Catholic Priest Fr. Herman Sharplis gives no credence to claims by US-based Evangelist Howard Camping who teaches that according to biblical prophecy, May 21 2011 is the Day of Judgment.
Camping has been peddling his dooms-day message around the globe through a host of media, including web and radio shows and has been reaching millions.
Sharplis believes that the root of Camping’s reasoning is flawed and from that has bloomed this false teaching.
“If man is to really understand the history behind these teachings, in terms of how they come about they would not pay any attention. People have always attempted to predict the end of the world. Jesus said no one knows the time or the hour. We should not be preoccupied with that kind of thinking,” he said.
He added, “We should focus on the commandments that Jesus left us; love God, love others. Life is ours to enjoy and you cannot enjoy life if we try to predict the end. Some people just cause confusion with their interpretation.”
This is not the first time that Camping has made such a bold prediction concerning the end of the world. In 1994, he made the same claim. When time proved him wrong he admitted he had made a mistake in calculation.
The problem with Mr. Camping is that his false predictions bring discredit upon the true gospel which contains the promise the rapture. (John 14:3)(1 Thessalonians 4:16-18)
One third of the Bible is prophecy.
The second coming of Christ is mention on average once for every 25 verses in the New Testament.
It is because we DO look for Him as we are told to do in Titus 2:11-15 that we love God and one another.
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Sincerely, Rev. Donald Hill. Pentecostal Evangelist.
there are other things that fr chaplis needs to tell us why was pope john paul buried in a trapezoid shape cuffin why was his face covered with a white silk wasnt that the first time this has ever done to a pope why was pope john paul sealed in an eight hundred pound cuffinbearin a skull andcrossbones on it this is often use in masonary initiations rituals as a symbol of rebirth the trapezoid has long been regarded by aqccultist as the most satanic of shapes especially adapted to enhance demonic manifestation this type of cuffin is built to draw and preserve evil dark energy apentogram always represent evil whitchcraft and accult spirit to conjure up evil spirit if u look carefully u will see masonic symbol all over the vatican
ya’ll take that thing for a joke.. but it’s all up to u all.. u never can tell.. thats a very serious thing. trust me.
Satan works 2..trying to put confusion in people’s lives….we just hv to concentrate on living a good life and treating others well and repenting…i think this man is putting trouble in people’s lives , i hope he is ready
Thats what happens when they read the book from the back and forget the front of the book. The creator said that he saves and he destroy and no one can deliver anyone from him. He said beside him there is no saviour so good luck with the false prophets.
Sh*t! My broom not working tonight and wanted to go suck some blood before mid night…lol, when you say that thing happening
abra cadabra
i need to know wat time cause i dont get up early on asaturday
IF NOBODY KNOWS THE DAY OR THE HOUR,ISEN’T TOMORROW A DAY,ISEN’TTOMORROW HAS AN HOUR ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN, THINK IT OVER ,IF THATS THE WAY HAS TO COME FOR ME I HAVE ALREADY ACCEPT HIM,AM NOT AFRAID
‘rubbish’,well fada priest, atto woulda say it the same way just like you…..’rubbish!!!
ur making people feel scared i thinks its time for u to drop the act
While evangelist Camping is dead wrong with his prediction of the coming of the Lord, we cannot make take the coming of the Lord for granted because Jesus self said that there is a dark day awaiting us and unless those days be shortened, not even the very elect will be saved. I do know if that day is today, tommorow or next year, one thing we cannot doubt is that, it’s not very far. Signs of the end are quickly approaching and we better make it right with Lord if we haven’t because He will come when we don’t expect, as a thief in the night. So let us not use this false prophet as a laughing stock but instead, let us use it as a warning because although Saturday is not the day according to the scriptures, yet it might very well be the last day on earth for some of us. Let’s be sure we are ready!
Tickets available for the Rapture flight tomorrow.Only 5 first class tickets left. Don’t worry if the rapture flight is showing full because I know some people think they on board but they are not- talking about those hypocrites. Yes You.
checklist…
did i forgive all those people who did me wrong? check
did i stop screwing my best friend’s husband? check
did i give my neighbour all the money he had lend me since tthe year 2000? check
did i ask god to forgive me for chapping up d padna in grandbay that steal my bike? check
did i thank skerrit for giving me the scholarship to study in china…shate but when i got there i decide is high life i want to live…boy i ungrateful….still pending
the list could go on but d/a a ppl yall can think of the amount of things yall need to be checking up on…before making stupid comments
clean up d backyard
pray for yourself
get right with god
before it is too late
this is not ture no body donot no when he is coming the angel in heven no when he is coming]
So the world is coming to an end before LIAT starts night landing in Dominica?
No wonder everybody just taking things on credit today.
hahahahahahahhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
I observed that credit taking deal all day long….Hmmm
YOU ALL WILL NEVER SEE THE FACE OF GOD OR ENTER THE GATES OF HEAVEN!
here we go another religous police and judge
i reverse that curse back to u
hey shaniqua elize do u believe in god……know one doesnt know when or wt day or what year god is coming but i do know that we the people who believe in god haves to be ready when god comes for his people….god can come tomorrow or maybe in 1000 more year or even today…but we dont know when god is coming for his people…
This priest is tired he need to go and rest.
Brizee’s Mart is planning a “Rapture Sale”, tomorrow. “Everything WILL go”
And if we survive to Sunday they will follow-up with a “Fire (and brimstone) Sale”
Shucks. Nobody told me about the ending. Not only have I made plans for the weekend, I also bought three green bananas this morning.
You should have check your text messages. Or maybe you doh have Digicel because when god traveling secretary only have Digicel.
Did you not hear and read the news? I suppose that you were too busy otherwise. No problem! There are times I miss out on the current news.
Enjoy your green bananas. I bought some semi-ripe bananas because I already have some ripe bananas. By Monday the others should be ripe enough to eat.
This end of the world is a big joke. We have heard too many times about it from those false prophets. Simply put, only God and God alone knows when the end will come as told us by Our Lord Jesus Christ.
Our Lord spoke of it in Holy Scriptures. Much more has to happen prior to the end of the world. Read Holy Scriptures.
The anti-Christ still has to show himself.
Our Lord said: “You will hear of wars and rumours of wars, earthquakes, etc. This is only the beginning of the labour pains.”
At this moment as bad as the situation is worldwide, we are still enjoying a relatively comfortable, happy and peaceful life. This should indicate to us that the end of the world is not near. It may never happen in our lifetime.
Our Lord said: “Watch and pray.” I add to it as of course He meant: “Worship God”.
The doomsayers and atheists would do well to conform to the Most Holy Will of God. They are spreading news of the end of the world. Little do they know that should this happen their lot will be with Satan in the fires of his everlasting cauldron. They may not have the grace of God to ask His forgiveness because they have ignored him too long and scoffed at those who recognize God and worship him. There are some people of the world who are just too stupid. Agnostics and atheists take the cake – of their errors.
Holy Scriptures of the Old Testament: “Fools say in their heart there is no God.”
Jah changed his travel plans. First of all jah cyan reach dominica on the same day because he go have to overnight somewhere so jah decide he cyan deal with the overnight thing.
Anyway when jah decide to show up them money loving wolf in sheep clothing pastors better not show their faces because I’ll be talking to jah about their evil ways.
As for some of them lawyers – ayayayyy. We will put them on a Pipwi, they are not welcomed on the ark. The most deceitful lawyer (everybody know who he is) we giving him the oars to row that Pipwi from Dominica to nowhere.
Them crooked and corrupt politicians- woyoyyyy. We will give them a perforated wire baskets and tell them start swimming.
For all them hypocrites who will call me evil or condemn me to their hell just come with your suitcases to the airport . I hope you guys get past security.
I heard that a few drug traffickers just past god , Jacob, mosses and Noah right out side Marigalante they told the drug traffickers they trying tio get to D/Ca for the May 21 since Liat didn’t have a late flight into DA they decide to rent a sail boat.
So who are we going to allow on the ark> Make sure Rasta Fari names on the return list . Make sure the penguine lawyer, the speaker and those corrupt cabinet members doh get on board.
Make sure you reserve the cabin rooms for the good people in Dominica the few that is left.
That is a good one, lol
We may all say that it is a big joke and that is not real that he is returning tomorrow. I agree with what the bible say: we will not know the day nor the hour, he cometh like a thief in the night, not even the angels in heaven knows when he will return.
Instead of us just judging Howard Camping and his congregation, we should take this negative and turn it into a positive. This should be used to question ourselves and our lifestyle.
Let us look at the story of Noah and the Ark for instance. God told Noah when he would end the world. He told Noah what to do to keep his family safe. When he started building the ark, what did the people do? Noah warned the other people and what did they do? The ridiculed Noah. However when it started to rain they noticed that what Noah was saying is true. They wanted to enter the ark but God had shut the door. No one could open the door. They all perished.
Like I already stated, based on the biblical text I don’t believe that he will return tomorrow.
Instead of saying we don’t know when the Lord will return, we should ask ourselves, if by chance he returns tomorrow and he has to return, be it tomorrow or the day after, are we ready? That is the question we should be asking ourselves.
Are we ready for his return?
Harold Camping says a lot of things which are not in line with the Scriptures. Some years ago he asked all Christians to stop going to church and start listening to his radio station “Family Radio.” If you see him he looks like he is about 150 years.
WELL WELL THANK GOD FOR JESUS CHRIST, HE DID TELL US PUT NOT OUR TRUST IN MAN.
even the priests and pastors are laughing and thats soooo sad…. is that how u convince people to repent and live a clean life… The Lord may come at any time any moment could be in the next few seconds. No body knows so this is not a joke issue its life…. even the priest should know that ain’t a joke…. shame on u so called servant of the lord… shame!!!
I do not think the priest or pastor meant any harm. They are just checking this man is rather crazy to be saying when god is coming. Remember a priest/pastor is a human being just like u and me. They have a right to laugh if they find something is funny. It doesn’t mean that they are being negative. However, u are still entitled to yur opinion. No hard feelings
Oh and one more thing. Remember the news might just have captured any picture of the man smiling. This doesn’t mean that his laughter/smile is related to d story. Mayb they take the best pic to put on the article. Did u ever thought of that
way papa
you think u know GOd.. trust me.
wht because the person doesnt go to church they dont know gods word?
@ Clairvoyance
It is not enough to know God’s words. If they know God’s words they should practice it by also worshipping, not in the privacy of your home.
Heaven cannot be attained otherwise. You need to comprehend and practice the Word of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
Our Lord said: Luke 12:48 – Vigilant and Faithful Servants – Much will be required of the person entrusted with much, and still more will be demanded of the person entrusted with more.
WELL SAID MY BROTHER SHARPLIS,THE BIBLE CLEARLY STATES THAT NO MAN KNOWS THE DAY OR THE HOUR OF CHRIST COMING NOT EVEN THE ANGELS IN HEAVEN,SO THEY ARE CLEARLY WRONG ABOUT THE DATE ,WHAT THEY REALLY NEEDS TO BE FOCUSED ON IS ACCEPTING CHRIST AS THEIR LORD AND SAVIOUR ,TURNING AWAY FROM THEIR EVIL WAYS AND DOING GOOD ,LOVING ON AND OTHER ,THEN THERE WON,T BE A REASON TO PANICK OR WORRY ABOUT HIS COMING .INSTEAD THEY WOULD BE HAPPY TO SEE HIS FACE WHEN HE COMES.
weather or not Christ is coming , father protect me shied me in your arms let me see your mercy and grace forgive all my brothers and sisters for we have all sinned in this world ..may your continue to watch and protect us until you come again in glory,,amen
Positive vibes that
1Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.
2And five of them were wise, and five were foolish.
3They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them:
4But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.
5While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.
6And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him.
7Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.
8And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out.
9But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.
10And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut.
11Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us.
12But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not.
13Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.
Lessons:
1. In the last days the people of God are asleep. They are “neither hot nor cold”.
2. All the Virgins hold lamps, but only some have oil
3. The wise virgins make sure they are prepared because the groom is late
4. The foolish virgins are punished for not being prepared. They slumbered.
….No one knows the day, time or hour. But don’t end it there. Be prepared. Humble yourselves, don’t be scornful as in the times of Noah. Even when Jesus’ birth was prophesied and it happened he was rejected… by whom? The Pharisees, the ‘knowers’ of the Word.…
Virgins= female gender; Female = Christ’s bride = the people of God, His followers
good lesson, i can see you had your bible or scanner near by
Did the preacher, Mr Camping, give the exact time? I need to know because I have something to do in the morning and I might need forgiveness for that.
Do you think if all of us pray tonight asking for forgiveness for our sins, we will all go to heaven tomorrow? What about those who killing somebody today? Can they ask for forgiveness tonight and be in heaven tomorrow? That must be nice.
I think it is so arrogant of some human beings to even think that they know when this world is going to end. Pure arrogance. Just like some people are trying to tell me that their god is the real one and mine is not, saying that you know when the world will end is thinking too much of yourself.
You have life, you can impact others, make a positive difference. Make someone smile. Do something for the less fortunate. Do something for yourself. That will take you to heaven; not sitting here crying and waiting for god to do something for you. Somebody told me a long time ago, “God does not like stupidness”.
“Did the preacher, Mr Camping, give the exact time? I need to know because I have something to do in the morning and I might need forgiveness for that.”
@ Trouble Intended: I like your reasoning…funny but real.
that is soooooooooooooo funny.
Trouble intended- do you really believe in the heaven and hell concept or what they call ” The end of the world”?. From the beginning of Judaism mankind came up with the concept of dooms day and since then god has been coming.
In this day and age with advance technology in science, medicine etc and some idiot is claiming that tomorrow is the day; this guy need to be examined.
“No one knows the day nor the hour “ that means death.
I don’t believe in the heaven and hell thing. I believe they are both here depending on your situation. I am one of those people who believe that when you die, it’s over. You can interpret that as me saying that Jesus is not coming back. That’s up to you.
You see, every religion tells me that God is good, God is merciful, God likes us to do good. And by nature, most people are good. With that been the case, I find it hard to believe that the good and merciful God will send some of his own children to burn in fire while the others live happily. And based on most religions, the vast majority of humans are going down the wrong road to damnation. Do you really think God is that bias? Do you think he is that cruel? I don’t buy that.
On the other hand, there is proof that something happened millions of years ago that caused the dinosaurs to die. I believe something similar can happen again and cause us all to be extinct. I also know that man has created weapons that can destroy civilization. Man is also eroding this planet and in time, it will no longer be able to support life. Simplistic, but it works for me. Interpret as you choose to. For now, eat, drink and full your belly. Be good to your fellow man. Keep a clear conscience. If you about to die and you have a chance, make sure you have a smile on your face.
Surprise to see only thirteen comments I hope all u know is man like us dat wrote de bible and it missing alot of parts to it and it is very confusing.
Men who were influenced by their own selfish motives too. The people who are afraid to challenge those phony and false doctrines of religion are people who are weak.
…and while ur at it Fadda sharplis… there are lots of doctrines and things about the catholick chorch which needs to be RUBBISHED too…. just saying…
Exactly, like all the priest that are being accused of molestation
and some pastors accused of the same thing and even moreeeeee. Hit everywhere cause people keep looking down on only priest. I live in the states and u could imagine how many things pastors do i hear and see it everyday on the news. They are so famous at making money. All sin is sin.
so true why doesnt the catholic church believes in the sabbath isnt sunday the first day of the weekwhy was the sabbath chahge by mankind from saturday to sunday to suit themself why dont u all go deeper in the bible and preach the real word of the lord and stop havin people in darkness
doesnt the bible say call no one father whose father are you why doesnt the priest have rights to married the bible says that a man shall cleave on to his wife
the world comes to an end when our life on earth ends. a.k.a, when we die.!!
Now you cooking with gas Josette. All of this heaven and hell thing is just a measure of control human behavioral control
I do not argue about this coming of Christ. He definitely has to come back and we need to be ready for his coming. Yes everyone reading this should use this as and admonition to prepare yourself for meeting your Creator as you have rightly said. Whether it is tomorrow, or whatever day it is going to be.
Priests, Pastors and those who should be calling the fold to repentance should be careful as to what they say to the people. This should be used to reinforce what they should be teaching – repentance , turning away form our sins and making ourselves ready for his coming.
Look at what happenned to this young man and many others before. Being a cautious rider, his life was just taken from him. He never got to his destination – School at G/Bay. This should motivate all of us to live a life pleasing to God and always being ready. The books of the bible tells us of many who preached the word and yes Noah about the impending flood and what happenned – many perished.
Whatever people don’t get caught – Everyday of your life – Be prepared to meet your creator.
WELL SAID!
WE REALLY DO NOT KNOW THE TIME THE DAY NOR THE HOUR ONLY THE FATHER ABOVE KNOWS AND THUS WE ARE CALLED TO LIVE IN A STATE OF PERPETUAL READINESS THAT WAY WHEN THE LORD PUTS IN HIS APPEARENCE WILL SHALL NOT PERISH BUT BE CAUGHT UP TO MEET HIM!
Just wanted to further add that the Lord’s coming for you and I may not be the rapture. It could be a sudden death like we have been experiencing quite alot i must say. So, to those of us who believes that after death is the judgement, the end of the world for you may just be you dying in an accident. Once we exit this life there is no point of return but to await our fate. Heaven or hell. Which one are you going to choose.
yes, the world end when we die
To Ellen Evaline Paul
What is it with that morbid mind of yours. Oh well i guess that is one of the things religion beliefs
does to the human mind, very sad in indeed. You know when you.bunch together a group of people deliberately chosen for strong religious feelings, and you have a practical guarantee of dark morbidities expressed in crime, perversion, and insanity.
You are very right Fr. Sharplis. I really dispare at my Caribbean people who just swallow all of this shallow ignorance coming out of middle America Bible belt. No rational thought. They just jump on a bandwagon.
Please tell Mr Camping if he is so sure the world is coming to an end on the 21st he should send me all his money becaues I will still be around and could use the cash . As to the end of the world I personally think it comes to us on the day of our death be it at nine years or 109years ready or not . Please if mr Camping sends the cash to wesley for me please ask the post office to hold to it. HA HA
Lol…. I always Saying I want to meet one… for me to ask you know
We should not focus on whether or not God is coming on May 21st 2011, the question is am i ready for his coming? Will i be so disappointed by the misinformation that i continue to live my life recklessly? What if Jesus returns this moment, will I be ready to meet him? I’m a bit disappointed int he ridicules that are hurled by so many persons in reference to the May 21st 2011, and my mind goes back to Noah preaching all these years that there was going to be a great big flood without giving any specific date. The people began to mock and scorn him like they are doing right now. Then came the flood and so many perished. I would like to admonish everyone to use these warnings as a motivation to prepare your hearts for the Lord’s return, for no man knows the hour or the day of that dreadful day. ARE YOU READY TO MEET YOUR CREATOR if he comes this very moment
Ellen how well said. I do not argue about this coming of Christ. He definitely has to come back and we need to be ready for his coming. Yes everyone reading this should use this as and admonition to prepare yourself for meeting your Creator as you have rightly said. Whether it is tomorrow, or whatever day it is going to be.
Priests, Pastors and those who should be calling the fold to repentance should be careful as to what they say to the people. This should be used to reinforce what they should be teaching – repentance , turning away form our sins and making ourselves ready for his coming.
Look at what happenned to this young man and many others before. Being a cautious rider, his life was just taken from him. He never got to his destination – School at G/Bay. This should motivate all of us to live a life pleasing to God and always being ready. The books of the bible tells us of many who preached the word and yes Noah about the impending flood and what happenned – many perished.
Well said Ellen except that it won’t be a dreadful day but a glorious one.
To Ellen Evaline Paul
That thing they call religion, very sophisticated in it;s making. The Christian religion based on the Bible believe in some kind of dooms day and the return of their messiah, and then there is what is called the “Rapture” doctrine which may come as a surprise, this doctrine of the Rapture is not mentioned in any Christian writings. This all started by a Baptist Pastor Morgan Edwards and then followed John Nelson Darby another Pastor who helped in establishing such doctrine. The bible goes on to tell you all what the signs are before the coming but them when you read Mathew 24: 36- 37 it keeps you in suspense, that time is always coming but when, no one knows and let us not forget that the signs which are mentioned are not new, theses things were happening long before Christianity started as a religion, it is like religion is as helpful throwing a drowning man both ends of a rope. All religions are founded on the fear of the many and the cleverness of the few.That is why it is regarded by the common people as true, by the wise as false, and by the rulers as useful.
Let us not forget also what God said after the flood Genesis 9:11- 12. When you make the statement quote “ARE YOU READY TO MEET YOUR CREATOR” how foolish is this , ain’t we not meeting the creator every day with the rising of the sun and the breath of life. Do you think that to meet the creator we need a whole bunch of religious doctrines, dogma and beliefs. it is time to wake up from the sleep and spell cast upon mankind by religion something that has caused more harm than any other idea since the beginning of time and still causing harm. Look at the confusion happening now world wide talking about the end of the world, Do you think nature needs our faith for it to operate. Why is it that to meet God there must be some kind of world wide catastrophic event we all have to wait for, that bewilders me.
The world coming to an end but not tomorrow,no man knoweth the hour,he will come like a thief in the night,see how death sneak up on people,muchless for judgement day
if you dont know the hour, how do u know it is not tomorow? no one knows, no one!
Then how did He know also?
u sure you see dat
I’ll elaborate on my comments tomorrow in sha Allah (God’s willing)
@ Muslim_Always: I watching that emoticon you put at de end of your sentence there…and you really smiling so in real life eh. lol
thou shall not judge