Paving the Way for the Antichrist

Despite my regular quoting of Mike Treder and Chris Phoenix at The Center for Responsible Nanotechnology, I somehow missed Mike’s article, A Global Surge Protector?,when it was originally published two years ago.I highly recommend following the link and reading the article in its entirety.It addresses the issue of a sudden surge in worldwide political,economic, and military power.Not a decentralized surge, but a surge that could possibly consolidate enormous power in the hands of a single nation or even a single individual.What’s most interesting is that Mike writes his articles from a secular worldview standpoint.He doesn’t take bible prophecy into account when postulating future events.Nevertheless,his views about the future are in complete alignment with the bible on the six points enumerated below:
# 1 The Consolidation of World Political, Economic, and Military Power
According to Treder’s article “A Global Surge Protector?”:“Molecular manufacturing represents power: political power, military power, and economic power.”And“The combined control of economic and military policies represents political power. If Hanson and Gubrud are right, one or more political leaders soon could possess more power over people and events than the world has ever seen.”Given what we know about the potential power of molecular manufacturing (MM), I would have to agree with these conclusions. The bible also agrees, explicitly stating that prior to the glorious appearing of Jesus Christ, one individual will control a global empire with unprecedented political, economic, and military power. It will be an empire unlike any the world has ever seen. This individual is known throughout the world as the Antichrist.
Political Power
The enormous political power held by this individual will be on a scale never before witnessed in human history. His authority will extend to every single person on the face of the earth.“And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations.” Revelation 13:7 (KJV)
Economic Power
The economic power of this individual will also be without precedent. He will be able to regulate the purchase and sale of everything. Throughout history, black markets have always cropped up in the face of excessive economic regulation, but in this instance, the regulation of commerce will be absolute in nature.“And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads: And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.” Revelation 13:16-17 (KJV)
Military Power
The bible tells us that the final world empire ruled by this individual will crush everything in its path. It will be different from those before it – Babylon, Medo-Persia, and Rome (the previous beasts referenced in this passage):“Thus he said, The fourth beast shall be the fourth kingdom upon earth, which shall be diverse from all kingdoms, and shall devour the whole earth, and shall tread it down, and break it in pieces.” Daniel 7:23 (KJV)The Antichrist and his empire will be the first empire of a truly global reach. No nation or people on earth will escape their authority. He will hold absolute political, economic, and military power.
# 2 An Increase in the Likelihood of a Devastating War
Treder also points out the development of molecular manufacturing will significantly increase the likelihood of an unstable arms race resulting in a devastating war:“Experts who have studied these fast-moving economic, military, political, and technological trends are concerned that large-scale war, which has been on a decline for several decades, could become more likely and more deadly. Unless only one nation or bloc of nations has a distinct power advantage, a battle for supremacy may ensue. But, as discussed in a previous Future Brief essay, a new arms race conducted under rapidly changing conditions could be highly unstable, and could result all too easily in devastating war.”In an earlier article, I discussed the possibility of multiple powers developing molecular manufacturing within a similar timeframe. If parallel powers do emerge, the likelihood of a massive and devastating war increases dramatically. The leading developer of MM will most likely use its advantage to disable its competitors in an effort to either seize total power or avoid the unprecedented destruction of a MM-based arms race. But a preemptive strike by the initial power might itself result in a limited MM-based arms race. Even if the initial attacker’s competitors are at a decided disadvantage, the death toll could rival that of all 20th Century conflicts combined....
by Britt Gillette
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http://rapturealert.blogspot.com/2007/08/paving-way-for-antichrist.html
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