i don't know if this 2012 thing is real or not, all i know is no one can disprove it. so you know what? on december 21 2012 i'm going to party my ass off, crack open a beer, get some ****, and sit back and wait for something to happen. PARTY AT MY HOUSE!!!! BEER, REEFER, AND DRUNK HOT WHITE BITCHES FOR EVERYONE!!!

When they Mayans predicted this date as the end of time and the beginning of the new world i believe they were refering to the astrological ties with the "Zodiac Ages". We are currently living in the age of Pisces. In the year 2012 the Age of Pisces will have ended. where a new era, Aquarius, will then begin. It is not necessarily the end of time but it is the end of our 1986.37 year long age (Pisces).

A race who could see the future is now extinct? no sense

Religion. This is very interesting to me although I am not a believer. It seems logical to me that the purpose behind religion is to provide a means of discipline, for the most part. Without it humans may have evolved into savages, maybe. It is said that death is the ultimate fear for many people, and religion provides comfort for that. We spend our entire lives repeating daily activities, going through the same routines. This provides us with comfort as we are familiar with our surrounding and know what to expect as an outcome from our actions. Death on the other hand is a gateway into the unknown, which in turn causes fear. Predictability isn't a valid element when it comes to death, therefore rendering everything as "unknown." At any rate, everyone has a right to believe in what they want, and I can completely accept that. However, what I can't accept is when religious folks attempt to impose their nonfactual beliefs onto others, as being the only correct way.

Ignorance. No body knows anything. It would be wrong of me to deny "God's" existence (or Allah, Buddha, etc) because I can't prove it, so I have adopted a neutral perspective as it satisfies both possible outcomes. Furthermore, as humans, our understanding of life and purpose is limited to our surroundings, perspectives, and the things which have been around us since birth. That being said, anything mostly outside of our planet that is or seems impossible CAN very well be possible. There is absolutely no evidence to tip the scale towards a definite answer. If there is no proof, you can't label something as impossible. I am referring to theoretical suggestions such as time travel, intelligent life on other planets (btw - the Vatican started looking into the possibility of intelligent life in other parts of the universe. Don't believe me? Google it!), big bang, Mayan predictions, religious beliefs and so on.

End of the world. The Mayans did NOT predict the end of the world. They said our way of life as we know it will change, a new world is to form. We are "entering an age of change and conflict." Yes, this can be "interpreted" as being the end of the world, but it can also mean that humanity will evolve and/or change for the better. There is no concrete evidence yet, but with the recently predicted upcoming solar storms, a lot of new researches have been funded; researches to help understand the sun's immediate effect (not purpose) on our planet. There are studies in progress which suggest a direct relationship between the sun's magnetic waves, Earth's magnetic field, ocean currents, going all the way to human and animal behavior. Now, IF the solar storms come, and IF our planet will reverse its polarity, it is PROBABLE that severe storms will ensue from ocean currents being disrupted, volcanoes will erupt and major earthquakes will take place, best explained as the domino effect. Depending on the potential existence of a magnetic field surrounding each living and breathing organism (see Acupuncture), during a polar field shift, people/animals MAY experience a wide array of things from illness, to disorientation, all the way to the other side of the spectrum like enlightenment, etc. We are already starting to see signs of this with the recent earthquakes, and the volcano which grounded almost all European airlines. We have also reached record breaking prescriptions for anti-depressants, and other behavioral changing medicine.

Conclusion. Whether you accept an all-knowing, all-powerful being as your savior, or whether you believe that humanity is nothing more than an advanced form of bacteria, killing a molecule on the back of a donkey's ass in an alien world, you should at least try to keep an open mind. Understanding that we as an entire species really don't know too much about anything is crucial. Since the stone age, we have continued to advance in more and more fields, understanding how things in our life work. Since, we have mastered many things and continue to do so. If you can't prove something, the only acceptable label for it would be "possible" or "probable". I don't belive in God but I can't argue that he doesn't exist because I have no proof. I do belive 'something' will happen 'around' 12-21-2012 but again, I can't argue the validity of that since I have no proof. This post should not have been labeled as an interesting "fact" because facts require evidence to support what they claim.

I'm not really sure that the world is going to end but I know something it's going to happen. But then again that's my opinion. We all have our own! :3

For one, the mayans reset their calenders every once in a while. December 21, 2012 was just the date they were going to set their long calender again. Also, magnetic shifts aren't uncommon. Every couple thousand years they happen. And anyway, why would a reverse in polarity have any negative effects on Earth?

people say only god knows the time and date of the end but then how did the Mayans know when they would be invaded and killed by the Spanish? and if you say god told them i will laugh

What is this website even suppose to be? When I get on this with little kids around me, they have to turn their heads becuase of some of the nasty language. The internet is not suppose to be an empty what you think out. But atleast watch your language please.....

maya calander prediction is right the wold is going to end on 21 dec 2012 so live life freely enjoy u r life till u r there on ths beautiful world no one knows what will happen next so live up ur live nd enjoy it may b this calander is true.......

The World Is Gonna End when The North And South Pole Switch or Something Like That && We're ALL Gonna Passout for three Day and Some People will Never wake up And Some people Will Wakeup (The healthier People) My Uncle has Read Many Books && He says Theyrs Also A secret.but he Can't say anything

these comments and everything else is stupid, we all know the world is not going to end!! come on, guys seriously, this world is strong and alot of things have changed since those cultures hypothisized all this info. so come on, we all know this real answer.

All I want to contribute re: God in all this....I would rather live my life knowing God and accepting His Son and when I pass from this world will be saved. If I don't believe and I'm wrong,my entire eternity will be without God and then it's too late people!!!

WEll, be it polar shifts, end of the world, or great change call it what you will. The truth is change and eveloution is happening, and as our ancestors before us they either made the cut or not. As far as the God fearers are concern it is true no MAN will know the hour of the second coming ie.end of time! As for the science lovers it is true we are made up of energy infact the iron that runs through our viens are the same that the stars contain. On Dec.12,2012 it will not be the end of civilation. Just the end of our egotic, selfcentered, selfish ways. We will become fully aware of what truly is and what isn't. I can go on with many truths but too many are to dense to understand. This I know because my grandparens still speak the ancient language of the Mayans.

The world is not really going to end in 2012!!!!!!!!!

I lived during this time period and i went back in time a flicked of the empoer

i dont get it mayans are werid 2012 yeah

I remember my geography teacher talking about the polar shift and the consequences, never thought it to be so soon.
On new years eve 2011 I will be hiding under my blanket

Maybe the Mayan calendar guy got killed or got fat and lazy and stopped making calendars...who would wanna do that forever?

Really??? Yall are acting like teenagers (which is what I am) fighting over something that needs to be forgotten.
Our nation does not understand that the Maya predicting the end of the world in 2012 was a...PREDICTION!!
I believe the end of the world will come when no one leasts expects it.
We really don't need to think a whole lot on the past or the ending of our world but on present day stuff.

they didnt predict that the world was going to end the calendar just runs out then. and the mayans were smart for their time but they can't predict the end of the world.

cant wait till dec 21 2012

Sooo, does this mean I don't have to buy Christmas gifts in 2012? Seriously though I predict this will be another Y2K. A ton of stress and worry for nothing. But if I'm wrong feel free to call me a dumb dumb on Dec. 22 2012. Oh wait.....

looks like people started to believe in the ape man! hahaha how do you even trust the fact that those people almost centuries ago predicted this unless u have some concrete evidence and not some rock drawings. its all mumbo jumbo... grow up..

well this is just bullsh**???
actually i don't think this can happen.

The Mayans predictions are real and true, i would bet my life on it. on dec. 21st 2012 the poles are going to shift causing a series of natural disasters which are going to wipe out mankind. end of story.