Thanks for the info.  She did hear something on a non-Christian talk radio station her dad listens to.  So I had my concerrns about her hearing stories that weren't true.
I know such stories can create fear in children and adults for that matter.   
I'm glad I found this discussion forum.

Thanks Tom for the words of wisdom and encouragement.

This does sound pretty nutty, just nutty enough for them to potentially do it. It would fit right in with many other nutty things. Maybe a better word would be INSANE.

Hi I am new to the post and enjoyed reading.  My daughter who is 11 called me at work the other day and told me something out of the blue.  She said "Mom you know how the Bible says that the earth will be destroyed"? " Well, I think I know how" she said, I asked her how and she replied "from the oil spill".  Not quite sure what she was trying to say but something to the effect of a huge gas bubble forming which they cant stop.  Does anyone know about a bubble forming? 
I assured her that it was all in Gods control and we as born again Christians can be assured God will protect us.

Blessings,
Sheila