Camilla Jessen
An apocalyptic prophecy has gone viral on TikTok.
A viral trend on TikTok has captivated users around the world by claiming that the end of the world is imminent.
What is RaptureTok?
This social media trend has been dubbed “RaptureTok.”
The hashtag #rapture has now amassed over 318,000 posts, with some followers taking radical steps based on the prophecy.
Followers Making Drastic Decisions
Videos show users preparing for the event by selling cars, quitting jobs, and even leaving houses behind, convinced they will be taken to heaven.
One user on X wrote: “It seems like I’m on RaptureTok now and you’re all selling cars, houses and other things, thinking you’re going to Heaven.”
Others create content offering tips to ensure their affairs are in order before the supposed event.
Origins of the Prediction
The date of the Rapture has been set by Joshua Mhlakela, a South African pastor who claims to have had a vision of Jesus returning to Earth on Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.
Mhlakela initially said the event would occur on September 23, 2025, later expanding the prophecy to September 23–24, 2025.
Rooted in Evangelical Christianity
The Rapture is a concept rooted in evangelical Christianity, which posits that faithful believers will ascend to meet Jesus while divine judgment descends upon the Earth.
Not all Christian denominations accept this idea, with many viewing it as a modern interpretation of the Second Coming.
Reality TV
Some users on TikTok approach the phenomenon like reality TV, joking about leaving non-believers behind and creating staged scenarios to illustrate the event. One post read:
“If you don’t notice anything unusual on Tuesday, it could be part of the divine plan.”
Global Attention
The trend has drawn attention from both believers and skeptics.
Some users express awe at the devotion, while others view it as an amusing social media phenomenon.
Reactions
Forbes noted that even historically, figures like Isaac Newton predicted apocalyptic dates, such as 2060, giving followers more potential dates to watch.
Despite skepticism, “RaptureTok” has shown the power of viral social media to spread religious beliefs and apocalyptic predictions, influencing behavior and sparking global online conversations.
This article is made and published by Camilla Jessen, which may have used AI in the preparation
