If the rapture does not happen? "That's an impossibility I can't even countenance,"

[The Straight Story]

Delaware Man Among Those Predicting Weekend Apocalypse



DELAWARE, Ohio — There is a group of people who believe -- based on a mathematical equation found in the Bible -- the world as we know it will come to an end on Saturday.

At 6 p.m. on Saturday, an earthquake with more power than an atomic bomb will destroy Earth, and only those who believe in Jesus will be spared and lifted to Heaven. The forecast of the Apocalypse sounds far-fetched, but a Delaware County man is among the believers, 10TV's Kevin Landers reported.

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As for Von Harringa, he said he plans to spend Saturday praying with his family, and come Sunday he's convinced that he, along with the rest of the believers like him, will be in Heaven.

And, if it doesn't happen?

"That's an impossibility I can't even countenance," he said.

http://www.10tv.com/live/content/local/stories/2011/05/20/story-delaware-end-of-world-coming-man-believes.html?sid=102

I should drive by his house blowing a trumpet and then throw some clothes/shoes on the ground :evilgrin:

[Capitalocracy]

1. That would just be cruel.

But so funny...

Remember the video camera.

[obxhead]

12. Making fun of the willfully stupid is not cruel.

It's fitting.

[Dennis Donovan]

2. Can't his family get him on meds?

:shrug:

[NYC_SKP]

3. Gotta love anyone who can use the word "countenance" correctly in a sentence.

I feel no contempt for him, just sad for him and the others who fell for this crap.

[Raschel]

4. But they don't read their bible. It says no man knows the hour or day.

Wouldn't you at least do a little research for such a huge claim from one man?

[NYC_SKP]

11. IMO, He badly wants to believe in something and ignores that which would prove him wrong.

We all do it, we deny reality and against all evidence to the contrary maintain a belief that a lover or a job or a circumstance will get better.

I think the man can't see the value in living any more and wants something to hope for, and something that will come sooner rather than later, he's ready to move on from this life, poor dude.

[Urban Prairie]

5. Looks like the non-event now is a probability that he won't even be able to "refudiate"

And "6 pm" is a "time-zone" thingy, so the alleged earthquake with more power than an "atomic bomb" ((snicker)) would have have to occur hour by hour in each timezone, else catch a few of the as yet unraptured with their proverbial pants down.

[The Straight Story]

6. They will say god spared us based on their mission work, and gave us more time to save sinners

:)

[Raschel]

9. Interesting you use "refudiate". He looks like a teabagger.

[Zephie]

7. I genuinely feel sorry for this man.

I wonder what will become of him tomorrow?

[Urban Prairie]

13. A very juicy target for derision, probably and deservedly so

I have absolutely no problems with spiritual/religious people who try to do good deeds for those who are suffering physically, financially and/or emotionally, and who live basically honest hard working lives, especially those who devote some or much of their personal time to help those who are in desperate need of spiritual guidance, even if it is based largely upon fallacies, to help them overcome their personal demons, whatever works for them....BUT not when these people use their tax-exempt status and influence to attempt to affect the outcomes of elections, and legislation in an effort to create a Dominionist/Fundamentalist governed theocracy, and/or promote, scare, and motivate others into believing in silly, ridiculous predictions like a so-called "Rapture" and/or end-times prophesies.

[Raschel]

8. This guy is one of the three major sources of this crap. He has a brainwashing children's program.

[txlibdem]

10. Those of us who will be raptured will simply disappear

If you are still here tomorrow then you know you were not chosen.

You are the damned... so PARTY! :party:

[XanaDUer]

14. What then happens? Well, the finger pointing and laughing.

I mean, what else is there?