus.“

But all hope is not lost for the growing sect of anti-eschatologists. Already, some are predicting that when the next date for the end of the world (currently scheduled for Christmas Eve) passes without incident, it will be the signal for "worldwide repentance and a turning to science and logic.” Others, jaundiced by their latest disappointment, expect that to happen only when hell freezes over.

Comments

[communicator.livejournal.com]

I've never said it but I have thought (as you do) of a good answer to the people who come to you in the street, or to your door, and say 'What will you do if Jesus returns tomorrow?'

I never will say, because I don't want to upset them really: 'If he comes tomorrow I will admit I was wrong, and change my life forever... What will you do if he doesn't?'

[steepholm.livejournal.com]

That reminds me of an atheist I once heard complaining that if her Christian friend was right, he would get the chance to say "I told you so", but not vice versa.

[nineweaving.livejournal.com]

Witty!

Nine

[steepholm.livejournal.com]

Thank you! :)

maybe it happend after all

[(Anonymous)]

I was wondering if the "rapture" had actually happened. Only not all that many were found worth rapturing.

Re: maybe it happend after all

[steepholm.livejournal.com]

I have wondered how those believers felt who happened to have a friend or family member die - or even go missing - on the 21st. Did they think it was the Rapture?

In fact, for non-believing family members given to practical joking, there must have been quite a temptation to go and check into a motel for the night - perhaps leaving a half-eaten meal sprinkled with glitter. But I heard no reports of that actually happening.