"Solar Eclipse Pits Superstion Against Science"

AFP – An Indian astronomy researcher explains solar eclipses in Kolkata on July 19. Indian astrologers are …
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by Phil Hazlewood Phil Hazlewood – Sun Jul 19, 10:23 pm ET

MUMBAI (AFP) – Indian astrologers are predicting violence and turmoil across the world as a result of this week's total solar eclipse, which the superstitious and religious view as a sign of potential doom.

But astronomers, scientists and secularists are trying to play down claims of evil portent in connection with Wednesday's natural spectacle, when the moon will come between the Earth and the sun, completely obscuring the sun.
In Hindu mythology, the two demons Rahu and Ketu are said to "swallow" the sun during eclipses, snuffing out its life-giving light and causing food to become inedible and water undrinkable.

Pregnant women are advised to stay indoors to prevent their babies developing birth defects, while prayers, fasting and ritual bathing, particularly in holy rivers, are encouraged.
Shivani Sachdev Gour, a gynaecologist at the Fortis Hospital in New Delhi, said a number of expectant mothers scheduled for caesarian deliveries on July 22 had asked to change the date.

"This is a belief deeply rooted in Indian society. Couples are willing to do anything to ensure that the baby is not born on that day," Gour said.
Astrologers have predicted a rise in communal and regional violence in the days following the eclipse, particularly in India, China and other Southeast Asian nations where it can be seen on Wednesday morning.

Mumbai astrologer Raj Kumar Sharma predicted "some sort of attack by (Kashmiri separatists) Jaish-e-Mohammad or Al-Qaeda on Indian soil" and a devastating natural disaster in Southeast Asia.

An Indian political leader could be killed, he said, and tension between the West and Iran is likely to increase, escalating into possible US military action after September 9, when fiery Saturn moves from Leo into Virgo.

"The last 200 years, whenever Saturn has gone into Virgo there has been either a world war or a mini world war," he told AFP.
It is not just in India that some are uneasy about what will transpire because of the eclipse.
In ancient China they were often associated with disasters, the death of an emperor or other dark events, and similar superstitions persist.

"The probability for unrest or war to take place in years when a solar eclipse happens is 95 percent," announced an article that attracted a lot of hits on the popular Chinese web portal Baidu.com.

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WHY THIS IS RELEVANT

Last summer, Aug. 2008, while I was being "told" about Obama and other things I was given a date; July 22nd. I told my mom, my friend Becky, my husband, my sister, and others that July 22nd was a significant date! I didn't know what was supposed to happen on that day or even in what year this date would be relevant. I just knew that on that date something was going to happen! Then I come across this story! I just said to my mom' "Do you remember when I told you last year that 7/22 would be a significant date?" She said that she did and then I read her this story. Lets just say she is really freaked out!

Now, I believe that many "Astrologers" have been given revelations, but by the wrong side. So, I believe that many things they say, will happen; but they will be ultimately proven wrong! As I'm sure you know, Nostradamous and the Mayans predicted that the world would end on 12/21/2012; because the planets and the sun would allign in such a way that it would cause catastrophic damage to the earth. I believe that they were given vision from Satan and that something catastrophic will happen in 2012, but the world will not end! Nobody knows when it will happen, not even the Son, but ONLY the Father knows.

There are 21 different judgements that the Lord will put the earth through including an earthquake ("The Wrath of the Lamb Earthquake.")

I believe these people were given insight by the other side to fool people into thinking that the

world wide catastrophy that is supposed to happen is bc of the planatary alignment, global warming, etc. To make people think it is anything BUT God!

So I believe that something will happen on 7/22. We may not see the effects of what happened right away but something will happen! Maybe that is when Satan will be cast out of heaven and down to the earth, maybe the "Rapture" (if their is going to be one before the tribulation begins), or maybe the first judgement will be given, who knows! I don't know what will happen, but SOMETHING will happen!