Mark of the Beast,
In response to the United Nations as the beast. The wild beast makes an attack on the holy ones during the time of the end. The United States along with Britain have been the sole world power, and it is evident. The United Nations did not have any power over the actions by the United States. The United Nation has as much power as the countries that support it. The United States and Britain flexed their muscle against the United Nations and won. If you look at the beasts in past history such as Egypt, Assyria, Babylon, Medo-Persia.......etc. you will notice that they were the ones that effected God's people. There have been many strong nations throughout history, but the only significant ones are the ones that effect the region, and God' people.
I have wondered about the possibilty of the people in the Middle East being Jehovah's people. If you read the book of Jeremiah, you will see that He still has his heart on the Nations of Israel, and Judah. It was prophecied that they would be trampled upon by the nations until the time of the end. But Jehovah will restore them as He promised. We have to wait and see who prevails, and find out who the chosen ones are. I believe they are in fact the Two Witnesses in Revelations 11, and I believe these to be the nations of Israel, and Judah, keeping in mind of course that these would be the ones that have proven their loyalty to Jehovah.
As far as the wild beast is concerned, read Revelations closely, and relate the events from the 911 attacks, to see if they fulfill prophecy. Keep the Middle East in mind when you read these, and you will have a better understanding of the prophecy. The wild beast recieved a death stroke and revived. ( 911 attack on United States was the death stroke). The wild beast was given authority over every tribe, people, tongue, and nation. (This power was given to the United States under the Patriot Act in order to defend against terrorism). No one might be able to buy or sell without the mark of the wild beast. ( This power is given under the sanctions imposed by the United States against any country that goes against their policy). The beast that was, but is not, and yet will be present. (George Bush Senior was president, was not when Clinton was, and George Bush Junior is currently the President) George Bush Junior initiated war against Iraq under the same resolutions that his father commenced. United Nations resolution 666, is one of these resolutions.
Look at all of these facts which relate to the United States. The flags of the United States, and Great Britain are peculiar. There were seven stars for the United States, and the letter X (roman numeral 10) for Great Britain. The United States constitution has Seven Articles, Ten Bill of Rights, and 27 Amendments. George Bush Junior celebrated the 216th anniversary of the Constitution (6x6x6=216) Senate Resolution 666 commenced the 107th Congress (10, 7) ......................these are just a few things you can relate if you look closely.
I for one believe that a major event will take place in the year 2005. 42 months from the 911 attacks. I think perhaps that Christ will begin his Reign and begin to judge the nations. Then Jehovah will deliver His people from the one that is stronger then them......................open your eyes !!!!