Why do people talk a lot about the-end-of-the-world, 12-12-12?
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They talk about 12-12-12 so much because Y2K never happened and they need a new date to freak on. People have been calling for the apocalypse to happen tomorrow ever since "Jesus" died.
642475
Sylvia Brown says a lot of people are on their last life, meaning the world is coming to an end soon.   Just kidding.\n\n(2012 keep your fingers crossed)
1113367
Anybody who tells you that the world is going to end on this date or that date should not be listened to.  God is in control and He will fulfill His plan at and in His timetable.  The Bible makes it clear that we do not know when the world will end and there have been people predicting it since the time of Jesus...all wrong so far!  Blessings.
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This is a hilarious religious culty thing wherein certain bizarre individuals actually believe that when the world ends all who truly believe in their weird version of the Bible will be sucked up to heaven leaving those of us who laughed at them behind.  These are also the same people who claim that the world will end every other day.  It’s really a joke only taken seriously by wackos and people who have very low IQs.
847908
Agreed! Even if the facts aren't right with all the religious stuff (hey, they probably aren't!) it's what Christmas stands for which makes it such as great day! It's about the whole 'feeling loved' thing. It's good that everyone gets together and spoils each other!  It's important for everyone to give (and receive!).
1142346
Exactly and I am pretty sure the Bible says we are not to try to figure it out.  On top of it...people have been afraid of the world ending since way way way way way back.  This is NOTHING NEW.
1033058
That's something that no matter how smart anyone think they are, no one really knows. The world is a big place, and we like to think that it won't end until we're long dead. The truth is, it could end tomorrow(though chances are low) or it could never end(chances are low on that too).
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That's because it is no game or recreation to talk about these things, as you said they are catastrophes and they affect many people in the world. Yes people like you or me can die or have their famillies/friends killed or worse vanished from the surface of the earth and whoever thinks it's funny or is to laugh about must be ashamed of hin/herself!
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New agers and doom-sayers have lacthed on to this year as "the end of the world" because it is the roll-over year of the Mayan long-count calender.  Think about how your car's odometer works.  Yoiu hit 100,000 miles and it rolls over to zero.  Why did it roll over to zero?  Did the old car end, and anew car begin?  No.  All that happened is that you ran out of  numbers to count how many miles your car has driven, and thus you rolled-over and had to start counting with zero again.\n\nThis is exactly what happens to the Mayan calender in 2012, it runs out of numbers to count the days and must start over.  As far as some of the nuttier theories out there the Mayan's had no concept of a "black hole," allignments of the visible planets happen on almost 200 year cycles, Nostrdamus never gave any dates for his rantings, and the aliens don't have a magic clock.  The Mayans were facinated by the planet Venus on the othe hand and the cycles of Venus are partially what they based several of their calenders off of.
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Yes, it does seem like the end of days doesn't it? Well, people were saying that after the atomic bomb was dropped. There's even a History Channel show about this. No, I personally don't think it is, though the cruelty of humanity seems to know no bounds. \n\nBut if it's the Bible you're worried about, here's something to think on: most religons have an apcolypse story it's in Norse mythology among many others. And actually there's a lot of great Sci-fi books on there with that theory too. But we're still here. The end will come when it does, either with a bang or with a whisper. I say we shouldn't worry about the end, just live for now. JKL, Just Keep Livin'.
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acually, some signs of the end of the world are alot.\nbut i will tell u some.\n- more racism\n-more floods\n-more deaths\n-more unjustice & unpeace\n-more wars\n-more earth quacks
735503
Go read "Slaughter House Five" by Kurt Vonnegut, it tells you about the end of the world.
920958
All religions have an end-of-the-world myth. And in every religion there are a limited number of people who become mesmerized by this imagery. They usually are persons with morbid preoccupations and control issues.
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many believe that the advances in weapons technology have created a ticking time bomb that, upon detonation, will ultimately result in the destruction of the earth.\n\nif people don't do something to "end the world," the sun will eventually expand, consuming the planet.\n\nbut perhaps by that point, our world won't be limited to the earth, and we'll be indifferent to the catastrophe.
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December 21, 2012.  Many people say the world will end then.  Personally, I remember how many times others have predicted the end of the world, and I don't worry.  Besides, I'll be 65 then, and won't care very much.
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dont listen to ALOT of people.\nusually they dont know all the facts ( about the war and the bible) and are really going on hunches and few passages.\nWhile I'm not saying i dont believe either, its best for you to talk to people who know what they are saying, can give you facts and actually hold a conversation with information rather than " i feel this way, look at whats happening!?"\nwhat about all the world wars and famous infidels.\nNO MAN KNOW THE TIME NOR THE HOUR OF GOD'S COMMING, so people that feel its "soon or near"  really have no idea.\nDoes this mean your are not to prepare your heart for his comming OF COURSE NOT. It just means dont buy the hype.\nyes the bible does say this is bound to happen, but when is not up to us to determine.
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It is not 2020 but 2012 when the present world is going to end and why?\n\n\nYes! 2012... this shall be the year of reckoning. 2012 shall be remembered in the history of mankind for ever. Why?\n\nFrom the position of planetary movements and astrological calculations... the significance of number three for the present civilization is immense. The 12th year of the 21st century totals to number three.\n\nHere we need to remember that talking of 2012 means... we have already established into the 21st century which numerically totals to three. The 12th year also totals to three. A significant upheaval on the whole shall be the order of the day.\n\n\nAdharma would be rooted out for ever. 2012 and beyond is the period for spiritual elevation. 2012 rings the start of the golden era. Beyond 2012 it shall only be harmony and peace all over.\n\nThe society would have learnt its lessons. Unethical practices and wanton desires would take a back seat. The lure of money and position would almost cease to exist. It shall be the time when a pot of gold found lying in the backyard would not have any claimant.\n\nThe glitter of gold and diamonds would be a passé. The spiritual wisdom would become the order of the day. 2012 is the year of sacrifice. Both who have committed a crime and those who have not will be sacrificed. The one who has committed a crime shall face the gallows. Those who believe in upholding the values in the society may lay down their lives for the sake of humanity.\n\n\nThe sacrifice by the eminent would be by will. To cleanse the society of its ills in 2012 many would come forward and sacrifice self on the altar of God. Unless this happens the upheaval in the society is just not possible. The blood of the innocent would be spilled. There is no other remedy.\n\nEvery individual who is found guilty by the society will be done away with outright. The legal laws, the judiciary, the administration and the political setup of the day would not be able to bring a respite to them. 2012 is the year of Florence Nightingale. The dawn of the new era (the golden period) can just not occur without innocents having laid down their lives for the sake of their country.\n\n\nDemocracy will truly be practiced in 2012 as it was meant to be. By the people, for the people and of the people shall become the motto of the day. The complete power in every country would get transferred to the public at large.\n\nNo scales would ever weigh in favor of culprits in 2012. The corrupt advocacy would find itself short of words for it would be an end in itself for most of the professionals who had gone corrupt in the fag end of the Kali Yuga.\n\nIf the society has to climb back to its pristine glory of the golden era... even the meek would be found handling metal. Whatever the poor and the downtrodden would be able to lay their hands upon would become their weapon. In the last phase of the Kali Yuga which we are passing through... the complete society has been taken to ransom by about 6% population comprising of the politicians, bureaucrats, judiciary and the police force.\n\n\nIn every nook and corner of the world situation would be the same. Be it the most developed corners of the world like Los Angeles and New York, or the fashion streets of London, the Goliath would face the David. However trying circumstances... David would finally win the end.\n\nThe elephant would tremble seeing an ant. Democracy would be practiced at its best and that would make even the mightiest seek refuge.\n\n2012 is the year when forgiveness would pave way for ruthlessness. The opportunity missed can only be repaid in blood. Humility has been practiced for long... to bring order to the society punishment is the only solution.\n\n\n2012 is the year of the Avatar of the era... people are awaiting with abated breath the coming of Bhagwan Kalki... one who shall deliver the mankind from the existing ills of today. Bhagwan Kalki would be a spiritual master of the highest order with th