May 21st

[Nisou Kitsune]

What you're overlooking is that Miller made two mistakes!

First off, he was expecting the literal end of the world; but this is because of a mistake made by the compilers of the KJV Bible: the original Greek word is "eras," which means "world" or "age." And the translators picked the wrong meaning: what the prophecy is really about is the end of the Age!

Are you talking about the coming of the Age of Aquarius? In that case, the earliest claim of it coming was in 1884, with the arrival of Babism which eventually turned into the Baha'i Faith after a few mutinies and internal struggles. However there are more claims that the Age of Aquarius actually arrived sometime in the 20th century (I am among the ones who believe this, more specifically, I believe it was in the late 1900's).

Aquarius traditionally "rules" electricity, computers, flight, democracy, freedom, humanitarianism, idealists, modernization, astrology, nervous disorders, rebels and rebellion, nonconformity, philanthropy, veracity, perseverance, humanity and irresolution. As for the rise and fall of empires, the USA is on the verge of collapse, and some think that China has risen as a/the new empire.

 

[Kathryn]

REM is old?

 

[BruceDLimber]

Are you talking about the coming of the Age of Aquarius? In that case, the earliest claim of it coming was in 1884, with the arrival of Babism which eventually turned into the Baha'i Faith after a few mutinies and internal struggles.

No, I'm speaking of the Baha'i Era; and please note the Baha'i Faith came about quite naturally; the "mutinies" were a few individuals with their own ego problems that didn't ultimately have any effect on the Faith itself.

As to the Age of Aquarius, its beginning is vague with no clear date given, though it did indeed begin around that time (but is otherwise largely meaningless save as a metaphor).

Peace,

Bruce

 

[RitalinO.D.]

I say we all meet up somewhere in the Midwest US and have a non-rapture party. Ill bring the home made beer brats!

 

[Sultan Of Swing]

I say we all meet up somewhere in the Midwest US and have a non-rapture party. Ill bring the home made beer brats!

Or how about we all sell our houses and all of our possessions, and then we can sue Camping for tons of money when it doesn't happen!

 

[Caladan]

May 21st?
my GOD!
what a terrible timing.
its the date im going to Israel!
I guess I should use this important piece of info, and NOT visit the guys at the Armageddon archaeological site! :faint:

 

[BruceDLimber]

May 21st? ...
it's the date im going to Israel!

Be sure to visit Haifa if you can: I'm sure you'll love the famous gardens at the Baha'i World Center!

(As to Armageddon, don't worry about it: that battle took place in 1918 near the end of World War I, when British General Allenby defeated the Turks on the Plain of Megiddo. So that's getting to be ancient history.)

Peace,

Bruce

 

[Dirty Penguin]

May 21st?
my GOD!
what a terrible timing.
its the date im going to Israel!
I guess I should use this important piece of info, and NOT visit the guys at the Armageddon archaeological site! :faint:

I know right....?

The wife's birthday was yesterday and we're having dinner with friends tomorrow....

And to boot......I'm waiting on my box set of the Six Million Dollar Man to arrive.....

uhhh, "God"......you get a rain check...!!!

 

[outhouse]

I swear it seems like these believers want it to happen.

They sure are not taking it serious despite there belief


I would say not one is willing to give everything they own to back there belief, but yet they follow with open arms.

I think its pathetic and a danger to society to let what amounts to be a cult to get such attention.

 

[Caladan]

I know right....?

The wife's birthday was yesterday and we're having dinner with friends tomorrow....

And to boot......I'm waiting on my box set of the Six Million Dollar Man to arrive.....

uhhh, "God"......you get a rain check...!!!

ahahahaha... :bow:

 

[Panda]

REM is old?

80s was 30 years ago.

 

[Vendetta]

Well May 21st in China and no earthquake or missing people

 

[blackout]

I am so glad this stupidity is just about over now.

It's become like the forum side show.:areyoucra

 

[Father Heathen]

I am so glad this stupidity is just about over now.

Oh don't worry. Some other form of stupidity will take its place.

 

[Vinayaka]

When's the Mayan calender one? some time in 2012? I actually do have a bit of sympathy for the gullible.

 

[Cordoba]

Well May 21st in China and no earthquake or missing people

So far it's also calm here in Egypt

How is it going in America?

 

[Nisou Kitsune]

Wont know until 6pm here. At this rate, I hope it does happen.

 

[Cordoba]

Wont know until 6pm here. At this rate, I hope it does happen.

Why?

And what "rate" do you mean?

 

[The Sum of Awe]

It's fun to use your IMAGINATION!!!!

 

[Dan4reason]

Wait! I can't find my family! They rapture has come! Oh, wait, they are in the front yard. False alarm.