Blog note. Jesus indicated that ‘fearful sights’ (various natural disasters) would occur leading up to the time known as the Tribulation and Great Tribulation (a combined seven year period of great destruction on earth). Although these types of things have occurred in the past for centuries and thousands of years, they could be identified as the ‘season of the times’ due to the ferociousness of these events. They would be occurring in greater intensity, severity, frequency, size, duration, scope … just like the pains that a woman experiences in labor the farther along she is in the labor process. We are in the ‘season of the times’ that comes just before the seven (7) year Tribulation/Great Tribulation period
… And great earthquakes shall be in diverse places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven. (Luke 21:11).
… And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; (Luke 21:25)
… Men’s hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken; (Luke 21:26)
… This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. (2 Timothy 3:1)
Jesus is giving a series of prophecies about what to look for as the age of grace comes to a close. These verses are several of many such prophecies from throughout the Bible. 2017 was the worst year in recorded history for the intensity, frequency, severity, duration and occurrence of a large number of severe natural disasters worldwide. Earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes, typhoons, cyclones, torrential flooding, unprecedented wildfires in unusual places, devastating droughts, excessive/scorching heat setting records everywhere, record snowfalls in Europe and Russia. Snow in the Arabia. This list can go on. Most studied Eschatologists believe these ‘fearful sights’ and massive natural disasters are all part of the ‘CONVERGENCE’ of signs that this Biblical and prophetic age is closing. Most people who study prophecy are familiar with the routine reference(s) made that these things will be like a woman having labor.

Pakistan news: Amnesty issue URGENT ACTON warning for Pakistan – ‘Every person is at risk’ amid terrifying smog. For 50% (5) days this month, the air quality here has been classified as “hazardous” in a city of 10 (5+5) million. More than 300,000 (6×5) people die each year in Pakistan because of poor air quality.

By CARLY READ PUBLISHED: 00:01, Fri, Nov 22, 2019

The warning was issued by Amnesty International in what they have called an “unprecedented step” amid concerns about how the poor air quality poses a risk to the health of every person in the Pakistani city which is home to more than 10 (5+5) million people. Rimmel Mohydin, South Asia campaigner at Amnesty International, said: “The government’s inadequate response to the smog in Lahore raises significant human rights concerns. “The hazardous air is putting everyone’s right to health at risk.

“The issue is so serious that we are calling on our members around the world to write to the Pakistani authorities to tell them to stop downplaying the crisis and take urgent action to protect people’s health and lives.”

She also said that for 50% (5) days this month, the air quality here has been classified as “hazardous” by air quality monitors installed by the United States Consulate in Lahore and the Pakistan Air Quality Initiative.

The smog cloud has caused the air quality in Lahore to dramatically deteriorate to “hazardous” level since the beginning of November.

The month is part of “smog season” by locals, a term coined that runs from October through to February the following year.

A shocking 2015 report published by the UK medical journal, Lancet, revealed that more than 300,000 (6×5) people die each year in Pakistan because of poor air quality.

Ms Mohydin added: “Today, people are not aware of just how much danger they are in because of the air they breathe. If the expertise is available, if the consequences are dire, if the evidence of the damage is mounting, then the government must not waste time.

“A good starting point would be to acknowledge the risks of the quality of air and initiate smog protection protocol as recommended by the court-appointed Smog Commission.

Cities across South Asia are consistently reporting ‘unhealthy’ or ‘hazardous’ air quality levels.

Delhi has been cloaked in smog that has consistently surpassed the range that is measurable by air quality monitors of 999.

In Pakistan, Karachi, Peshawar and other cities in Punjab also show signs of worsening air quality.

Low income workers, such as labourers, construction workers and farmhands, and marginalised groups are particularly vulnerable as the nature of their work forces them to be exposed to hazardous air throughout the day.

The news comes after experts in climate change revealed that air pollution causes a “huge” reduction in intelligence.

A study carried out by Beijing University researchers Xin Zhang, Xi Chen, and Xiaobo Zhang revealed this year that air pollution could be hindering cognitive performance.

The tests, ran on elderly people living in China – one of the worst nations for air pollution – revealed their ability to pay attention, recall past knowledge and generate new information declined.

Results from the experiment also showed men were especially at risk, though the reason why is not known yet.

There is compelling evidence that the invisible particles within pollution damage the brain of humans and animals.

Traffic pollution can already be associated with dementia, delinquent behaviour in adolescents and stunted brain development in children.

Repeatedly inhaling nanoparticles found in air pollution may have a number of negative effects on the brain, including chronic inflammation of the brain’s nerve cells.

Postmortem brain samples from people exposed to high levels of air pollution in both Mexico City and Manchester revealed typical signs of Alzheimer’s disease.