I know for the most part it is like a joke. For Christians- but not necessarily of this Mr. harold's group it can be an area of anxiety. There is a difference between the rapture and the end of days when Christians believe Christ will return. Apart from plastering posters on poles and walls around my home someone took out an add in the paper and the fact that it is such a joke to people makes me more anxious.
At the end of the day, I was raised on the whole be prepared shpiel and I may just go and make sure that I have enough meds etc, but I don't think it should be treated with total offhandedness or utmost panic. It is a belief and can get touchy. At the same time, I think that it is irresponsible on some levels to let it get to this point. I am going to log off for the next 24hours because it is triggering me. And without being a party pooper- please respect that you are treading really close on people's beliefs with the jokes.
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