This is a big part of the reason why guys such as Harold Camping are gonna have some ‘splaining’ to do when they come before the judgment seat of God:
Marie Exley of Colorado Springs is convinced that Armageddon, the end of the world as written of in the Bible, will come next year.
Her conviction is so strong that, though unemployed, she’s paid $1,200 to buy advertising space on 10 Springs bus benches through October to get the word out. The ad says, “Save the Date! Return of Christ: May 21, 2011, WeCanKnow.com.”
“I want to do all I can to get the message out,” Exley, 31, said.
Exley got the idea for the ads from listening to Family Radio, a Christian broadcast heard on 55 stations in the United States, including KFRY, 89.9 FM, in Pueblo. It’s hosted by controversial Christian leader Harold Camping.
The ads are written and designed by the creators of WeCanKnow.com, an Ohio-based web site devoted to reminding people of Christ’s return.
“We hope it raises awareness and sends people to their Bible,” said Robert Dunham, spokesman for WeCanKnow.com. “Time is running out, but there is still time for salvation.”
WeCanKnow.com says it has no connection to any other organization, but Camping’s paw prints are all over it. Regardless, the idea that unemployed people are wasting their scarce resources to get out a ridiculous and indeed completely unbiblical “warning” ought to shame people such as Camping and Dunham. What I said about Camping back in January goes not only for him, but for his would-be apostles as well:
The sad thing is that this would-be prophet, like so many before him, is going to take in who knows how many people with his numbers game, and do who knows how much spiritual damage in the process.
Pray for Ms. Exley, that one of the orthodox churches in Colorado Springs will see its way clear help her with her financial need if any, and get her disconnected from the likes of Harold Camping.
July 27, 2010 at 1:29 pm
It sad to see Ms. Exley and others deceived by this nonChristian cult. Since Harold Camping denies the Jesus died on the cross for sins, I think it is safe to say he is not a Christian, but at least the doctrines are non-Christian evev if he is saved. I’m sure Joan will make another appearance, but it is clear that they are wrong, don’t understand the scripture, and don’t even understand the doctrines of the churches they condemn. The hope is that when the 2011 dates pass, they will repent and realize where they are wrong. They are perhaps more likely to continue in some form of their beliefs without the date, perhaps saying the Jesus came spiritually like the Jehovah’s Witnesses seem to say.
July 28, 2010 at 9:10 am
Maybe Matthew 24:36 was omitted from their Bibles. Sadly, this sort of thing continues to happen as the Church awaits the return of our Lord.
March 12, 2011 at 3:26 pm
Its like watching the loonies in the mental hospital call each other crazy. Why can’t you sects ever see that you are all the same?
March 12, 2011 at 3:58 pm
Hmm. Let’s see. Why can’t we see that we’re all the same? That’s a tough one. Could it be…because we’re not?
March 12, 2011 at 9:09 pm
Yes, that must be it. You are the ones who have finally gotten it right.
March 13, 2011 at 1:15 pm
I like how you change the ground underneath your comment, from “you’re all the same” to “you think you’re the only ones with the truth.” Neither is accurate, but I’m sure they make you feel like you’ve scored a point or something. Look, if you’d like to have a reasoned conversation over this, I’ll be happy to oblige. If all you want to do is toss rhetorical grenades, please do so elsewhere.
March 13, 2011 at 1:45 pm
Yeah….except that every sect on the planet past and present with not too many exceptions has felt they were the ones with the truth. If that it true [which it is and I am sure you will disagree with] then my statements are consistent in reason. Reasoning with fundamentalists is always folly and I am somewhat ashamed of occasionally fishing for Christians. It’s what I would call a guilty pleasure that I sometimes can’t help. My aplogies. I know that an anti-theist message can only have an effect on those on or near the fence or those without a double dose of the believer gene. Its just so hysterical seeing folks of the same intensity of faith calling each other crazy. Sorry, I’ll stop now.
March 13, 2011 at 1:48 pm
Seriously? Commenting on an eight-month old posting? Just to pick a fight? If that’s not the definition of trolling, I don’t know what is.
March 13, 2011 at 9:00 pm
Never noticed the age of the post, Jason. Seems the author didn’t mind responding as if it were written yesterday. Perhaps you didn’t notice but I admitted myself it was a troll[fishing for Christians] and that I wasn’t proud of it. Doesn’t change the fact that sects arguing over the interpretations of a man made book the same way they have for many hundreds of years[I guess less bloody today] is amusing to those who have evolved past this infant need.
March 14, 2011 at 9:45 am
I get all comments when they are submitted. It doesn’t matter when the post was put up.
March 20, 2011 at 9:07 pm
I love that someone barking
“Yeah….except that every sect on the planet past and present with not too many exceptions has felt they were the ones with the truth”
as jeff did. I guarenty everyone here he believes he has the real truth. and prove me wrong Jeff by claiming you are wrong
March 25, 2011 at 12:35 pm
What part of, “Mark 13:32″ However, no one knows the day or hour when these things will happen, not even the angels in heaven or the Son himself. Only the Father knows.” Do these people not get????
Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come. But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what time of night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into. 44 So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him (Matthew 24:42-44).
But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into. 40 You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him (Luke 12:39-40).
I dont get mad often but this is ridculous and he is brainwashing people down with him. (Harold camping)
May 21, 2011 at 1:33 am
This is an Atheist Group posing as a Christian in an attempt to discredit Christians in general.
They have registered their domain name through an anonymous proxy service called Proxy Inc. to make sure no one can find out who owns it.
This is a very old tactic by which side A. posses as side B. and then does something stupid to make side B. look bad.
Stupid Stuff.