Imam Mahdi to reappear in Mecca?

I am betting that it will never happen except in the delusion of certain people’s minds.

Iran: Mahdi will defeat archenemy in Jerusalem – News from Israel, Ynetnews: “A triumphal religious prophecy has appeared on an Iranian official state media website, heralding the return of the Shiite messiah.

According to the website, ‘Imam Mahdi (may God hasten his reappearance) will appear all of a sudden on the world scene with a voice from the skies announcing his reappearance at the holy Ka’ba in Mecca.’

The Islamic Republic of Iran broadcasting (IRIB) website said in a program called ‘The World Towards Illumination,’ that the Mahdi will reappear in Mecca and form an army to defeat Islam’s enemies in a series of apocalyptic battles, in which the Mahdi will overcome his archvillain in Jerusalem”… continue reading

British believe religion is bad

The British have a history of believing lies before reality kicks them in the pants.

British poll: Religion does more harm than good – News from Israel, Ynetnews: “Eighty-two percent of people in Britain believe that religious faith causes tension in the country, while two-thirds of the resident state that they do not believe in religion, a new poll published Saturday by the British Guardian newspaper revealed.

According to the survey, most respondents believe religion does more harm that good and see it as a cause of division. Only 16 percent disagreed with this assertion. “… continue reading