There are many types of prophecies for the end of the world. In particular, the 2012 prophecies are of the type that have not been proven simply because the date has not yet passed. As such, before anyone can judge that the world will end or the world is safe is to wait for the date to pass.

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In the non-internet world there is some talk of the 2012 prophecies. Online however is where the discussion has its most adherents. Each internet forum appears to have at least one thread about 2012 drawing in many posters and contributors who are attracted to such ideas and theories. In addition there are a growing number of websites devoted to the topic.

What is the significance of 2012 prophecies? The reply is that they all are derived from the basic fact that 2012 is the last year in ancient Mayan calendar system. Those believe in Mayan prophecies take it as the prediction that 2012 is the end of whole world. Due this prediction Mayan scholars did not feel any need to create another calendar beyond the year of 2012.

The people interpreting the data draw different conclusions as to what exactly will occur in 2012. According to some, a tremendous natural disaster such as a meteor impact will occur. Others believe that the phrase "the end of the world as we know it" doesn't mean that the planet will be destroyed but that some lesser calamity will befall us. We do know that a galactic eclipse will occur on December 12, 2012, and that such events occur only once every 28,600 years. Those who believe the 2012 prophecies think that this heralds some hugs shift for the Earth and its children.

Despite the fact that many events coincided with the predictions of Mayan prophecies, there are still many skeptics who doubt the that the 2012 prophecies will come true. These skeptics point out that there are many logical holes associated with the Mayan prophecies. One logical who is the observation that the Mayan calendar ended long before 2012 and Mayan scholars put together a new calendar where 2012 happens to be the last year of the calendar. Others state that the Mayan calendar consisted of a year that was longer than 365 days. Simply put, skeptics believe that there is nothing special about December 12, 2012.

There are innumerable arguments for and against any conceivable explanation, which isn't surprising given how vague the prophecy is. But it's clear that the argument cannot be settled until 2012 itself, when we find out what, if anything, occurs.

We can only hope that 2012 will go by without any catastrophies. However, due to the fact that there are several catastrophies predicted, you should find out how to prepare yourself for year 2012. To find out how to survive 2012 go to Year 2012