Archive for April 4th, 2008


The Eight Horsemen of 2012 (The Apocalypse)

Friday, April 4th, 2008
By Paul Dale Roberts, Futurologist

The Mayans were an intelligent civilization that had advanced writing, knew mathematics and were well versed in astronomy.  Most people think that perhaps the world will end in 2012, because this is the prophesy of the Mayans.  The Mayans made this prediction 2000 years ago and the dire date of doom is December 21, 2012.  Why is 2012 so significant?  Should we be worried?  Should we even care?  Let’s take the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and see what imminent threats lie ahead.  Then let’s add a few more horsemen.  Let’s really get this party started!   After we are all done, let’s add everything up and see if we truly have something dark in the forecast.   (more…)


2012, What’s All the Fuss About?

Friday, April 4th, 2008

2012 is still almost 4 years away, but folks are already anxious. So many fear that it could be the end of times - but then, folks thought Y2K might be the end of times… You get my point.  

Countless prophets - ancient and modern - have pointed to this as a transformative time in our history. For thousands of years we have been told that this is a dangerous time, that we must be alert, careful, and loving. The ending in 2012 of the ancient Mayan calendar provides a focal point for the transformation, (one of many that we have attached ourselves to over the centuries). What with the news of global warming, it is no wonder then, that so many are looking ahead to 2012 with some anxiety.

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