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Originally posted by stereologist
reply to post by Ben81
The Mayan lon count is not about planets. It is not about years. It is about counting days.
I think you are mixing Aztec and Mayan beliefs together. This is typical of many New Age authors.
There has never been a global flood. The geological record is clear on that.
Originally posted by Xcalibur254
Don Alejandro is not a credible source. He didn't start talking about 2012 until he received a visit from Ian Lungold in the late 90s. Lungold brought with him a copy of John Major Jenkins' Maya Cosmogenesis 2012. After this visit Don Alejandro began speaking of 2012 and what he was saying copied what Jenkins said in his book almost word for word.
The truth is that the modern Maya are no more experts about the ancient beliefs than the average layman. The Long Count was out of use before even the arrival of the Spanish and their beliefs completely changed with the arrival of the Spanish. These would be the beliefs taught to the modern Maya.
Originally posted by ProfEmeritus
It amazes me that people put such faith in "Mayan" predictions about the future, when they couldn't even maintain their own civilization, as anything more than a remnant of disheveled souls that barely eek out a human existence. Wouldn't you think that if they were so prescient, that they would have been able to prevent their own downfall.
Really now, this entire "prediction" just holds no water.
Originally posted by SonOfTheLawOfOne
Originally posted by ProfEmeritus
It amazes me that people put such faith in "Mayan" predictions about the future, when they couldn't even maintain their own civilization, as anything more than a remnant of disheveled souls that barely eek out a human existence. Wouldn't you think that if they were so prescient, that they would have been able to prevent their own downfall.
Really now, this entire "prediction" just holds no water.
Well, sir, I guess that depends on YOUR perspective. For starters, I wouldn't call the Maya, who are deeply spiritual people, "disheveled souls". They probably have more soul that you or I every could.
Second... Let's see.... work and slave every day of my life, chasing after materialistic things that do nothing for my soul or spirit, making no meaningful memories of my life because I'm too busy trying to PAY for everything to have an existence that isn't "eeking by", for money that isn't worth the paper it is printed on compared to the years of my life, and my blood, sweat and tears...
OR....
Grow my own food, live off of nature, have the essentials I need to live, delve into my spirituality and have plenty of free time to do anything I want....
Decisions, decisions....
~Namaste
Originally posted by Xcalibur254
Don Alejandro is not a credible source. He didn't start talking about 2012 until he received a visit from Ian Lungold in the late 90s. Lungold brought with him a copy of John Major Jenkins' Maya Cosmogenesis 2012. After this visit Don Alejandro began speaking of 2012 and what he was saying copied what Jenkins said in his book almost word for word.
Originally posted by SonOfTheLawOfOne
Originally posted by Xcalibur254
Don Alejandro is not a credible source. He didn't start talking about 2012 until he received a visit from Ian Lungold in the late 90s. Lungold brought with him a copy of John Major Jenkins' Maya Cosmogenesis 2012. After this visit Don Alejandro began speaking of 2012 and what he was saying copied what Jenkins said in his book almost word for word.
The truth is that the modern Maya are no more experts about the ancient beliefs than the average layman. The Long Count was out of use before even the arrival of the Spanish and their beliefs completely changed with the arrival of the Spanish. These would be the beliefs taught to the modern Maya.
I'd like to see a source for that claim please because I don't believe that to be true.
Have you traveled to Central America and met a Mayan elder that told you that?
A reliable source in case the distinction is necessary.
Thanks.
~Namasteedit on 9-4-2012 by SonOfTheLawOfOne because: (no reason given)
Global Mayan Conference Gathers to Dispel Notion of 2012 ‘Apocalypse’
First International Virtual Event Begins April 12 at 5 pm PST. Spiritual leader and founder of Tinamit Junan Uleu-Earth Peoples United OmeAkaEhekatl Erick Gonzalez has dedicated his life to preserving indigenous wisdom and spiritual practices. This week, April 12 - 15, his efforts will culminate in a four-day Mayan Telesummit featuring a dozen Mayan Spiritual Leaders, Scientists and Anthropologists, sharing perspectives on the significance of Dec 21, 2012. The International Mayan Telesummit: Messages from the Heart of the Mayan Lands is free and open to the public, organized in partnership by Living Awake, Mayan Shamanism and Tinamit Junan Uleu-Earth Peoples United.
Originally posted by tangonine
Oh, goodie. Another socialist thread. Everyone is equally useless and the universe is aligning to give you back your lunch money. For the love of pete... seriously?
The dude who posted above me has skulls splattered all over his icon so much that I can't even read his name, and he feels "disconnected?" Gee, I wonder why. Dude, get outside and get some sun.
ProTip: The world isn't going to end in 2012. You're going to hit 2013 and you're going to have to deal. Man up, Woman up, whatever. Stop sniveling and live your life and quit hoping for some cosmic get out of jail free card.edit on 10-4-2012 by tangonine because: (no reason given)