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Meeting The Unmet Need

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An atheist adoption service for pets abandoned by their raptured owners:

Whatever motivates Centre, he has tapped into a source of genuine unease. Todd Strandberg, who founded a biblical prophecy Web site called raptureready.com that draws 250,000 unique visitors a month, agrees that Fido and Mittens are doomed. “Pets don’t have souls, so they’ll remain on Earth. I don’t see how they can be taken with you,” he says. “A lot of persons are concerned about their pets, but I don’t know if they should necessarily trust atheists to take care of them.”

This paradox poses a challenge for Centre. He must reassure the Rapture crowd that his pet rescuers are wicked enough to be left behind but good enough to take proper care of the abandoned pets. Rescuers must sign an affidavit to affirm their disbelief in God—and they must also clear a criminal background check. “We want people who have pets and are animal lovers,” Centre says. They also must have the means to rescue and transport the animals in their charge. His network consists of 26 rescuers covering 22 states. “They take this very seriously,” Centre says.

It’s a serious issue, previously unaddressed. Isn’t America great? I should sign up as a rescuer.

6 thoughts on “Meeting The Unmet Need”

  1. Retarded.

    As an atheist I am more likely to question my lack of faith most when looking into the loving eyes of children or pets.

    Besides, one of the only jobs given to adam and eve is to name all of the animals and plants in the world, which cements their positions as also parts of gods creation.

    (My memory of scripture sucks, Like I said, atheist, for almost 20 years.)

  4. Years ago, it used to be common around here to see bumper stickers that read, “Warning, in the event of Rapture, this car will be unoccupied.”

    It was also common to see counter bumper stickers that read, “In the event of Rapture, can I have your car?”

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