What I am about to mention in the attached article may spell the end of what I have been saying in the past relative to certain individuals being described as the two beasts of Revelation?
However, such is the nature of the prophecies unfolding in this modern day and age, that what we thought may have been correct yesterday may not necessarily be correct tomorrow.
Some could describe what I am about to report in the following article as being farfetched, ridiculous, rubbish and just plain crazy, and those who are going to make such evaluations are more than likely correct? But are they, that is the burning question?
However, as a student of Bible prophecy, I am on the constant lookout for newsworthy events that tie in with the word of God because those news items may be the essence of prophecy fullfilled.
Even if some of those things may seem to be nothing more than madness at first glance, those bits and pieces may still be worthwhile mentioning just in case they happen to be somewhere near the truth.
If we were to study Revelation, Chapter 13 it is worthwhile to note the chronological order for the appearance of the two beasts is the political beast first, the Antichrist, and then the religious/ banker beast secondly.
That is what seems to be the case, but what if the two beasts appeared at the same time?
Consequently, if they both appear at the same time and then work in unison with each other comparative to the economic downturn within the EU that could suggest that what we were seeing may be the arrival of the Antichrist and the False Prophet in tandem.
Those EU leaders who are desperate enough may place their complete trust in the Antichrist and the False Prophet to lift the EU of its current economic downturn.
That in turn may mean exactly the same set of circumstances that put Hitler into power in Germany may then exist within in the EU if the two aforementioned can achieve success in areas where others have failed.
Only this time, the Antichrist and the False Prophet will have enormously more power than Hitler could ever dream of, as they will have conquered the EU not through military might, but through the economy.
I find it to be rather interesting that the new leaders of Italy and Greece, Mario Monti and Lucas Papademos, consecutively, have arisen on the 11-11-11 with the number 11 being an oculist number and a favourite of the Illuminati. Italy is the main stay of the old Roman Empire with Greece being the cradle of civilization.
Could it be that the Antichrist and the False Prophet have arisen simultaneously, and not separately, as I for one thought was going to be the case?
Furthermore, was the Eurozone economic crisis deliberately caused so that the Antichrist could be brought forth so that he is made out to be "the one" who was going to lift the EU out of the economic quagmire into which they were sinking?
Both Sarkozy and Van Rompuy seemed to have failed to stop the rot setting in, and now these two have come forth. What are your thoughts on this?
Mario Monti was an ex EU Commissioner so that analogy fits the political side for the identifying the Antichrist, while Lucas Papademos is the ex vice president of the ECB which fits the analogy for identifying the False Prophet who forces everyone to take a mark for buying and selling.
See these attached links from this site for further information on both of these men and their respective appointments.
Greece's new (unelected) Prime Minister, Lucas Papademos, was Vice President of the European Central Bank from 2002 until 2010.
Ahead of his appointment as the New Greek PM, Lucas Papademos prepares for a battle royal to rectify the nation's current financial difficulties.
Because of the debt crisis, Mario Monti receives an appointment as the new (unelected) PM-designate to Italy.
The European Central Bank is the institution of the European Union (EU) that administers the monetary policy of the 17 EU Eurozone member states. It is thus one of the world's most important central banks. The bank was established by the Treaty of Amsterdam in 1998, and is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. The current President of the ECB is Mario Draghi, former governor of the Bank of Italy.
The primary objective of the European Central Bank is to maintain price stability within the Eurozone, which is the same as keeping inflation low. The Governing Council defined price stability as inflation of around 2%. (Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices) Unlike, for example, the United States Federal Reserve Bank, the ECB has only one primary objective with other objectives subordinate to it.
The key tasks of the ECB are to define and implement the monetary policy for the Eurozone, to conduct foreign exchange operations, to take care of the foreign reserves of the European System of Central Banks and promote smooth operation of the financial market infrastructure under the Target payments system and being currently developed technical platform for settlement of securities in Europe (TARGET2 Securities). Furthermore, it has the exclusive right to authorise the issuance of euro banknotes. Member states can issue euro coins but the amount must be authorised by the ECB beforehand (upon the introduction of the euro, the ECB also had exclusive right to issue coins).
On 9 May 2010, the 27 member states of the European Union agreed to incorporate the European Financial Stability Facility. The EFSF’s mandate is to safeguard financial stability in Europe by providing financial assistance to Eurozone Member States.
The bank must also co-operate within the EU and internationally with third bodies and entities. Finally it contributes to maintaining a stable financial system and monitoring the banking sector. The latter can be seen, for example, in the bank's intervention during the 2007 credit crisis when it loaned billions of euros to banks to stabilise the financial system.
Although the ECB is governed by European law directly and thus not by corporate law applying to private law companies, its set-up resembles that of a corporation in the sense that the ECB has shareholders and stock capital. Its capital is five billion euro which is held by the national central banks of the member states as shareholders. The initial capital allocation key was determined in 1998 on the basis of the states' population and GDP, but the key is adjustable. Shares in the ECB are not transferable and cannot be used as collateral.
Throughout 2011 various member states of the European Union showed themselves to be increasingly unable to meet financial commitments. At its heart, the crisis of the European currency unit or ECU is similar to almost any other financial crisis, including the crisis of 2008. Key concepts to understanding the crisis include collateral, assets, and liabilities.
The bank is based in Frankfurt, the largest financial centre in the Eurozone. Its location in the city is fixed by the Amsterdam Treaty along with other major institutions. In the city, the bank currently occupies Frankfurt's Eurotower until its purpose-built headquarters are built.
Greece's new (unelected) Prime Minister Lucas Papademos (right) will seek to take advantage of a rare political truce on Monday to push through austerity and radical reform aimed at restoring the country's tattered credibility and staving off bankruptcy.
After Greece's two biggest parties put aside a bitter dispute to give him the job last week, Papademos will launch a parliamentary debate on Monday evening that will culminate in a Wednesday confidence vote in his cabinet.
He will then attend the Eurogroup meeting of European finance ministers in Brussels on Thursday; state television reported he would be expected to outline the country's draft budget for next year before seeking its debate in parliament as early as Friday.
Increasing the pressure will be inspectors from the "troika" of the International Monetary Fund, European Central Bank and European Union who begin arriving in Athens on Monday.
"It will most likely be a short visit to get in touch with the new government," a source close to the troika told Reuters. "A larger mission, which will examine policies more thoroughly, is expected to come in December."
Papademos succeeds George Papandreou, whose proposal to hold a referendum on the country's bailout terms prompted EU leaders to raise the threat of a Greek exit from the currency bloc.
With both Papandreou's Socialist party and its rival, the conservative former opposition New Democracy party in the coalition, Papademos is expected to easily clear the confidence hurdle.
However, all eyes will be on the position of New Democracy leader Antonis Samaras, who has given only tepid backing to the unity government and Greece's second bailout worth 130 billion Euros ($180 billion).
EU monetary affairs chief Olli Rehn has warned the EU and IMF will not release 8 billion Euros of loans Greece needs by mid-December without written assurances from all parties that they will back the measures, but Samaras has said he will sign no pledge under external pressure.
Greece must secure the tranche by mid December to finance bond payments of 8.645 billion Euros at the end of the year, according to Reuter's data.
Hot on the heels of the new Greek government, Italy raced on Sunday to appoint an emergency administration after Silvio Berlusconi resigned to tackle a crisis that has quickly superseded Greece as the main worry for markets.
Above the fray
With his experience as a former ECB vice president and above the fray of Athenian politics, Papademos's arrival has been hailed both by Greeks and by EU leaders who had lambasted the country's failure to enforce tax payments, sell state firms, raise taxes and slash public jobs, wages and pensions.
French President Nicolas Sarkozy and German Chancellor Angela Merkel both phoned Papademos on Saturday to urge him carry out all of Greece's reform commitments. ECB chief Mario Draghi and IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde also called.
Left-wing protesters are due to gather in front of parliament on Monday afternoon for their first demonstration against the new government, which it accuses of working in the interests of bankers.
Five years after entering recession, there are few signs Greece is escaping its economic quagmire. Data last week showed an alarming 2 percentage point jump in unemployment to a record 18.4 percent in August -- peak tourist season when the rate should have fallen.
Papademos, who presided over Greece's entry to the euro zone in 2002, must now aim to secure the 8 billion euro bailout tranche, push through the 2012 budget, and prepare the country for an early election in the first quarter of next year.
To do that, he must convince the troika's inspectors that the country is doing enough so as to prove that he is to be given the second 130 billion bailout agreed upon by the Eurozone leaders last month.
Some analysts have questioned whether the new cabinet, largely comprised of Papandreou's fallen administration, will meet the bailout commitments.
However, Development Minister Mihalis Chrysohoidis, who held the same post in the previous administration, told state television the government recognized it must act now.
"We are seen as a problem abroad. We often lacked daring and resolve to achieve out targets," he said. "If we step on the gas and restore our credibility, we can return to markets very quickly."
Mario Monti (left) asked to form a new Italian government to tackle an acute debt crisis, prompted by the resignation of Silvio Berlusconi has said I will work with a sense of urgency, but scrupulously"
Mr Monti, an ex-EU commissioner, said he was starting urgent talks on his cabinet, aiming to restore finances.
Most parties, including Mr Berlusconi's, approved his nomination.
Italy's borrowing costs have spiked, threatening the eurozone. Hailing Mr Monti's appointment, EU leaders vowed to monitor Italy's austerity measures.
Mr Monti's candidature was announced after President Giorgio Napolitano spent the day in 17 meetings with senior politicians.
Speaking to reporters shortly afterwards, Mr Monti said Italy should be an "element of strength and not weakness" within the EU.
"We will aim at solving the financial situation, resume the path of growth. [We want to build] a future of dignity and hope for our children."
Analysis
Mario Monti did mention reservations, though it is not clear what he meant by that.
He wants to provide an air of real sincerity about his dedication to the job relative what is to come. Therefore, we will see exactly what that means in terms of when he will go back to the president once he has eliminated those reservations.
He gave a rousing speech, which highlights what we have heard from either side of the political spectrum, that Italy is not essentially a financial disaster.
Mr Monti is hinting that he wants to restore Italy's reputation financially to match the size of its economy rather than the down talk about the credibility it has had over recent months.
Mr Monti said he would respect the country's parliament and hold urgent consultations with its political forces.
He refused to set a timetable for the formation of a new government, and would not say whom he planned to nominate as ministers. Nevertheless, he said consultations would start on Monday.
Mr Napolitano said the nomination was not about overturning the result of the elections of 2008 - but Italy needed a government that "could unite the diverse political forces in an extraordinary effort warranted by the current financial and economic emergency".
Asked about the lifespan of a Monti government, Mr Napolitano said this depended on "the actions of the government, the reaction of the economy, of the markets, investors, of the European and international institutions".
'Encouraging signal'
Speaking in a recorded TV address, Mr Berlusconi said he would support a technocrat government and redouble his own efforts in parliament to modernise Italy.
Most centrists and centre-left parties in the opposition have already pledged their support.
However, Mr Berlusconi's main coalition ally, the Northern League, has withheld its support until Mr Monti's policies have become clear.
Mr Berlusconi, who had lost his parliamentary majority, resigned on Saturday after new austerity measures passed the senate in both houses of parliament.
Silvio Berlusconi: "Millions in Italy know my government did whatever we could to protect them."
In Brussels, European Commission chief Jose Manuel Barroso and EU President Herman Van Rompuy issued a joint statement welcoming Mr Monti's appointment.
It sent "a further encouraging signal... of the Italian authorities' determination to overcome the current crisis", they said.
The Commission, they added, would continue monitoring "the implementation of measures taken by Italy with the aim of pursuing policies that foster growth and employment".
Mr Monti's appointment comes two days after Greece, under even greater pressure from Brussels, inaugurated a technocrat government to cope with its debt problems.
Popular opposition
Mario Monti
Born in 1943 in northern Italy
Taught economics at Turin University for 15 years
1994-1999: EU commissioner for internal market
1999-2004: EU commissioner for competition
Rector then president of top Bocconi University in Milan
On 11 November 2011, sworn in as a senator for life
13 November: Nominated PM-designate
Mr Monti, a well-respected economist, is exactly the sort of man that the markets would like to see take charge at this time of crisis, says the BBC's Alan Johnston in Rome, and he has support in many quarters.
However, there is significant opposition to him within the country, and a feeling that Italy's troubles are just too deep for a mere change of government to make any rapid, significant difference.
The austerity package foresees 59.8bn euros in savings from a mixture of spending cuts and tax rises, with the aim of balancing the budget by 2014. Measures include:
An increase in VAT, from 20% to 21%
An increase in fuel prices
Sales of state property
A freeze on public-sector salaries until 2014
The retirement age for women in the private sector will gradually rise, from 60 in 2014 until it reaches 65 in 2026, the same age as for men
Measures to fight tax evasion strengthened, including a limit of 2,500 euros on cash transactions
There will be a special tax on the energy sector
On Wednesday, the interest rate on 10-year Italian government bonds briefly passed 7%, the rate at which Greece, Ireland and Portugal forced to seek bailouts from the EU.
An EU team has begun work in Rome, monitoring how Italy plans to cut its debt burden, 120% of annual economic output (GDP).
The Italian economy has grown at an average of 0.75% a year over the past 15 years.
What I am about to mention in the attached article may spell the end of what I have been saying in the past relative to certain individuals being described as the two beasts of Revelation?
