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For some Christians, a solar eclipse signals the second coming of Christ

  • Written by Eric Vanden Eykel, Associate Professor of Religious Studies, Ferrum College
For some Christians, a solar eclipse signals the second coming of ChristA total solar eclipse is seen above the Bald Knob Cross of Peace on Aug. 21, 2017, in Alto Pass, Illinois.AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast

Does the upcoming solar eclipse signal the second coming of Jesus? In all likelihood, no, but that hasn’t stopped people from speculating that it does.

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