Oh. Surprise. Another end of the world prediction. I suppose that according to the law of averages, someone has to be right at some point. Until then I'll be resting easy and enjoying the year 2013.
It is a shame that the Mayans were unable to foretell their empirical collapse in the 8th and 9th centuries. Should we also offer up human sacrifices to appease the gods, and better learn the fate of humanity?
The end will come when it will come, whether through Apocalypse, natural disasters, or simply a decline in human culture. I don't see much use in trying to predict it, as everyone has been wrong. To say that Mayan religion is infallible and that it does indeed predict the end is unprovable until the date in question. How nice that the conspiracy theorists and doom sayers now have so much time to build up to yet another disappointment.
Though there is something to be said about being open minded, as my dad always says: Be open minded, but not so open minded that your brain falls out.
One last addendum. Though I do believe that there are higher powers at work, I also firmly believe in free will. To change the world would be impossible unless people were forced, and would ultimately result in more conflict unless the population is suppressed. This begs the question "Do the best intentions justify an immoral act?' To say the world needs to change is understandable, but also simplistic and does not take into account the longer term consequences of forcing a change in the name of 'the greater good'. Humans will either make things better or worse. Such is the double edged sword of free will, but a genuine inclination to improve the lives of others is infinitely more valuable than forced uniformity. Even if it leaves open the possibility for others to preform ill deeds. That is all for now.
17-Oct-2007
17-Oct-2007