After being denounced as a fraud after his first Judgement Day prediction failed five months ago, Harold Camping predicted a second date for the event for Oct. 21. However, with that date now coming and going, Camping and his ministry Family Radio finds themselves under heavy criticism for preying on those who took his predictions seriously.
Camping had claimed he had discovered the key to a numerical dating code contained in the Bible, which enabled him to work out the date for the end of the world. Thousands of people believed him and many gave up work and cashed in their savings in preparation. Camping has generally been denounced as a false prophet by other Christian leaders, with many calling for him to be “muzzled” before he does further damage.
Camping has refused to speak to the press after the latest failed prediction, while Family Radio also would not respond to questions.
"I'm sorry to disappoint you, but we at Family Radio have been directed to not talk to the media or the press," Camping's daughter said in response to an email inquiry sent by The Christian Science Monitor.