So, the rapture didn’t occur on Saturday at 6pm as predicted. I can’t say that I’m surprised in the least by this either. I find it unfortunate that someone would attempt to solve the Bible with mathematical equations and then sway so many people into following what is so obviously a false belief. I also find it sad that these people made such a shift in priorities when they thought the rapture was coming and spent so much more effort and financial resources to try to convert people to Christianity. Considering that we can’t predict when the rapture will actually happen, shouldn’t we always be putting forth great effort to convert nonbelievers to Christianity as if it were coming tomorrow?
I think the most aggravating bit to me is that because one radio broadcaster felt he could predict the rapture, all of Christianity has to take a blow in the eyes of society for his actions. I have no doubt that the rapture is coming, possibly even soon, even Christ’s own disciples believed he would return in their lifetimes. But rather than spending time worrying and trying to predict the future, I personally find it a better use of my time to try to build relationship and lead people to Christ via my actions, rather than scare tactics and false prophesies.
