Harold Camping Prediction Wrong 12 Times

TongMan · 10-22-2011, 06:49 PM

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Harold Camping: Doomsday Prophet Wrong Again
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In this photo from May 22, 2011, Christian radio host Harold Camping speaks outside of his home in Alameda, Ca.

ABC News’ Alyssa Newcomb and Lyneka Little Report:
Doomsday prophet Harold Camping’s revised prediction that the world would end on Oct. 21, 2011 turned out, once again, not to come true.

According to the preacher’s prediction, which was revised after his May 21, 2011 prophecy failed to materialize, Christians would ascend to heaven, while sinners would be left behind to suffer five months’ worth of natural disasters before the earth ignited into a fireball.

Camping’s Family Radio did not respond to ABCNews.com’s earlier requests for comment, and seems to be keeping mum on yet another “doomsday” that has come and gone.

“I’m sorry to disappoint you, but we at Family Radio have been directed to not talk to the media or the press,” Camping’s daughter Susan Espinoza wrote to the Associated Press on Friday.

Although this is Camping’s second failed prediction this year, a source familiar with the preacher said he has predicted the end of the world 12 times. His first prediction of the end of times apparently dates back to 1978.

But it was his May 21, 2011 prediction that drew the most fanfare. Camping went on a media blitz, inspiring followers to drain their personal savings to warn Christians that the end was near.

Family Radio spent millions on more than 5,000 billboards and 20 RVs plastered with the doomsday message marking May 21 as the apocalypse, according to the Associated Press.

His May 21st End of the World website stated: “…the Bible has given us absolute proof that the year 2011 is the end of the world during the Day of Judgment… Amazingly, May 21, 2011 is the 17th day of the 2nd month of the Biblical calendar of our day…”

Camping, who stated he pinpointed the date for the end of the world, placed the time of the rapture at 5:59 p.m. But the day came and went without a big bang. Later he said his math was off.

Callers to Open Forum, the show Camping hosts, expressed outrage.
“You’re really pathetic, you know? I wasted all my money because of you. I was putting all my money and my hopes on you… I wish I could see you face to face, I would smack you. Mr. Camping, you always say a lot of (redacted) I lost all my money because of you, you (redacted),” a caller said, according to The Christian Post.

There is no word yet on whether the 89-year-old Camping plans to offer another prediction, but if history is any indicator, this won’t be the last Camping’s listeners have heard from the doomsday prophet.

Harold Camping's followers are dumber than Harold Camping himself.

nmjaxx9 · 10-23-2011, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by TongMan

Harold Camping's followers are dumber than Harold Camping himself.

Enuff said.

10-23-2011, 01:56 AM

12? Ummmm I hate him but I believe its 3 buddy.

nmjaxx9 · 10-23-2011, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by blue660r01

12? Ummmm I hate him but I believe its 3 buddy.

a source familiar with the preacher said he has predicted the end of the world 12 times. His first prediction of the end of times apparently dates back to 1978.

10-23-2011, 02:10 AM

Proof of source.

nmjaxx9 · 10-23-2011, 02:15 AM

other than what was quoted in the article? none.

10-23-2011, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by nmjaxx9

other than what was quoted in the article? none.

LOL thought so. And hey before you try to quote the article as your source realize I can read it and was referring to it originally. Wonder why I posted my first post here in the first place

phelan · 10-23-2011, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by blue660r01

LOL thought so. And hey before you try to quote the article as your source realize I can read it and was referring to it originally. Wonder why I posted my first post here in the first place

Carno · 10-23-2011, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by blue660r01

LOL thought so. And hey before you try to quote the article as your source realize I can read it and was referring to it originally. Wonder why I posted my first post here in the first place

Are you drunk or something? What the **** are you even talking about?

nmjaxx9 · 10-23-2011, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Carno

Are you drunk or something? What the **** are you even talking about?

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Originally Posted by blue660r01

LOL thought so. And hey before you try to quote the article as your source realize I can read it and was referring to it originally. Wonder why I posted my first post here in the first place

Yeah you obv didn't read.

370zFORme!! · 10-23-2011, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Carno

Are you drunk or something? What the **** are you even talking about?

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Originally Posted by nmjaxx9

Yeah you obv didn't read.

This guy is a tool, all he ever does is talk **** about nonsense.

10-23-2011, 06:44 PM

^ you talking about me?

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Originally Posted by Carno

Are you drunk or something? What the **** are you even talking about?

haha I guess I could have worded that better. I don't like this douche at all because he claims bs and gets tons of money for it.....but I just wanted to see if there was a real source that he has been doing this for however long the "source" who is unnamed (wonder why) claims he has been.

I was saying to the guy who quoted the OP isn't enough because I could obviously see that. I just wanted real outside sources. Just found it funny that I said I wanted to see sources and he quoted the OP then had nothing else lol (not taking a jab at you nmjaxx9 in case it seems it)

I've only heard of 3 claims. One dating back to like 1996 or whatever.

b1adesofcha0s · 10-23-2011, 07:29 PM

Why the hell does it even matter how many times he got it wrong?

XwChriswX · 10-23-2011, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Why the hell does it even matter how many times he got it wrong?

007MI6 · 10-23-2011, 09:55 PM

Getting a little rough in here...

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blue660r01 Guest Posts: n/a	12? Ummmm I hate him but I believe its 3 buddy.

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blue660r01 Guest Posts: n/a	Proof of source.

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