Even though Harold Camping seems to have not read the verses in the Bible in which Jesus Christ said that not even the angels in heaven know when he will return, (Matthew 24:36) I would be reluctant to laugh or jeer at him. Mr. Camping predicted that the Rapture would occur on May 21, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. EDT.
There is a reason that we have a concept of a Last Day and a Rapture. It is there to remind us to check ourselves to see if we are free of guilt and anger. Whether you call these emotions sin, or bad kharma or negative spiritual energy, they hinder us from living life to its fullest in this world and prevent us from achieving Nirvana or entering the Kingdom of Heaven. To be free of guilt and anger, we must seek forgiveness from those we have wronged, and forgive those who have wronged us. This can be hard work. The idea of the Rapture is there to remind us not to put off that hard work until it is convenient. Jesus could come back at any time. Even if he does not come back soon, any of us could get hit by a bus at any time. We don't want a heart full of guilt and anger whenever something happens.
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