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Originally Posted by djnemo65

Yeah, the problem is that the Mayan Calander just ends in 2012...it is more contemporary scholars who have interpreted that to mean the end of the world.

The article makes a great point I think when it argues that in a time in which social, economic, and religious institutions are beginning to break down, when we face more threats then ever before, apocolypse theory has a certain appeal, detailing a new path for civilization, sort of a way of cleansing a failing world order. It explains both the popularity of Mayan mysticism with liberals as well as all that rapture stuff with the southerners. Different eschatology but same appeal really.

I have read that Roswell stuff and I never understood why so many people are incredulous about it. Here's what I mean: if aliens did crash into Earth what would the government have done in response? Most would agree exactly what they are accused of doing, cover it up. So while none of us really know anything, I don't get not having an open mind relative to this specific conspiracy. In other words, if you can accept that aliens probably exist I would think you would at least be willing to entertain a government cover up scenario.

I must say, I never thought I'd see the day I'd see the word "eschatology" on this site!. I'm impressed