(FOX40.COM) -- People all over the world began preparing for the rapture and the end of the world after a pastor predicted it would happen by Sept. 24. Now, some faith leaders are apologizing. • Video Above: Fall colors, timing of changing Autumn leaves
The rapture is a deeply held belief by some Christians that in the final days of the world, Jesus is coming back to rapture, or raise, all Christians (dead or alive) into Heaven. Although the bible states that no one knows when Jesus' return will be, a South African Pastor, Joshua Mhlakela, said he had a vision of Jesus returning during Rosh Hashanah. Rosh Hashanah is a Jewish holiday that goes from Sept. 22-24.
The prediction went viral, causing some believers in it to sell off their belongings, such as cars and homes, and prepare for th