Thursday, November 5, 2009
Response to NewBlogger
I think you raise a good point. Some nonbelievers might possibly be believers on the inside, but simply do not want to recognize it. This is something that would be up to that individual. I would encourage research and always be true to the deep part of yourself, but once again that is solely up to the single person involved.
Response to DarkMatter
Yes, I do; I think that people feel better when they are surrounded around others that carry the same thoughts. This alone could be a possible contributing factor to need for arguements and controversials issues in our world.
Response to RH
Yes; maybe the fact that Europe seems to have the highest concentration of 2012 support groups does have something to do with the fact that they want to be the first ones to do so. I think this relates to my discussion on the fascination with death and all that surrounds it. Believers want to know all they can about 2012 and Europe may be acting upon this curiosity to motivate themselves toward an answer.
Implications
If the 2012 Prediction division remains unresolved, then the possible implications can be deadly. I touched on this issue in my “Impact” post, but to clarify I will state my thoughts on the future in a more clear way.
This prediction is dividing people. There are believers and nonbelievers. The separation is already happening. There are masses forming support groups for the event as well as people forming blogs dedicated solely to the denouncing of the believers. Disunity rarely has a positive impact. Unless the Prediction is discussed or researched in an unbiased manner then as the date gets closer this division will become bolder and possible repercussions might occur.
This prediction is dividing people. There are believers and nonbelievers. The separation is already happening. There are masses forming support groups for the event as well as people forming blogs dedicated solely to the denouncing of the believers. Disunity rarely has a positive impact. Unless the Prediction is discussed or researched in an unbiased manner then as the date gets closer this division will become bolder and possible repercussions might occur.
The 2012 Prediction: Putting it All in Perspective
It has been my pleasure introducing you all to the intricacies that surround the 2012 prediction and providing possible insights to related subjects that either strengthen or weaken your acceptance of the idea. This is my last blog post and I would like to leave you all with, what I believe, a good summation of the big points that I made during my blogging time so that you will take away from this blog what I have been trying to stress the most.
· The Sun is predicted to start a new solar cycle that coincides with the end of the Mayan Calendar. The sun does this periodically and the last cycle ended 20-30 years ago and we are still here.
· Around December 21, 2012, the Earth will be at the center of the Milky Way Galaxy. This has never happened before and no one knows exactly what will happen. Some predict immediate pole shifts, which will cause devastating weather change, while others predict nothing will occur.
· The 2012 Prediction seems to be especially controversial because, as humans, we are innately fascinated with death. Death is interesting. The media knows this and that is why the news today focuses around tragedies. This fascination contributes to the fear associated with the 2012 Prediction as well as to coerce some to take precautions by forming support groups throughout the world.
· No one exactly knows what is going to happen on December 21, 2012. Since no one can predict the future, then trying to predict what exactly is going to happen on such a far away date is impossible.
· Finally, this prediction is dividing people. The believers and the nonbelievers. Division is rarely good and unless collaboration is executed soon, then as the date get closers, individuals may start acting upon this division in conflicting ways.
These are the points that I wish for you to take and reflect deeply upon as this date gets closer. Whatever happens on December 21, 2012, good luck and thanks for taking the time to read my blog.
· The Sun is predicted to start a new solar cycle that coincides with the end of the Mayan Calendar. The sun does this periodically and the last cycle ended 20-30 years ago and we are still here.
· Around December 21, 2012, the Earth will be at the center of the Milky Way Galaxy. This has never happened before and no one knows exactly what will happen. Some predict immediate pole shifts, which will cause devastating weather change, while others predict nothing will occur.
· The 2012 Prediction seems to be especially controversial because, as humans, we are innately fascinated with death. Death is interesting. The media knows this and that is why the news today focuses around tragedies. This fascination contributes to the fear associated with the 2012 Prediction as well as to coerce some to take precautions by forming support groups throughout the world.
· No one exactly knows what is going to happen on December 21, 2012. Since no one can predict the future, then trying to predict what exactly is going to happen on such a far away date is impossible.
· Finally, this prediction is dividing people. The believers and the nonbelievers. Division is rarely good and unless collaboration is executed soon, then as the date get closers, individuals may start acting upon this division in conflicting ways.
These are the points that I wish for you to take and reflect deeply upon as this date gets closer. Whatever happens on December 21, 2012, good luck and thanks for taking the time to read my blog.
Response to DarkMatter
Yes; from what I have researched it seems that those interested with the 2012 prediction are easily dividing and members of those groups are becoming more aware and are openly bonded with fellow members of the same group. So the 2012 prediction is in fact dividing us and at the same time uniting us.
Annotated Links Continued
If you want to learn more information about the Mayans and the history of their civilization and calendar, then I suggest that you look at this link. Here you will learn more about the 2012 prediction through the thoughts of a believer. I believe that it is very interesting to feel the tone of this believer and the knowledge that he claims to know based around the Mayan Calendar. Finally, this site is followed by a question and answer session that further explains the prediction in relation to the Mayans.
At this link, a nonbeliever writes, in an informal tone, why there will be no “doomsday” in 2012. He breaks down his argument into three sections: Mayan Calendar, The end of the long count = the end of the earth, and Doomsday. It is very interesting to see the evidence of the Mayan cultural that he elaborates on and how it ensures that 2012 will not be the end of time.
Finally, this link explains why not worrying is important. It breaks down the issue from a general side and then a psychological side. This site also mentions some side effects that are contributed by worrying. If you want to know helpful ways to reduce worrying or in what ways worrying can negatively affect your life, then you might find this site interesting as well as insightful.
At this link, a nonbeliever writes, in an informal tone, why there will be no “doomsday” in 2012. He breaks down his argument into three sections: Mayan Calendar, The end of the long count = the end of the earth, and Doomsday. It is very interesting to see the evidence of the Mayan cultural that he elaborates on and how it ensures that 2012 will not be the end of time.
Finally, this link explains why not worrying is important. It breaks down the issue from a general side and then a psychological side. This site also mentions some side effects that are contributed by worrying. If you want to know helpful ways to reduce worrying or in what ways worrying can negatively affect your life, then you might find this site interesting as well as insightful.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Just Imagine
As I was going through the average processes of my day, I was talking to a colleague about my blog and describing to her all that it encompasses. Then she made a comment that I do not believe she meant to be as deep as I took it, but the comment made me think about the division of believers and nonbelievers in a completely different way. She said, “People always need something to argue about.” And I thought to myself, “Is that true?” “Can we not go on with our lives without controversy or something to argue about?” If our world did not have anything controversial nor anything that caused any sort of division, could we not still function? I am reminded of the following song:
After putting much thought into this, I believe this question does not have an answer. The reason why is because we will never know what the world would be like without controversy or division. This is a sad truth. Since the world will never be this way, then we cannot know whether or not we can function.
On a different side, disunity also unites us. This might seem oxymoronic, but those within the same division become more united. The believers will have a stronger bond with fellow believers and vice versa. So my big question to my readers is, do you think the group unity caused by the mass disunity cancel each other out? Or, would a world with no controversy be more or less bonded than one with controversy?
After putting much thought into this, I believe this question does not have an answer. The reason why is because we will never know what the world would be like without controversy or division. This is a sad truth. Since the world will never be this way, then we cannot know whether or not we can function.
On a different side, disunity also unites us. This might seem oxymoronic, but those within the same division become more united. The believers will have a stronger bond with fellow believers and vice versa. So my big question to my readers is, do you think the group unity caused by the mass disunity cancel each other out? Or, would a world with no controversy be more or less bonded than one with controversy?
Annotated Links
For all those interested in becoming as informed as myself about the division over the 2012 Prediction and all that it encompasses, I suggest the following links:
This link discusses the suns natural solar cycles and the predicted cycle for 2012. NASA predicts that in 2012 the cycle will be much like the one in 1998. Also, this site offers great insight into the significance of solar flares in respect to the Earth and why we should not fear a great solar storm in 2012 as some might believe.
If you are interested about our seemingly innate fear of death, then this link would be the one for you to go to. At this site, it explains in detail specifically about the phobia of death. Also, this site offers insight into why some might develop this fear. Finally, this site stresses the effect that the fear of death can have on an individual’s life.
This link is the one that I find the most interesting. Dr. Stephen Diamond discusses human acceptance from a psychological viewpoint. He relates the mention of acceptance in different religions and the role that it plays within them. Finally, Dr. Diamond offers ways in which we might partake in order to make ourselves more apt to accept rather than deny.
This link discusses the suns natural solar cycles and the predicted cycle for 2012. NASA predicts that in 2012 the cycle will be much like the one in 1998. Also, this site offers great insight into the significance of solar flares in respect to the Earth and why we should not fear a great solar storm in 2012 as some might believe.
If you are interested about our seemingly innate fear of death, then this link would be the one for you to go to. At this site, it explains in detail specifically about the phobia of death. Also, this site offers insight into why some might develop this fear. Finally, this site stresses the effect that the fear of death can have on an individual’s life.
This link is the one that I find the most interesting. Dr. Stephen Diamond discusses human acceptance from a psychological viewpoint. He relates the mention of acceptance in different religions and the role that it plays within them. Finally, Dr. Diamond offers ways in which we might partake in order to make ourselves more apt to accept rather than deny.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Reponse to NatureNurture
The issue of why suicide bombers do not fear death is a issue of looking past death. Suicide bombers focus clearly on what they believe lies beyond death. They do not possess this innate fear because they are made to believe that death is just a door they must go through to reach a better place. With this mindset, they gladly accept death.
Response to ATD
Yes; Even if the world should happen to end in 2012, people should try to enjoy their lives why they have them. It will do no good simply worrying all the time about the end. What is going to happen will and it is not worth lessening the value of the life we all currently have.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Self-Analysis
I feel that I have become deeply involved in the problem that my blog expresses. I now know a lot more about the science behind the prediction as well as why the prediction was started in the first place. I also have become so engulfed in the issue that my personal biases are completely gone and have now been able to see both sides clearly. I understand where the believers are coming from as well as the nonbelievers. Furthermore, I have completed many research hours on this subject from blogs to professional sites solely dedicated to this issue. I have also furthered my initial subject by offering interesting related topics such as the fascination with death and the psychology of acceptance. Finally, I have provided with my readers with the relevance (distinction of sides) of the issue and also methods that I believe will lessen the polarization of sides. I am very well-educated about my subject and my maturation of thoughts on the issue stream through into my blog posts.
Impact
The impact that the December 21, 2012 prediction can have on society and more generally, the world, can be devastating. When people become divided, tensions emerge and conflicts can occur. History has tried to teach us this lesson, but apparently we are not heeding its advice. I liken this situation to a less prominent version of the United States Civil War. There were other factors that contributed to the inner split, but the main one was the issue of slavery and whether or not it should exist. This disagreement divided America to such an extent that fights started and eventually a war. The disagreement over the 2012 prediction is certainly not that bad now, but as the date comes closer the hiatus between believers and nonbelievers will become deeper and bolder. I suggest that both sides try to see the points mentioned by the opposing side and keep their minds open to the possibility of the truth or the proof of fiction. In fact, I do not believe this will ever happen. This solution would require that all those concerned about the prediction to be open-minded. The chances of that actually occurring are very low. It seems that once people make up their decision about something, then they are bound to that invisible chain of obligation with little want in knowing more about the subject and they just denounce all that does not coincide with their beliefs. This stubborn mindset will utterly lead to the separation of people all of which could have been peacefully resolved with collaboration.
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