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Montana
reply to post by thepolish1
Not sure why you are perplexed, but according to the Vatican the observatory is used to explore God's handiwork.
From the observatory FAQ:
Why is the Vatican interested in astronomy?
Initially it was for a practical reason, to reform the Julian Calendar, like so many national observatories that were started, e.g., to improve navigation at sea; later at the establishment of the present form of the Vatican Observatory in 1891, for an apologetic purpose, in the sense of defending the Catholic Church's positive regard for science; now to join in doing good science in a way that is possible, given the Vatican's other concerns, as part of the consequence that the Incarnation of Christ applies to all human activity.
edit on 9/15/2013 by Montana because: (no reason given)
Montana
reply to post by thepolish1
Not sure why you are perplexed, but according to the Vatican the observatory is used to explore God's handiwork.
From the observatory FAQ:
Why is the Vatican interested in astronomy?
Initially it was for a practical reason, to reform the Julian Calendar, like so many national observatories that were started, e.g., to improve navigation at sea; later at the establishment of the present form of the Vatican Observatory in 1891, for an apologetic purpose, in the sense of defending the Catholic Church's positive regard for science; now to join in doing good science in a way that is possible, given the Vatican's other concerns, as part of the consequence that the Incarnation of Christ applies to all human activity.
edit on 9/15/2013 by Montana because: (no reason given)
abecedarian
Montana
reply to post by thepolish1
Not sure why you are perplexed, but according to the Vatican the observatory is used to explore God's handiwork.
From the observatory FAQ:
Why is the Vatican interested in astronomy?
Initially it was for a practical reason, to reform the Julian Calendar, like so many national observatories that were started, e.g., to improve navigation at sea; later at the establishment of the present form of the Vatican Observatory in 1891, for an apologetic purpose, in the sense of defending the Catholic Church's positive regard for science; now to join in doing good science in a way that is possible, given the Vatican's other concerns, as part of the consequence that the Incarnation of Christ applies to all human activity.
edit on 9/15/2013 by Montana because: (no reason given)
The Church has an interest in knowing what goes on as "science" can only explain the "how" or "what" happens. What Scripture there is doesn't delve too deeply into that, does it? Is it an assembly manual for the Universe?
Someone can tell me that two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen can combine to create water and that so many of life's processes require that molecule for function; no one can tell "why" without diverting to "this is how the elements and chemicals work". No one can state "why" things have to be the way they are.
Correlation does not equal causation. The "why" things are as they are, at least for now, lies in the realms of philosophy and religion. And I'm often reminded that intelligent decisions do not always require conscious thought.
edit on 9/16/2013 by abecedarian because: (no reason given)
mclinking
abecedarian
Montana
reply to post by thepolish1
Not sure why you are perplexed, but according to the Vatican the observatory is used to explore God's handiwork.
From the observatory FAQ:
Why is the Vatican interested in astronomy?
Initially it was for a practical reason, to reform the Julian Calendar, like so many national observatories that were started, e.g., to improve navigation at sea; later at the establishment of the present form of the Vatican Observatory in 1891, for an apologetic purpose, in the sense of defending the Catholic Church's positive regard for science; now to join in doing good science in a way that is possible, given the Vatican's other concerns, as part of the consequence that the Incarnation of Christ applies to all human activity.
edit on 9/15/2013 by Montana because: (no reason given)
The Church has an interest in knowing what goes on as "science" can only explain the "how" or "what" happens. What Scripture there is doesn't delve too deeply into that, does it? Is it an assembly manual for the Universe?
Someone can tell me that two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen can combine to create water and that so many of life's processes require that molecule for function; no one can tell "why" without diverting to "this is how the elements and chemicals work". No one can state "why" things have to be the way they are.
Correlation does not equal causation. The "why" things are as they are, at least for now, lies in the realms of philosophy and religion. And I'm often reminded that intelligent decisions do not always require conscious thought.
edit on 9/16/2013 by abecedarian because: (no reason given)
The only interest of the Vatican is Wormwood described in Revelation. They are terrified that this cosmic object is on its way. The VATT scope is very advanced, very expensive, and very private.edit on 16-9-2013 by mclinking because: (no reason given)
Pistoche
Seems like those UFOs are working extra hard these days protecting us from these meteors. They are the heroes we need, but don't deserve.
On a serious note, at this point I think we've passed the point of all these meteors being mere coincidences. Are we traveling through a meteor cloud, or perhaps changing magnetic fields of celestial bodies in our neighborhood is attracting meteors. Either way we have to stay vigilant at this point and carefully observe the sky and prepare as necessary.
abecedarian
mclinking
abecedarian
Montana
reply to post by thepolish1
Not sure why you are perplexed, but according to the Vatican the observatory is used to explore God's handiwork.
From the observatory FAQ:
Why is the Vatican interested in astronomy?
Initially it was for a practical reason, to reform the Julian Calendar, like so many national observatories that were started, e.g., to improve navigation at sea; later at the establishment of the present form of the Vatican Observatory in 1891, for an apologetic purpose, in the sense of defending the Catholic Church's positive regard for science; now to join in doing good science in a way that is possible, given the Vatican's other concerns, as part of the consequence that the Incarnation of Christ applies to all human activity.
edit on 9/15/2013 by Montana because: (no reason given)
The Church has an interest in knowing what goes on as "science" can only explain the "how" or "what" happens. What Scripture there is doesn't delve too deeply into that, does it? Is it an assembly manual for the Universe?
Someone can tell me that two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen can combine to create water and that so many of life's processes require that molecule for function; no one can tell "why" without diverting to "this is how the elements and chemicals work". No one can state "why" things have to be the way they are.
Correlation does not equal causation. The "why" things are as they are, at least for now, lies in the realms of philosophy and religion. And I'm often reminded that intelligent decisions do not always require conscious thought.
edit on 9/16/2013 by abecedarian because: (no reason given)
The only interest of the Vatican is Wormwood described in Revelation. They are terrified that this cosmic object is on its way. The VATT scope is very advanced, very expensive, and very private.edit on 16-9-2013 by mclinking because: (no reason given)
So, you think the Vatican has a closed mind with regards to science? Your mind is more closed than theirs.
Anyhow, do you think you can keep the discussion on topic? If you want to start a topic about the Vatican and other crap, feel free, but that's not the topic of this thread.
TrueAmerican
Translation from google translate:
Said Jewel FM radio that a large space meteorite has just landed in the south of Tunisia specifically in a desert area depopulated in Remada COR of the mandate of Tataouine and had heard a huge 3 loud explosions in the area.
This moved on the spot and units of the National Guard and the military to investigate and preview the meteor as confirmed by Maral Jewel FM
That is translated from this secondary link:
alikhbaria.com...
Original link, with pic of meteor:
www.jawharafm.net...edit on Sun Sep 15th 2013 by TrueAmerican because: (no reason given)
ETA: Now another link, reporting the same, with another pic:
www.tunisienumerique.com...edit on Sun Sep 15th 2013 by TrueAmerican because: (no reason given)
edit on Sun Sep 15th 2013 by TrueAmerican because: (no reason given)
Pistoche
Either way we have to stay vigilant at this point and carefully observe the sky and prepare as necessary.