Posts tagged ‘Apocalypse’
2013, Or What to Do When the Apocalypse Doesn’t Arrive
I recently published a post titled, “The World is Getting Worse (And Other Lies)” in which I shared some inspiring data and anecdotes that have helped me to embrace what I consider to be “The Good News of Progress.” What does that mean? In short, the world is getting better—not worse, as many often suggest
AUDIO: The Phenomenon of Apocalypse
Below is the audio from Andrew’s recent Guru & Pandit dialogue with Ken Wilber on the phenomenon of apocalypse. Drawing on the recent media and online buzz about the coming “end times” on December 21st, 2012, Cohen and Wilber explore everything from the Mayan prophecies about 2012 to the progress-oriented thinking of Stephen Pinker
The Return of Optimism
Since the world hasn’t ended yet, it seems like an appropriate time to talk about optimism. But given the many crises humanity is facing, is it actually reasonable or wise to promote an optimistic outlook for our collective future? In the following excerpt from his book Evolutionaries, former EnlightenNext Senior Editor Carter Phipps introduces what
The Dangerous Allure of Apocalypse
Are we secretly longing for the end of civilization? In this EnlightenNext magazine article, an environmentalist finds himself in a dramatic confrontation with the dangerous allure of apocalypse. Alex Steffen, who coined the term “bright green,” is the founder and executive editor of worldchanging.com, an international weblog and clearinghouse for cutting-edge environmental thought. Night,
Apocalypse Now, Progressive Style
Our society is very familiar with apocalyptic thinking—especially when it comes clothed in religious garb. Indeed, it seems that every few years another date for the rapture or end of the world or the return of Christ is set, anticipation reaches a fever pitch, and then the day goes by with no noticeable change in
The World is Getting Worse (and Other Lies)
Like millions of other Americans over Thanksgiving weekend, I went to see Steven Spielberg’s masterpiece, Lincoln. I was mesmerized by Daniel Day-Lewis’s portrayal of the great statesman. I was also deeply moved by the thrilling depiction of the moral awakening at the film’s climax, in which the 13th Amendment for the abolition of slavery was
Road to the Apocalypse: “A Time of Extraordinary Change”
In a world increasingly filled with greater degrees of complexity and interconnection, it may seem that trying to make any predictions about the future is a more of a fools game than it is a science. And while, on the whole, the future may be getting less and less predictable by the day, we would
The Apocalypse May Already Be Here, or. . . “Something Is Rotten in the State of Denmark”
Many people are concerned about terrible fates that await us in the not-too-distant future. Some believe that in December 2012, the world will come to an end. Others point to the near and present dangers of climate change, overpopulation, environmental degradation, and nuclear war in the Middle East, to name just a few.
Road to the Apocalypse: “Kicking the Apocaholic Habit”
In his new book The Advance of Love: Reading the Bible with an Evolutionary Heart, evolutionary Christian Bruce Sanguin includes a confession that will no doubt ring true for many others: he was addicted to apocalyptic thinking. Being an evolutionary, his apocalyptic ‘fix’ was not found in the promise of a divine tribulation and the
Road to the Apocalypse: “Apocalypse Not”
This is the second installment in our ‘Road to the Apocalypse’ series that’s leading up to Andrew’s final Guru & Pandit virtual dialogue of 2012 with integral philosopher Ken Wilber, taking place on Friday, December 21st at 7pm ET (USA). Register for FREE here. With all of the hype surrounding the coming Apocalypse—proclaimed by many
Road to the Apocalypse: Series
With all of the talk about December 21, 2012 heralding a major change for the world – whether that be the final Apocalypse that will result in the end of humanity or a great global shift of consciousness that will usher in an era of unprecedented peace – it seemed to be the ideal time
Andrew Cohen is a spiritual teacher, cultural visionary, founder of EnlightenNext, and the author of 
