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TikTok is currently flooded with videos about an alleged Rapture, sparked by a South African pastor's prediction of its occurrence in two weeks, leading to a mix of satire, fear, and survival tips, reflecting society's broader anxieties about end times amid concerns over AI, climate change, and political stability.
TikTok videos have spread a prediction that the Rapture will occur on September 23, 2025, based on a belief rooted in biblical interpretation and a dream claimed by a South African believer. Despite the widespread attention, the date has passed without incident, continuing the long history of failed end-of-world predictions. The article discusses the origins of this specific prediction, the cultural reactions, and the broader context of apocalyptic forecasts.
The article discusses how TikTok has become a platform for evangelical Christians to share their beliefs and preparations for the rapture, a biblical event where believers ascend to heaven, amid current societal turmoil, with many users engaging in humorous or serious content about the end times.
BioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea attempts to reconcile the franchise's two worlds, bringing Elizabeth and Booker into Rapture itself. However, the DLC fails to respect the eccentricities of the original game and its alternate selves. The DLC tries to turn BioShock into one eternal round without considering the differences between the two games' design. While Part 1 is an exact replica of Infinite, Part 2 frames BioShock Infinite as a character portrait. The game makes this point narratively, too, tying up loose ends and explaining plot holes with the inter-dimensional connection between Rapture and Columbia.