Hello to Donna and those are supporting the idea pf an Islamic Antichrist,
I remember when Perry Stone first presented the thinking of an Islamic Antichrist, more in keeping towards the Persian 12th Immam or Madhi. This was presented to us all who watched him on Manna Fest program around the time of when the US was engage in Iraq under G.W. Bush. Perry showed some videos, 2 in particular that had my attention. One video came out of N. Iraq where a circle of men were hitting themselves on their backs with a version of whip, a spirit-being stood in the midst of these men all of a sudden. Shortly the spirit-being left them. It was near a cave where it is believed the 12th Immam was to come out of, either a cave or well. The second video and even on youtube showed a spirit horseback rider on a Pale Green horse riding around in Egypt. It rode through crowd of people unseen by them. It became a well known video.
Perry showed the Arabic writing of the equivalent of the "Mark" used by Islamist that he believed would be the Mark of the Beast, Rev 13. He discussed the Persian version of the attempt by the 12th Immam to come into Jerusalem and Jesus as his General to take control of the Mediterranean area and the whole Middle East and then to cover much of the world with their Caliphate. Those not raptured would be under their rule as servants/slave or be killed.
I had concerns regarding this as in Ezek: 38/39 passage where God, Himself will destroy the Persian, Russian, N. African, Turkey and nations of the "Stan" states on the plateau between Turkey, Iraq and Russia. Also, Yemen plays a part as well. In this, the Gog/Magog war, God battles for Israel and destroys most all the military confederacy of these nations with few to go back to their nations to share their outcome. The stats as presented would be 5 out of 6 men/women die on the hills of Israel of which takes 7 years to clean up. By this account, the Perry/Richardson idea would fail in theory as militarily their wouldn't be enough military to restrike again especially having their "backsides" severely whipped by God.
The USA is not mentioned either in prophecy by name or historical tribal name unless us the idea that we are the "Young Lions". However, that being the case, we along with Saudi Arabia makes this statement, "have you come to take a spoil?" China, at this point is struggling economically speaking as listening to financial experts addressing our concerns of BRICS, as being told China is in financial trouble. Also to keep in account, their 1 child per family also has left them in trouble as their "future" has been robbed as their heritage to leave will not be there to take over and run China.
What would be left is a reconstructed European Union with a military enlarge, maintained with weaponry, technology and such, and ruler and False Religious leader to come forth. This would be from also the 10 toes of the statute in Daniel or the restart of the old Roman Empire to spring forth. Of course, the & Hills in Rome is there and a funky Pope to the mix and leaders vying for the role to lead the world. This scenario make better sense to me.
The Pope has his religious leaders amazingly of varying Denominations, faiths and such who are wanting to get that One World Religion running in full swing. But to note, this is my take on it but not one I seek to, as they say, fight and die for on a hill. I have so greatly appreciate your input over a long time of investment to Doves, and a favorite of mine. Our comparing notes and ideas are very important as we wait to see all this really plays out. Thank you all for putting up with my "book" of thinking on this matter.
In always His service,
Patty Hayes