Fears of a Rogue Planet Nibiru Fuel New rapture Predictions
A surge in online views of videos promoting the idea of a catastrophic planetary alignment linked to the biblical Rapture is raising concerns among scientists and fueling anxieties among believers. Despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary,proponents of the “nibiru” conspiracy theory claim an undiscovered planet is on a collision course with Earth,predicting widespread devastation and a fulfillment of end-times prophecies.
The renewed interest, coinciding with increased celestial events like eclipses, taps into long-held anxieties about apocalyptic scenarios and demonstrates the enduring power of misinformation online. While mainstream science dismisses Nibiru as a fabrication, the theory’s persistence highlights a growing disconnect between scientific consensus and public belief, particularly within certain religious communities. The spread of these claims can lead to real-world consequences, from financial exploitation of fearful individuals to psychological distress.
The core of the conspiracy centers around Nibiru, a supposed planet orbiting our sun on a highly elliptical path that brings it close to Earth only once every 3,600 years. Believers link its predicted arrival to biblical prophecies concerning the Rapture and the Second Coming of Christ. Gary Ray, a prominent Nibiru conspiracist, articulated this view in a 2017 interview with CBN News, stating, “We’re just saying that the Lord multiple times commanded his people to watch. And he gave signs for a reason. If he didn’t want us to pay attention, he wouldn’t have given signs.”
However, the scientific community overwhelmingly rejects the existence of Nibiru. NASA Senior Space Scientist David Morrison directly refuted the claims in a 2012 video, explaining, “nibiru is not real and is not a danger.” He emphasized the sheer visibility of such a massive object, stating, “It would be radiant.It would be easily visible to the naked eye. If it were up there,you could see it.All of us could see it.”
Despite the clear scientific debunking, the pro-Nibiru clip referenced by Morrison has garnered over 2 million views, dwarfing the 18,000 views of NASA’s explanatory video. This disparity underscores the challenge of combating misinformation in the digital age and the potent appeal of apocalyptic narratives,even in the face of demonstrable falsehoods. the availability of materials detailing the alleged prophecy continues to proliferate online, capitalizing on fear and uncertainty.
