John:

Regarding the question as to how long it would take to rebuild Iraq, we
might consider what was done in Oak Ridge, TN in 1942.  The US
Government searched for a place to extract U235 isotopes from uranium to
manufacture a nuclear bomb.  They found suitable property in Oak Ridge,
TN.  The Army started with three facilities in this project.  Added to
this were schools, shopping centers, cafeterias  hospital, a newspaper,
and other facilities with a population of 75,000.  And here is the
surprise.  All of this was built and up and  running in just  18
months!  That was in 1942.  Technology of today could make it happen
more efficiently.

To consider that Revelation 18 might be fulfilled literally before
long,  is fascinating to say the least!  If we see this starting to
develop, it will be just one more of many signs that the return of
Christ is near.

Wes K.