Is the world going to end?

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[sister76]

Over the past month, I have had this undeniable feeling that the world is going to end in my lifetime, and probably sooner than later. I'm not normally a doom-n-gloom person, as yall know, so this is kind of a weird position I find my mind in. What's even weirder to me is the overwhelming majority of my friends, coworkers and acquaintances who feel the same way. The end is nigh, or sum shit.

What do you think? Are you basing your opinion on facts or just a feeling? Share links, share perspectives.

I have felt that way before. I think it was because everything else in my life seemed kind of "doom-like" at the time. I don't think the world will end in our lifetimes, though. If it does, we probably would never be aware of it anyway. It would probably be a pretty quick death.

When you are thinking about such things, it's very easy to find evidence from outside sources about it, too. Everything on the news sounds bad and what people around you say sounds worse.

I think it's just a thought that occurs when other parts of your life are not adding up to what you want. Maybe that's just me...

 

[sister76]

George "Dubya" doesn't help matters much, either.

 

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[Netzach]

Nah, probably in about 200 years though.

 

[sister76]

That's entirely possible.

Well, to be more specific - when I was having those thoughts about the world ending I was thinking about all the major "technological advances" we are having now especially cloning. I was also thinking about all of the environmental "problems" we have - global warming, lead-filled waters, etc.

The thing is, we don't really know if these are problems. We are "humans" somehow put on this Earth, and put into the Universe to do what we do. There is really no point in worrying about it, because whatever will happen will happen no matter what. It's a very interesting time in the history of the world right now - but every time in the history of the world as we know it has been interesting or even cataclysmic.

We are but a speck in the cosmos.

What you feel, I believe, is better transferred into living and loving your life as you know it. There really is nothing else more than that for us lowlife humans!

 

[graceanne]

As most of you are not Christians, you probably don't care about what I'm going to say, but!

The bible is pretty clear about what has to happen before the world ends. Their are signs. Some of those signs are believe to have happened (like WWII), but many many MANY more have not. For instance - in the end times the Jew's will be allowed to rebuild the temple where it was originally. For that to happen it would have to be RIGHT next to the Mosque (the muslim place of worship). I do not see any muslims letting the jews put a temple in any country they control at any point in my life. So I'm personally not really worried about the world ending while I live.

 

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[graceanne]

I always care what you have to say, gracie! And thank you--I hear a lot about the apocalyptic warnings (usually of the natural disaster type, e.g. Katrina) but it's good to know we haven't checked everything off the list.

Thank you.

Everytime something bad happens all the Christians in the world start screaming 'ITS THE END TIMES'! Quite frankly, yes the Bible says that in the end times their will be lots of natural disasters. But the last 'sign' I've heard of was WWI. If there is 100 years between each sign the world won't end for thousands of years. Beyond that, Jesus told his disciples that he would be back 'soon'. I think that God's idea of 'soon' is vastly different than our idea. God is eternal - 100 years is nothing compared to eternity. We are not- a 100 years is a long time.

It's like when my 5 year old talks about knowing someone her 'whole life', like that's a long time. But 5 years is a long time to a 5 year old!

 

[AngelicAssassin]

Nah, probably in about 200 years though.

Newp, 2060, straight from Sir Isaac's hand, or Dec 21st 2012 if you're of the more Mayan bent.

 

[SweetGigi]

ok so this is my personal POV. Please do not equate me with some other radicals who throw their "hellfire and brimstone" sermons on the world. If you would like to discuss this POV with me or get any more information on it, please feel free to ask away. I'll respect you if you respect me.

In Revelations, it states that there will be a generation who not only witnesses the reconstitution of the nation of Israel (in 1948) but also the beginning of the "end of days". Now while there is no way to predict when the end of days will actually begin, there are many signs and actions that point to the fact that this era is nearing. Just as one can't predict when a woman will exactly give birth, there are clear signs that her time is near; *we* must also recognize these signs we are given and prepare accordingly.




(*we* is a loose term to be applied as you see fit.)

 

[SweetGigi]

and yes, Gracie, I agree not all of the 'signs' have come to pass. Not all of the seven seals have been opened yet, but.... BUT some have. That is just the beginning. I also agree there won't be a Temple (as you said) built any time soon, but my personal belief is that it will happen sooner than some might think.

 

[Evil_Geoff]

Heheheh... The beginning of the end started in 1961, in a hospital in Birmingham, Alabama when some dadgum doctor flipped me upside down and smacked me on the ass....

The world has gone downhill ever since!

 

[trojan_man_co]

in answer to your question, to put it bluntly... yes... oh well we had a good run while it lasted huh...

 

[SweetGigi]

Heheheh... The beginning of the end started in 1961, in a hospital in Birmingham, Alabama when some dadgum doctor flipped me upside down and smacked me on the ass....

The world has gone downhill ever since!

*snickers*


Is it ok that I disagree with you? I really just don't think you are evil in carnate.

 

[graceanne]

and yes, Gracie, I agree not all of the 'signs' have come to pass. Not all of the seven seals have been opened yet, but.... BUT some have. That is just the beginning. I also agree there won't be a Temple (as you said) built any time soon, but my personal belief is that it will happen sooner than some might think.

The bible says that He will return when we least expect it. So He could return tomorrow - cause that would shock the hell out of me, but to tell the truth I think that too many people are expecting Him right now. I suspect He will come back when Christians begin to despair, to think that He's never going to return.

 

[Netzach]

People really really freaked in Italy in 1499.

Seriously, fascinating research, Savonarola - millenial tension big time.

 

[WriterDom]

There are plenty of big rocks hurling through space all the time. We just need a big one to beat the odds.

But no, I think the world as we know it could end. But people will survive in some fashion.

 

[Blushing Bottom]

Since I was old enough to understand the end of the world theories, one or another has been bounced off my impressionable brain. A few have been illuminated here so I add one of my own by my favorite prognosticator.

I believe Nostradamus predicted WW111 at the end of 2008 and a comet wipe out 2012. No matter who's predictions you ascribe to we're toast. So perhaps you may want to pick up the pace and make hay while the sun shines.

 

[Shankara20]

I really just don't think you are evil in carne.

well, I think EG is evil meat.....




PS - SG - sorry 'bout the edit to your post - hee hee
no really

 

[Shankara20]

The end is nigh, or sum shit.

What do you think? Are you basing your opinion on facts or just a feeling?

The world will end - for each of us - when we die.

On the grand world scale, I have gone through so many belief systems that I no longer have any idea.

I do not expect an end that includes the appearance of a manifestation of some divine person – I simply do not believe that such a being exists in any form in any realm or dimension.

Imagine my shock if I witness events that prove me wrong.

 

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[Shankara20]

But it's so easily confused with your expression if DVS comes up behind you and zaps you! We need clearer signs, Shank!

if DVS did that to me it would be

 

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[Shankara20]

Ohhhhhh my bad.

and mine

hee hee

hmmm this might be the weekend for my electro-buttplug