As the millenium approaches, it is natural to become
both introspective and curious about the future and
the mysteries it might conceal.  Throughout history,
mankind has held a mystical, reverential fear when
faced with the change of both century and millenium.
This has not only caused a resurgence in millenial-based religious groups, but has focussed new interest in
both secular and religious prophecies regarding the
"end times."