I saw a program on tv last night that talked about several groups (the Mayas, Merlin, etc...) predicting that the end of the world is in 2012. I was really disturbed by this and felt as if a doctor had told me have cancer and only 5 years to live. I have heard of other predictions such as 2050, 2076 etc... what is your opinion about people making these kind of predictions. Besides doesn't it say in the Bible that no one will know the "day or hour" in which Jesus will come again?? As a Christian, I am don't fear the rapture, but I don't see how these "christian" groups can make these kind of predictions if it clearly says in the Bible that we are not to know....
2007-03-02 11:19:24 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
my apologies to the young lady who thought that I have cancer.... It was just an analogy to express my feelings on the situation... sorry for any confusion
2007-03-02 11:41:23 · update #1
First off Mayas and "Merlin"? Ummm Merlin was a fictional Character, Secondly the bible is also a work of fiction. People during the time of Jesus...Jesus the man thought he was coming back during their time. Humans will destroy themselves first.
2007-03-02 11:22:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 2⤋
Don't sweat it. End of the world predictions have been floating around for centuries. The last one was for January 1, 2000. I remember 1984 was supposed to be the year JC showed up, too. Seen him lately?
The Mayans are no better at predictions than Christians.
Don't stop living while you're waiting for this stuff to happen.
2007-03-02 11:29:56 · answer #2 · answered by link955 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Rest assured, they don't know when the Rapture will happen any more than the rest of us do. All we can do is be prepared because it will come like a thief in the night.
While I definitely think we are very close to 'end times' I would never attempt a prediction, other than to say it's close. On one hand, I think things gotta get a lot worse, on the other hand, I don't know how God stands to look at the lot of us! Know what I mean?
You are correct, no one knows the day or hour. To attempt to put a date on it is wrong in my eyes.
Have a great day!!!
2007-03-02 11:25:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
People are always trying to second guess God. It never works. You probably don't remember it, but you might Google for "88 Reasons the Rapture Will Happen in '88", and its sequel "89 Reasons the Rapture Will Happen in '89".
And who was it who predicted the world would end in 1922? And, about ten years later, announced that it actually had happened, but no one noticed?
2007-03-02 11:25:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I heard it was all over in 2000 back in 1999, we're still here but consider this, who knows what year it really is? According to all these calenders that were started when by who on a planet that is four billion years old. Live like there's no tomorrow and You'll never be disappointed if that comes true, it's a good way to live regardless of the outcome.
2007-03-02 11:26:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would prefer later more than now. The Mayan calendar was cyclical and we all know a circle never ends. Live each day to its fullest and be nice to your neighbors. That is all one could do. We as a civilization, are no more special, or purposeful than any other that lived before us or will live after us. We just have a better way of destroying things. All good things come to an end. Worrying about tomorrow will drive you mad so live one day at a time.
2007-03-02 11:25:16 · answer #6 · answered by Patrick the Carpathian, CaFO 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Mayans by no potential stated something about the international ending... human beings are leaping to conclusions because their calendar lengthy count number is ending quickly. If something, it merely means that a sparkling age is starting up. The Mayans had tremendous expertise of the celebs and the way it affected us. it truly is exciting that on 12/21/12 we are able to adventure a galactic alignment. Who is prevalent with what's going to take position? No think about irritating about it although. that is no longer as if we are able to do something about it.
2016-10-17 09:59:58 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sweet Jesus tell us that only the Father knows of the end times. Praise the Lord. You shouldn't concern yourself with end times. People have been predicting the end for thousands of years and it has never happened. Christians have been praying for end time since Christianity begin. Again no ones knows. Though they will point at signs they are all only foolishness. God only knows when end times will come. God bless.
2007-03-02 11:31:34 · answer #8 · answered by . 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bible, as well as the xtian groups you speak of, are all soo full of sh!t, their eyes are brown.
If the rapture ever comes, the first thing I will do is punch Kirk Cameron in the nuts. Then I will live in peace, harmony, and the utopia that Earth has become minus those feeble minded xtians.
I give my permission to your so-called God to start this Rapture whenever. And yes, that loser DOES need my permission.
Don't forget to have a SUPER day!
2007-03-02 11:30:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is impossible to predict such a thing. Mathematically, the world should be going at a steady pace... unless evolution makes it so that the DNA is crap. So we all get retarded and die of stupidity. Thats scientifically speaking of course :P
But according to the bible? Heck, no one knows. Only God does.
2007-03-02 11:24:34 · answer #10 · answered by Samuel H 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
People have been predicting the end of the world since it began. Just know that it is soon. As for your cancer, I pray the lord heals your body and takes from you your pain and should he call you home , tell my mom hi for me. She passed two years ago from cancer. And for anyone else, now is the time to come to jesus. When millions of people from every nation disapear you will know the truth. I hope that by then its not to late. Take care. everyone
2007-03-02 11:28:43 · answer #11 · answered by Crash 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋