the world will end today<\/a> (which is ultimately inspired by Harold Camping\u2019s previous failed predictions), I thought it would be fun to create a system for rating apocalypses, much like the new system for rating comments that is being alpha tested on this blog. And so what else could I call it but \u201cThe End of the World Table\u201d?<\/p>\n![\"End](\"https:\/\/wp-media.patheos.com\/blogs\/exploringourmatrix\/files\/2015\/10\/End-of-the-World-Table.png\")
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How would you rank today\u2019s apocalypse compared to others? This one seems pretty dull\u2026<\/p>\n
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