That's true. But I find it very wearing to continue debating with them. The irrational and illogical thinking processes they live by are often a waste of time battling with in the end. Even animals have a more basic moral code than they do.

Oh and just to add something here to the 2012. Found this article on a website I frequent on. The website used the words "Occult watch".
http://www.indiadaily.com/editorial/12-26-04.asp

It's something I'm wary of, but certainly the belief is pretty widespread across different spiritual beliefs.