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Did the 'Re-Scheduled' Rapture 2025 Happen? Followers Still Waiting as Pastor Joshua Mhlakela Sets 'New' Date

Mhlakela's prophecy rests on a vivid vision he claimed to have received, in which he said Jesus appeared to him and declared that he would return on September 23–24.

International Business Times UK · Oct 6, 2025

Rapture 2025 New Date: Here's Why Pastor Joshua Mhlakela Said It Didn't Happen Last Sept. 23

The initial prediction began when Mhlakela shared a video on Cettwinz TV's YouTube channel, declaring, 'The Rapture is upon us.'

International Business Times UK · Oct 1, 2025

Rapture 2025 Is Back On: Here's The New Date Some Christians Believe It's Going To Happen

Some Christians now believe the Rapture will occur on 6–7 October 2025 after the September prediction failed, sparking debate and viral #RaptureTok posts.

International Business Times UK · Sep 30, 2025

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Rapture 2025 Fear Leads to Sherri Shepherd's Imprisonment; Pastors Now Apoligising for Believing False Prediction

Sherri Shepherd was sent to prison after she panicked because of the Rapture 2025 prediction. Now, pastors who shared the news and actually believed it are apologising.

International Business Times UK · Sep 26, 2025

Believers Left Heartbroken After Viral ‘RaptureTok’ Prediction Fails

"Jesus finding out about the Rapture via TikTok."

Bored Panda · Sep 25, 2025

If the apocalypse does come, less than half of Americans believe they will go to heaven

The Rapture is a belief that Jesus will save true believers from the Earth during the end of the world

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2025

Rapture Anxiety: The Lingering Psychological Effects on Believers After Failed Predictions

South African pastor Joshua Mhlakela's failed Rapture prediction has left followers battling 'rapture anxiety', with experts warning of long-term psychological impacts linked to apocalyptic beliefs.

International Business Times UK · Sep 25, 2025

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Watch Pastor Joshua Mhlakela's Reaction To The Failed Rapture 2025 - It Was Awkward

TikTok's Christian evangelical community has spent months hyping a September 23–24 prophecy, preparing with emotional videos, heartfelt prayers, and even last-minute life decisions.

International Business Times UK · Sep 25, 2025

Did the Rapture Of Christians Happen? Here's What The Scriptures Say To Watch Out For

The prediction gained traction thanks to South African pastor Joshua Mhlakela, who said that Jesus appeared to him in a dream in 2018 and revealed that the Rapture would happen on that date.

International Business Times UK · Sep 24, 2025

What is the Rapture and why is a doomsday prediction spreading on TikTok?

A South African man's prophecy about the Rapture has gone viral

The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2025

‘RaptureTok’ goes viral as Evangelical Christians predict the end of the world is today... or tomorrow

South African pastor Joshua Mhlakela claimed earlier this year that a rapture was coming

The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2025

Why are people talking about the Rapture? The end of the world is here, according to TikTok

A new TikTok trend sees Christian content creators predicting the end of the world starting today. Where did the theory come from?

Evening Standard · Sep 23, 2025

Here's Why People Think The Rapture Is Coming On September 23 — Pastor Says He Saw It In A Dream

What is behind recent claims that the Rapture will occur on 23 or 24 September 2025? We investigate Pastor Joshua Mhlakela's vision, theological context and public reactions.

International Business Times UK · Sep 23, 2025

Who Is Pastor Joshua Mhlakela? Prophet Who Predicted Rapture 2025 - Age, Ethnicity And Religious Group

Pastor Joshua Mhlakela predicts the Rapture will happen on 23–24 September 2025, sparking worldwide debate, media coverage, and viral reactions online

International Business Times UK · Sep 23, 2025

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International Business Times UK · Sep 23, 2025

Rapture On September 23? People's Panic Causing Them To Quit Jobs, Sell Their Properties And Pull Out Kids From School

A viral prophecy claims the Rapture will occur on 23–24 Sept 2025, prompting some to quit jobs and sell property, though experts dismiss mass panic.

We Got This Covered · Sep 22, 2025

Christians quit jobs and sell cars after pastor claims Jesus told him Rapture happens ‘September 23rd and 24th’

"I am coming soon."

International Business Times UK · Sep 22, 2025

What is "RaptureTok"? Internet Reacts to Viral Trend Predicting the End of the World on Sept 23

A niche TikTok community is convinced the biblical Rapture will happen this week — and the internet is responding with memes, jokes and curiosity.

TechRadar · Apr 20, 2023

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GamesRadar · Apr 12, 2023

This underwater city builder just added opinions, bringing it one step closer to BioShock's Rapture

Let's hope Aquatico doesn't end up quite like Rapture

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