People staring at the sun

Anarleaf · 07-29-2008, 02:27 PM

Dozens blinded in India looking for Virgin Mary - Telegraph

At least 50 people have lost their sight after staring at the sun hoping to see an image of the Virgin Mary, according to reports.

Alarmed health authorities in India's Kottayam district have set up a sign dispelling rumours of a miraculous image in the sky and warning of the dangers of looking into direct sunlight.

Forty-eight cases of sight-loss, allegedly caused by photochemical burns on the retina, have been recorded at St Joseph's ENT and Eye hospital in the region since Friday.

Despite warnings, and the potentially harmful effects of their actions, believers are allegedly still flocking to a hotelier's house in Erumeli near where the divine image is said to have appeared.

"All our patients have similar history and symptoms… They have developed photochemical, not thermal, burns after continuously gazing at the sun," Dr Annamma James Isaac, the hospital's ophthalmologist said.

Even churches in the area have disowned the miracle after health officers and doctors approached the clergy.

The house where the miracle is said to have occurred has apparently been the subject of rumours for months.

The hotelier, who has since moved, had claimed that statues of the Virgin Mary in his house have been crying honey and bleeding oils and perfumes.

Talk about blind faith! (sorry for the inevitable bad pun)

**Dark** · 07-29-2008, 03:46 PM

crying honey and bleeding oils and perfumes

. What, is that all he could find in the household? The honey must've been able to stick well to look like tears

I know this wasn't the main point of the article, but I found that part the funniest.

Mike · 07-29-2008, 04:45 PM

Oh my god. When will people learn, the only true god is the Flying Spaghetti Monster.

TwistableLime · 07-29-2008, 05:12 PM

All hail his noodely appendages!

**5drive** · 07-29-2008, 05:53 PM

I think ancient sun worshippers found out the hard way that the 'sun god' punishes those who dare to gaze directly upon his magnificence. I wonder if that's where the practice of bowing your head to worship came from?

**Dark** · 07-29-2008, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5drive

I wonder if that's where the practice of bowing your head to worship came from?

"Hey uhh, Joseph? This sun is really hurtin my eyes man....can't we just..look down and THINK about the sun?"
Joseph: "Where are you?!?"
"Yes, I think I'll stop this now"

Captainwhoosh · 08-25-2008, 03:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TwistableLime

All hail his noodely appendages!

I dont really have a witty comment for the article, just wow...the things people will do for religion

Jake · 07-29-2008, 06:01 PM

Thank God this wasn't a bunch of drugged up people staring at the sun because it looks cool.

The media ran a few reports of people who had taken LSD staring at the sun until they were blind, back in the 70s. It never happened. And I'm glad it still hasn't happened, apparently.

Religion is much worse than drugs.

**Hashishi** · 07-29-2008, 06:47 PM

Sounds like it's about time to roll out Picard again.

Noobtastic · 08-13-2008, 09:20 PM

What I'd give to have faith that powerful...

07-29-2008, 02:27 PM	#1
Anarleaf Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 349 Grams: 3,559.02 Thanks: 12 Thanked 23 Times in 19 Posts Stock Portfolio Total Value: 0.000 Gain/Loss: 0.000%	People staring at the sun Dozens blinded in India looking for Virgin Mary - Telegraph At least 50 people have lost their sight after staring at the sun hoping to see an image of the Virgin Mary, according to reports. Alarmed health authorities in India's Kottayam district have set up a sign dispelling rumours of a miraculous image in the sky and warning of the dangers of looking into direct sunlight. Forty-eight cases of sight-loss, allegedly caused by photochemical burns on the retina, have been recorded at St Joseph's ENT and Eye hospital in the region since Friday. Despite warnings, and the potentially harmful effects of their actions, believers are allegedly still flocking to a hotelier's house in Erumeli near where the divine image is said to have appeared. "All our patients have similar history and symptoms… They have developed photochemical, not thermal, burns after continuously gazing at the sun," Dr Annamma James Isaac, the hospital's ophthalmologist said. Even churches in the area have disowned the miracle after health officers and doctors approached the clergy. The house where the miracle is said to have occurred has apparently been the subject of rumours for months. The hotelier, who has since moved, had claimed that statues of the Virgin Mary in his house have been crying honey and bleeding oils and perfumes. Talk about blind faith! (sorry for the inevitable bad pun)

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Dark Fool on the Hill Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 5,469 Grams: 21,925.52 Thanks: 1,591 Thanked 2,490 Times in 1,315 Posts Stock Portfolio Total Value: 0.000 Gain/Loss: 0.000%	crying honey and bleeding oils and perfumes . What, is that all he could find in the household? The honey must've been able to stick well to look like tears I know this wasn't the main point of the article, but I found that part the funniest. __________________ Dear Ndugu, *Sometimes you have to lose your mind before you come to your senses* Last edited by Dark : 07-29-2008 at 04:11 PM.

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Jake Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,612 Grams: 36,876.54 Thanks: 337 Thanked 991 Times in 599 Posts Stock Portfolio Total Value: 0.000 Gain/Loss: -1.000%	Thank God this wasn't a bunch of drugged up people staring at the sun because it looks cool. The media ran a few reports of people who had taken LSD staring at the sun until they were blind, back in the 70s. It never happened. And I'm glad it still hasn't happened, apparently. Religion is much worse than drugs. __________________

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