I've recently noticed a surplus of articles, advertisements, and films focused on the year 2012 and whether or not it will mark the "end of the world." Personally, I think it would be pretty damn entertaining to watch the Sunsphere topple to the ground, surrounded by explosions from meteors destroying the First Tennessee building, and ultimately washed away by a tidal wave from the Tennessee river.
I can safely say that many people don't share my sentiments and feel that we are indeed approaching the end of our wonderful democratic society. Although, it is beyond me as to how this fear has expanded to an almost embarrassing level within the past few years. Today, the front page of the "Faith and Family" section of the News Sentinel features a massive photo from the the new film, "2012" with a quote from a local religious figure displayed prominently above it. I recognize that many associate the end of times with their own personal faith, and this is fine, but it is beyond me as to how have we reached a point where a film is inspiring not only an entire article in a non-related section of the newspaper, but also warrant's in-depth analysis by professors and religious figures.
Perhaps this is just a pet peeve of mine, or perhaps I just struggle to take exploited fears seriously, but, to put it bluntly....I just don't get it.
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