Why is Doomsday a myth?

Answer 1

Because it is a way of explaining a practice or belief, Doomsday may be considered a myth.

The above is one of a number of ways of defining a myth. In this particular instance, Doomsday is a way of explaining the end of human life. According to Doomsday, human life will end because Planet Earth will end.

Some myths may have a scientific basis. Such is true of the myth of Doomsday. According to some scientists, the Sun ultimately will reach the red giant stage in star development. At that point, Planet Earth will be uninhabitable and human life will end.