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View Poll Results: Do you believe in ancient predictions of the end of the world in 2012? | |||
I believe we are approaching the end of the world. | 5 | 19.23% | |
I do not believe we are approaching the end of the world | 16 | 61.54% | |
I am not familiar with such prophesies and have no opinion. | 5 | 19.23% | |
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09-23-2006, 01:03 PM | #1 |
An enigma in a conundrum
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Prophecy for the end of the world in 2012
There is much in historical literature that many societies predicted the end of the world.
Several of the more precise predictions, mention the year 2012. This poll is to see how many lean towards the belief that these prophecies are coming true. This isn't for religious dogma, testimonies of faith or bashing. It is a sincere effort to discuss the exact topic of the thread. 1. I believe we are approaching the predicted end of the world. 2. I do not believe we are approacing the end of the world. 3. I am not familiar with such prophesies and have no opinion on this matter.
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09-23-2006, 01:18 PM | #2 |
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BTW-THE POLL WILL CLOSE IN TEN DAYS FROM THIS POSTING
Just for background: Dec 21, 2012 - Mayan calendar expires. The Sanctus Germanus Prophecies, Events Leading up to 2012 (and the end). Some American Indian Shamans and leaders have this prophesy also. Some phrase it as "the end of the world as we know it."
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09-23-2006, 01:38 PM | #3 |
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I assume that the poll means we're "near" the end of the world, rather than "approaching," as we've been "approaching" the end of the world ever since it first came into being .
So I voted no, because I don't think we're near the end of the world. At least a few hundred years more, IMO.
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09-23-2006, 02:11 PM | #4 |
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It's interesting that 2012 has been pointed out by several sources to be the end of the world. I'd love to see more information on this subject! (More info would be good for the further discussion as it might shift some of the focus off the actual poll).
I agree with Lief that "nearing" would have been a better word than "approaching". We've always been "approaching" the end of the world I voted "no" btw.
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09-23-2006, 02:22 PM | #5 |
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Weren't we supposed to be ended already in 1999? Or at least, that's what Nostradamus and some other guys predicted.
Isn't there an asteroid fly-by in 2012? Or is it 2080? I forget...
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09-23-2006, 02:33 PM | #6 |
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Hey, Christians during the Middle Ages were perplexed that the world didn't cease to exist after the first millennium (1000 A.D). What are the odds someone in the future will predict the world will end on new year's eve the year 2999?
There's must have been lots of predicted doomsdays throughout history.
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