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Synnen · May 22, 2011, 07:41 AM

I hope they do, honestly.

And I hope he goes to prison for snake oil selling, or whatever the actual crime is there. I just got up and haven't had coffee yet, so I can't think enough to come up with it.

excon · May 22, 2011, 07:48 AM

Originally Posted by Synnen

I hope they do, honestly.

Hello Synn:

Religion ought to be illegal. It HURTS more people than anything I can think of. Hopefully, there will be an enlightenment where we FINALLY rid ourselves of this pox.

excon

450donn · May 22, 2011, 08:10 AM

What is truly sad is the number of people who were deceived. It only goes to show how hungry people are for something to grasp onto. They will run to any one who offers any hope, but turn from God and his unfailing love.

tomder55 · May 23, 2011, 02:27 AM

I did not read all the comments on this OP yet.
My observation is the Bible says no one knows when...

Now that we know that the Rapture didn't happen... or that too few people qualified... can we show the same degree of skepticism and doubt when secular apocalypse chicken littles sell their end of the world pablum ?

TUT317 · May 23, 2011, 03:07 AM

Originally Posted by tomder55

I did not read all the comments on this OP yet.
My observation is the Bible says no one knows when ...

Now that we know that the Rapture didn't happen ...or that too few people qualified .... can we show the same degree of skepticism and doubt when secular apocalypse chicken littles sell their end of the world pablum ?

Hi Tom,

I guess the difference is that scientific prediction tends to be more accurate. When it comes to science we can check the calculations in order to determine the prediction. If a massive asteroid was heading toward earth and it was expected to pass within a few thousand miles of our planet there would be some type of percentage possibility it will hit. Provided we can trust Newton's calculations; which we can, predictions will match observations.

I also guess the Bible is not good as specific predictions and I am not sure it even purports to. Having said all of that I suspect you have an agenda you want to push. Global warming, climate change?

Tut

tomder55 · May 23, 2011, 03:19 AM

How many billions of dollars have been spent to address the prophet of doom... the cult of Al the Goracle of Tennessee ?
But it is not only environmental... it's economical ,geo-political doomsday predicitions .
Those decisions made to address those prophesies have affected humanity much more profoundly that religious kooks .I have not seen evidence that scientists ,politicians ,economists ,have a better track record of predicting the future than the Bible ,or Nostradamus ,or any other false prophet .

ScottGem · May 23, 2011, 03:22 AM

Let's not take this off on a tangent. No more on other doomsday theorists here.

Right, this topic has effectively ended so if you want to discuss something else, then start a new thread.

spitvenom · May 23, 2011, 07:07 AM

I have to say I was very disappointed that the Rapture didn't happen. I was all set to go looting!!

Depressed in MO · May 23, 2011, 08:03 AM

I am happily here today!! When 6:00 hit at my place, I was drinking a Carona and a shot of Jack Daniels. Not only was I not afraid at that moment, but the entire day ended up being a great day and a very beautiful day as well! Good to be here and see that you all are doing well!

Synnen · May 23, 2011, 08:08 AM

Originally Posted by spitvenom

I have to say I was very disappointed that the Rapture didn't happen. I was all set to go looting!!!!!

The people in North Minneapolis didn't bother with the Rapture for that--they just waited until the tornados yesterday. Last night, we had a curfew in Minneapolis for the first time since the 1960s and the race riots then.

I'm not disappointed at all, honestly. I'm having too much fun making fun of the whole thing.

Has Camping made a statement yet? He was in hiding over the weekend, but I thought he would have said something today.

Curlyben · May 23, 2011, 08:12 AM

Harold Camping is "mystified" and "a little bewildered" today that the Rapture did not go as he predicted, an associate of the California preacher told ABC News.

Apocalypse Comes and Goes Quietly; Harold Camping 'Mystified' - ABC News

Alty · May 23, 2011, 11:45 AM

Has Headstrongboy posted at all on the site? I haven't seen him in a few days. I really wonder if he'll keep his promise and come here to admit that he was wrong.

Ben, did you marinate the crow? You could do a slow roast on the bbq with beer, just shove the beer bottle up the crows butt and bbq. It's really good with chicken, and after all, most birds taste like chicken, right? ;)

Wondergirl · May 23, 2011, 12:22 PM

Originally Posted by Altenweg

Has Headstrongboy posted at all on the site? I haven't seen him in a few days. I really wonder if he'll keep his promise and come here to admit that he was wrong.

He had been hedging a bit before he left the site to pack his suitcase.

most birds taste like chicken, right?

When I was researching and writing my book on Texas missions, I found a primary source -- one of the missionaries had kept a journal. It was winter and the supply wagons hadn't come through yet, so the mission people were forced to hunt crow for food (apparently in plentiful supply and easy to shoot). The journaling missionary wrote about how horrible the crow meat was and how they spent the rest of the winter inventing recipes with various herbs and sauces in order to make the meat somewhat palatable. They cried tears of joy when the supply wagons finally arrived.

Alty · May 23, 2011, 01:21 PM

I can't see crow tasting good. I myself could never eat it. Not because of the taste, although that would definitely be a turn off, but because my father once had a pet crow.

He actually climbed a tower to steal a baby crow from a nest. The Queen (who was still in residence at the castle by the tower) called my Oma to tell her that her son was on the tower, and the Queen was worried.

The crows name was Jacob. My dad had him for years, and he was very tame. The neighbor shot him one day, because he was squawking. :(

Synnen · May 23, 2011, 01:44 PM

Crows are carrion birds. I cannot imagine anything that eats carrion would taste good.

Curlyben · May 23, 2011, 01:46 PM

Originally Posted by Wondergirl

When I was researching and writing my book on Texas missions, I found a primary source -- one of the missionaries had kept a journal. It was winter and the supply wagons hadn't come through yet, so the mission people were forced to hunt crow for food (apparently in plentiful supply and easy to shoot). The journaling missionary wrote about how horrible the crow meat was and how they spent the rest of the winter inventing recipes with various herbs and sauces in order to make the meat somewhat palatable. They cried tears of joy when the supply wagons finally arrived.

I always wondered were KFC came from and now I know ;)

dwashbur · May 23, 2011, 02:21 PM

Originally Posted by Synnen

Crows are carrion birds. I cannot imagine anything that eats carrion would taste good.

I can think of three carrion eaters that taste very good: lobsters, crabs and shrimp.

Of course, you'd expect that out of a scuba diver :rolleyes:

Synnen · May 23, 2011, 02:39 PM

Okay, you got me dwashbur.

I still won't touch crow, catfish, or vultures, though.

dwashbur · May 23, 2011, 03:26 PM

Originally Posted by Synnen

Okay, you got me dwashbur.

I still won't touch crow, catfish, or vultures, though.

I can handle catfish, but I'm with you on the other two ;)

tomder55 · May 23, 2011, 06:25 PM

If crow is l'orange you hardlly can tell that it's a clarion consumer .