On RaptureTok, Today Is the End of the World as We Know It

If you’re reading this, we’re sorry: You’re one of the leftovers. Over in the religious corners of TikTok, self-styled prophets and prognosticators have decided that Tuesday, September 23, 2025, is the day of the Rapture—the moment that Jesus Christ will return to Earth and elevate all true believers to heaven, where their eternal rewards await them.

You probably have a lot of questions. Don’t worry, we do too. As best anyone can tell, the idea that…