Greetings everyone... I'm marking the beginning of my blog with The End. Yes. "The End" a.k.a The Apocalypse. Most of us are aware that the "predicted" end of the world is fast approaching. As many would say, 21st December 2012 will be the day the world ends.The questions is, how far is the The Apocalypse true?
Prophets, scientists and religions have unearthed many evidences that point to the end of the world. What fascinates me is the fact that many apocalyptic events such as natural disasters have started taking place across the globe now. Creepy, aren't they? Do these events indicate that the predictions are true? Well, i believe no one can answer this question for certain.
What will actually happen during the Apocalypse? Scientists predicted that Eros, an asteroid, will pass earth on January 2012. This was also written in The Book of Revelation. If this asteroid, measuring about 26miles in diameter, hits Earth, mankind will face destruction. Another prediction is that a new planet, known as Planet X or Planet Nibiru, will pass so close to Earth triggering earthquakes, tidal waves and many other destruction. From the religious point of view, many Protestant Christians believe that doomsday will come in the form of Rapture. Rapture is when the righteous will all be whisked away to heaven.
Many other predictions contributed by our predecessors and modern science have fueled up our fears of the Apocalypse. Besides that, movies like Deep Impact and 2012 (although fun and thrilling to watch) further strengthen the fear of doomsday. On the contrary, many argue and challenge these predictions. Some even refer the Apocalypse as a myth!
As for me, when it comes to Apocalypse, I stick to liberalism. I might believe its true at one instance and at another, I would question its validity. The point is, whether the Apocalypse will or will not take place, we will just have to wait and see. Let us not be preoccupied with the end when we have a life to live for! As long as we are on Earth, life goes on!!!
Cheers,
Shalini Krishnan
Interesting read and yes,welcome to the world of Blogging.One thing we can be certain about is that the Apocalypse is real. The only thing we can't be so sure about is when it would happen.
ReplyDeleteThere have been other periods of drastic change before us which would invariably lead to the extinction of the human race if it happened today.Like the great Ice Age thousands of years ago. Even the extinction of dinosaurs have been attributed to some kind of an apocalypse.
Whatever happens, I guess there isn't any point thinking about it.Like you said,life goes on and pondering about the end only starves our energy to live the present.
By the way, as early as Feb this year we had a close shave with an asteroid that could have wiped our entire planet out. It skinned earth just by a few thousand kilometres which is by astronomical figures 'extremely' close!
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ReplyDeleteits a good one , but regarding 2012 stuff .. its a kind of recycling .. u know ppl are more brilliant than now in ancient days , like building pryamid, rustless buildings, where ppl find it hard to do in modern days, so recycling is being a part whrer new things will start to get cultivated .. just enjoy the life and stick to things what ever happens let it happen, bcoz we dont have a hold over it , but we can enjoy the time span given to us as simple as that.. :)
ReplyDeleteCheerz!!!
Your comments are much appreciated...thx 4 sharing!!!
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