RaptureTok Prepares You For The End ?
The newest TikTok trend is preparing for the End Times. A South African pastor recently said that it should arrive either this Tuesday or Wednesday, noting he had a vision that the Rapture was coming. That’s the belief that some Christians will leave this world behind. While earlier predictions of the Rapture, or the end of the world, haven’t panned out, some are online giving advice, some serious, a lot not, in what’s being called RaptureTok.
Content of RaptureTok
Videos created for RaptureTok include a mix of sincere faith and satirical takes on the doomsday prophecy.
- Preparations for believers: Some users post content with prayers and scripture readings, and some have reportedly taken serious steps like giving away their possessions in anticipation of the end of the world.
- Pranks and parody: Other videos lean into humor, featuring users jokingly making preparations or leaving empty clothing and shoes in conspicuous places, referencing the idea that believers will suddenly disappear.
- Dealing with anxiety: Some users have posted about their “end-times anxiety,” a fear triggered by the influx of apocalyptic content on the platform.
- Advice for those “left behind”: Some videos offer advice or create “Rapture kits” to help those who will remain on Earth after the event.
Christian counter-messaging: Many Christians and religious groups, including organizations like GotQuestions.org and Desiring God, have published articles and created content urging believers not to panic. They stress that the Bible states no one knows the day or hour of the Rapture, and Christians should instead live their lives focused on their faith and preparing their hearts.
