A fringe Christian group has been busy lately warning the world about the coming Rapture, which it claims will be here on May 21.

California-based Family Radio is spearheading the cause and has purchased billboards around the country asking commuters to mark May 21 on their calendars. They say that's the day when Jesus will return and true Christians will be spirited off to heaven, leaving the rest of the population to suffer through the last five months of their lives until God destroys the Earth on October 21.

If the prognosticators are right, then some of us are in big trouble.

With that thought in mind, a local group called Seattle Atheists is now taking donations for a "Rapture Relief Fund" to help those who are left behind.

"To help us help you, we've created 'Rapture Relief,' an aid fund for the unfortunate people left behind," said John Keiser of Seattle Atheists. "When you give to this fund, Seattle Atheists will use the money to help survivors of any Armageddon-sized disaster in the Puget Sound area."

Keiser and the 280 other members of Seattle Atheists have already raised $800 for the fund, and they hope to have $5,000 by May 21.

If Family Radio is wrong and the world survives, Seattle Atheists will donate all the money from the relief fund to Camp Quest, which teaches children about science and critical thinking.

"It just dawned on us that this is really dumb stuff and these people are really showing a complete lack of critical thinking," Keiser said. "We wanted to highlight that and highlight the need for critical thinking, which is why we decided to make it a fundraiser for Camp Quest."

Seattle Atheists will be out raising money for the fund at several upcoming events, including an end-of-the-world party scheduled for May 21 at Dorky's Arcade in Tacoma at 8 p.m. Members will also be present in the University District for StreetFair on May 21-22 and they'll be at Westlake Park on May 23-27.



Read more: http://www.seattlepi.com/local/komo/article/Seattle-Athiests-collect-for-Rapture-Relief-Fund-1382452.php#ixzz1MeAWpQpW

Good news is... if Rapture is gonna happen, then I should see the price of gas go way down.

With the upcoming Rapture or Second Coming of Christ that is due and predicted by Harold Camping, on May 21, 2011 atheists may have reasons to celebrate the departure of the so-called “followers of Jesus”. The number of Rapture “departees” will be determined by their savior, of course, and we humans simply cannot accurately predict how many of these “souls” will leave our planet. However, the number of those exiting our social circles should be noticeable. If this Biblical event happens, there will be vacant structures, vehicles, schools, etc. We will miss our loved ones of this faith, but perhaps we may be able to reap some of the benefits of their absence.

1. Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! This event will contribute to the much needed task of job creation.

2. Vehicles for the needy. With all the abandoned cars, trucks, and motorbikes, vehicles may be given away for free. Of course there may be title and license transfer fees, but that isn’t too expensive for most folks. Choose your car wisely. Many of them may be damaged and unsafe!

3. Waiting in line at the post office, bank, license bureau and other venues will be a breeze! Because of this, we “sinners” will simply have more productive time on our hands and will most likely accomplish more of our life’s tasks. Shopping at the grocery store will be a pleasant experience.

4. No more televangelists! We will no longer be bothered by faith healers and other ministers using our airwaves and cable channels attempting to sell their latest books, prayer cloths, and videos.

5. The homeless problem will be resolved! With all the empty churches, we will finally be able to house all citizens, employed and unemployed alike.

6. No more of those obnoxious Jesus fish symbols, Christian bumper stickers and other Christian types of symbolism on vehicles! There will be no need for it anymore. Waiting at the stoplight will be less distracting and you may have more positive thoughts about the driver of the car in front of you.

7. We can finally rename the holiday, “Christmas” to something more secular and less-biased!
Maybe we can call it, “Festivus”, a celebration for all.

8. Restaurants that host “Sunday buffets” will be less crowded!

9. State same-sex marriage bills will be passed at a much faster rate because of less opposition! There would be less anti-gay lobbyists and politicians. Just think of it, no more relocating to gay friendly states. Perhaps, even our federal government will redefine marriage as a union between two humans, no matter what gender each party is.

10. No more obnoxious Christian rock or praise music and less country music! We will no longer be annoyed by our co-worker’s radio which is constantly tuned in to a local young Christian radio station. Finally, we will no longer hear the country song, “Jesus, Take the Wheel” by Carrie Underwood.

As you can see, we have only scratched the surface in terms of the possible benefits of our departed Christian friends. Maybe their God does love us after all. And don’t forget to buckle up!
http://nogodz.wordpress.com/2011/05/14/10-good-reasons-why-atheists-should-celebrate-the-rapture/

That was a good read

LOL!!!!! That was good and oh so true!

So, I don't REALLY need to RSVP on weekend invites?

doesn't sound like it...........

I'm taking money to take care of the animals left behind in my area. LOL!

Damn they are still here.

I think it is this evening that they disappear.

Oh well, we can always look forward to the next irrational jubilant proclamation from religious simpletons for the next rapture.

Todays forecast:

Foggy with a chance of damnation

I was out in Pensyvlania yesterday bike ridieng and enjoying the summer like day with my GF her 14 year old daughter and her friend. Of course we did the Rapture countdown and on the way home we were passing a old cemetery on a country road in the middle of no were at a few minuts till 600PM.

I pulled in and said what a great place for the end of the world.

My crazy GF jumped on the band wagon and was looking at a Tombstone and said "OMG that stone has my name on it and todays date"

The teens in the back almost peed their pants, for a second we had them.