While this blog is for the most part on "ice", there is one issue that I failed to address: the restoration of the Caliphate. This development falls in line with end-time prophecies about the rise of Babylon.The Caliphate is a dream of many extreme and moderate Muslims to restore the rule of the Caliph (spiritual successor to Mohammed) as a theocracy over Muslim nations. Osama Bin Laden has stated that this is his primary goal: to unite Muslims in their hatred of western influences which will result in the purge of every western presence in the Middle East, and facilitate the rise of a new spiritual empire -- the Caliphate Theocracy.
Bin Laden and a growing number of Muslim immams are openly talking about placing the centre of this theocracy, not in Jerusalem, but in Iraq --- specifically ancient Babylon. We know that Saddam Hussein had been quietly rebuilding that area, hoping to use the ancient powers of Babylon for his own strength and glory. But wouldn't it be interesting if the Muslim world rallied around Iraq once the Americans pull out?
Many leading analysts and western politicians are openly worrying that this is a very real and growing possibility. Already we see polls in Iraq that show 80% of the population there wants a Muslim state. It is very likely that once the Americans withdraw from Iraq, civil war will lead to a militant theocracy which will rule with an iron fist, much like in Iran. And with the hand of our God guiding end-time events it is likely that we will continue to see the Muslim world unite like never before, establishing a new Caliphate Theocracy near or on the old ruins of ancient Babylon.
"And on her forehead a name was written: MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND OF THE ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH. I saw the woman, drunk with the blood of the saints and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus. And when I saw her, I marveled with great amazement. The ten horns which you see are ten kings who have received no kingdom as yet, but they receive authority for one hour as kings with the beast. These are of one mind, and they will give their power and authority to the beast. These will make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them, for He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and those who are with Him are called, chosen, and faithful. And the woman whom you saw is THAT GREAT CITY (Babylon) which reigns over the kings of the earth." (Rev 17:12-14; 17:5-6;17:18)
Friends, we're living in very interesting and troubling times. Just a few years ago it was hard to imagine how these prophecies could be literally fulfilled.
Not any more. It's happening at almost break-neck speed.
COME LORD JESUS! COME!
