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Will the World End On December 21, 2012 According to The Mayan Calendar?
On 21 December, 2012 the world is going to end. Or not. A somewhat large chunk of the online community worldwide has latched on to the ‘end of the world’ based on the Mayan calendar stopping on this date.
If the Mayans, sez them people, could extrapolate their calendar out to CE 2012 three thousand years ago, they must have known something. And that something is the end of the world, of that they are adamant.
Who are the Mayans? More importantly, why should any one place any importance on their calendar collated circa 3000 BC?
The Mayans are an ancient race in South America noted for their pyramids and ancient city ruins. Some say they may be the remnants of an even older race, the Olmecs, who may, or may not, have been the architects of several cities with pyramids in South America. The ruins of these cities offers glimpses of high technology and science that existed in a time before present memory – whether during the Olmecs or the Mayan dynasties is still in questions.
What do the people think will happen on, around, or after 21 December?
1. The planet will slip its skin. This includes pole shift (or reversal) ; rise of new continents/islands; submerging of existing landmass – either all or some. Could lead to gigantic tsunamis or super volcanoes happening all over the planet.
2. Cosmic collision – while NASA has ruled out any heavenly body heading towards Earth, it has not stopped some of coming up with bizarre theories. These include Planet X or Niburu offloading its inhabitants or offloading all of itself on Earth. Or the earth veering from its designated path around the Sun, leading to great climate calamities – a new mini ice age, or a barren, hot planet.
3. Cosmic bombardment – the Earth will lose its magnetic shield. This could happen if the planet’s rotation either speeds up or slows down (or the planet stops rotating altogether), cutting into its ability to generate the magnetic shield that keeps at bay the Sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays. Some people are actually forward to getting this huge dose of radiation so that mankind can ‘evolve’ on to its next stage.
4. Natural disasters galore. In a bid to correct the imbalances imposed by the human population, the Earth will seek out to balance itself and in doing so, will ‘adjust’ its climate accordingly.
On the more thoughtful side, there are people who think some great cosmic change will befall earthlings – a greater understand of their situation and their purpose in the cosmic web of life. Too many doubt that will happen as we no longer believe in the spirit, and thus, logically, this would be impossible.
If we are inclined to believe the Mayan calendar stating 21 December 2012 as the time of end of the world, let’s just keep one thing in mind: the Mayan civilisation ended hundreds of years ago and they had little or no inkling of their demise. If they had, they would have stated it somewhere in stone. They put everything else of importance in stone – which is how we know of their calendar.
So, why are we pinning our understanding on a calendar made by people long dead, who may be just a surviving off shoot of a still more ancient civilisation, and who were left scattered into primitive tribes after the collapse of their civilisation (aided by invaders)? One thought is that history repeats itself and repeated history, though boring, is a teaching device for the intelligent. And we must learn this history to find out what happened to these people so we can be prepared for whatever killed their civilisation.
What caused the end of this extraordinary civilisation – mentioned even the epics of ancient India? Uloopi of the Arjuna saga was of the serpent nation, similar to the feathered serpent legend of the Mayans and Toltecs. In most cases, the South American nations were at loggerheads with ancient Indian civilisation and sometimes went all out to destroy each other.
Most believe climate change was on cause of their demise. Just as the great Saraswati civilisation on the Indian peninsula disappeared almost into nothing after the course of river was diverted/disappeared, so something calamitous happened with the South American civilisation. Earthly upheavals left seaside cities 3000 metres up in the mountain, sunk some of them without a trace, and left others without resources to sustain itself. It was the end of that civilisation as they knew it.
The geology of the Earth is full of evidence of great terrestrial upheavals since from before the time of the dinosaurs. The earth remakes itself as and when it feels the need. And its inhabitants are either wiped out, or learn to adapt, or go on to flourish in the new climate. Scientists say one such great upheaval is long-overdue.
As to their calendar, could it just be that the astrologers who were compiling that calendar one day decided they had bean-counted enough into the future and left the rest to be completed by someone else? And then disaster struck and no-one could or wanted to carry on – they would just be trying to survive. Let’s not put so much importance to the Mayan calendar and the sudden end of days it seemingly states. Rather, seek to find out what the history of that civilisation has to teach us. And start taking climate change seriously.
Meanwhile, Christmas is around the corner and probably no-one cares about the end of the world – not with so much happening. People have been saying “The end is nigh” since the beginning of the Christian era. The Book of Revelations has been quoted, misquoted and quoted again, and the second coming has been happening for 2000 years. And we have been going from strength to strength in our ‘achievement’ as the crowing glory of life on Earth. We are good.
What is there to worry about? So, Merry Christmas – if we do reach that date.
If I were to say that the world will not end on that day, I would be making a kind of prophecy — and I don’t want to do that. However, the Bible tells us that the world will end (2 Pet. 3:10-12; Rev. 20:11-13) and we don’t know what day it will be (Matt. 24:36; 1 Thess. 5:2). Since the Bible tells us we won’t know what day it is, it can’t happen on December 21, 2012 because, well, we would know what day it would be. So, what is up with that date?
The date December 21, 2012 is arrived at via the Mayan calendar.
“On Dec. 21, 2012, it will display the equivalent of a string of zeros, like the odometer turning over on your car, with the close of something like a millennium. In Maya calendrics, however, it’s not the end of a thousand years. It’s the end of Baktun 13. The Maya calendar was based on multiple cycles of time, and the baktun was one of them. A baktun is 144,000 days: a little more than 394 years.”1
So, the Mayan calendar operates on cycles and on 12/21/12 it is going to reset to zero and start again. It is not predicting an end to the world. It is simply a cycle of time which happens to fall on that date. Furthermore, different scholars have different opinions about what is the proper day that the Mayan calendar is supposed to end on — though most agree it is the Dec. 21, date.
Their Long Count Cycle began in 3,114 B.C. with a 394 “year period known as Baktuns. Thirteen was a significant, sacred number for the Mayas, and they wrote that the 13th Baktun ends on Dec. 21, 2012.”2 There is no evidence that the Mayans had any secret knowledge about that date. It is simply the end of their calendar cycle.
By Matt Slick
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on December 7, 2012. Filed under LATEST NEWS.
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The ID10T
December 8, 2012 at 12:37 am
The moment you take your first breath, you have entered a contract with death. So true freedom comes from a lack of worry about things you cannot change. I may not know a lot of things but one thing I can guarantee you. We will all die. So why waste time about the how, the when the …. Live your life to the fullest everyday. Death will come for you at any time. Live so that you go with no regrets.
Solwe Solwe
December 9, 2012 at 5:40 pm
That’s right!
Democrat
December 8, 2012 at 2:15 am
Article too looooong. I never finished reading. However, the world will never end, God wil only remove bad pipo like Tonga bull and Janet C.
MwineMunshi
December 8, 2012 at 6:50 am
Even wishing your friends dead over Sata..? Iyo ba Pa Fwaka you have great hatred for others!!!! Time will catch up with you….
Vigilant citizen
December 8, 2012 at 2:51 am
I’m certain that date is an just an illuminanti new world order trick. They are tryin to cause world war 3..thats their next big move so that when there’s chaos people will look forward to a one world government or new world order as they call it. And something in this article just clicked to me. The number 13 is mentioned as an important and sacred number for the mayans. Suprisingly Thats one the illuminanti’s important/sacred number which symbolises death according to my research. This world is getting darker people. Jesus is coming back. Just look at matthew 24 and look at wats happening in the world right now if you watch bbc and cnn news. There isn’t much time. Seek the light. Jesus Christ is our only salvation. He has promised that to everyone who accepts and believes in him. That choice only matter’s while your still alive. When you die and face God what’ll you be left with to say? Time is now. Death doesn’t have favourites. Romans 10:9 is all you’ve got do! God bless
Solwe Solwe
December 9, 2012 at 5:37 pm
Iwe Jesus is dead!Dead! Do you know what it means to die? To be without life! Life is a forward process, it is irreversible!
Jesus is DEAD!
VERY DEAD!
Rick2296
December 8, 2012 at 3:24 am
What about the coming eclipse,same month as the mayan calender.Am not saying the world will end but defiantly soming big is gonna happen.Nasa is predicting a 3 days eclipse in this month of December where there will be total darkness for 3 days lets get prepared.
Easy Peasy
December 8, 2012 at 4:06 am
really? Prepare enough candles and koloboi… lol
Sonyeko Tigers
December 8, 2012 at 2:19 pm
Lolest!!! Koloboi… made my day.
ray-ray
December 9, 2012 at 3:24 pm
hqhhahhahahaha made my day:)
Isaiah
December 8, 2012 at 5:33 am
Number 3 well said and may the Almighty LORD open our spiritaul eyes.
Ganja Farmer
December 8, 2012 at 7:46 am
Waste of reading time..tell us what our president is doing bout loadsheding..
Solwe Solwe
December 9, 2012 at 5:33 pm
Thank Lombe Bwalya we still people who think!
Lord Thoth
December 8, 2012 at 7:46 am
The world won’t come to an end this december but will enter the golden age, a step up in evolution. Human beings will start to become geniuses, you can see it in the children that are being born now, they now almost everything. People with resistance to the change will remain dumb….
True the world will come to an end one day but not this month.
stealth
December 8, 2012 at 7:52 am
NO ONE KNOWS THE END,NOT EVEN CHRIST.
Solwe Solwe
December 9, 2012 at 5:46 pm
Yet he claimed to be one with his grumpy old man, what an *****!
You really have to be an ***** to think that crap in the bible has any practical relevance in our lives.
LOVER OF GOD
December 10, 2012 at 1:49 pm
Nakunfwila uluse
Authentic
December 8, 2012 at 8:18 am
One things you can be sure of is that a group of unbelieving people is working hard trying to corrupt your minds why should you believe a calendar that you v neva even seen what if it was just imprinted now you use chemicals date something years back wat can stop you from making it.
Solwe Solwe
December 9, 2012 at 5:32 pm
Have you ever seen god? When was the last time you had a chat with Jesus?
See, the only people who work hard to corrupt others are believers. Those of you who believe in something.When was the last time you read a publication by non-believers?
Some people are so shallow it is a unnerving that we breath the same air!
IYE
December 10, 2012 at 2:02 pm
Iye uluse ine. Tell me Your Majesty Mr Solwe Solwe have ever seen electricity? Have ever seen air or wind? Have ever seen your voice? Have you ever seen someone’s thoughts? Have ever seen a proton or neutron? Have you ever seen a smell? A magnet has north and south magnetism. Have ever seen magnetic forces especially if you try to bring south and south poles together? Mr Solwe Solwe life is not what you think it is. There a lot of things that you are yet to learn iguess. Peace
pastor t
December 8, 2012 at 9:05 am
why shud the world end befo i marry wen millions of others have married en enjoyed sleeping with their wives every day?by the way is it every day?the world only kams to an end wen u breath yo last,not all this rubish pipo toke abt.
mukesha
December 8, 2012 at 9:13 am
Wonderful comment vigilant citizen
Kalok
December 8, 2012 at 9:31 am
Have you noticed how religious people simply LOVE the end of the world and how they will be swept up on a cushy cloud to the pearly gates (harvested from butchered oysters – good ones that is), etc.??? I believe EVERYBODY’S WORLD WILL HAVE TO END ONE DAY, and INDIVIDUALLY, whether or not the MAYANS said or not!!! So live with it!!!
Solwe Solwe
December 9, 2012 at 5:50 pm
If it was indeed upto Christians, this world would have ended a thousand times over. The problem they have is THE NEED TO PROVE THEY ARE RIGHT.
Fortunately, neither they nor their Jesus are in control. This world is in auto pilot. Just like Zambia since 1979.
Katwishi
December 8, 2012 at 11:38 am
Only God knows coz even Christ said its only his father who know.
Ba game
December 8, 2012 at 12:08 pm
I think thez mayanz are just satanist, its the day they will die. Bakafwa beka bafikala baba ifimatole.
KKK
December 8, 2012 at 1:59 pm
The bible says fear not. Weather we will experience the 3 days blackout or not doesn’t matter. Put all your trust in God. Read the word of God and let be imbedded in our hearts. It is the same word which help us be redeemed because it is the actual word of God. It is the same word that Jesus will use to defeat the fallen one. Therefore FEAR NOT FOR GOD IS WITH US. The illuminati are preparing the final assault on human beings. They will very soon implement the mark of the beast 666. The nimber will be imbedded within the chip on your right hand or forehead. Once you accept it, it means you will have to trust the one who implanted you with chip for your sustainance. It means you have rejected the provision of the Most High-God. Right now, they want every nation to go DIGITAL. This is because it will be easy to transmit data about each individual’s information through the smart TVs. The smart TVs will have or has alraedy have a hidden camera. The antichrist will have a n instrument to monitor each and every person on the face of the earth. The devil or antichrist will have terrible killing devices. They are using renowned artists such as Jay Z, Rihanna, Beyonce, Kayne West, Lady Gaga, T boy, Rick Ross, Akon etc who have sold their souls for a few dollars to enjoy for a few days on earth. They promote them and give them a lot of cash. The devil’s two horns are at work now entering into our homes spreading evil. Please guys lets pray for our sisters, brothers, nieces, naphews, mothers, fathers etc and even our enemies. God loves us very much.
Teddy
December 8, 2012 at 2:09 pm
I agree with you KKK. You are 100% correct
CCN
December 8, 2012 at 2:23 pm
The world won’t end on the above mentioned date. The bible says that it the Father, The Most High God who knows. However whatever the case, the bible is what is important. The illuminati is at the helm of things today. Sinister groups are busy preparing a final assault on humans. They maybe half human, half alien. They are called the elite. They control the media, politics, banking, technology and religion. In the beginning Lucifer rebelled against God. I think this is because God created a Humans in God’s image. Angels are not created in God’s image. And God ordered the Cherubim, lucifer to protect humans. Lucifer was suppose to serve Humans. This infuriated the devil to rebel against the Most High God. In his heart, lucifer thought of ascending above the throne of God. Then God said I will bring you down below. The devil was housted out of heaven. It is this reason that the devil hearts humans so much. He wants to annihilate them. This time around he will come like a peace maker, a lover of humans. But alas the end will be about trying to eliminate man. However we have the weapon, the bible. Against anyone who knows the bible, the devil is defenseless. Lets read the bible and let us not dwell too uch about the end. God will protects us. The signs are there but fear not. Jesus our saviour will always be with us
Jordan
December 8, 2012 at 2:24 pm
Nigaz not ready
Sonyeko Tigers
December 8, 2012 at 2:25 pm
I like the blogger who said the moment you start breathing death is next. Forget the Mayans, die you will. What matters most is how you will be remebered once dead. Like Martin Luther King, or Bob Marley or Mushala or FTJ? Introspect!
Sonyeko Tigers
December 8, 2012 at 2:32 pm
As u debate the Mayan prediction, Man U is looking to win another title next year and Messi’s bank account has just been credited with his weekly salary.
Sonyeko Tigers
December 8, 2012 at 2:36 pm
Has TB Jishoua seen this Mayan calender? Has Creflo Dollar? Has Bishop Imakunda seen it? I mean, they need to collect as much in tithe as they can before 21 December. For me, I have booked my space at Chez Ntemba on 24 Dec.
PAtriot
December 8, 2012 at 3:42 pm
No it can’t happen during PF rule! Its unfair to Sata the greatest President the World has ever seen.
Mutati
December 8, 2012 at 5:07 pm
No! Not until I impregnate Dora Siliya and Catherine Namugala.
tamingwe
December 8, 2012 at 5:26 pm
Really? the world ending? why now? God have mercy.
Uncle
December 8, 2012 at 6:20 pm
P.ease that’s all nonsense what Golden age the bible says no man know when the end is and signs are there, of the end but its definately not now the anti Christ has arise in the Middle East a number of events have to takel place read Colossians and revelations it talks about a number of things noticed how all over sudden no one ever believed in the Mayan but now every one wants to believe
PAtriot
December 8, 2012 at 8:09 pm
Thank u Thank u I Understand the whole thing has been postponed for 90 days…. after ernest pleas from Chishimba Kambwili
mulonga
December 8, 2012 at 8:48 pm
nobody knows the day nor the time, not even the son himself. but be prepared for it can end even tomorrow.
Janet C
December 8, 2012 at 8:56 pm
Hope not otherwise i would love it to end with my dude on top of me.
Framuka
December 8, 2012 at 9:23 pm
Lo! Kaya, what are we going to say after 21st Dec? The truth will definitely come out.
Muntu Na Muntu
December 8, 2012 at 10:32 pm
Oh KK ruled for 27 yrs, FTJ 10yrs, Levy 7 yrs, RB 3yrs , SATA 1 and 3monts. winter Kabimba will be fined by judges of heaven and his fine is likely to end him in hell.
mansa man
December 8, 2012 at 10:50 pm
thou shalt nt play with God. mwaumfwa ba lungu?
Solwe Solwe
December 9, 2012 at 5:58 pm
What will God do? Kill Lungu? Lungu is destined to die, by God’s own design. So what else is there to fear but fear itself. Play with God all you want because he can’t condemn you more than he has already. Put you on death roll at birth. Smart, huh?
Zebige
December 8, 2012 at 11:00 pm
It cant never
Manosh
December 8, 2012 at 11:49 pm
Pliz pipo,umuntu epepa ibange lyamukola aleta ilyashi lyafulunganya ichalo, open yr eyes and repent for the love of God.True washippers of christ will never get worried coz they believe in the word of God.AMEN!!
pk
December 9, 2012 at 2:01 pm
Its ok Even if word comes to an End.we ve sufferred Enough. Bye
Nakonde Resident
December 9, 2012 at 2:45 pm
@pk am behind you. Let’s just concentrate on prayers. We have suffered too much indeed. Kikikikiki
mwanamulume kitonzi
December 11, 2012 at 8:34 pm
Nachibe ifyofine
beautiful
December 12, 2012 at 7:51 am
Let it end mwebatu! Who needs it anyway!