Friday, November 09, 2007

2012: It's true that...

The Mayan Calendar ends on Dec 21, 2012...but so does the calendar on my fridge.

It is true that:

The Orion (egyptian pyramids) Prophecy says that the earth’s magnetic field will reverse.

The Bible Code says that a comet or meteor "may" collide with the earth

Some say that anecdotal and ambiguous Nostradamus Code predicts that after a series of global natural disasters the Antichrist will appear. (the specific year 2012 isnt referenced).

There is a Hindu following indicating the appearance of an Avatar (God in human form) with God-like powers who will herald a new age. Again, the specific year 2012 isn't referenced.

Charles Manson will be eligible for a parole hearing.

But, what about it being the end of the world?

Actually, the best Meso-American scholars concur that the Mayan calendar simply ends. The teachings that the date will usher in some type of new transformative state is more New Age than Mayan. The Mayan empire (250-900 AD) comprised most of what is modern day in what is today southern Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador and some of Honduras. They were, without doubt, very intelligent and demonstrating advanced written skills, and adeptness in construction/engineering, urban planning (including the Meso-American pyramids), mathematics and astronomy.

I think we've been through this before. Anyone remember 2000, the Y2K bug, etc?

There are 5 thoughts that i have on this

1. yes, it is quite remarkable that 2012 is a significant date in a vast array of paranormal circles.
2. Biblicaly, there is nothing significant about the year 2012. However...
3. According to Rev. 4-18, there will be some final cataclysmic type events heralding the return of Jesus to planet earth.
4. Jesus said that only the Father knows the exact time of his return (Mk 13:33). Check this out, in ancient jewish ceremonies there would often be a party in which the groom would propose publicly to his bride to be. IF she accepted then he would say something like, "i go now to prepare a place for you that where i am there you may be also." typically he'd go back and build on an additional room to his father's house, but the father would decide when the room was ready, e.g., "i think you need to make sure the roof doesnt leak, lets try some different furniture, etc." When the father felt the room was ready the groom would go and get his wife. And so, when the Heavenly Father says its time; its time. But only He knows the exact date. Obviously Jesus gave us some very pastoral advice in Mark 13 and Matthew 24, that just as when you see Christmas decorations going up at the mall you know that Christmas is coming. Likewise, Jesus is coming again
5. If the world was going to end in 2012 what would you do differently knowing this?