Now that we know the Rapture didn’t happen, what’s the right response?
- Perhaps everyone who donated money to Family Radio (Harold Camping’s $120,000,000 organization) because of the “impending Rapture” can sue.
… if you donated money to Harold Camping to “spread the word,” or took your money to buy one of those billboards advertising his stations, then I suggest you call a lawyer Monday morning and sue the Hell out of Harold Camping. This is fraud and deception pure and simple, and he fraudulently got all of you to pay to advertise his radio stations. Maybe a few of you out there might end up owning some of those stations yourself.
This man tried it back in 1994, and this time he’s been successful with his con. Don’t let him get away with it. Seek restitution and damages from this trickster.
(via God Discussion)
- You can try and comfort the gullible people who bought into the scam:
Some struck a more serious tone, including a group from the Calvary Bible Church in nearby Milpitas, which planned a 10 a.m. service Sunday to comfort believers of Mr. Camping’s preaching.
“We are here because we care about these people,” said James Bynum, a church deacon. “It’s easy to mock them. But you can go kick puppies, too. But why?”
- Mocking is easy. But there is a point to be made about people who base their beliefs on what the Bible says. Most Christians weren’t buying into Camping’s lie and they were embarrassed this guy was on their side, but they have crazy beliefs of their own. Let’s keep the fire under their feet:
Us: Did you believe the Rapture was going to happen yesterday?
Them: No, of course not! [Laughs]
Us: Do you think Jesus is ever coming back?
Them: Umm…
- Or try a variation…
Us: Did you believe the Rapture was going to happen yesterday?
Them: No, of course not! [Laughs]
Us: Don’t you believe in Heaven and Hell…?
Them: Umm…
- Wait for Camping to offer an explanation as to why the Rapture didn’t happen. John Walkenbach offers this draft:
“Once again, God has demonstrated that he is all-powerful, and has complete dominion over heaven and earth. We are sinners, and cannot predict how God will react to our sins. God chose to cancel the Rapture and allow us more time to seek eternal salvation. And for that reason my faith is stronger than ever.”
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