The woman seen in Revelation 17 is a worldly religious system. She will ride the Beast/Antichrist into power. If the Antichrist is to appear anytime soon, we first will need to see this woman influencing much of the world. Are there any indications that this is happening or will happen anytime soon? I think there are.
This Roman woman who John saw, that comes to have so much influence in the world, rises through humanist social justice programs and ecumenism. Many religious leaders are now looking for common ground to unite upon. The together movement is spreading across Christendom. They think religion can realize the kingdom of God on earth through progressive social justice programs.… continue reading