Mina Zheng, Period 7, 1/4/2024

Mina Zheng Ms. Fusaro Modern Mythology Period 7 January 4 2024 The coming of the Apocalypse as described in the Bible seemed impossible to me at first impression, but Mr. Misciagna’s presentation, especially concerning the crossroads between religion and science, inspired me to research the connections that they may have. According to the research, many people believe that current events support the coming of the Apocalypse. Firstly, the “famines and pestilences” that Christ warns of in Luke 21:11 and Revelation 6:5-5 is a very relevant issue right now. Statistics from the World Bank predicts that in 2030, over 600 million people will experience famine. In addition, the U.N. states that the global population is projected to reach 12.3 billion by 2100, while only 9-10 billion people can be supported by Earth’s food resources. In Revelation 8:8-11, it states that the ending of the world includes the poisoning of oceans, and a widespread plague. The “poisoned oceans” can easily refer to pollution, which the world is struggling with right now. Research shows that more than 8 million tons of plastic are polluting the ocean every year, killing humans and animals alike. Some claim that the aforementioned plague may refer to the recent Covid-19 pandemic, which killed approximately 7 million people around the world. Finally, many predict an inevitable nuclear war, which might be the darkening of the sky, the burning of nature, and the “wars and rumors of wars” in Revelation and Mathew. Right now, tensions in Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa may point to a future global war that will bring about the end of the world. Many more connections can be drawn between the Biblical Apocalypse and science, though it is up to personal interpretation to decide if religious scriptures are true, or if they are simply coincidence. “Food Security: Rising Food Insecurity in 2023.” World Bank, World Bank Group, 16 Dec. 2023, www.worldbank.org/en/topic/agriculture/brief/food-security-update#:~:text=Up%20to%20783%20million%20people,in%20the%20most%20vulnerable%20regions%3F. Kneller, Sam. “The Book of Job Reveals Details of Big Bang and Formation of the Universe.” Medium, The Explanation, 30 Aug. 2023, medium.com/the-explanation/the-book-of-job-reveals-details-of-big-bang-and-formation-of-the-universe-224473f457a9.