Reply to MS: Obama? Anti-Christ? Whaa?
So I was reading MS's post, "Nothing to do with Literature", and was writing a comment on it and was elaborating so much so I decided to just do a new post. To see where it origins from just check out her blog page... I am also sorry if the post gets too relgiious but I think relgion is a fun and debatable topic... sorry to those who disagree:
But I think her post is especially interesting because I was just talking about the whole theory of Obama being the anti Christ. I know someone who is very religious and, although I am a Christian also, they take the bible way literally then I think anyone should, especially, the last section, Revelations, telling about the end of the world. She feels that the end of the world is upon us, and I don't agree with her, but I feel that her theory has more support behind it then I want to admit, making it hard to argue against her, even though it's incredibly radical. I enjoy hearing theories though and I think it's interesting. After reading the Left Behind books, which is a series based on Revelations but made more into a narrative action series, I know a lot about the whole idea of the Rapture without reading the bible. It is prophsized that the anti-christ will be a leader who appeals to many and will gather an amazing amount of followers. He is predicted to gain fame out of no where, meaning he will be no one but in, say, two years later, be greatly known. The next step is to create a universal government, a system based on the unity of everyone, inlcuding one unified relgion and so on, and with the anti christ having such charisma and appeal, he is nominated to be the leader of the universal government.
Of course that much of a detailed acount is through the narrative, but the Anti-Christ's purpose is to turn away humans from God, to defy him. In doing this he has to appeal and unify the world. The book describes him as having "a mouth speaking great things". On a website based off the idea of the Rapture and Revelations, it says, "The Antichrist will rise to power on a wave of world euphoria, as he temporarily saves the world from its desperate economic, military & political problems with a brilliant 7-year plan for world peace, economic stability & religious freedom". He will receive the support of many nations and for a while, "... most of the world is going to think he is wonderful, as he will seem to have solved so many of the world's problems".
Now, of course this winds onto the path of relgion and theories which can get kind of messy... but talking with person A (my friend) abotu this, it was just weird. She was saying how Obama was a Senator and had political background, but just in the past couple years has his name been known, and now he's going to be Preident. He grew an amazing amount of followers throughout his presidential campaign, whether it be his charisma that made his speaking talents appealing, or his slogan of bringing hope to a nation that is well in the need of it. We are in an economic crisis and we have lost much of the faith in ourselves because of the discourging war and the loss of support in our current President, andObama enters the scene and promises to, " always be honest with [America] about the challenges we face. I will listen to you, especially when we disagree. And above all, I will ask you join in the work of remaking this nation the only way it’s been done in America for two-hundred and twenty-one years", restoring the hope that our nation is going to be rebuilt and him being the hero to lead us there. He also says, "Let us resist the temptation to fall back on the same partisanship and pettiness and immaturity that has poisoned our politics for so long...And to those Americans whose support I have yet to earn – I may not have won your vote, but I hear your voices, I need your help, and I will be your President too", which person A said followed his idea of unity. He appeals to African Americans, which brings more minorities into the support group than ever, also since he has a Muslim background, and I know it was when he was very young and he isn't Muslim now, but some might find this relatable and therefore support him. He brings many people together through their support that would not come together otherwise. Also, he is already closly affiliated with many foriegn officials through visiting while campaigning. According to some, his begining steps of his Presidential career are much like those predicted of the Anti-Christ when he comes to power. And let me repeat if it is not clear: I DO NOT STATE THESE AS MY VIEWS OR ARGUE THIS THEORY. I jsut think it's interesting to talk about.
Over and out.
-Rae
But I think her post is especially interesting because I was just talking about the whole theory of Obama being the anti Christ. I know someone who is very religious and, although I am a Christian also, they take the bible way literally then I think anyone should, especially, the last section, Revelations, telling about the end of the world. She feels that the end of the world is upon us, and I don't agree with her, but I feel that her theory has more support behind it then I want to admit, making it hard to argue against her, even though it's incredibly radical. I enjoy hearing theories though and I think it's interesting. After reading the Left Behind books, which is a series based on Revelations but made more into a narrative action series, I know a lot about the whole idea of the Rapture without reading the bible. It is prophsized that the anti-christ will be a leader who appeals to many and will gather an amazing amount of followers. He is predicted to gain fame out of no where, meaning he will be no one but in, say, two years later, be greatly known. The next step is to create a universal government, a system based on the unity of everyone, inlcuding one unified relgion and so on, and with the anti christ having such charisma and appeal, he is nominated to be the leader of the universal government.
Of course that much of a detailed acount is through the narrative, but the Anti-Christ's purpose is to turn away humans from God, to defy him. In doing this he has to appeal and unify the world. The book describes him as having "a mouth speaking great things". On a website based off the idea of the Rapture and Revelations, it says, "The Antichrist will rise to power on a wave of world euphoria, as he temporarily saves the world from its desperate economic, military & political problems with a brilliant 7-year plan for world peace, economic stability & religious freedom". He will receive the support of many nations and for a while, "... most of the world is going to think he is wonderful, as he will seem to have solved so many of the world's problems".
Now, of course this winds onto the path of relgion and theories which can get kind of messy... but talking with person A (my friend) abotu this, it was just weird. She was saying how Obama was a Senator and had political background, but just in the past couple years has his name been known, and now he's going to be Preident. He grew an amazing amount of followers throughout his presidential campaign, whether it be his charisma that made his speaking talents appealing, or his slogan of bringing hope to a nation that is well in the need of it. We are in an economic crisis and we have lost much of the faith in ourselves because of the discourging war and the loss of support in our current President, andObama enters the scene and promises to, " always be honest with [America] about the challenges we face. I will listen to you, especially when we disagree. And above all, I will ask you join in the work of remaking this nation the only way it’s been done in America for two-hundred and twenty-one years", restoring the hope that our nation is going to be rebuilt and him being the hero to lead us there. He also says, "Let us resist the temptation to fall back on the same partisanship and pettiness and immaturity that has poisoned our politics for so long...And to those Americans whose support I have yet to earn – I may not have won your vote, but I hear your voices, I need your help, and I will be your President too", which person A said followed his idea of unity. He appeals to African Americans, which brings more minorities into the support group than ever, also since he has a Muslim background, and I know it was when he was very young and he isn't Muslim now, but some might find this relatable and therefore support him. He brings many people together through their support that would not come together otherwise. Also, he is already closly affiliated with many foriegn officials through visiting while campaigning. According to some, his begining steps of his Presidential career are much like those predicted of the Anti-Christ when he comes to power. And let me repeat if it is not clear: I DO NOT STATE THESE AS MY VIEWS OR ARGUE THIS THEORY. I jsut think it's interesting to talk about.
Over and out.
-Rae
posted by sobereyedconclusions at
5:19 PM
2 Comments:
that post was probably the longest post that i have read all the way. it was indeed interesting.
-Riz
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