Here is an interesting perspective:

https://www.wnd.com/2024/04/solar-eclipse-cast-shadow-across-america/

I don't know if it means anything: this writer is careful not to go there, but it is very curious in the context of historical events and previous eclipses. In case anyone forgot, it was six months ago today when Hamas started the current war with their barbaric attack.

Ironically, the forecast is rain most of the afternoon meaning it will be overcast and it's likely few people in central Texas will see much of it if any.

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Another example of how man has used religion to try to explain perfectly normal, natural events. There are at least two solar eclipses somewhere on earth every year and up to five per year. Therefore, anytime there is something bad that happens, it could be blamed on a solar eclipse because there are multiple solar eclipses every year. And while man can't control these celestial events, neither will god, if we are to believe god has given us free will and chooses not to act on the natural course of things. So what that means is that every future solar eclipse can be predicted by basic computer models and math, and there is no divine intervention.

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I don't think anyone is "using religion to explain perfectly normal, natural events." No one is blaming the eclipse for anything.

If you read the article, you will see that the author is saying that God uses signs in the heavens as warnings or messages. He is not claiming that the eclipse caused anything.

In the Bible, Jesus does say that there will be signs in the heavens when the end of times is approaching. This is why so many religious people study things like a solar eclipse, and attempt to find the "meaning" behind it.

There is not a Christian out there with any legitimacy who is claiming that the eclipse is the cause of anything, or that the eclipse just randomly showed up when no one expected it. Anyone who is saying either of those two things is an idiot.

Expecting Texas ' Scientist ' to pounce onto this thread with 3 comments at least.

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contrario said:

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Another example of how man has used religion to try to explain perfectly normal, natural events. There are at least two solar eclipses somewhere on earth every year and up to five per year. Therefore, anytime there is something bad that happens, it could be blamed on a solar eclipse because there are multiple solar eclipses every year. And while man can't control these celestial events, neither will god, if we are to believe god has given us free will and chooses not to act on the natural course of things. So what that means is that every future solar eclipse can be predicted by basic computer models and math, and there is no divine intervention.

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I don't think anyone is "using religion to explain perfectly normal, natural events." No one is blaming the eclipse for anything.

If you read the article, you will see that the author is saying that God uses signs in the heavens as warnings or messages. He is not claiming that the eclipse caused anything.

In the Bible, Jesus does say that there will be signs in the heavens when the end of times is approaching. This is why so many religious people study things like a solar eclipse, and attempt to find the "meaning" behind it.

There is not a Christian out there with any legitimacy who is claiming that the eclipse is the cause of anything, or that the eclipse just randomly showed up when no one expected it. Anyone who is saying either of those two things is an idiot.

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So at least 2 times a year, every year, god is using eclipses to send warnings and messages?

contrario said:

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Another example of how man has used religion to try to explain perfectly normal, natural events. There are at least two solar eclipses somewhere on earth every year and up to five per year. Therefore, anytime there is something bad that happens, it could be blamed on a solar eclipse because there are multiple solar eclipses every year. And while man can't control these celestial events, neither will god, if we are to believe god has given us free will and chooses not to act on the natural course of things. So what that means is that every future solar eclipse can be predicted by basic computer models and math, and there is no divine intervention.

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"Computer models," LOL. Can't believe you sheeple actually think this is going to happen after all the lies from Fauci and the so-called experts!

contrario said:

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Another example of how man has used religion to try to explain perfectly normal, natural events. There are at least two solar eclipses somewhere on earth every year and up to five per year. Therefore, anytime there is something bad that happens, it could be blamed on a solar eclipse because there are multiple solar eclipses every year. And while man can't control these celestial events, neither will god, if we are to believe god has given us free will and chooses not to act on the natural course of things. So what that means is that every future solar eclipse can be predicted by basic computer models and math, and there is no divine intervention.

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I have a different perspective. I consider that some of these natural events explain what was recorded as events in the Bible. The Science can sometimes explain religion.

We call it a "solar eclipse" but in fact it is a lunar orbital phenomenon. The sun is doing just fine. If we get nuked sometime within the next few hours I'll reconsider.

Did Aleister Crowleys demon alien show himself during the eclipse with Cern setting off big bang explosions while Nasa fired rockets? I was inside my office so I missed the show

That's not what he said. He said that Prophecy says God will use these kinds of things as signs of events at some future date so people look at these events to see IF they match. They are asking if this eclipse is a sign of something else. Some day they will but not necessarily in 2024.

Gosh it was truly remarkable . I live in Downtown Dallas in a high rise apt. The view was amazing. Dallas went totally dark! fascinating.

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ShooterTX said:

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contrario said:

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Another example of how man has used religion to try to explain perfectly normal, natural events. There are at least two solar eclipses somewhere on earth every year and up to five per year. Therefore, anytime there is something bad that happens, it could be blamed on a solar eclipse because there are multiple solar eclipses every year. And while man can't control these celestial events, neither will god, if we are to believe god has given us free will and chooses not to act on the natural course of things. So what that means is that every future solar eclipse can be predicted by basic computer models and math, and there is no divine intervention.

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I don't think anyone is "using religion to explain perfectly normal, natural events." No one is blaming the eclipse for anything.

If you read the article, you will see that the author is saying that God uses signs in the heavens as warnings or messages. He is not claiming that the eclipse caused anything.

In the Bible, Jesus does say that there will be signs in the heavens when the end of times is approaching. This is why so many religious people study things like a solar eclipse, and attempt to find the "meaning" behind it.

There is not a Christian out there with any legitimacy who is claiming that the eclipse is the cause of anything, or that the eclipse just randomly showed up when no one expected it. Anyone who is saying either of those two things is an idiot.

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So at least 2 times a year, every year, god is using eclipses to send warnings and messages?

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Problem is, the folks who should be paying attention, well they aren't.

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Did Aleister Crowleys demon alien show himself during the eclipse with Cern setting off big bang explosions while Nasa fired rockets? I was inside my office so I missed the show

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I understand Crowley appeared at a Five Guys, but was so annoyed he was expected to tip for self-service that he left without his Hellfire Combo.

🚨#BREAKING: Search results for ‘Why do my eyes hurt?’ and ‘My eyes hurt’ have exploded after the total solar eclipse occurred pic.twitter.com/qYl3cBvwBr

— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) April 8, 2024

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ShooterTX said:

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contrario said:

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Another example of how man has used religion to try to explain perfectly normal, natural events. There are at least two solar eclipses somewhere on earth every year and up to five per year. Therefore, anytime there is something bad that happens, it could be blamed on a solar eclipse because there are multiple solar eclipses every year. And while man can't control these celestial events, neither will god, if we are to believe god has given us free will and chooses not to act on the natural course of things. So what that means is that every future solar eclipse can be predicted by basic computer models and math, and there is no divine intervention.

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I don't think anyone is "using religion to explain perfectly normal, natural events." No one is blaming the eclipse for anything.

If you read the article, you will see that the author is saying that God uses signs in the heavens as warnings or messages. He is not claiming that the eclipse caused anything.

In the Bible, Jesus does say that there will be signs in the heavens when the end of times is approaching. This is why so many religious people study things like a solar eclipse, and attempt to find the "meaning" behind it.

There is not a Christian out there with any legitimacy who is claiming that the eclipse is the cause of anything, or that the eclipse just randomly showed up when no one expected it. Anyone who is saying either of those two things is an idiot.

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So at least 2 times a year, every year, god is using eclipses to send warnings and messages?

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Boom
God knows we're slow witted

People mentioning the solar eclipse reminded me of a funny anecdote of Isaac Newton.

Newton, in correspondence with John Locke, talks about experimenting with looking at the sun through a mirror until he saw bright spots, and his eyes were seriously injured for several days. pic.twitter.com/UYsPIy9bni

— Inquisitive Bird (@Scientific_Bird) April 8, 2024

Next total eclipse near here is August 12th, 2045.

If I am still alive and can drive, as I will be in my early 80's
I will make a trip far enough north to see it.

Check out these photos & videos:

https://notthebee.com/article/i-gathered-a-collection-of-the-coolest-pics-and-videos-of-the-eclipse-for-ya

"The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above declared his handiwork."
Psalm 19:1

Just remember that for contrario and his friends on the left... it's all about the "science".

LOL



I'm surprised that the leftist acolyte Greta wasn't there to contribute with another "How DARE you!" comment.

https://notthebee.com/takes/a-moment-of-profound-humility

I was in the path of totality in the Hill Country, but lots of cloud cover. At the time of totality, it did not go totally dark, it was more like the brightness when it's 3am with a full moon and cloud cover, where the cloud cover diffuses the light from the moon. The temperature dropped like a rock. The birds were going crazy as it seemed like sunset that normally takes an hour happened in seconds.

So what was the warning? If it was a sign from God? Who was warned?

Same thing as people saying the gays cause hurricanes. The Bible never says eclipses are warnings btw.

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So what was the warning? If it was a sign from God? Who was warned?

Same thing as people saying the gays cause hurricanes. The Bible never says eclipses are warnings btw.

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You only needed to read the very first chapter of the Bible to know that eclipses can indeed be warnings:

"And God said, "Let there be lights in the expanse of the heavens to separate the day from the night. And let them be for signs and for seasons, and for days and years" - Genesis 1:14

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Porteroso said:

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So what was the warning? If it was a sign from God? Who was warned?

Same thing as people saying the gays cause hurricanes. The Bible never says eclipses are warnings btw.

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You only needed to read the very first chapter of the Bible to know that eclipses can indeed be warnings:

"And God said, "Let there be lights in the expanse of the heavens to separate the day from the night. And let them be for signs and for seasons, and for days and years" - Genesis 1:14

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Are you going to answer my question? And isn't this the absence of light? Did you mean to post a different passage about darkness being warnings?

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So what was the warning? If it was a sign from God? Who was warned?

Same thing as people saying the gays cause hurricanes. The Bible never says eclipses are warnings btw.

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Wrong. There are plenty of Bible verses, including prophecies, in which celestial signs are portents of divine action. The sun was darkened during the Crucifixion, which many people interpret as a total eclipse.

I've never heard anything the assertion that hurricanes ard caused by sexual perversion. On the other hand, I have heard some nutcase climate fascists blame hurricanes on specific presidents (the Bush's) because they didn't embrace a radical climate agenda.

My take on the eclipse, or any other stellar phenomena is more generic:

"The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above declared his handiwork." Psalm 19:1

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So what was the warning? If it was a sign from God? Who was warned?

Same thing as people saying the gays cause hurricanes. The Bible never says eclipses are warnings btw.

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You only needed to read the very first chapter of the Bible to know that eclipses can indeed be warnings:

"And God said, "Let there be lights in the expanse of the heavens to separate the day from the night. And let them be for signs and for seasons, and for days and years" - Genesis 1:14

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Are you going to answer my question? And isn't this the absence of light? Did you mean to post a different passage about darkness being warnings?

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I wasn't attempting to answer your question. Who knows if it's a warning or not? But to say that the Bible doesn't indicate that such celestial phenomena is ever used by God as signs (i.e. warnings) is wrong. The end times are marked by many different signs, including the sun "darkening". As Genesis 1:14 tells us, the lights in the heavens (i.e. the sun) are going to be used for those purposes. The withdrawing of the light from the sun ("absence of light") certainly qualifies.