There is a group called The Temple Mount Faithful that actually had a parade back in May in which they unveiled what they are calling two corner stones for the foundation of the new temple. They are solid marble and weigh 6 tons a piece. In the parade they trucked them from where they are being stored to the temple mount, and then back to storage. These folks claim they have all the preistly robes ready, the plans ready, etc.
http://www.templemountfaithful.org/Events/20060607.htm
This is all a sign. However, the Jews will build the temple but unfortunately will be duped by the anti-Christ for a time.
As for Iran's president, he's a class "A" nut job, however many in Islam are making the same claims about their "messiah".
I saw some christian end times "expert" on Glenn Beck's show on Headline News Channel last week claim he believed the President of Iran could be the anti-Christ. As soon as he said that I labled him a theological quack because the anti-Christ will deceive the entire world, and even a lot of Christians (who dont study their Bibles). The President of Iran belongs in a looney-bin, and everyone except himself knows this. He is not the anti-Christ.
But yea, there is a validity to the "coming Islamic Messiah", and given that Arabs and Jews share a bloodline, it's not far fetched to think the anti-Christ could be the Islamic Messiah, and could be half Arab/half Jew. HE may not claim to be the Islamic Messiah (because if he did the Jews would not accept him), but I believe both Jews and Arabs could claim him as their Messiah... and he may not choose sides in order to get into the position he needs to be in.
I also think he could very well come out of the EU. The EU obviously is going to play a huge role in all of this. They ARE the revived Roman Empire.
And... I believe the Roman Catholic Church is involved as well. Revelation 17, in my opinion, is describing the RCC. Have never heard an argument against my opinion that sounded compelling enough to make me change my mind on that.
Krispy
