We are not suppose to try and predict the date of Jesus's return, But Prophecy is something that is written through out the Bible and we do ourselves a dis-service and to GOD by not reading and looking at world events as foretold in the Holy Bible....GOD wants us to be aware of the sorrows that will be coming to earth this will make us stronger spiritually and keep us strong when we see so much pain and violence all around us...Prophecy IMHO is like a protective sheild around us...
If we were spiritual we would realize the end came a long time ago, and the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand. He never left. Thank God!
Look to future events for what purpose? So you can slack at being a good Christian until the last minute? Jesus said he will come like a thief in the night so all the looking out will do you no good for you will be asleep and looking in the wrong place. Also those that fix dates and scenarios about the future based on Revelation are dangerously delving into false prophechy and spread deception - even if they are well meaning.