What's all the hubbub about the solar eclipse

[Byrd]

Now that I've started extending my mission into Redddit, I am picking up the impression that Christian Americans, at least, are hoping that the eclipse will be synchronised with the Rapture. "Should I be worried?" "Not if you're faithful".

I suppose it makes sense to anyone who believes that America is the centre of God's world.

Ohboy... that's another rabbit hole.  I used to follow the "Rapture Ready" crowd with their "countdown to Armageddon" database.  You'd be surprised how many times their data proved that Armageddon was practically on them, which caused the members to become hyper aware of everything and fearful (and panic-praying.)  It got so bad that the group eventually banned any message that mentioned dates.