Calendars And The End Of The World

[koan]

I'm going to see 2012 at the theatre today and, though I'm going to see it as a hollywood action film, it got me to thinking about the EOTW prophecies.

If the end of the Mayan long count calendar means the world is going to end, I'm surprised we don't have doomsayers freaking out every December 31. Why do so many people want to believe in the end of the world?

[abbey]

Because they're nuts.
Good to see you back Koan

[Chezzie]

Originally Posted by koan

I'm going to see 2012 at the theatre today and, though I'm going to see it as a hollywood action film, it got me to thinking about the EOTW prophecies.

If the end of the Mayan long count calendar means the world is going to end, I'm surprised we don't have doomsayers freaking out every December 31. Why do so many people want to believe in the end of the world?

Because they wern't here for the beginning and want to be for the end??

Also great to see you back posting

[koan]

The world ending would sure take the pressure off having to do anything significant with one's life.

[CARLA]

Exactly ..!! Good to see you Koan.

[Betty Boop]

Originally Posted by koan

The world ending would sure take the pressure off having to do anything significant with one's life.

Wouldn't it just

Good to see you back and posting

[chonsigirl]

Hi Koan!

Tell me if you liked the movie, I want to see it. I always like those disaster movies.

[Saint_]

Looks like a great movie, doesn't it? When I first heard about 2012 about ten years ago, there was an asteroid that was going to make a pass at us on that year, but it's since been downgraded to no threat at all.

But I was curious, so I did some research. I found out that the Mayans really didn't think of it as the "end" of the world, but more like "a time of great change." From what I remember, each of the other cycles had ended with large society-spanning changes in their culture.

Well...think of it. Aren't we going through that right now with the advent of computers?

[chonsigirl]

It reminds me of Hopi cosmology, in their system we are in the Fourth World. The Mayan could have held similar beliefs.

[Rapunzel]

Originally Posted by koan

I'm going to see 2012 at the theatre today and, though I'm going to see it as a hollywood action film, it got me to thinking about the EOTW prophecies.

If the end of the Mayan long count calendar means the world is going to end, I'm surprised we don't have doomsayers freaking out every December 31. Why do so many people want to believe in the end of the world?

I guess because most people prefer doom and gloom to happy, cheery positivity?

My son's going to see 2012 on Tuesday with his mates, as college finishes early for him that day. What is the world coming to when you give your kids money for the pictures but you don't have the time, money or energy to go yourself?
I guess it's called getting old.........! Noooooooooooooooooooooooo! *sob*

In the film I think the world is supposed to end on December 21st, rather than 31st, which is good because I had a horrible feeling the planet might get squished during the 2012 London Olympics, which would be a terrible shame as I'm really looking forward to them, especially the opening and closing ceremonies (my favourite part!)

The world is also supposed to be knocked out of orbit by an asteroid in 2017 and, if we're still here by then, I'm pretty sure there'll be another doom and gloom prophesy for somewhen around 2025.

I guess there are probably people who are still pi$$ed off that no major catastrophy happened in 2000, maybe they're the doom and gloom merchants?

However, the earth and the sun are both still young and the universe is still expanding, so I guess we still have to pay taxes and enjoy life!

Better to enjoy each day than spend your life waiting for the world to die because chances are you'll still be waiting when you die. What a waste!