Courtesy Jamie Christiani/Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
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Doomsday Clock Moves Closer to Midnight
On January 27, 2026, scientists moved the hands of the Doomsday Clocka closer to midnight. Midnight represents global catastrophe caused by humans.
“The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists Science and Security Board today sets the Doomsday Clock at 85 seconds to midnight, the closest it has ever been to catastrophe.”—Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.
“The Doomsday Clock’s message cannot be clearer. Catastrophic risks are on the rise, cooperation is on the decline, and we are running out of time. Change is both necessary and possible, but the global community must demand swift action from their leaders.”—Alexandra Bell, president and CEO, Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.
Is the end of humanity and the end of our planet approaching? Do we need to fear what the future holds? What does the Bible say?
What the future holds
The Bible states that “the earth remains forever” and there will be people who “will live forever on it.” (Ecclesiastes 1:4; Psalm 37:29) So humans will not destroy the earth or make our planet unlivable.
However, the Bible does mention an end. For example, it says that “the world is passing away.”—1 John 2:17.
To find out what the Bible means when it talks about the end of the world, read the article “Is the World Coming to an End? What Is the Apocalypse?”
To learn what the Bible says about the timing of coming world events, read the article “When Will the World End?”
Remaining positive
The Bible can help us to remain positive despite current problems in the world. How?
The Bible gives us practical advice. (2 Timothy 3:16, 17) For example, read the article “How to Control Worry” to see how the Bible can help you to remain positive despite life’s challenges.
The Bible provides a reliable hope for the future. (Romans 15:4) It explains exactly what we can expect now and in the future, helping us to remain confident in the face of world events.
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a “The Doomsday Clock is a design that warns the public about how close we are to destroying our world with dangerous technologies of our own making. It is a metaphor, a reminder of the perils we must address if we are to survive on the planet.”—Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.