Why Even Eligible Professionals Are Quitting Jobs and Selling Cars Amid Wild Future Predictions
Every few years, predictions about the so-called “end of the world” emerge, capturing public imagination and sparking viral conversations. The latest wave centers on September 23, with social media platforms like TikTok and YouTube flooded by posts, countdowns, and testimonies from those convinced a world-changing event is imminent.
This prediction comes from Joshua Mhlakela, a South African preacher, who claimed that September 23 and 24 would bring divine intervention aligned with Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. He described a dramatic shaking of the Earth and suggested that believers would be taken to safety — an apparent reference to the Rapture.
His messages quickly gained traction, creating a digital community dubbed “RaptureTok.” Thousands of videos under the hashtag share dreams, biblical interpretations, and even lighthearted speculation about whether pets would join their owners if the Rapture occurs.
While many watch with curiosity or humor, others are making life-changing decisions. Some have quit their jobs, sold possessions, or assembled “after-Rapture kits” filled with food, water, and Bibles for those who remain. One TikTok creator, Tilahun Desalegn, revealed he sold his car, explaining that material things no longer held value with the world about to change. He admitted, however, that if nothing happened, he would apologize and reevaluate his beliefs.
What makes this movement especially notable is that it’s not confined to fringe groups. Even professionals and parents have openly explained their decisions to step away from careers or long-term plans, framing it as a way to reset priorities and pursue what they see as a higher purpose.
But why do such movements take hold, and why now? The answers reveal something more complicated than blind faith…