(KTXL) – People in parts of the world began preparing for the rapture and the end of the world after a pastor predicted it would happen by Sept. 24. Now, some faith leaders are apologizing.

The rapture is a deeply held belief by some Christians that in the final days of the world, Jesus is coming back to rapture, or raise, all Christians (dead or alive) into Heaven. Although the Bible indicates no date for Jesus' return, a South African pastor, Joshua Mhlakela, said he had a vision of Jesus returning during Rosh Hashanah.

Rosh Hashanah is a Jewish holiday that goes from Sept. 22-24.

The prediction went viral, allegedly causing some believers to sell off their belongings, such as cars and homes, and prepare for the apocalyptic event. A portion of TikTok, which is now being referred to as

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