Written by Dr. Roger Kotila   

As the war on terror deepens in the Middle East, the spreading military chaos raises the question of an Armageddon scenario—the Biblical prophecy of the end of the world.

Professor Michel Chossudovsky’s carefully documented 102 page "Towards A World War III Scenario" offers an ominous warning: "The U.S. has embarked on a military adventure, a 'long war', which threatens the future of humanity."

So is Armageddon inevitable, or do antiwar activists have a peaceful alternative?

The public is largely unaware of the Earth Constitution—what I’ve described as a “gift to humanity” waiting to be discovered, and perhaps our best option to bring about a fundamental change from a geopolitical war system to a global peace system.

Unfortunately for the world, there are millions of Christians who believe that a “final battle”, literally, is on its way. Some, who believe in the Rapture, welcome it.

PROVOKING CONFLICT
For example, some Christian groups help finance illegal Israeli settlements in Palestinian territory which serves to provoke dangerous eruptions of conflict—and another step closer to a “final battle".

Chossudovsky notes that the Global War on Terrorism is presented to the public as a "clash of civilizations". Islamic extremists are said to seek a global caliphate under Islamic law, whereas US/NATO/Israel are described as defending themselves and Western values.

Yet the real conflict, Chossudovsky concludes, is not about values and religion, but an "outright war of conquest, guided by strategic and economic objectives." In other words, US domination for military advantage and control of oil and other resources.

LONGING FOR JESUS AT ANY COST
Chossudovsky’s analysis of Middle East hostilities may be generally accurate, but he may underestimate the role of Armageddon enthusiasts. There are millions of Christians who believe that we are now witnessing signs of the Last Days that will culminate in Armageddon.

Indeed, prophecies in both the Old and New Testament warn of a time of suffering, death and destruction of epic proportions--a war between good and evil prior to the Second Coming of Jesus Christ.

The belief in End Times coupled with a longing for the return of Jesus Christ, causes some Christians to ignore, or reject outright, the antiwar movement.

If it takes Armageddon before Jesus will return, then so be it—bombs away!

One might dismiss Last Days prophecy as delusional fantasy, except for the very real existence of nuclear weapons, and documented options developed by the Pentagon and NATO to use nukes on the conventional battlefield, and by US/Israel for a surprise attack against Iran.

There are eerie similarities between prophecy and current geopolitical conflicts. For example, in the Gospel of Luke (Chapter 21): “Then he said to them, Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom…And there will be terrors and great signs from heaven…”

In the Book of Revelation (Chapter 16) St. John’s bizarre vision describes a God that orders his angels to “…pour out the vials of the wrath of God upon the earth.”

An angel “…poured his vial upon the sun—and power was given unto him to scorch men with fire.” “For they are the spirits of devils…which go forth unto the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty…And he gathered them together into a place called…Armageddon.”

WOULD JESUS BE A PEACE ACTIVIST?
Which raises an unusual question: If Jesus returned today, either in spirit or in person, would he become a peace activist? Would he speak out against nuclear war and Armageddon?

Fortunately for humanity, Jesus Christ is known more for his desire for peace than a demand for war. Among Christians he is proudly proclaimed to be the “Prince of Peace”.

In the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew, Chapter 5) Jesus preached that “Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God.”

Isaiah 9:6-7 predicts that “a son is born” whose name shall be called “Wonderful,” “Counselor,” “The mighty God,” “The Prince of Peace.” “Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end…”

In Isaiah 2:2-4 we read, “And He shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks; nations shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more.”

A PATH TO SAFETY
World federalists believe that there is a path to safety that can eliminate nuclear weapons, and end war. We must establish a democratic world federation. World union must replace competition for resources and military advantage.

When Texas and California have a conflict, they don’t go to war, they go to Court, or to Congress. Disputes are resolved peacefully. Peaceful solutions are possible because the states are in a federal union government under the U.S. Constitution. In similar fashion, nations must join in a world federal union government under the Earth Constitution.

The public has a right to know that there is a civilized way to govern the world without war or nuclear endangerment. We know what to do. The Earth Constitution took thirty years to draft by visionaries anticipating this moment in history.

By Roger Kotila, Ph.D.
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