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[–] echodot@feddit.uk 27 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago) (12 children)

Every time the rapture doesn't happen they seem more convinced that it will happen in the future.

I really should get into the property market around the time the next rapture announcement comes out because surely they'll be selling all their houses off right. If you timed it right you could go on a really expensive holiday and save money by not paying for a return flight.

[–] BarneyPiccolo@lemmy.today 4 points 4 weeks ago (4 children)

Every time the rapture doesn't happen they seem more convinced that it will happen in the future.

That has to be some sort of Logical Fallacy. If the rapture hasn't happened yet, then it stands to reason that it must happen in the future. That part isn't in doubt, it's the actual date that is controversial.

I mean, assuming you believe the rapture is real in the first place. You have to make that illogical leap first.

[–] captainlezbian@lemmy.world 7 points 4 weeks ago (3 children)

It's like a variant on the Gamblers fallacy. They believe there's a chance, and so every failure means a success is closer

[–] conartistpanda@lemmy.world 1 points 4 weeks ago

I was going to say "gambling" semi ironically.

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