Ready for the end of the world?

[nathanael]

Polish Dziennik (Daily)has reported today, that, in 2036 the giant asteroid Apophis which has a diameter of 270 meters may likely hit the earth according to scientists. At first, the scientists claimed that there was only a 45,000 in 1 such chance, but it turns out that they have miscalculated - the probabilities are now much, much more. The effect of such collision would be catastrophic, since it would correspond to 1480 megatons of trinitrotoluene (as a reference, the bomb dropped on Hiroshima only had 0,013 megaton). If the asteroid hits an ocean, the giant tsunamis would drown millions of people. If it hits a populated land area, millions will die. The asteroid that had reportedly destroyed the dinosaurs was larger ... but humans are more vulnerable thatn the dinosaurs!

I am glad that I will probably not be around to see this. But if I am, I am afraid that my heart will not support seeing this thing coming right on top of my head. The impact will probably resemble the end of the world, even if it is not the end of the world. The scientists claim that the earth won’t be destroyed … but they have been mistaken before.
Of course there is still time to find a way to explode this asteroid with atomic bombs, or at least knock it off course. A prayer will also help a lot. But it is clearly something to have in mind, together with the fact that Jesus has promised to come at the end of the world, to rescue His friends!

[kaima]

Hi Nathanael -

Well, this pretty well ties in with my cousin's belief that the End Times are Upon Us. He just passed a book on to his daughter to read up on it; the book is written by some (now) 82 year old man who knows that the End Times are to be with the Baby Boomer Generation, so 2036 might fit well into that, or perhaps God will use the asteroid to clean up the remaining trash once he cleans out this world.

I voiced my opinion politely - did not call it B.S. (h****), though that is what I believe it to be. I simply stated that people have been predicting the end of the world for thousands of years, and sure enough, The End came for each of them! I believe it is quite egotistical to believe it must come in our time. It is generous of you to leave it to others to enjoy.

If the End Times do come in my lifetime, I hope to survive long enough to observe most of them, as it will be quite interesting.

Let the End Times roll!

Kai
PS. It also seems these predictions are insisting that God do his thing on OUR schedule - again, quite egotistical of these paltry human beings.

[Atlantis5]

Nathanial

This is a good subject for the worry people to worry with. Rather be it an asteroid or man-created weapon for destruction of our known world. The end would in-self solve much mystery of how the world will end.

I think perhaps though, the issue will be to the non-believers in God, for they will have the most to fear as their time approaches. For the followers of God will not welcome the end, but for at the least, they will have the comfort of their loving maker to greet...

We all are mortal, and as such, our end is assured. Rather it be an asteroid, banana peel or struck by a lightening bolt of the sky, it is just important to be prepared for the maker of all things.

There was a time period of some years past, that my self, I was not sure I would live through the day, so within this factor of probability, I would pray in the morning as assurance that my voice was spoken to God for that day. Then in relief for end of day, I was able to pray to God in the evening. I was not compelled by demand, fear or habit, I just wished to pray to him with my voice, for I enjoyed the moment, for even of this present, I feel a calm over my self whilst speaking of this.

Charles

[franek80]

Sorry guy,s..
The end is coming in the year 2012.. Ya'all have just 4 more years to make your piece.. Read on.

s_of_doomsday/

[rdywenur]

Oh no....the sky is falling said Chicken Little.......only time will tell. 2036....I'll probably be gone by then so won't need to worry. ;D

[nathanael]

I myself do not believe in human predictions. This is what the article has said. I do believe in prevention, as long as something can be prevented, and therefore in the need to hear what the scientists have to say. It all comes down to the rate of probability. Once they have access to the right telescope, on the right side of the planet, which the article said is currently disabled, we will learn the result of the latest calculations. What I would never endorse, is doing nothing. Such attitude has been the cause of every evil in the world, including sickness and death brought about by the original sin. For if Adam had simply told Eve to shut up, we would still be in Paradise!

[nathanael]

As you may have observed, Kaima has again used a foul language in a response to my post - the Polish word "s--t." It is easy for me to write back, in kind. But I don't want to get nervous and lower myself like that. In Poland, I have found, there are some people who do everything to provoke just such a response. But you should not allow on the blog, named "Polish Culture," to use the word "s--t"! It offends the Polish people, certainly the people of my generation, raised on Slowacki, Norwid, and Sienkiewicz.

[kaima]

OK Nathanael,

I have removed the offensive word. Come back and tell us more. Oh, I used the Slovak word, I don't know even that much Polish.

Kai

PS In America we say 'use of the word is not the end of the world'.

[Atlantis5]

Jul 17, 2008 6:51:31 GMT -7 nathanael said:

As you may have observed, Kaima has again used a foul language in a response to my post - the Polish word "nuts." It is easy for me to write back what I think of his family and of his kind. But I don't want to get nervous and lower myself to his churlish level. In Poland, I have found, there are some churls who do everything for this to happen. But you should not allow on the blog, named "Polish Culture," to use the word "nuts"! I am awaiting your response and an apology to the Polish people. If I don't get it, Good by, you shall never hear from me again.

Oh come now please! Kai used wording of {B.S. (h*****). He owes not an apology what so ever. For it is you to use the word (nuts), so it is you have disfigured your own post.

I am North German and of the see, you wish to hear some offensive language of descriptive? Well, we invented some neu terms, and this is for sure.... so please not to bore us with such sensitivities, for you are not to leave this forum, ok, so please not to threaten of such non-sense..

Hmm, for got this:

{Auf jeden Regen folgt auch Sonnenschein}--[There is sun shine after every rainfall]

Charles

[rdywenur]

so bugger off with such sensitivities

Charles (or anyone else),
I know this to be an English slang term. What exactly does this mean when they use it. I only just heared it in the movie alot (Love Actually) that I was watching and it was used quite often.

[Atlantis5]

Jul 18, 2008 4:18:32 GMT -7 rdywenur said:

so bugger off with such sensitivities

Charles (or anyone else),
I know this to be an English slang term. What exactly does this mean when they use it. I only just heared it in the movie alot (Love Actually) that I was watching and it was used quite often.

Oh dear, I thought I had removed that, thank you for introducing my vulgarity of words. For as of this moment, I have changed it out. Mr. Nathanial may be irritating on occasion, but he deserves not my very degrading and offensive language.

Chris, I would wish not to describe of this term, for it is not only very vulgar, it is very degrading. But, it is my responsibility as the originator in use of this term, you have asked, and so I must answer. It means a form of sodomy usually with an animal.

It is a very old and ancient term originated from the ancient city of Sodom or as a resident so named as: A Sodomite. Remember your Bible? The two cities of:Sodom and Gomorrah? The cities destroyed by the wrath of God for the sinful manner..

In-as-much as my English was learnt of the Englanders whilst they were war time occupied our part of Dänemark, it is the English I know.

I realize this is not an excuse for my occasion of vulgarity, but much is learnt with usage whilst my early time on the fishing fleet. As an example of occasion: If perchance, the anchor line snaps whilst at sea, and a very very expensive anchor is lost, yes, it is very appropriate of use of the most extensive/vile/filthy/nasty wording that will escape out our your mouth, is perfectly allowable. Just not to use it in habit.

In the case of a anchor lost at sea as above. The Wheel house officer is 1st in line for a butt scorching, then the crewman responsible for the loss. For if the vessel is not in power process of motoring the stern trawl. It becomes a labour/time/fuel cost intensive bottom drag with a grapple hook to with good fortune, snag the anchor chain {the anchor chain is the weight to position the anchor to catch and hold the bottom; as time to retrieve the anchor, the chain is 1st to come off the bottom, then the anchor will then shift for a power up retrieve---as the term=weigh anchor-} other wise, with out the heavy chain, the anchor may be firmly dug in with the power anchor cable winding up with result of destruction of mechanism structure.

I must also describe the purpose of the anchor chain in the case of a very smooth see bottom, for with out an anchor chain, the acher would drag along uselessly. As you see, it is very important part of the anchor, and fraught with much consequences if mis-handled or severs off the cable.

Sorry for the extensive description of use and origin of my use of such vulgar term. Some day I must keep my blabber mouth shut....

Charles

[hollister]

Chris,
try this link and type in the term in the search feature to get a definition.
www.urbandictionary.com/

[nathanael]

We are never sensitive enough to the words we use. Our words define who we are as persons in the eyes of others. They also indicate where we come from, and what our children will turn out to be when they grow up.

[kaima]

Jul 19, 2008 8:11:05 GMT -7 nathanael said:

We are never sensitive enough to the words we use. Our words define who we are as persons in the eyes of others. .

All very true. The rule that is hard to follow is "address your audience". Use words and language appropriate to the people you are addressing, which implies the highbrow language in 'intellectual' circles and plainer, straight forward language out on the land and again a different vocabulary / approach appropriate to the culture, if in a different land or addressing a minority culture.

Referring to BS as BS is straight forward in my book, and adding the Slovak equivalent I figured was not out of order.

Jul 19, 2008 8:11:05 GMT -7 nathanael said:

They also indicate where we come from, and what our children will turn out to be when they grow up.

Ahh.. my long suffering parents! My mom had a reputation for speaking directly to a topic, so I can blame directness on her. Honesty of expression I can blame on both parents. Any tendency to cuss is my own fault, a result of time in the steel mills and in the army trying to fit in as a young impressionable adult. It took years of effort to again remove most of that crap from my vocabulary. So I will disagree with that as only about 70% accurate. As adults we take responsibility for how we choose to develop ourselves, after the influence of our home and hearth have ended.

Kai

[rdywenur]

Oh boy I knew the minute I asked I probably should have Googled it instead but was in a hurry since not at my own PC.


I think this was how it was meant and used

bugger off

Chiefly British Slang. To leave someone alone; go away.