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why are people so fascinated with the apocalypse?
The end of the world popularity may be connected with anxiety about global warming, economic crisis, and overconsumption (Scott, 2013).
Public anxiety has only heightened with the tragic events of 9/11, the Middle East conflicts, ecological devestation, and natural disasters (Punter, 2010).
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1/3 of Americans say that they are paying more attention to the news now about stories that may relate to the end of the world.
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59% believe the events in the Book of Revelation are going to come true.
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1/4 of people think that the Bible predicted the 9/11 attack.
(Bendell, 2005)
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