Around the world Quote by Anonymous
“Harold Camping, an 89 year-old evangelist with a 100 million dollar ministry, heard in 61 different languages around the world, is certain (again!) that the end of this age will be Saturday, May 21st, 2011. Never mind that he has been wrong before. He said that he didnt do enough research the time before he predicted this and it failed. Perhaps he should research Matthew 24:36 which says But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. I might add that nor the Son are missing from many of the manuscripts so Jesus Himself may have actually known but it was not in mankinds best interests to know.”
About This Quote
Source Online Forum Discussion, 2010
Predicting specific dates for apocalyptic events is unreliable; humility and uncertainty should guide belief.
In simple terms: Apocalypse predictions are uncertain.
Key Takeaway
Accept uncertainty, avoid dogmatic claims.
Themes
faith
uncertainty
prophecy
humility
Mood
skeptical
thought‑provoking
Type
philosophical
theological
When to use this quote
- religious debates
- media coverage
- personal belief formation
- academic study
Key Concepts
theology
critical thinking
interpretation of scripture
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance faith with uncertainty?
- What evidence supports flexible interpretations?
A Different Perspective
Relying on precise dates can damage credibility when they fail.
