Atypical weather a sign of the Rapture?!?

fricksgirl · May 2011

Ok, I'm starting to get nervous about this whole Rapture thing which the over-the-top Christians have been predicting is supposed to happen on Saturday. So I'm all bummed about by this weather and then I start googling- 700 years from the flood, etc. Maybe it's a sign of the end of the world?

So, my logical head knows that's a little bit ridiculous, that this day has been predicted tons of times before and has came and went with no sign of anything at all. And that Saturday will most likely come and go with no issue at all.

But what if it doesn't?!?

So I'm confident that I (and my family) are cool with the Big J and if he comes back I'm sure it will be alright. But man, way to bum out my Wednesday morning. I'm seriously worried about this. Talk me down, nesties, talk me down!

alibee09 · May 2011

Climate change, yo. We've been having weird weather for a while now.

Also, what if it's the Jewish rapture, then y'all are SCREWED! Just kidding, we take everyone who is righteous for the Jewish rapture. So pretend that it's that one.

Lexi & Orion's Mommy · May 2011

Hugs Frick. Dont freak out. your all good! Just pray for me, being a witch and all, im sure i am about to burn. Wink

green*eyes · May 2011

Well, the Bible also says that no one can predict when the day will come, so some say that those who are making these claims are heretics! I think all the mathematical stuff is superstition, not spiritual awareness.

Scientists can explain the weather (not just "warming", but all kinds of unusual patterns including it being colder, rainier etc) by the climate change the earth is experiencing now, whether or not this has been caused by man's environmental havoc.

Personally I believe in a grander plan than any of us can predict or even fathom with our earthly understanding. We still should prepare for various kinds of disasters (earthquake, floods etc) but just because that's the way the Earth works all the time, not because there's some imminent date approaching.

I will agree that we seem to be in a period of greater instability right now (political, environmental, social) and it certainly can be scary if you dwell on it. But we are told to instead "whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things." (phil 4:8)

everydayeve · May 2011

If you want some assurance that everything will be okay, just look at some of the info that's been put out about Saturday and how these people have decided that it's THE day. Grasping at straws...

And really, if you're feeling good that you're down with the big man, then no need to worry. You won't be worried about it on Sunday if you get raptured on Saturday. Me, on the other hand, I'll be here Sunday morning no matter what happens. I'm just ready to loot. Got anything good in your house?

Smuches4u · May 2011

Well DH is essentially an Athiest, I'm a Spritual Agnostic and we're raising a little heathen. If anyone is screwed, it's us. See you there L&O'sMom!

We'll bring the marshmallows.

Mrs_Shmoopie · May 2011

fricksgirl:

So, my logical head knows that's a little bit ridiculous, that this day has been predicted tons of times before and has came and went with no sign of anything at all. And that Saturday will most likely come and go with no issue at all.

But what if it doesn't?!?

It's NOT the Rapture and Saturday WILL come and go with no issue at all. That's all there is to it.

KellyMRocks · May 2011

Fricks, have you been spending more time with your MIL than usual? Or did you borrow her crazy pants?

if Julie's bringing the marshmallows then I suppose I will supply the chocolate. Whose got graham crackers?

mandy0505 · May 2011

The responses are cracking me up!

Yummm on the marshmallows, now I want smores!

Mrs.K&C · May 2011

Oh, is this what the crazy old guy that looks homeless that I see on the side of the road every morning holding up signs is talking about?? Judgment day is coming, blah blah..?

Really considering the source I haven't given it much thought. Oh, that and the fact that I'm an atheist.

Lexi & Orion's Mommy · May 2011

Mrs_Shmoopie:
fricksgirl:

So, my logical head knows that's a little bit ridiculous, that this day has been predicted tons of times before and has came and went with no sign of anything at all. And that Saturday will most likely come and go with no issue at all.

But what if it doesn't?!?

It's NOT the Rapture and Saturday WILL come and go with no issue at all. That's all there is to it.

Whew!!! Halleluja! We have a physic in our group too!!! I love this board!

Smuches4u · May 2011

This'll snap you out of it.... I'll apologize before hand because I don't for a second really think this, in fact I know it's false, but seeing it will snap you back to reality - I know this for sure. Love you Frick, remember that.

You sound like your MIL.

EEEkk... okay, stop throwing things at me. I didn't mean it. Just trying to snap you back to reality. So cut it out already! Muah.

tiki_t · May 2011

Some guy pulls a mathematical equation out of his butt and then people believe it? Why? I agree that the bible says that no one can predict it. So on that level if someone were predicting it, wouldn't it disqualify the scripture if God made it come true on that date? Just a thought.

The only thing that couldn't hurt is to take a look at your spiritual life and see if it needs some spring cleaning.

Smuches4u · May 2011

KellyMRocks:
Fricks, have you been spending more time with your MIL than usual? Or did you borrow her crazy pants?

if Julie's bringing the marshmallows then I suppose I will supply the chocolate. Whose got graham crackers?

I think by default L&O has the grahams.

Anyone want to bring some Reese's Peanut Butter cups? Those are my fave with S'mores.

2bearichards · May 2011

KellyMRocks:
Fricks, have you been spending more time with your MIL than usual? Or did you borrow her crazy pants?

This. Surprise

2bearichards · May 2011

KellyMRocks:
Fricks, have you been spending more time with your MIL than usual? Or did you borrow her crazy pants?

This. Surprise

StefandTodd · May 2011

I'm just glad to know I'll be amonst friends when it all goes down.

Hey, what happens to the unborn in the event of rapture? Does anyone know? In case it matters, our unborn has two atheists for parents, a former atheist turned universalist slash dabbles in buddhism maternal grandfather, a wiccan maternal grandmother, a C&E catholic paternal grandfather, and a cynical agnostic paternal grandmother. Stick out tongue

Fricks, everything will be fine. Promise!

bubbs147 · May 2011

I hope not, because I have a pretty fabulous 4th birthday party planned for Saturday!

mommy2jay · May 2011

Oh my goodness, the responses here are cracking me up. Thanks Frick i just googled and freaked myself out. seriously though i think it is a whole bunch of hot air...

oh and i will bring the reese's peanut butter cups ;0)

kfishie · May 2011

Don't worry H! This same guy already picked the "date" a couple of years ago and, whoops, was proven wrong when nothing happened. He admitted he was wrong and then "figured out" the new "correct" date. Rinse and Repeat.

[If you want to, read and repeat this, my favorite bible passage: "Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Phil: 4-7]

And now I would like some smores!

mythreesons03 · May 2011

2bearichards:
KellyMRocks:
Fricks, have you been spending more time with your MIL than usual? Or did you borrow her crazy pants?

This.

awwww fricks I love ya but your making me worry. It's going to be ok, and if its not your not going to be able to do anything about it so why fret. Just don't go do something lame like spend all your savings on something thinking you won't have to deal with the backlash. Cause I have a feeling that Sunday morning you will wonder why you did.

fricksgirl · May 2011

Oh my cheese and crackers I love you guys.

Thanks. This is exactly what I needed. The funny thing is my MIL thinks the 5/21 stuff is heretic too. She thinks everything except what she does is heretic though.

I really had a moment of panic there. I think it's honestly that I'm getting sick of being on a diet and I'm really getting emotional about Simon turning one. At least if it was the Rapture he'd stay a baby with me in Heaven forever.

I told you I have a spcial kind of crazy!!

Don't you wish we were all around a campfire eating s'mores RIGHT NOW! I do!

Lexi & Orion's Mommy · May 2011

fricksgirl:

Oh my cheese and crackers I love you guys.

Thanks. This is exactly what I needed. The funny thing is my MIL thinks the 5/21 stuff is heretic too. She thinks everything except what she does is heretic though.

I really had a moment of panic there. I think it's honestly that I'm getting sick of being on a diet and I'm really getting emotional about Simon turning one. At least if it was the Rapture he'd stay a baby with me in Heaven forever.

I told you I have a spcial kind of crazy!!

Don't you wish we were all around a campfire eating s'mores RIGHT NOW! I do!

Do they have smores in heaven? I may have to change my way of thinking, lets all get Raptured together! A giant never ending playdate. Where the kids get along perfectly, the drink is abundant, and our asses never grow!

altreu · May 2011

I assure you, there will be no rapture Saturday. End of story.

Also, if Saturday is the Rapture, it had better wait until after O's first birthday party.

amyfelice · May 2011

Remember the whole Y2K thing? That didn't pan out and neither will this. Hmm, do I have time to convert just in case?

mrs.meteowrite · May 2011

DH and I are using Saturday's potential rapture as an excuse to make a Mrs. Field's cookie run on Friday. Heck, if the world is ending, we may as well enjoy some cookies before it does, right? (Full disclosure, we cooked up this cookie plan before learning about Saturday's rapture potential, but it all seemed to fit when we learned the world might be ending.)

Two slightly more serious thoughts....

As a spiritual person of vague religious association, I think the weather probably has scientific explanations. However, California could use the extra water, so if some sort of higher power is involved, it could be benevolent.

And, man, do I keep meaning to get our disaster supplies in order. Be it rapture or earthquake or rising sea levels, I need to set aside some time to stash some food and drinking water. I read somewhere after either the Japanese tsunamis or the recent tornadoes the best thing you can do to help others in an emergency is to be ready for your own. If more folks had supplies on hand, the disaster relief folks could really concentrate on those who were hardest hit. I'm hoping the pending end of the world will motivate me to get my own supplies in order.

StefandTodd · May 2011

Also, even though it is somewhat unusual to have rain like this in mid-to-end-of-May, actual rainfall in our area isn't even close to record levels. I heard on NPR this morning we're like 5" from the 15th most rainy season on record. We're like 15" from the rainiest season. So really, it's just a shift in when we're having rain, not how much or anything like that.

Also, I'm remembering now that T and I had an engagement party/couples shower 3 years ago this month (actually late May - Memorial Day weekend), and it was freezing and raining and cold, which I remember b/c I was in a short strapless dress :P ...so this is actually less bizarre, I think, than people realize.

torylynn1 · May 2011

I've decided that the guy who said Saturday is the Rapture must have just picked the craziest weather week out of the Farmer's Almanac just so we would think that Frick. Don't fret...Saturday is just Saturday!

SportyMrs.23 · May 2011

MrsJulieT:
Whenever a group says that the world is ending on a certain day I know for sure it will not happen. I don't know how these groups gloss over the fact that the Bible specfically says nobody knows/will know the day or time of Christ's return.

So Fricks...I think we're good for this weekend and life will go on chugging.

Yup! I think and have been saying the same thing!

soon2Bkranz · May 2011

OK you seriously suck. I didnt know the Saturday thing...I am all freaked now too...So when you get talked down then you need to talk me down...sing me a happy song.

EmmieB · May 2011

so apparently, if this weekend is the rapture. we're all going to be 'sploded by the middle of October....which gives us a whole summer of barbeques and campfires and smoking...out ;-)

Even Jesus didn't know when he was coming back....AND - you have to wonder which translation of the bible these guys used for their math. Because there was a LOT of inference there.

I notice that there is a distinct lack of booze. I will harvest my trees, pick up a bottle or 6 of tuaca, and start making lemon drops. and when i tun out of lemons, we'll invent something with the oranges.

Celyn · May 2011

Random tidbit about me -- back when I was a working history, a goodly percentage of my work was studying eschatology. Basically Christians have kept themselves routine stressed out about an imminent end of the world for 2000 years. In my lifetime, I've already survived the wipe out at least 3 times.

Heck, there was even a time when people stopped marrying and procreating, because the end was supposedly so close. Then life continued and they had to come up with a new plan and get behind marriage as a valid life style choice.