Evangelical Christians in significant numbers are sharing videos of the Rapture, an end-of-time prophecy that they say is set to happen September 23 or 24. The prediction started three months ago with a video from South African pastor Joshua Mhlakela, and spread afterward in the Evangelical Christian community worldwide.
The Rapture, which is not in the Bible but is a belief that some Christians hold, is said to happen during the end times and before the coming of Jesus to Earth. During this period, "true believers" will go to heaven to meet God, while nonbelievers will stay on Earth suffering many catastrophes.
Prophecies about the end of times are a recurrent feature in human history. Moreover, the planet has been through many natural disasters, including earthquakes, storms, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis, all of which have caused irreparable damage and had many wondering if the end was near.
In the following gallery, discover famous predictions about the end of the world.