As I recall that particular religion was originally created so that its founder could sell “blessed” wheat seed at a premium because he’d been sued so many times over false claims that his wheat produced a higher yield than the common variety (It was, actually the same variety and there was demonstrably no difference.)
He soon discovered that running a cult was more profitable.
Actually, Jehovah’s Witnesses and their predecessors have set one date after another since 1843, and are right now trying to figure out the next:
http://jwemployees.bravehost.com/JWInfo/1001.html
Wow is that sad.
As I recall that particular religion was originally created so that its founder could sell “blessed” wheat seed at a premium because he’d been sued so many times over false claims that his wheat produced a higher yield than the common variety (It was, actually the same variety and there was demonstrably no difference.)
He soon discovered that running a cult was more profitable.