Harold Camping wrong again if October 21 comes and goes

Harold Camping, the California-based American radio preacher who incorrectly predicted the end of the world on May 21, will be proven wrong once again when his revised doomsday date of October 21 comes and goes without incident.

Many other Christian pastors believe that only God knows the exact date of the end of the world and Harold Camping is spreading unfounded fears among Christians and the rest of the world with his assertion.

Even after becoming a laughingstock when his failed doomsday scenario did not materialize, Harold Camping was unapologetic during his Monday's broadcast of "Open Forum". But other preachers say this issue is no laughing matter for many people, who are deeply disturbed by Camping's vague prophecy. A girl in Russia reportedly killed herself because of overwhelming fear and a mother tried to kill herself and her two kids.

If it's any consolation to those concerned about the fear and paranoia created by the doomsday group, Camping said Family Radio will de-emphasize its warnings about Judgement Day in the extra five months leading up to the real thing.

The 89-year old Family Radio minister painstakingly tried to fully explain on Monday the reason behind the change of date. He asserted that May 21 was the "spiritual" end of the world and October 21 is the real doomsday.

But in the process of explaining, Harold Camping revealed other teachings that run contrary to mainline Christian beliefs. For instance, he asserted on Monday that hell does not exist because "God is a loving and compassionate and merciful God" thereby refuting the doctrine about punishment in hell alongside reward in heaven.

The date adjustment and murky explanation of the false prophecy of May 21 indicates that Harold Camping will be proven wrong again come October 21.