EPISODE 15: ANG IKALAWANG ANTIKRISTO

In the previous segment, the discussion about the beast from Revelation 13 was delved into, which is thought to be a representation of a powerful religious leader who emerged from Rome. This leader acts as the successor to ancient Roman emperors, embodying the seat of Satan. Historical documents affirm that this refers to the papal system as the fulfillment of the prophecy. New viewers are encouraged to watch the first part of the video titled 'Heir of Satan's Throne'.

The narrative continues to explore the two beasts in Revelation 13, where the first beast emerged from a turbulent sea, representative of a chaotic continent in constant warfare. The interpretation equates the theme of a rough sea to nations in conflict, symbolizing barbarism and immorality, and ties this to the historical 42-month (1,260 years) reign of power beginning in 538 AD and ending in 1798 when Napoleon's forces arrested the Pope.

The collapse of this papal supremacy in 1798 led to the emergence of a second beast, coming from the earth, not the sea, indicating its origin in a peaceful area. The second beast is suggested to arise in a place away from the turmoil of the Old World, implying a new power, possibly the United States, which began rising around the same period, given the timeline of US history aligning with the downfall of papal supremacy

As the old world powers declined, the New World, notably the United States, characterized by peace, began to rise. Documents and significant US events lead to the surmise that the second beast's emergence coincides with the US rise to power, especially noting that the US was referred to as the 'New World', contrasting with historical European civilizations termed the 'Old World'.

The discussion transitions to how Catholic influence grew in 'New World' America, amid a predominantly Protestant region. Initially forbidden, Catholic Jesuit priests gradually established a presence in Maryland under the guise of discretion, eventually forming a Catholic colony. This establishment marked the beginning of a Catholic presence in the US, often seen as symbolically part of a larger ecclesiastical influence connected to the second beast.

In the ensuing establishment of Catholicism in America, the Jesuits played a significant role. Despite previous expulsions from Europe due to political maneuvers and wealth accumulation, they found a new base in America through an exception in Maryland. Here, with the help of Catholic-supportive aristocrats, the Jesuits laid down educational institutes and began influencing growth, such as Georgetown University.

The narrative suggests that Protestant America was stealthily influenced by Catholic teachings, indicative of the second beast's subtle power depicted as lamb-like but speaking like a dragon. This is paralleled with historical contexts where the US promoted benevolent assimilation yet acted with harsh measures, implying a discord between appearance and reality, a symbolic link to the beast's characteristics.