And when the people saw that Moses delayed to come down out of the mount, the people gathered themselves together unto Aaron, and said unto him, Up, make us gods, which shall go before us; for as for this Moses, the man that brought us up out of the land of Egypt, we wot not what is become of him.Exodus 32 : 1
The sins of Babylon will be laid open. The fearful results of enforcing the observances of the church by civil authority, the inroads of spiritualism, the stealthy but rapid progress of the papal power—all will be unmasked. By these solemn warnings the people will be stirred. Thousands upon thousands will listen who have never heard words like these. In amazement they hear the testimony that Babylon is the church, fallen because of her errors and sins, because of her rejection of the truth sent to her from heaven. GC 606.2
Ben Cost
Tue, May 6, 2025 at 4:31 PM GMT+33 min read
They wanted to give these tourists “the Boot.”
Thousands of tourists inundated a picturesque Italian town this past weekend, creating a “gridlock” that obstructed traffic and forced other sightseers to wait “hours” to get in, as seen in dramatic footage circulating on X.
The shocking scenes were recorded at Sirmione, a village of just over 8,000 residents that’s situated on the scenic shores of Lake Garda.
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The town has become a popular sightseeing destination due to its Roman ruins, thermal baths and Scaligero Castle, a majestic 13th-century fortification seemingly ripped straight out of a fairytale, the Times Of London reported.
Unfortunately, this tranquil oasis turned into a mosh pit after a whopping 75,000 visitors descended on the waterfront hub over the May Day holiday weekend to visit the fortress, the Sun reported.
Wherefore if they shall say unto you, Behold, he is in the desert; go not forth: behold, he is in the secret chambers; believe it not.Matthew 24 : 26
Alarming clips show throngs of travelers lining up at the gates and piling into Sirmione’s narrow passageways like the start of the Superbowl.
[16] And the people went out, and spoiled the tents of the Syrians. So a measure of fine flour was sold for a shekel, and two measures of barley for a shekel, according to the word of the LORD. [17] And the king appointed the lord on whose hand he leaned to have the charge of the gate: and the people trode upon him in the gate, and he died, as the man of God had said, who spake when the king came down to him.2 Kings 7 : 16-17
Residents’ cars and electric buses reportedly became snarled in the foot traffic while visitors had to wait 40 minutes to enter through the gates to reach Sirmione’s town center.
Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot.Acts 8 : 29
We are standing on the threshold of great and solemn events. Prophecy is fast fulfilling. The Lord is at the door. There is soon to open before us a period of overwhelming interest to all living. The controversies of the past are to be revived; new controversies will arise. The scenes to be enacted in our world are not yet even dreamed of. Satan is at work through human agencies. Those who are making an effort to change the Constitution and secure a law enforcing Sunday observance little realize what will be the result. A crisis is just upon us. 5T 753.2
These shocking images are from Sirmione, on Lake Garda, Italy
this weekend
Overrun by tourists — chaos, gridlock, and hours of waiting
A crisis that must be urgently addressed and regulated
It damages our heritage and turns the experience into a negative one
So sad… pic.twitter.com/D8SRujm1kv— Mambo Italiano (@mamboitaliano__) May 4, 2025
Locals were understandably displeased by the deluge.
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“Overrun by tourists — chaos, gridlock, and hours of waiting,” said one on X recalling the chaotic spectacle. “A crisis that must be urgently addressed and regulated. It damages our heritage and turns the experience into a negative one.”
Another disillusioned poster lamented: “Overtourism is what happens when presence is confused with existence. Fast, loud, empty. Like fast fashion—disposable and harmful. Travel less, mean more.”
And the whole city was filled with confusion: and having caught Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia, Paul's companions in travel, they rushed with one accord into the theatre.Acts 19 : 29
Marco Merlo, the president of the hotel and restaurant operators association, told the Times that he was “very worried about public safety and the quality of life for tourists, residents and workers.”
Love ye therefore the stranger: for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt.Deuteronomy 10 : 19, Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage.Psalm 119 : 54
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“We hope the council will involve us in finding effective and widely agreed strategies,” he declared.
Members of a local group, Siamo Sirmione (“We Are Sirmione”) also decried the swamping of their beloved city, which has long been a hub for famous historical figures from Sigmund Freud to James Joyce.
[27] And when they had brought them, they set them before the council: and the high priest asked them, [28] Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this man's blood upon us.Acts 5 : 27-28
lasting harm for the tourism and image of Sirmione
“If this is the council’s management model the risk is not just hardship for residents but a real and lasting harm for the tourism and image of Sirmione,” the group wrote.
Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage.Psalm 119 : 54
THAT FRIDAY! MY CASTLE/KINGDOM IS NOT!
Roberto Salaorni, the official responsible for transport, said they didn’t intend to mitigate the number of visitors entering the narrow bridge to access the castle, but admitted that the flow could’ve been managed better.
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“This is the first thing to do, possibly installing a barrier at the entrance to the castle, which would enable us to manage exceptional situations such as we saw on Friday,” said the councilor.
seen so many people”
However, he noted that he’d never “seen so many people” visiting Sirmione or the neighboring lake towns.
Indeed, Italy is one of many destinations in Europe that’s been overrun by the global tournami.
The situation has become so dire in Venice that local officials implemented policies to limit large tourist groups — but to little avail.
They followed this measure up in April by imposing a fee on day-trippers who “eat and flee,” a phrase officials use for tourists who pack their lunch, snap a selfie and depart without spending a dime.
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