Thursday, September 29, 2011

What will it be?

 December 21, 2012. Does this date sound familiar? This is the date the Mayans had prophesied for the end of the world. Scary isn’t it. The Mayans were known for creating astronomy, calendric systems and hieroglyphic writing.  With their strategic systems, they were able to predict accurate meteor showers and the date for the end of our beloved world. Unfortunately when the Spaniards conquered Mesoamerica, all the Mayans books were burnt with only very few scriptures surviving. With so little information remaining, there’s not much too evident about the Mayans prediction of 2012. Although I believe the Mayans, I feel some people may have misinterpreted it. I believe the world isn’t going to end and here is why.
The Mayans never said it’s going to be the end of the world but the end of their calendar. Also, People tend to panic and exaggerate especially on this topic for example I say there are tomatoes outside they hear there’s a tornado outside. Also, doesn’t it seem as though all other end of the world predictions fall on the same date? Lastly, most of the sites I’ve been on have vague information on this topic. I’m asked to purchase a book if I want to know more. This sounds like a money making scheme to me. I believe people have hoax the Mayans predictions into their own personal gains. The Mayan interpretation of the ending date of 12/21/2012 is that the sun will align directly with the center of the Milky Way. By this alignment in place, the energy channels from the Milky Way to earth will be disrupted. If this does happen, it will be the first time in 26,000 years. The Mayans have always been accurate in their previous predictions.
Another prediction is our solar system, supposedly our sun is cyclic, and is in its period of stability. It’s knocking out power grids and satellites and predicted to do more damage in 2012.
In Europe scientists have develop the world’s largest particle accelerator. It is said that when turned on it could crush the world into a “super-dense blob the size of a basketball”. Frankly I think this is bull because why would the government allow this kind of experiment if it was going to end the world. On religious terms, the Bible, the I Ching (a Chinese book of changes), and various teachings of the Hindu suggests a battle of good and evil occurrence in 2012 as well. There are more crazy stories out there and I only stated a few. Whether this is going to come true or not, I have to say I’m skeptical about it.

1 comment:

  1. I agree. I'm very skeptical about many things concerning doom and gloom prophecies, particularly if they're vague and leave a lot to be explained.

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