Expert: Charlie B - 7/13/2009

Question
Good Morning....



Is this true:



AD 1284 Pope Innocent III predicted the end of the world in the year 1284, 666 years after the founding of Islam.



If so....can you direct me to any reference?



If not true....Have any Popes ever predicted the "end of the world" or Christ's  second advent?  

Answer
Jake,
Good morning, and thanks for your question.  Honestly, I don't take up questions regarding prophesy.  

Regarding the end of the world, there's been a plethora of them:  See http://www.armageddononline.org/failed_armageddon1.php

My own opinion is that if you live your life as a Christian and focus your energies there, why have concern about any prophesy?  
If you believe in Christ's second advent, then you'll live your life with love, obedience and faith that will last you for eternity.
God bless,
Charlie