Is the end of the world near? Pastor from Africa called the date of the disaster – October 12, the world is in trouble
The South African preacher gave the exact date of the disaster. We understand why his “prophecies” should not be believed and why society is so willing to spread them.
Another wave of panic swept the Internet: the pastor from South Africa Joshua Mhlakelu said that on October 12 or 13, the world is waiting for catastrophic events. According to the preacher, Jesus himself appeared to him in a vision and warned him of his imminent return to earth. Especially actively this news is now being replicated by the Ukrainian media.
Who is Mkhlakela and why is he not believed?
The preacher is known primarily for his apocalyptic predictions. However, his predictions regularly fail. More recently, on September 23, he had already promised the end of the world - but as we all know, nothing like that happened. Instead of apologizing, the pastor simply moved "Date X" to mid-October, without bothering to elaborate on what exactly would happen.
History repeats itself over and over again
Attempts to set an exact date for the end of the world are not new. Think of the excitement surrounding the Mayan calendar in December 2012 or the fear of the “king of terror” from Nostradamus’ prophecies in 1999. The American preacher Elizabeth Clare Profet frightened the world with nuclear war back in 1990. The result is always the same: the appointed date passes, the world continues to live its own life, and the failed forecast is quietly replaced by a new one.
Why do we believe in these stories?
The answer is simple: psychology. During times of war, economic crises and the anxious anticipation of winter, society becomes particularly vulnerable. Against the background of uncertainty, any “prophecies” get an explosive resonance – people want at least some explanation for the chaos, even if it sounds like a horror story from the Internet.
Should we prepare for the worst?
Experts remind that it is impossible to verify divine revelations in advance, and in traditional Christianity the very idea of knowing the exact date of the end times is considered doubtful. Therefore, the statements of Mhlakelu and others like him should be treated as ordinary media noise, not as a real warning.
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