Hmmmmm, it seems that rational debate within some of these religions isn't tolerated let alone considered?

From reading through many pages and books it seems to me that when writing began (in Sumer?) what was written down was a varied collection of very old "stories" about all sorts of things which became included (in many different versions) in the earliest written "scriptures". Over time they became distorted, misrepresented or twisted in various ways to become what we have today.

You can see the similarities if you read enough and if you're able to read with an open mind, not with a mind reading what you want to see or that which just happens to suit your way of thinking, the links to the ancient path begin to become clear.

I think it can be relied upon that something definite that was written actually happened but vague references (which are open to interpretation depending on your line of thinking) to something that was "supposed" to have happened need some definite corroboration as yet not forthcoming?

Now some of the ancient "prohecies" revolved around what was likely to happen. It's relatively easy to say that a certain tribe or oppresssor will be overthrown or defeated or that there will be some greatly destructive battle/war "one day" but it's a bit more difficult predict something definite.

With hindsight, many things can be "made to fit" an old prophecy but end days come and go. The only end day facing this Earth is when the Sun starts to die, expands and roasts the Earth to a crisp cinder.