The text is a transcript of a video or audio recording, which seems to be a narration of a story about the 2011 "rapture prediction" by Harold Camping, a prominent figure in Christian media. Here's a concise summary:
- Harold Camping, a key figure in Christian media, predicted that the "rapture" (the supposed event when believers are taken up to Heaven) would occur on May 21, 2011. He had a media empire worth over seventy million dollars, and his message was broadcast on over 200 radio stations across the United States and around the world.
- Camping's prediction was based on mathematical calculations and interpretations of certain biblical passages. He claimed that the date of the rapture could be calculated using the number of days since Jesus' crucifixion, multiplied by certain numbers and then squared.
- Despite warnings from Christian groups and even his own producer, Camping continued to promote his prediction. He spent heavily on advertising, turning the prediction into a major advertising campaign. This led to a significant increase in traffic on Google, with search terms related to the rapture and Camping in the top 10.
- On the day predicted for the rapture, May 21, 2011, nothing happened. Camping spent the day at home, while others who believed in the prediction were disappointed. Some of these people had sold their possessions and maxed out their credit cards in preparation for the rapture.
- Following the failed prediction, Camping made another prediction, this time for October 21, 2011. However, by October 16, he admitted that no one could know exactly when the rapture would happen. He then retired from his leadership position at Family Radio and later died.
- During the rapture campaign, Family Radio raised a lot of money, but also sold off important radio stations to pay for the advertising. This led to a significant drop in their revenue and a loss of their reputation.
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𝐇\n00:00:25.46: A prophecy has been foretold! (o rly?)\n00:00:28.02: The rapture is coming (
😱)\n00:00:30.62: and we have the specific date!\n00:00:34.34: Soon, the believers will rise, and the impure will be left below.\n00:00:39.40: So repent, sinner...\n00:00:41.04: Repent!\n00:00:42.24: Get your affairs in order.\n00:00:44.30: Take your Preparation H.\n00:00:46.78: (That is, preparation for heaven)\n00:00:48.32: Because the world will officially end\n00:00:52.10: on May\n00:00:53.46: 21st\n00:00:55.38: 2011\n00:01:00.94: Wait what?\n00:01:03.06: "May 21. There\'s going to be a terrific earthquake\n00:01:06.52: "way way greater than anything that the earth has ever experienced,"\n00:01:11.98: And that\'ll be the beginning of Judgment Day."\n00:01:27.98: In late 2010, a campaign was launched to save some souls.\n00:01:32.52: They suited up!\n00:01:34.29: Took to the streets!\n00:01:36.74: But it was more than just placards and flyers.\n00:01:39.64: Soon, they were joined by a caravan of five RVs...\n00:01:42.80: roaming the country spreading the good word about the rapture.\n00:01:46.86: Thousands of people took it seriously.\n00:01:49.18: Many began selling their possessions.\n00:01:51.22: They were maxing out credit cards,\n00:01:53.72: taking on debt.\n00:01:54.86: Even the news picked up on it.\n00:01:57.14: "\'The End is Near."\n00:01:59.04: Advertising was put on bus stops,\n00:02:00.98: in subways.\n00:02:01.88: A big expensive billboard was put up.\n00:02:04.72: Then another, then another,\n00:02:07.28: then
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