I looked back through this thread and realized that I veered way off course from the original topic. Lucie, I apologize for that--I also want to say that I am happy that you found someone at work that did not give you that 'glazed over' look, as it is very refreshing when we find someone that will simply listen to us regarding mercury poisoning, and it's even better when they sympathize with us and support us too. I wish I could even get someone in my family to do as much, let alone my co-workers. You are very lucky! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Veg, thank you for your kind words, and I agree that a separate area would probably be more appropriate for these kinds of topics. I don't know why I get so excited by Bible prophecy--it's just one of those quirks about myself that I don't really fully understand. I wish that this could somehow spill into my work life too, but unfortunately it doesn't. I am in training this week for phone administration, and having a very difficult time learning (and retaining) much information--it gets very frustrating at times. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

Jill, I was not trying to infer that all plagues throughout human history have been caused by evil human beings--this not only has not even been remotely possible until fairly recently, and even the Bible does not make that sort of claim. I also agree with Bex, how can any of us REALLY prove how long mankind has been around?

Jason