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  • May 17, 2011, 03:23 PM
    Alty

    I don't have cats!

    What does it say about bunnies, dogs, birds and fish? Actually, they can have the fish. Then I'll finally be rid of them. ;)

    Oh crap, was that out loud? :eek:
  • May 17, 2011, 03:27 PM
    Wondergirl
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Altenweg View Post
    I don't have cats!

    What does it say about bunnies, dogs, birds and fish? Actually, they can have the fish. Then I'll finally be rid of them. ;)

    Oh crap, was that out loud? :eek:

    You're going to get raptured?

    Apparently, people are selling all their possessions, cashing in pensions, etc. A news commentator mentioned one of the faithful is expecting a baby in early June, but he didn't know what she was planning to do about that. I hope she doesn't do something stupid.
  • May 17, 2011, 03:33 PM
    Alty

    No, I won't get raptured, I'm just wondering if my animals will. After all, they're pure and innocent. Well, maybe not Chewy. He dug a hole in the yard. That's far from innocent. ;)
  • May 17, 2011, 03:38 PM
    Wondergirl
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Altenweg View Post
    No, I won't get raptured, I'm just wondering if my animals will. After all, they're pure and innocent. Well, maybe not Chewy. He dug a hole in the yard. That's far from innocent. ;)

    No, God has has a different plan for the animals. I'm in that plan too.
  • May 17, 2011, 06:26 PM
    paraclete
    The final countdown has begun. Ah well maybe not the final countdown
  • May 17, 2011, 07:22 PM
    dwashbur
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Altenweg View Post
    No, I won't get raptured, I'm just wondering if my animals will. After all, they're pure and innocent. Well, maybe not Chewy. He dug a hole in the yard. That's far from innocent. ;)

    Reminds me of a Dennis the Menace comic I saw once. Dennis is looking at his dog Ruff and telling Joey, "Dogs don't have to go to church because they're already good."

    Works for me!
  • May 18, 2011, 07:51 AM
    Synnen

    I still say that I refuse to believe that any just God would make me wait 10 years to get pregnant, then schedule the Rapture before I give birth.

    Though the hubby was laughing at me the other day--I'm due 4 days after the Rapture date of 10/21. He says that the birth of our child is probably what's going to cause it all.

    So... I can't remember at this point if I'm giving birth to Christ reborn or to the Anti-christ if that's the case. I need more coffee before I can figure that out.
  • May 18, 2011, 07:55 AM
    Wondergirl
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Synnen View Post
    I still say that I refuse to believe that any just God would make me wait 10 years to get pregnant

    That wasn't God's fault.
    Quote:

    I'm due 4 days after the Rapture date of 10/21.
    NO, Synn.The Rapture date is May 21st; the Judgment Day date is October 21st. Keep up!!
  • May 18, 2011, 08:01 AM
    Synnen

    See?

    I TOLD you I needed more coffee!

    (The lack of coffee during this pregnancy is seriously depleting my brain cells. I actually KNEW that--and completely screwed it up in my post. Can I just skip work and go back to bed?)
  • May 18, 2011, 08:07 AM
    Wondergirl
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Synnen View Post
    See?

    I TOLD you I needed more coffee!!

    (The lack of coffee during this pregnancy is seriously depleting my brain cells. I actually KNEW that--and completely screwed it up in my post. Can I just skip work and go back to bed?)

    Well, we know you (and me and Alty and probably J9) won't get raptured. If on that day you hear *swoosh* and people near you suddenly disappear, we're in trouble. If you don't hear anything, continue dreaming of steaming cups of freshly brewed coffee.
  • May 18, 2011, 08:25 AM
    Depressed in MO

    Since I had started this thread, I pretty much don't believe it so much anymore-however, I still can't help those little "what-if" thoughts that flow through my brain as time gets nearer. My oldest daughter is going to a concert that day, I'd hate to scare myself so much as to tell her she can't go because we all need to be together just in case. She is only 13, and totally believes it all to be BS. She's like I don't care if it's the last day mom, at least I'll be happy at the (I think it's Tim McGraw) concert!. I think I'll be somewhat of a nervous wreck that day... At least until midnight hits... Isn't it supposed to happen like around 6:00? Does anyone know if that 6:00 is central/Easter/Western time zone??
  • May 18, 2011, 08:28 AM
    Wondergirl
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Depressed in MO View Post
    Since I had started this thread, I pretty much don't believe it so much anymore-however, I still can't help those little "what-if" thoughts that flow through my brain as time gets nearer.

    It won't happen. No what-ifs. I hope your daughter enjoys the concert!!

    I'll look forward to a happy post from you on the 22nd.
  • May 18, 2011, 08:33 AM
    excon

    Hello D:

    The worst part of this LIE is the effect it has on nice people like you.

    excon
  • May 18, 2011, 08:35 AM
    Wondergirl
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by excon View Post
    The worst part of this LIE is the effect it has on nice people like you.

    You are so right. I heard that Camping followers are selling everything they own and cashing in their investments.
  • May 18, 2011, 08:36 AM
    Depressed in MO

    Thanks guys! I am looking forward to starting the "Ahhhh, we made it! " post on the 22nd :)...
  • May 18, 2011, 08:38 AM
    Depressed in MO
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Wondergirl View Post
    You are so right. I heard that Camping followers are selling everything they own and cashing in their investments.

    Even worse, I hear they are just leaving it all behind, even their families!
  • May 18, 2011, 08:38 AM
    Wondergirl
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Depressed in MO View Post
    Thanks guys! I am looking forward to starting the "Ahhhh, we made it! " post on the 22nd :)...

    Good for you! I'll be up early and watching for it!
  • May 18, 2011, 08:42 AM
    Synnen

    You know what I think is hilarious?

    If God is the one I believe in (since all gods are one god, and all goddesses one goddess--we just call them by different names), it won't matter if I've paid my lip service to the Christian church. I've lived my life as a good human being and have tried to give more love than I get. If loving others and doing what I can to take care of them--emotionally, physically, spiritually--is NOT what gets you into heaven, and instead it is some religious dogma crap--well, I don't want to be there anyway.
  • May 18, 2011, 08:45 AM
    NeedKarma
    I never got why a loving god needs to be worshipped so much. The ego!
  • May 18, 2011, 08:57 AM
    Synnen
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by NeedKarma View Post
    I never got why a loving god needs to be worshipped so much. The ego!

    I really kind of think that Piers Anthony got it right in the Incarnations of Immortality books.
  • May 18, 2011, 09:03 AM
    NeedKarma
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Synnen View Post
    I really kind of think that Piers Anthony got it right in the Incarnations of Immortality books.

    I'll look those up, thanks. :)
  • May 20, 2011, 06:34 PM
    paraclete
    Well the 21st has dawned and I'm still here, not sure what that means yet. I liked Michael Youseff's suggestion that the dill who proposed this donated all his money. Put your money where your mouth is, obviously he didn't do it
  • May 20, 2011, 07:05 PM
    Wondergirl
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by paraclete View Post
    well the 21st has dawned and I'm still here, not sure what that means yet. I liked Michael Youseff's suggestion that the dill who proposed this donated all his money. Put your money where your mouth is, obviously he didn't do it

    Someone I know called Camping's office today and got the answering machine that said Mr. Camping is out of the office today, but will be back on Monday.
  • May 20, 2011, 07:32 PM
    dwashbur
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Wondergirl View Post
    Someone I know called Camping's office today and got the answering machine that said Mr. Camping is out of the office today, but will be back on Monday.

    That is just too funny for words.
  • May 20, 2011, 07:45 PM
    J_9
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by dwashbur View Post
    that is just too funny for words.


    greenie!!!
  • May 20, 2011, 07:58 PM
    Fr_Chuck

    I understand it is the 21st at 6pm Eastern Standard Time.
    About 19 hours to go at this point

    My boss at work said Rapture was not a valid reason for missing work.
  • May 20, 2011, 08:15 PM
    450donn

    OK so where is HSB to admit to the fallacy of Camping's teachings?
  • May 20, 2011, 08:17 PM
    Wondergirl
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Fr_Chuck View Post
    I understand it is the 21st at 6pm Eastern Standard Time.

    No, it will be at 6 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time. Don't be late! We'll watch for you.
  • May 20, 2011, 09:01 PM
    Athos
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Wondergirl View Post
    No, it will be at 6 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time. Don't be late! We'll watch for you.

    It is 6pm at each time zone - sort of a rolling rapture.
  • May 20, 2011, 09:06 PM
    excon

    Hello again,

    I live on the west coast. Ain't nothing happening here... Wait a minute.. I hear something. Hey, you over there... STOP... OMG>>> Argghhhhhhh!

    Exc...
  • May 20, 2011, 09:58 PM
    Enigma1999

    The idiot also said that it was supposed to happen back in 1994... and we are still here.

    Perhaps HIS world should end, OR pick up another hobby.

    ... just sayin'
  • May 20, 2011, 11:07 PM
    Curlyben
    Well I have Crow marinading nicely.
    I wonder if I should do any sides or bread to go with it.
  • May 20, 2011, 11:14 PM
    paraclete
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Fr_Chuck View Post
    I understand it is the 21st at 6pm Eastern Standard Time.
    about 19 hours to go at this point

    My boss at work said Rapture was not a valid reason for missing work.

    How can you calculate that? Time in the US has no relevance to biblical events, tell your boss you will just go when the time comes. Just as it is impossible to calculate from the time of Christ's death or birth because neither are known with any accuracy
  • May 20, 2011, 11:25 PM
    Wondergirl
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by paraclete View Post
    how can you calculate that? Time in the US has no relevance to biblical events, tell your boss you will just go when the time comes. Just as it is impossible to calculate from the time of Christ's death or birth because neither are known with any accuracy

    What time is it where you are, 'Clete?
  • May 21, 2011, 02:58 AM
    TUT317
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Wondergirl View Post
    What time is it where you are, 'Clete?

    Hi Wondergirl,

    I can answer that. By the time you read this it will be 8 pm. Clete and I are not that far from each other.

    Tut
  • May 21, 2011, 05:53 AM
    southamerica

    Well I'm still here.

    Either there was no rapture or I'm a heathen. I guess that means it's time to party!
  • May 21, 2011, 06:09 AM
    ScottGem

    I'll wait for tomorrow morning EST to serve the crow.
  • May 21, 2011, 06:23 AM
    classyT
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Curlyben View Post
    Well I have Crow marinading nicely.
    I wonder if I should do any sides or bread to go with it.

    I sincerely doubt the one that preached this on AMHD won't be back to have crow. I can't believe anyone with any sense whatsoever would fall for this stuff. It is embarrassing as a Christian. When this story made the news last night and they called the followers of Camp "Christian" I cringed. It makes Christianity look ridiculous. Geeeze. I'm shaking my head.
  • May 21, 2011, 09:13 AM
    Synnen
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by classyT View Post
    I sincerely doubt the one that preached this on AMHD won't be back to have crow. I can't believe anyone with any sense whatsoever would fall for this stuff. It is embarassing as a Christian. When this story made the news last night and they called the followers of Camp "Christian" I cringed. It makes Christianity look ridiculous. Geeeze. I'm shaking my head.

    Ah-HA!

    Thank you--you have now given me a perfect example to use when people stereotype ALL pagans to be like the ones they show on TV. I can now tell them that it's EXACTLY like stereotyping ALL Christians to be like Camping.

    In either case, both my hubby and I are still here, but it's only 11 AM here.

    And Chuck--I told my student workers that I expected them both to be at work on Monday, and that Rapture wasn't an excuse. I'd come drag their butts back down from Heaven if I had to.
  • May 21, 2011, 09:36 AM
    Wondergirl

    Camping's Family Radio site will not load.

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