Apatheist wrote: Fri Mar 06, 2026 10:22 am
Just because you want something to be true to fit your narrative, it doesn't mean it is true.
Steel was first produced around 1800 BC.
The King's helmet thing actually referred to a "gilded cage", ie golden, and was understood in his lifetime, because Henry II wore a golden helmet, which is why he was summoned to the French court to explain it.
The actual verse is:
"Le lyon ieune le vieux surmontera,
En champ bellique par singulier duelle,
Dans caige d'or ses yeux luy verra,
Deux plaies une, puis mourir mort cruelle."
Accepted translation:
"The young lion will overcome the older one,
On the field of combat in a single battle;
He will pierce his eyes through a golden cage,
Two wounds made one, then he dies a cruel death."
This could have come from a vision; equally, knowing the King had such a helmet, it could just be a lucky guess on the balance of probabilities. I predict that a team wearing red or blue will win the Barclays Premier League this year; given that that's happened every year except one (and they wear white and blue) since its inception in 1992, there's a pretty decent chance I'll be right.
PS There's no mention of Princess Grace in the Cheetham book that I read in 1980/81, since she died in 1982.
Pakistan-India war began in May 1999, not July, which is when it actually ended.
As usual, ConfedSs confuses FACTS, and thus posts errors.
Second, his posts contains at least one, and often many, errors, and he REFUSES to acknowledge them.
Third, much of what he posts is incoherence and confusion and random rantings, and little else. There may be a KERNEL of truth somewhere in his post. I am not sure I found it.
Fourth, and this may be the KEY point about Nostradamus
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To explore Nostradamus's predictions for 2025, consider the following points:
Nostradamus's writings are often cryptic and open to interpretation.
Predictions for 2025 include potential global conflicts and political upheaval.
Some interpretations suggest environmental disasters may occur.**
Economic instability and shifts in power dynamics are also forecasted.**
Advances in technology could lead to significant societal changes.
Many predictions are vague, making them subject to personal interpretation.
Much of what Nostradamus predicted are subject to cryptic words and ideas. They are very OPEN to interpretation, and as such, is not alway accurate and certainly NOT definitive.
** other than the impacts of Climate Change and (mostly) Global Warming, I am not aware of major environmental disasters. There are always fires, storms, and floods somewhere, so predictions of such are not valid, unless given specific dates or more specificity than I have seen, read, or heard. The same for
Economic instability and shifts in power dynamics
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To explore Nostradamus's predictions for a specific year, consider these key points:
Review the specific quatrains associated with that year.
Analyze historical events that align with his predictions.
Consider the interpretations of various scholars and historians.
Look for recurring themes in his prophecies, such as war or natural disasters.
Examine the context of the time when Nostradamus wrote his predictions.
Keep in mind that interpretations can vary widely and are often speculative.
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To understand whether Nostradamus's predictions included specific years, consider the following points:
Nostradamus wrote in quatrains, often vague and open to interpretation.
Many of his predictions do not specify exact dates or years.$$
Some interpretations suggest he hinted at events occurring in the 21st century.
A few followers claim to have identified specific years based on his writings.
The ambiguity of his language makes definitive dating challenging.
Most scholars agree that his work is more about themes than precise timelines.
$$ I think that Apatheist has addressed this issue.
As far as predicting the end of the world, there have been Hundreds. So far, ALL have been WRONG. Even the great Isaac Newtion made inquiries into such things, trying to interpret the Book of Revelation and he did not give us any insights there.
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To understand Newton's writings on the Book of Revelation, consider these key points:
Newton viewed the Book of Revelation as a prophetic text with historical significance.
He believed it contained coded messages about the future of Christianity and the world.
Newton analyzed the symbolism and numerology within the text to uncover hidden meanings.
He linked the prophecies to contemporary events of his time, particularly the rise of secularism.
Newton's interpretations were influenced by his theological beliefs and scientific worldview.
His writings on Revelation reflect a blend of faith, science, and a quest for understanding divine truth.
and
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To explore whether Newton had insights about the end of the world, consider the following points:
Newton wrote extensively on biblical prophecy, particularly in his work "Observations upon the Prophecies of Daniel and the Apocalypse of St. John."
He believed that the world would end in a future event, but he did not specify a date.
Newton's calculations were based on his interpretations of scripture rather than scientific evidence.
He was more focused on understanding the natural laws governing the universe than predicting apocalyptic events.
His insights were rooted in a theological context, reflecting his deep interest in religion and prophecy.
Overall, while he had thoughts on the end times, they were not scientifically grounded predictions.
and this is an interesing READ:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_d ... tic_events
from that source, this is interesting:
Little research has been carried out into the reasons people have made apocalyptic predictions in modern times.[4] Historically, such predictions have been made for the purpose of diverting attention from actual crises like poverty and war, pushing political agendas, or promoting hatred of certain groups;[5] antisemitism was a popular theme of Christian apocalyptic predictions in medieval times, while some French and Lutheran depictions of the apocalypse were known to feature English and Catholic antagonists, respectively.[5][6] According to psychologists, possible explanations for why people believe in modern apocalyptic predictions include: mentally reducing the actual danger in the world to a single and definable source; an innate human fascination with fear; personality traits of paranoia and powerlessness; and a modern romanticism related to end-times, resulting from its portrayal in contemporary fiction.[4][7]
ConfederateSS.out!(The Blue and Silver Rebellion)... 
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I think we're actually on the same side entirely here, and elsewhere. All of these comments were directed at Pack Rat, not you. I find your analysis sensible and well-founded, and (apart from the odd comment) I agree with what you post and how you post it. I also appreciate your acknowledgement of my earlier comments.
