Is the end near?

Answer 1

The end of what?

Because this is the "Astronomy & Space" category, I'll consider:

The end of the planet?
With a mass of 6x10^24 kg and no immediate threat in sight, the planet will continue (will it continue to support life despite our best efforts to destroy its ecology? that is a question for a different category).

The end of our "life support" as provided by the Sun?
Even though our sun still has quite a few billion years to 'live' as a main sequence star, it is nonetheless fusing hydrogen into helium; the helium "ash" is accumulating at the core and the hydrogen fusion must move outward (ever so slightly) to compensate. Therefore, in approximately half a million years, its surface temperature will have risen sufficiently for liquid water to be impossible on Earth's surface.

The Sun itself?
Approximately 5 billion years before the red giant phase. By that time, its mass will have decreased slightly (energy used up in fusion) and our orbit will be a bit larger. Therefore, it is difficult to predict if Earth's orbit will be inside the sun's surface when the sun becomes a giant star.

The Galaxy?
Current prediction is that in 6 billion years, our Galaxy will collide with the Andromeda galaxy. There is so much distance between each stars that an actual collision between two stars will be very rare. However, gravity will disrupt the relative position of the spiral arms. The "collision" will take about a billion years and the mass of the two will combine into one giant elliptical galaxy. Some stars (and their planets) will be ejected from the galaxies. Of course, it is impossible to predict which stars.

The end of the Universe?
That would be so far in the future that I've decided, for now, not to worry about it for now. Maybe next year, I'll worry (we'll be a year closer...)

Answer 2

If you think 5,000,000,000 to 10,000,000,000 years is near. These are estimates of the time it will take for our Sun or Sol to become a red giant star and absorb the inner planets. Various life forms could become extinct long before then, of course. There have been several Great Extinctions in Earth's 4,500,000,000 year history. The last one was 65,000,000 years ago when a large comet or meteor hit Mexico and helped to destroy all of the dinosaurs and many other reptiles.

Answer 3

terrible climate and earthquakes take place each and every of the time everywhere. in the event that they predicted the top of the international, the international might have ended hundreds of thousands of years in the past. by making use of the way, that terrible climate is predicted to electrify 70% of the inhabitants of Canada too.

Answer 4

yes. the end of THE WORK WEEK is near!! i can almost taste them chilly Bud Lights as i type. MMMMMM! BEER!

(i can't wait until the Simpson's movie comes out.)

Answer 5

Will God let humans continue to dominate one another and threaten the future of mankind? No, as we have seen, he will step in and bring an end to centuries of misery and oppression. The Creator of humans and the earth wants you to know that his time to take action is approaching. How does he reveal that vital knowledge?

Consider this illustration: When you travel by car, you might first consult online sources, maps, and written directions. Then, as you see signs and landmarks that match what the directions say, you gain confidence that you are nearing your destination. In a similar way, God has given us his Word, which describes striking global trends. As we see those landmark events unfolding, we become convinced that we are in the time period leading up to the end.

The Bible explains that world history would reach a unique, pivotal time period that would culminate in the end. That time would see a combination of worldwide events and circumstances that differs from anything in mankind’s history. Consider some of the features mentioned in God’s Word.

1. WORLDWIDE UPHEAVALS A prophecy recorded in Matthew chapter 24 lists events on the earth that would make up a composite sign. That sign would mark “the conclusion of the system of things” and lead to the time when “the end will come.” (Verses 3, 14) These features include major wars, food shortages, earthquakes in one place after another, an increase of lawlessness, a lack of love, and sly efforts by religious leaders to mislead people. (Verses 6-26) Of course, to some extent, such events have been taking place for centuries. However, as the end approaches, they would all occur in the same troubled era. They would also accompany the next three warning signals.

2. THE ATTITUDES OF PEOPLE The Bible says that “the last days”—the time period leading to the end—would be marked by a major deterioration of peoples’ attitudes. We read: “Men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, haughty, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, disloyal, having no natural affection, not open to any agreement, slanderers, without self-control, fierce, without love of goodness, betrayers, headstrong, puffed up with pride, lovers of pleasures rather than lovers of God.” (2 Timothy 3:1-4) True, disrespect for fellow humans is not new, but only in “the last days” would that spirit reach such extremes that the era could rightly be described as “critical times hard to deal with.” Have you noticed this ugly downward trend in people’s attitudes?

3. THE EARTH IS BEING RUINED The Bible states that God will “bring to ruin those ruining the earth.” (Revelation 11:18) In what ways would people be ruining the earth? The time period when Noah lived was described in a similar way: “The earth had become ruined in the sight of the true God, and the earth was filled with violence. Yes, God looked upon the earth, and it was ruined.” So God said of that corrupt society: “I am bringing them to ruin.” (Genesis 6:11-13) Have you noticed the mounting evidence that the earth is becoming filled with violence? Additionally, humans have arrived at a unique point in history: They have the potential literally to ruin the earth by wiping out all human life on it. They have the weaponry in their hands. And the earth is being ruined in another way. The systems that support life on earth—the air we breathe, the animal and plant ecosystems, the oceans—are steadily being degraded because of human mismanagement.

Ask yourself, ‘Just over a century ago, did mankind even have the power of complete self-destruction?’ But now humans are exerting that power by amassing advanced weaponry and by devastating the environment. The rapid developments in technology seem to be outpacing man’s ability to understand or control the consequences. However, earth’s destiny is not for man to decide or control. Before all life on this earth is eradicated, God will step in to destroy those destroying the earth. That is his promise!

4. A GLOBAL PREACHING WORK Another part of the sign of the end foretold that an unprecedented work would be under way: “This good news of the Kingdom will be preached in all the inhabited earth for a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come.” (Matthew 24:14) This preaching campaign would differ significantly from most religious proselytizing carried out over the centuries. During the last days, a specific message would be emphasized, “this good news of the Kingdom.” Do you know of any religious group that highlights that particular message? And even if some seem to be preaching such a message, are they a local group, or have they spread this good news to “all the inhabited earth for a witness to all the nations”?

Two of Jehovah’s Witnesses preaching by the seashore; they share a Bible text with a man
God’s Kingdom is being proclaimed worldwide in hundreds of languages

The Web site www.jw.org focuses on “this good news of the Kingdom.” The site features literature explaining that message in over 700 languages. Do you know of any other initiative that emphasizes the Kingdom good news to such a global extent? Long before the Internet was available, Jehovah’s Witnesses had gained a reputation for their efforts to spread the good news about God’s Kingdom. Since 1939, the cover of each issue of The Watchtower magazine has displayed the words “Announcing Jehovah’s Kingdom.” A book on religions commented that the preaching work of Jehovah’s Witnesses has been “almost unparalleled in its intensity and scope.” This witnessing emphasizes the good news that very soon “the end will come” through the action of God’s Kingdom.

Answer 6

yes
(if anyone gives day,year or hour ignore them).
The bible says Jesus will come when people least expect and judge them:
Rev 18-22
John 24-25
1 & 2 Thes
2 Peter 3

Answer 7

would it make a difference? would you start looting and acting crazy or would you try to enjoy the last remaining days? If you'd start enjoying those last days then why not do it now instead of waiting for the end?

Answer 8

I don't know what you mean by the "End". If you mean the end of the world NO!

Answer 9

with all the global warming and stupid **** like that..

aids/hivs

stupid problems..

ignorant people...


YES! THE END IS NEAR!


People need to wise up and start putting an effort to give back what they selfishly took.

Answer 10

Probably not. I hate to tell you, but most likely we will have to put up with this krayup for the rest of our lives...