December
21st 2012: The day the world WON'T end "
... According to many, the world is going to end on December 21,
2012. This is when the Mayan calendar comes to an end. Personally,
I always thought the Mayan Calendar came to an end at that point
because the Mayans weren't planning on going to anyone's birthday
party or attending any business meetings hundreds of years after
the collapse of their society, but I could be wrong. And many New
Age-y types have decided that this is when civilization is going
to collapse, because that's when Nibiru comes back ..." itschironboy.blogspot.com
(site accessed Aug 2008)
New
end of world scenario: Sunspots might destroy the world in 2012 "
... I'm not one to bow down before anyone or anything, if solar
activity heats before 2012, I will max out my credit cards, tear
off the "do not remove tags" from my pillows and mattresses,
step on a crack, ignore speed limits, toss away my recycling bin,
bring down my bong from the attic, and party like it's 1999 ..."
Robert Paul Reyes, newsblaze.com (site accessed July 2008)
Thousands
worldwide prepare for the apocalypse "
... Thousands of people worldwide seem to be preparing, in one way
or another, for the end of days in 2012. Survival groups exist in
Europe, Canada and the United States. A simple Google search for
"2012" and "the end of the world" brings up
nearly 300,000 hits. And the video-sharing Web site YouTube hosts
more than 65,000 clips informing and warning viewers about their
fate in 2012." Hundreds of readers's comments have been added
to this article. abcnews.go.com (site accessed July 2008)
Old
struggles on a new earth "
... The shift of “2012” could mean that Eastern mysticism,
the earth-based shamanism of tribal people and the West’s
pursuit of philosophical and scientific knowledge about the world
come together to create a new form of consciousness. I suspect the
West still has to realize its spiritual destiny — its dharma
— in the transformation of matter and the creation of a truly
equitable and sustainable world ... Daniel Pinchbeck, consciouschoice.com
(site accessed Mar 2008)
For
more Daniel Pinchbeck links see Books
Apocalypse
2012? "
... The Mayan calendar isn't in widespread use outside of Guatemala,
though others are interested in revitalizing it, said Keith Prufer,
assistant professor of anthropology at the University of New Mexico.He
said the end of the calendar's long cycle does not imply an apocalypse,
but rather an anniversary similar to the millennium, though for
a period of more than 5,000 years. "It's not the end of the
world," he said ... " Article goes on to discuss various
theories and what makes people believe the world will come to an
end. Chloe Johnson, citizen.com (site accessed Jan 2008)
Surviving
the Hype of The Apocalypse of 2012 "...
The formula of the end of the world doomsday prophecy is always
the same. It originates from ancient times. Its basis surrounds
a certain date or time period in the future. There is always some
special insight beyond advanced modern science about how things
really work. There are historically vague embellished coincidences
that lead people to believe there is a solid basis for these future
doomsday prognostications. It is all designed to play on our fear.
The facts are created using smoke and mirrors. Like any scam, the
real intention is to separate us from the dollars in our wallets
..." James William Smith, searchwarp.com (site accessed
Jan 2008)
Five
years and counting: Will the world end in 2012? Overview
of various theories relating to 2012 and a discussion about the
gathering interest in the phenomenon. Vince Darcangelo, dailycamera.com
(site accessed Dec 2007)
Is
2007 Actually 2012? "
... 2007 has been littered with galactic events, from Comets Mira,
McNaught and the very strange, Holmes, to a grand conjunction unfurling
in our skies on the winter solstice. We have been led to look at
the year 2012 and that date has seeped into the mainstream consciousness,
but what if it is wrong? What if we have been led astray? ..."
Victoria Hardy, americanchronicle.com (site accessed Dec 2007)
Will
the world end in 2012? "The
Mayan calendar predicted the world would end Dec. 21, 2012. Is this
true? Yes, the world, as we know it, will definitely end on that
date, but it will not be the end of the world. I hesitated to write
this article because I did not want to scare people. But I was told
by an angelic being that I must ... " Jaime Licauco, ourstrangeworld.net
(site accessed Sep 2007)
Armageddon
ain't what it used to be ... "
... the growing cult of 2012 is a modern day creation, making use
of old writings to capitalise on very modern fears and anxieties,
and consumer guilt ... " Darryl Mason in yournewreality.com
(site accessed Jul 2007)
2012:
What's in a number? "...
If you want to bring in the power of the knowledge embedded in the
Mayan codes, you can add a practice to your life that will accelerate
your ability to navigate these next few years. You can join the
Mayan count of days and create your own timeship, the Synchronicity
Express ... " Elizabeth Whitney in coastalpost.com (site
accessed Jul 2007)
The
final days Interesting
overview examining the theories of some of the leading proponents
of 2012, including Lawrence E Joseph, Daniel Pinchbeck, Jose Arguelles
and John Major Jenkins, together with the viewpoint of other scientists
and researchers. Benjamin Anastas, New York Times (site accessed
July 2007)
2000
days " ... What does worry me is that
a portal into the darkest parts of the human psyche will be opened
up around then and that 2012 will be an excuse that some folks will
use to go crazy, to tear down, to hurt, to destroy ..." Flagg707,
futurejacked.blogspot.com (site accessed July 2007)
Doomsday
prophets have more than a few worried Article
discussing a History Channel documentary on 2012 with comments from
scientists and theologians denying the prophesied events are likely
to happen. Diana Washington Valdez, elpasotimes.com (site accessed
June 2007)
2012
Hype? "
... I won’t be too surprised if nothing happens at all: if
we’re too hyped up for 2012 and nothing happens, it could
be a classic case of boy crying wolf. Something even bigger could
be on the horizon, and we wouldn’t pay attention anymore."
AV Michaels, surfingthetao.blogspot.com (site accessed Apr 2007)
See also: A
Closer look at the 2012 phenomenon Occult
of Personality (site accessed Apr 200&)
Does
Maya calendar predict 2012 apocalypse? Article
discussing the views of protagonists of a 2012 apocalypse, compared
with those of scientists and other sceptics. "University of Florida
anthropologist Susan Gillespie says the 2012 phenomenon comes 'from
media and from other people making use of the Maya past to fulfill
agendas that are really their own.'" G. Jeffrey MacDonald,
USA Today (site accessed Mar 07)
2012,
Doomsday and the Omega Point "It
must be stated at the outset of this article that the expectation
in 2012 of any singular event could very well lead to complete disappointment
... This is not the "End of the World" being solicited in
the main stream media, a guarantee that doom, tumultuous changes,
and a turmoil ridden future lies ahead; they are using the tried and
true application of fear to make money, and it is very reasonable
that this fear is in place, for events could be very dire, yet we
have to approach this moment in history with the poise and watchfulness
of the spiritual warrior ..."
jonathanbethel.vox.com (site accessed Mar 2007)
Countdown
to 2012 - Reflections on Kali Yuga, the Maya Endtime,
and the Western Narrative Spell ".... I, for one,
begin to wonder if the promise of a sudden, spectacular shift in the
human mindset may not be deviating or undermining the actual breakthrough
that is emergent as the world lurches toward 2012. What if this breakthrough
is about facing the human condition, rather than skateboarding at
warp speed beyond it? ... " John Lash, posted on Metahistory.org
(site accessed Jan 2007)
2012: An anarchist's dream "...(This)
balance will be restored by the anarchistic society the will emerge
from the destruction and chaos left in the wake of Mother's Gaia's
Reclamation. Humans will return to their true, tribal natures. Each
individual will be ultimately responsible for their own well-being.
There will be no government handouts. No money. No credit cards. True
value will be restored. A knife, rope and salt will be the truly most
valuable things to own...." Posted by "Tigress"
(site accessed Dec 2006)
2012
in the Holy Amerikan Empire "There
they stand like a bunch of overage kids done up for a class picture
(and not an ounce of class in the whole group, either, for all their
stolen wealth). It’s a Who’s Who of the Neofascist core
(they prefer Neocon; I prefer accuracy), and they’ve decided
to award themselves the Medal of Freedom....." Ian Macleod's
blog, Houseoflabor (site accessed Dec 2006)
2012
Doomsday Prophecies "...
I have come across many of these warnings on the net, but dismissed
a lot of them. Then I read some Native American prophecies, books
and a magazine article recently that threw a whole new angle on the
whole thing and which prompted me to do some researching into the
whole subject of these 2012 doomsday prophecies. I became aware how
misleading and disturbing some of them are, after all 2012 is only
6 years away. I also became aware that some stated that if not 2012
it could be 2020 – I got thoroughly confused about the whole
thing. Yet I myself can feel that changes are occurring in the world
and more importantly in us humans...." Earth-Mother (site
accessed Dec 2006)
December
2012: We're doomed "
.... for some reason the Mayan’s didn’t see any point
adding any more dates to their “Long Count” calendar after
the winter solstice of 2012 (In their terms 13.0.0.0.0). Given the
fact that’s only six years away perhaps it might be a good time
to find out why ..." Brief overview of 2012 with reference to
various theories about what will happen. 7Days (site accessed
Nov 2006)
And
The Crunch Shall Set You Free by Mohammed Sajid
“....I’m
here in Sudbury, Ontario at a crater forged in the white heat of a
meteorite impact sixty million years ago. It was here that a disparate
groups of artists, musicians, philosophers and fringe scientists came
together in an unexpected series of events surrounding the epochal
events of 2012 to form what became the Crunch Authenticity Institute
or the CAI as it’s known...." bubblejam.net (site accessed
November 2006)
The
2012 Problem "....
Perhaps 2012 is not about what is 'going to happen' at the end of
time … but it's ABOUT the end of time. Our time-consciousness
is part of an illusionary structure that has shaped our consensual
reality … the reality we all consent to...." Ralph
Miller, heartoftheiniate.com (site
accessed November 2006)
The
Reality of Nature " ...Only
knowledge that breaks the boundaries of religion and advances science
to higher level has the potentials to save humanity from impending
destruction, where religions and nations are clashing with the mighty
power of matter, calling upon self -destruction and wrath of nature.
This
means we are in the most turbulent period of existence where the whole
system is trying to initialize into new time cycle. It is time we
understand the unity and become conscious. The Gravastar is collapsing;
it is time we take control through mass transformation and conversion
of negative energy [dark energy] into positive energy of life and
order." Quantum_reality2003 (site accessed November 2006)
What
will happen in 2012? "... My opinion
is that, nothing mystical or magical will happen in 2012. The betterment
of civilisation and global conditions will be a gradual process, that
is driven by realisations, discoveries and transformation of old ways
and habits." Shen Gerald, Articlecity (site accessed November
2006)
The
2012 Predictions: You're Betting Your Life On It "...if
there is any truth to the story, our stance - the most wager we ultimately
make - regarding this issue is arguably the most important of our
life. As C. S. Lewis, the celebrated author of The Chronicles of Narnia,
once said about his decision to embrace religion: 'Christianity, if
false, is of no importance, and if true, of infinite importance. The
only thing it cannot be is moderately important.'
There
are several things to take into account before placing your bet. The
first is to understand what is meant by "the end of the world."
It clearly does not mean the planet will be destroyed, for that would
take away all options in a single stroke, and the entire issue would
be moot. That's not what the seers of the past were trying so hard
to tell us. They were warning us of something entirely different -
more like an abrupt shift in the direction of one's life."
Jean-Claude Koven, CirclesofLight.com (site accessed
Oct 2006)
December
21, 2012 - are you ready?
"... Scientists who look beyond conventional science point
out that that the Hyperspace that contain our Universe is also showing
signs that something strange is happening in our universe. The multidimensional
time research is showing that a parallel universe may be predicting
strange effects."
IndiaDaily (site accessed August 2006)
Predictions
of Mayan Calendar Followers? 2012 is just around the corner. "...it
does appear that we nearly have the necessary technologies to serve
mankind in fixing these issues before 2012, the question really is
will we and is the Mayan Calendar even an issue?" Lance Winslow
(site accessed July 2006)
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