May 21 2011

Crashfan3 · 04-28-2011, 07:15 PM

So, driving back into town today I saw a billboard saying that the Bible says that the world's gonna end on May 21 of this year. (Will post pictures later if I head back out of town again. Disregard that, my phone camera sucks ass.)

Did a bit of googling and apparently this is some kind of global thing. A lot of people seriously think (text - video)are that a man named Harold Camping has calculated that the flood of Noah happened on that same date in 4990BC, and that some other biblical-grade disaster would happen 7000 years from that date, which happens to be May 21 2011.

Personally, I don't buy it. Various people have predicted various dates across the last hundred years or so that they believed would be the end of days. However, I think this is the first time in a while that such a prediction has received such a great following. Also, if I believed in a God, I would think that he'd prefer to keep the day of the end of the world a secret. What would be his purpose in telling the whole of humanity the day he's going to destroy everything?

Anyway, I realize this is Chit Chat, but let's try to keep the discussion serious. I don't wanna read "lol bible is faek its all bs" ... I'd like to hear the input of christians, religious non-christians, and atheists.

vro · 04-28-2011, 07:23 PM

According to Revelations, the "end of the world" is unknown to us, and only God knows when that will happen. Although there are signs(sort of) that the end could be near, it is still completely unknown to humanity when the end times will happen. This May 21st thing is a load of bullcrap.

And yes, I am a Christian.

**iironiic** · 04-28-2011, 07:26 PM

That's my sister's 21st birthday rofl

Norsk · 04-28-2011, 07:30 PM

I don't have a set religion, but this is interesting. I really don't think it will happen, though. 2012 is another big one, but that already gets tossed at us enough as it is. Speaking of which, I may read up on both of these...

**Sephiroth28** · 04-28-2011, 07:34 PM

I have heard a lot of these end of the world things and just just don't believe them.

Izzy · 04-28-2011, 07:35 PM

lol bible is faek its all bs

But really..

The bible is fiction and it is all nonsense. Not to mention this prediction isn't in the bible.

**DarknessXoXLight** · 04-28-2011, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vro

Although there are signs(sort of) that the end could be near, it is still completely unknown to humanity when the end times will happen.

64 tornados across the midwest in the US, 300 within the past week.
END IS NEAR. >:] hehe.

Okay now in seriousness, do I believe it? No. There are so many different days that apparently so many things point at as the end of the world. My interest in this has died. :/ I guess some people just enjoy having some belief to latch onto.

Also, I wonder what the obsession with the number 21 is.

**AlexDest** · 04-28-2011, 07:39 PM

Every day could just be the end of the world. Don't know why there should be specific dates for when the world is going to expire.

vro · 04-28-2011, 07:41 PM

I read the article and watched the video. Its all stupid. They are taking verses from the bible, and then giving you this information that doesn't really have anything to do with the verse they give you. As a fully faithful Christian, I am offended that there are "Christians" out there spreading stuff like this. If people do become serious Christians because of this, that might be a good thing.(keyword: might.), but this is still stupid.

Well, at least it isn't as bad as the Westboro Baptist Church.

**xBBx Takedown** · 04-28-2011, 07:44 PM

Okay so May of this year, 2012, 2029, and 2060. This is a load of bull. I'm Catholic and I don't even believe what the ****ing Bible says. God knows our fate, not scientists or priests of our time. I'ma laugh at everyone who believes this stupid prediction comes true. Just saying.

**Oni-Paranoia** · 04-28-2011, 08:00 PM

Every tragic event that happens/happened turns into a sign that it's "The End of The World". Ever notice that?

Izzy · 04-28-2011, 08:02 PM

How can you be catholic and not believe what is says in the bible? You can't claim to be catholic if you don't believe in that organizations beliefs...

That's like me saying that I'm a Republican, but I don't believe in anything they stand for.

**xBBx Takedown** · 04-28-2011, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Izzy

How can you be catholic and not believe what is says in the bible? You can't claim to be catholic if you don't believe in that organizations beliefs...

That's like me saying that I'm a Republican, but I don't believe in anything they stand for.

I was baptized in a Roman Catholic church. I don't have to believe in the Catholic organization beliefs.

Thatskier · 04-28-2011, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xBBx Takedown

I was baptized in a Roman Catholic church. I don't have to believe in the Catholic organization beliefs.

Same. I am catholic. I agree with alot. But does that mean i have to agree with all?

Thats like saying being born black means your a slave automatically

vro · 04-28-2011, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thatskier

Thats like saying being born black means your a slave automatically

But we know that is not the case, as a slave could never have the joy of riding a pony.

Gray Fox · 04-28-2011, 08:22 PM

If there really was a date known for the world to end I would still go about my daily routine and not think much of it.

If the unavoidable is going to happen, bring it on. Good luck wasting your time running around thinking it will save you lol

MrGiggles · 04-28-2011, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iironiic

That's my sister's 21st birthday rofl

My brother's 19'th bday. brb posting this on his wall

**xBBx Takedown** · 04-28-2011, 08:31 PM

Imo, every religion has it's own theory of the world ending. Will we ever know our exact impending doom? No. It'll just come. Oh well. You cannot do anything about it.

**Hakulyte** · 04-28-2011, 08:33 PM

Define "end of the world" please.

00Razor00 · 04-28-2011, 08:35 PM

inb4 4chan finds out and DDOS's them.

04-28-2011, 07:15 PM	#1
Crashfan3 FFR Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Jefferson, Ore. Age: 32 Posts: 2,937	May 21 2011 So, driving back into town today I saw a billboard saying that the Bible says that the world's gonna end on May 21 of this year. (Will post pictures later if I head back out of town again. Disregard that, my phone camera sucks ass.) Did a bit of googling and apparently this is some kind of global thing. A lot of people seriously think (text - video)are that a man named Harold Camping has calculated that the flood of Noah happened on that same date in 4990BC, and that some other biblical-grade disaster would happen 7000 years from that date, which happens to be May 21 2011. Personally, I don't buy it. Various people have predicted various dates across the last hundred years or so that they believed would be the end of days. However, I think this is the first time in a while that such a prediction has received such a great following. Also, if I believed in a God, I would think that he'd prefer to keep the day of the end of the world a secret. What would be his purpose in telling the whole of humanity the day he's going to destroy everything? Anyway, I realize this is Chit Chat, but let's try to keep the discussion serious. I don't wanna read "lol bible is faek its all bs" ... I'd like to hear the input of christians, religious non-christians, and atheists. __________________ Twilight Sparkle's Ponyville Group Free Chiptune Streaming Radio! Thanks justin_ator and megamon88 for making my sig 20% cooler. Last edited by Crashfan3; 04-28-2011 at 11:29 PM..

04-28-2011, 07:23 PM	#2
vro FFR Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 378	Re: May 21 2011 According to Revelations, the "end of the world" is unknown to us, and only God knows when that will happen. Although there are signs(sort of) that the end could be near, it is still completely unknown to humanity when the end times will happen. This May 21st thing is a load of bullcrap. And yes, I am a Christian. __________________

04-28-2011, 07:26 PM	#3
iironiic D6 FFR Legacy Player Join Date: Jan 2009 Age: 32 Posts: 4,342	Re: May 21 2011 That's my sister's 21st birthday rofl

04-28-2011, 07:30 PM	#4
Norsk FFR Player Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 30	Re: May 21 2011 I don't have a set religion, but this is interesting. I really don't think it will happen, though. 2012 is another big one, but that already gets tossed at us enough as it is. Speaking of which, I may read up on both of these...

04-28-2011, 07:34 PM	#5
Sephiroth28 Snake Princess Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Amazon Lily Age: 31 Posts: 929	Re: May 21 2011 I have heard a lot of these end of the world things and just just don't believe them. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

04-28-2011, 07:35 PM	#6
Izzy Snek Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas Age: 33 Posts: 9,192	Re: May 21 2011 lol bible is faek its all bs But really.. The bible is fiction and it is all nonsense. Not to mention this prediction isn't in the bible.

04-28-2011, 07:39 PM	#8
AlexDest good hot Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Age: 29 Posts: 5,309	Re: May 21 2011 Every day could just be the end of the world. Don't know why there should be specific dates for when the world is going to expire. __________________

04-28-2011, 07:41 PM	#9
vro FFR Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 378	Re: May 21 2011 I read the article and watched the video. Its all stupid. They are taking verses from the bible, and then giving you this information that doesn't really have anything to do with the verse they give you. As a fully faithful Christian, I am offended that there are "Christians" out there spreading stuff like this. If people do become serious Christians because of this, that might be a good thing.(keyword: might.), but this is still stupid. Well, at least it isn't as bad as the Westboro Baptist Church. __________________

04-28-2011, 07:44 PM	#10
xBBx Takedown FFR Veteran Join Date: Sep 2007 Age: 31 Posts: 2,624	Re: May 21 2011 Okay so May of this year, 2012, 2029, and 2060. This is a load of bull. I'm Catholic and I don't even believe what the **ing Bible says. God knows our fate, not scientists or priests of our time. I'ma laugh at everyone who believes this stupid prediction comes true. Just saying. __________________ Dragons Fury: Custom Tournament #5-1st Place(D3B)** Best FMO Score-Battle Theme #37(8.0.0.1) Best AAA-Sword Strike Best BF-Be Princess and Mute City Remix Last edited by xBBx Takedown; 04-28-2011 at 07:46 PM..

04-28-2011, 08:00 PM	#11
Oni-Paranoia No fucks Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Everywhere Posts: 2,440	Re: May 21 2011 Every tragic event that happens/happened turns into a sign that it's "The End of The World". Ever notice that?

04-28-2011, 08:02 PM	#12
Izzy Snek Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas Age: 33 Posts: 9,192	Re: May 21 2011 How can you be catholic and not believe what is says in the bible? You can't claim to be catholic if you don't believe in that organizations beliefs... That's like me saying that I'm a Republican, but I don't believe in anything they stand for.

04-28-2011, 08:22 PM	#16
Gray Fox FFR Player Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 563	Re: May 21 2011 If there really was a date known for the world to end I would still go about my daily routine and not think much of it. If the unavoidable is going to happen, bring it on. Good luck wasting your time running around thinking it will save you lol __________________

04-28-2011, 08:31 PM	#18
xBBx Takedown FFR Veteran Join Date: Sep 2007 Age: 31 Posts: 2,624	Re: May 21 2011 Imo, every religion has it's own theory of the world ending. Will we ever know our exact impending doom? No. It'll just come. Oh well. You cannot do anything about it. __________________ Dragons Fury: Custom Tournament #5-1st Place(D3B) Best FMO Score-Battle Theme #37(8.0.0.1) Best AAA-Sword Strike Best BF-Be Princess and Mute City Remix

04-28-2011, 08:33 PM	#19
Hakulyte the Haku Join Date: Jul 2005 Age: 35 Posts: 4,518	Re: May 21 2011 Define "end of the world" please.

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