lets be honest, does part of you want the apocolypse?
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Do I want the apocalypse to happen? No.
Do I think I'd survive the apocalypse? Probably at least a month or so.
Do I think I'd survive the apocalypse? Probably at least a month or so.
weird enough, yes! i'd like to know how long i would survive in a world with chaos round the corner
The apocalypse is something that no on wants to happen, yet it baffles me that these "scientific" religious leaders claim to know when the apocalypse will come based on a set of completely random numbers that look pretty, yet menacing, when together.
Like those who talk about a nuclear attack, the lucky ones are those that die instantly within the initial radius of the blast, and the unfortunate survivors are the ones who truly suffer in the aftermath.
Still, should some terrible fate befall on the human race that marks the end of the Third Kingdom, I would rather die knowing that I fought from my right to live rather than roll over and let the world consume me.
Like those who talk about a nuclear attack, the lucky ones are those that die instantly within the initial radius of the blast, and the unfortunate survivors are the ones who truly suffer in the aftermath.
Still, should some terrible fate befall on the human race that marks the end of the Third Kingdom, I would rather die knowing that I fought from my right to live rather than roll over and let the world consume me.
This love of doom comes from the man-child generation desiring a event to grant them permission to unleash some "hidden power" but that rabbit hole is deeper then I care to go. Back on point, assuming I survived the initial event I think I have the skill to be okay for a while but I would rather not.
I have the zombie survival hand book LOL I am not and idiot I will stay alive for some time I think. I don't want it but I do think some little part in all of us wants or at least thinks it's cool if it happens 8D
Not particularly. The games are fun to play, but I know I wouldn't do well if the world were actually ending.
Plus, think about all the nifty stuff we'd lose if society were to collapse.
Plus, think about all the nifty stuff we'd lose if society were to collapse.
I don't want it to happen. As fun as it would be to bash in some Zombie heads I don't see myself surviving any given apocalypse for very long. Besides, I love the luxuries of civilization. Like bacon, the internet and, the ability to buy SNES games from home.
Fuck yes, bring it.
And in a REAL apocalypse, EVERYONE dies.
The reason I wouldnt mind is that I'll die sooner or later, and I'll be annoyed at everything I wont be able to see. If it all ends, I wont miss anything. Apocalypse now please.
And in a REAL apocalypse, EVERYONE dies.
The reason I wouldnt mind is that I'll die sooner or later, and I'll be annoyed at everything I wont be able to see. If it all ends, I wont miss anything. Apocalypse now please.
Hahahahah ^^ Reboot...targren said:
Well if I haven't found a job within the next couple of months then I wouldn't be adverse to the apocalypse. Assuming I survive whatever triggers it I'd certainly take my chances with what I know in that situation over having to deal with the current situation any more which is all about who you know.
Yep, part of me does. I don't even expect to be a survivor. I don't particularly WANT to be a survivor. Proper apocalypses (apocalypti? apocalyptodes?) don't HAVE survivors, at least not for very long.
I don't actually believe in any of these predictions of impending doom. But even if the world IS about to end - So what? I doubt there's anything I could do about it, and I'm not sure I'd bother even if there were. It would depend on the type of death and how much trouble it would be.
Yes, I am terribly depressed and unsatisfied with life right now, however did you guess?
I don't actually believe in any of these predictions of impending doom. But even if the world IS about to end - So what? I doubt there's anything I could do about it, and I'm not sure I'd bother even if there were. It would depend on the type of death and how much trouble it would be.
Yes, I am terribly depressed and unsatisfied with life right now, however did you guess?
If so many people claim to be prepared for an apocalypse and are just aching for it to happen, here's what they should do:
1.) Have someone knock them out, blindfold them, and put on a noise-canceling headset.
2.) Take them to a random, deserted, uninhabitable area in the world and drop them off with no supplies or rations.
3.) Let them live out the rest of their lives in that one area an avoid anyone giving them aid.
Here's an alternative to step 2:
If they so wish to live in constant fear rather than just pure isolation and loneliness, drop them off in an unexplored jungle and have the dangerous animals or headhunters sort out the survivors from the dinner entree.
1.) Have someone knock them out, blindfold them, and put on a noise-canceling headset.
2.) Take them to a random, deserted, uninhabitable area in the world and drop them off with no supplies or rations.
3.) Let them live out the rest of their lives in that one area an avoid anyone giving them aid.
Here's an alternative to step 2:
If they so wish to live in constant fear rather than just pure isolation and loneliness, drop them off in an unexplored jungle and have the dangerous animals or headhunters sort out the survivors from the dinner entree.
Hmmm, well I'm increasingly dependant on society for my own survival so I have to say 'no'.
On the other hand, I will say that overall a near-apocolypse would be a good thing, just not for me personally. I don't want to see an end to humanity as a whole, but something like that would be almost a fairy tale come true by wiping away the existing, problematic social order, and doing things like dealing with our ovepopulation problem without the moral difficulties of having to cull people and so on. A tiny percentage of humanity being left, forced to work together for survival will also probably bring an end to nations, and allow the survivors to form a much needed one-world goverment. Indeed concepts like "Star Trek" involve great disasters having brought humanity together after ending the modern age.
Basically, I think that unlike most fiction, the right kind of apocolypse would bring our species closer together, and I also believe we'd be able to re-build from what we have now. Re-population isn't an issue, our big challege would be to control the population growth compared to the amount of resources and so on.
So basically, if I was sitting there with a bottle of zombie plague and had to decide what to do with it, as much as I'd hate to die or to live through those events in my condition, I'd probably spike it on the ground... not because I believe it would doom humanity, but because I believe it would wind up saving us. Even if the Zombies themselves aren't much of a threat, the 99%+ global casualties would be a huge boon (in a purely rational, unemotional way), as long as someone survives and there are people with immunity it's a giant win in the long term.
On the other hand, I will say that overall a near-apocolypse would be a good thing, just not for me personally. I don't want to see an end to humanity as a whole, but something like that would be almost a fairy tale come true by wiping away the existing, problematic social order, and doing things like dealing with our ovepopulation problem without the moral difficulties of having to cull people and so on. A tiny percentage of humanity being left, forced to work together for survival will also probably bring an end to nations, and allow the survivors to form a much needed one-world goverment. Indeed concepts like "Star Trek" involve great disasters having brought humanity together after ending the modern age.
Basically, I think that unlike most fiction, the right kind of apocolypse would bring our species closer together, and I also believe we'd be able to re-build from what we have now. Re-population isn't an issue, our big challege would be to control the population growth compared to the amount of resources and so on.
So basically, if I was sitting there with a bottle of zombie plague and had to decide what to do with it, as much as I'd hate to die or to live through those events in my condition, I'd probably spike it on the ground... not because I believe it would doom humanity, but because I believe it would wind up saving us. Even if the Zombies themselves aren't much of a threat, the 99%+ global casualties would be a huge boon (in a purely rational, unemotional way), as long as someone survives and there are people with immunity it's a giant win in the long term.
To begin on topic; yes, as a Christian, I am looking forward to the "end of the world." My reasons for doing so probably differ considerably from the average wasteland wanderer, though. 
There is nothing contradictory about a Christian praying for the second coming of Christ. Jesus Himself said (in "the Lord's prayer;" Luke 11:2) that we (Christians) are to pray "Our Father in heaven ... Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven." This isn't because Christians want to see the world burn; rather, we're praying for the fulfillment of God's plan on the earth. To say that this is something completely separate from our personal lives is folly; we are a part of God's plan and are individually responsible to do what He has called us to. We aren't praying to try and get God to change His will (Malachi 3:6 says that God doesn't change,) rather we're praying for God's will to be done - a process which involves positive changes in our personal lives, in the church (as a whole,) and in the world at large.
The problem with this line of thinking is that, while God does have a divine plan for the world that will ultimately be accomplished, we, as individuals, are also involved in His plan on a personal level - a level which includes prayer.
For example, it's God's will for everybody to accept Jesus as their personal Lord and savior (1 Timothy 2:3-4,) but we have a part to play in this. Romans 10:9-10 says "...if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and [you] believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved." Now, obviously, there's a whole lot of "you" involved in that verse. God has given you the authority in this situation, as well as many other areas where prayer is involved, and He's not going to overwrite that authority. So God, in essence, needs men and women to pray before He can move in certain areas; not because He isn't big enough to take care of things on His own but because He has chosen to get His kids involved. Hopefully that will help clarify the position that prayer plays in Christian life.
And now, to discuss HL's posts.Housebroken Lunatic said:Christian? Prayer?
Aren't you the ones claiming that God has some sort of infinitely complex "divine plan" for exactly everything in existence?
If he does, do you really think that he'd CHANGE that divine plan just because you get down on your knees, clasp your hands together and begs him to?
There is nothing contradictory about a Christian praying for the second coming of Christ. Jesus Himself said (in "the Lord's prayer;" Luke 11:2) that we (Christians) are to pray "Our Father in heaven ... Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven." This isn't because Christians want to see the world burn; rather, we're praying for the fulfillment of God's plan on the earth. To say that this is something completely separate from our personal lives is folly; we are a part of God's plan and are individually responsible to do what He has called us to. We aren't praying to try and get God to change His will (Malachi 3:6 says that God doesn't change,) rather we're praying for God's will to be done - a process which involves positive changes in our personal lives, in the church (as a whole,) and in the world at large.
The Bible would beg to differ with your comment on Revelation (John 1:1, 2 Timothy 3:16-17.) Now, the legitimacy of these claims is a whole different debate - one close to the very heart of Christianity. This is something that every individual has to decide for themselves, and I'm not interested in trying to beat you into agreement with me (a feat neigh impossible to accomplish because, again, it involves a personal decision.) What I do hope you'll agree with me on is the fact that Christianity does see the Bible as the canonical Word of God, and as such Revelation provides a wealth of valuable insight into the plan of God to all who share this belief.Housebroken Lunatic said:
From what I gather, the question you're asking essentially boils down to "If God already has a divine plan, who are you to think that anything you do will change it?" Is this correct?Housebroken Lunatic said:
The problem with this line of thinking is that, while God does have a divine plan for the world that will ultimately be accomplished, we, as individuals, are also involved in His plan on a personal level - a level which includes prayer.
For example, it's God's will for everybody to accept Jesus as their personal Lord and savior (1 Timothy 2:3-4,) but we have a part to play in this. Romans 10:9-10 says "...if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and [you] believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved." Now, obviously, there's a whole lot of "you" involved in that verse. God has given you the authority in this situation, as well as many other areas where prayer is involved, and He's not going to overwrite that authority. So God, in essence, needs men and women to pray before He can move in certain areas; not because He isn't big enough to take care of things on His own but because He has chosen to get His kids involved. Hopefully that will help clarify the position that prayer plays in Christian life.
I don't know of anywhere in the Bible where this is stated; are you sure that you haven't been misinformed? If you find any Bible verses that support this view, please post them here. I'd love to have a look.GZGoten said:
And... you know... In the post-apocalyptic world "education" probably wouldn't be happening as much as it does in this one. So pretty much everyone who survived would be uneducated.aprilmarie said:
Also drugs and alcohol would probably be used heavily (not that drug-usage or alcohol consumption have to be a bad thing in itself though). And as to kids people can't take care of, I have a hard time seeing how abortions being administered to anyone, or how condoms are supposed to be produced. But I guarantee you that a whole lot of fucking will be going on, since people only need the most gentle nudge to revert to animalistic behaviour.