Monday, February 11, 2008

Rick Warren, Tony Blair, Global Religion & World Economic Forum

I recently watched the 75 minute Davos world economic forum clip from the "faith and modernization" discussion chaired by Tony Blair. This was a panel of Muslim, Jewish, "Christian", and Catholic leaders discussing faith in a modern world. Rick Warren was the representative for "Christianity". This was, indeed, a preview to the coming global religion.
Most of the talk was about "tolerance", "peace" (in the global sense), common ground, and interfaith dialogue.

Rick Warren took the opportunity to talk about how "successful" his "network" has been. He also stated that the future of the world was "religious pluralism" and that all faiths were needed to contribute to fighting the "5 Global Giants". RW also mentioned that he has met with Secretary General of the UN (Ban Ki-Moon), and in the clip RW admitted that he is a member of the USA's Council on Foreign Relations. Until watching this forum in its entirety I did not realize how politically and economically influential this guy is!

For anyone willing to take the time, it is definitely worth it to watch this forum. If you don't want to watch the entire thing, I would highly recommend watching the first 10 minutes of the video to get a good idea of what this forum is all about. And then, watch RW's speech which is from about the 40-50 minute mark. And, lastly if you have time, watch the last 15 minutes of the video with questions and comments.

You can watch the video of the forum here.

By the way, I found it very interesting that Tony Blair was the "host" of this forum. Here are some things about Tony Blair:

*Recently appointed Senior Advisor at JP Morgan Bank in the USA (paid $5 million/year)

*Is a Middle East peace envoy and represents Russia, USA, UN, and the EU

*And, is working hard at achieving a peace agreement

*Recently converted to Roman Catholicism

*Is a potential candidate for the EU Presidency (if the position comes with "real power")

*Is launching his own interfaith group (this is mentioned by Rick Warren in the Davos video clip also, but I can't remember at which part-maybe at the end of the clip when RW responds to questions)

Read a commentary about this Davos video clip here. It explains where this is all heading-------to a global religion.

***Just a side note---I'm not saying Tony Blair is the Antichrist. I just see how the many things going on politically and religiously are preparing people to receive the Antichrist, whenever and whoever that will be.****

Here are a few passages describing the Antichrist, who will be the king of the "north", will confirm a covenant, end daily sacrifices, and then eventually declare himself to be god. Let's remember that we may very well be closer to these prophecies being fulfilled than we realize. Of course, the fulfillment of prophecy is often only recognized after it has been fulfilled, but we still need to study prophecy and ask the Lord God to help us understand. By the way, I am not saying that Tony Blair is the Antichrist; I'm just saying that the world stage is being prepared for the Antichrist. Who he is, and when he will be revealed, I do not know.

27 Then he shall confirm a covenant with many for one week;
But in the middle of the week
He shall bring an end to sacrifice and offering.
And on the wing of abominations shall be one who makes desolate,
Even until the consummation, which is determined,
Is poured out on the desolate.” (Daniel 9:27)


21 And in his place shall arise a vile person, to whom they will not give the honor of royalty; but he shall come in peaceably, and seize the kingdom by intrigue. 22 With the force[h] of a flood they shall be swept away from before him and be broken, and also the prince of the covenant. 23 And after the league is made with him he shall act deceitfully, for he shall come up and become strong with a small number of people. 24 He shall enter peaceably, even into the richest places of the province; and he shall do what his fathers have not done, nor his forefathers: he shall disperse among them the plunder, spoil, and riches; and he shall devise his plans against the strongholds, but only for a time.
25 “He shall stir up his power and his courage against the king of the South with a great army. And the king of the South shall be stirred up to battle with a very great and mighty army; but he shall not stand, for they shall devise plans against him. 26 Yes, those who eat of the portion of his delicacies shall destroy him; his army shall be swept away, and many shall fall down slain. 27 Both these kings’ hearts shall be bent on evil, and they shall speak lies at the same table; but it shall not prosper, for the end will still be at the appointed time. 28 While returning to his land with great riches, his heart shall be moved against the holy covenant; so he shall do damage and return to his own land.
The Northern King’s Blasphemies

29 “At the appointed time he shall return and go toward the south; but it shall not be like the former or the latter. 30 For ships from Cyprus[i] shall come against him; therefore he shall be grieved, and return in rage against the holy covenant, and do damage.
“So he shall return and show regard for those who forsake the holy covenant. 31 And forces[j] shall be mustered by him, and they shall defile the sanctuary fortress; then they shall take away the daily sacrifices, and place there the abomination of desolation. 32 Those who do wickedly against the covenant he shall corrupt with flattery; but the people who know their God shall be strong, and carry out great exploits. 33 And those of the people who understand shall instruct many; yet for many days they shall fall by sword and flame, by captivity and plundering. 34 Now when they fall, they shall be aided with a little help; but many shall join with them by intrigue. 35 And some of those of understanding shall fall, to refine them, purify them, and make them white, until the time of the end; because it is still for the appointed time.
36 “Then the king shall do according to his own will: he shall exalt and magnify himself above every god, shall speak blasphemies against the God of gods, and shall prosper till the wrath has been accomplished; for what has been determined shall be done. 37 He shall regard neither the God[k] of his fathers nor the desire of women, nor regard any god; for he shall exalt himself above them all. 38 But in their place he shall honor a god of fortresses; and a god which his fathers did not know he shall honor with gold and silver, with precious stones and pleasant things. 39 Thus he shall act against the strongest fortresses with a foreign god, which he shall acknowledge, and advance its glory; and he shall cause them to rule over many, and divide the land for gain. (Daniel 11:21-39)

4 comments:

Tamie said...

Interesting article. Do you ever listen to Politics and Religion by Endtime Ministries? They are also keeping an eye on Tony Blair. (endtime dot com)

I guess when the mid-east peace agreement is confirmed we'll know for sure... or we may just see him stand in the temple of God, proclaiming to be God 3 1/2 years later (II Thessalonians 2: 1-4)

Tamie said...

If you can listen to this, they discussed Tony Blair and interfaithism on their program yesterday. I don't mean to spam you, just wanted to share...
copy and paste in your browser.
endtimemp3.gsradio.net:8080/endtime/media/mp3/PR030608.mp3

Jenna said...

Thanks for stopping by and sharing that podcast. I have never heard of Endtime Ministries. With what's going on in the Middle East right now, I'm not sure that if a peace agreement is signed this year that that will necessarily be the covenant referred to in Daniel. From what I understand, a peace agreement may be signed, and then perhaps the Antichrist will arrive and confirm that covenant which then already exists. I am no Bible prophecy expert! But yes, if we see him stand in the temple and declare himself to be God, we will know.

I think Tony Blair is an interesting character,definitely. Although by no means am I claiming he is the Antichrist.And I hope people do not misunderstand by thinking that I think he is. I do not know who the Antichrist is yet.

And, also I think that if a peace agreement is signed this year, the Antichrist might be involved, although not necessarily. We know he will definitely confirm a covenant-whether or not that will be this potential peace agreement that they are pushing for this year ,I do not know. Time will tell. What I do know is that we are living in the last days, and we need to be ready for when Lord Jesus Christ returns to take His Bride (the Church) away.

Anonymous said...

Very good article.
Thought I would throw in a couple of interesting website for y'all.
http://www.abidemiracles.com/555701.htm
www.uri.org