It is curious. The end of the world is often talked about, and as often dismissed. People have been talking about the apocalypse since the death of Christ, if not longer. But as one looks around at the signs and events around the world, I wonder if the timing is nearing the doorstep. There is financial ruin spreading throughout Europe and North America, the two continents that hold much of the world’s wealth. Wars are occurring in Iraq and Afghanistan. But what about North Korea, Thailand, Iran, Mexico and Columbia? Violence is spreading throughout the globe through terrorism, drug wars, civil unrest or religious/ideological conflict. There are volcanic eruptions that are major disruptions, floods, fires, earthquakes, oil spills, virus pandemics and global warming.
I am not sure how much more the Earth can take. We live in a troubled time and I am concerned with what is around the corner. Personally, this puts a lot of irritations into perspective.
Are the signs increasing or has technology become so advanced that we hear about every little disaster in the world now, as it happens?
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