Wednesday, December 20, 2006

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The idea that at some point in the near future the world, or even time itself, will cease to exist is a central concept in many religious traditions. Modern secular society typically shrugs when confronted with end-of-time prophecies. However, even the secular society cherishes its own doomsdays scenarios. Why is the idea of an impending end-of-the world so attractive? To what extent does it determine our view on the world? What does it tell us about our idea of our position in the world, and what about our concept of time?

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Here is a site that explains the last Bible prophecy before the return of the Lord
http://jesus-survival.com/Abomination-desolation.htm

alter ans said...

Thanks for you comment. Sorry, if you feel like I should have included your your end-time prophesy in my overview.

Anonymous said...

If you feel that's where it's going to go, read this site:
http://www.freewebs.com/atrulyhumancreation/

alter ans said...

Interesting site. You might have noticed that this site doesn't want to promote end-of-the-time views, but want to explore them, their influence and motivation. You site claims that everything we are taught is wrong. Not sure if I'd go that far, but there is benefit is approaching ideas with a skeptical mind.