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1. Vol. 12/No. 1 www.endtime.com January/February 2002 $3.00
WORLD EVENTS FROM A BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE
Uncharted
Waters
Prophetic Fulfillments of 2001
What to Expect in 2002
2. Many have stated that it is impossible to know whether or not we are living in the last days
before the second coming of Jesus Christ. However, below you will find dramatic proof that
these are the endtimes. The proofs below defy coincidence.
Euphrates River to Be Dried Up In Revelation 16:12, the Bible predicts that the Euphrates River
will be dried up to prepare the way for the kings of the east to invade Israel. This will happen at the time of the battle of Armageddon
according to verse 16 of the same chapter. The battle of Armageddon will be the final battle at which time Jesus will return and fight
on the side of the nation of Israel. Immediately thereafter He will establish His kingdom and usher in His one thousand-year reign of
peace. On January 13, 1990, the Indianapolis Star carried the headline “Turkey Will Cut Off Flow of Euphrates for One Month.” The
article stated that a huge reservoir had been built by Turkey. While filling up the reservoir, the flow of the Euphrates would be stopped
for one month and a concrete plug for a diversion channel built. These things have now been done. With this newly built dam, Turkey
has the ability to stop the Euphrates River at will. The conditions for fulfilling this 1,900 year-old prophecy are now in place.
China Goes to War In Revelation 9:15-16,
the Bible prophesies that an army of 200 million soldiers will launch a war which would kill “the third part of men.” Never in the
history of the world until our present generation has there been a power on earth that could field 200 million soldiers. However, the
late ruler of China, Mao Tse Tung boasted in his diary that he could field an army of 200 million. The CIA World Factbook reports
that in the year 2001, it is estimated that China has 200,886,946 men of military age, and this number is growing by 10 million per
year.
Worldwide Numbering System Predicted In Revelation 13, the Bible prophesies that a
world dictator will soon rule over a world government. He will cause all people in the earth to receive a number without which they
will be unable to buy or sell. We are seeing this prophecy fulfilled before our eyes in a most astonishing way. Nearly every human
being in the world now has been assigned a number. In America it is our Social Security number. In the past few years, we have seen
this number extended to newborns. A child without a Social Security number cannot be declared as a dependent on an income tax
return. We have seen the emergence of electronic money, shopping with credit cards, and many people urging the abolishment of cash.
All of these things could not possibly have been fulfilled until this present time. Only after the invention of the computer could such a
worldwide numbering system be administered.
The Emergence of a New World Order Revelation 13:7 and
Daniel 7:23 prophesy the establishment of a world government. The term “New World Order” has become a prevalent phrase in the
world’s political culture. Mikhail Gorbachev made the term famous, and Pope John Paul II has referred to it repeatedly. In the
September 12, 1990 issue of the Chicago Tribune, our former president George Bush said, “Iraq is the first test for the New World
Order.” He emphatically stated that the Iraq War is Saddam Hussein against the world. The United Nations’ troops are continually
referred to as the multi-national forces. The decision has been made to establish an interdependent community of nations that will rule
the world under United Nations authority. The Bible says that this will lead us into a great world government. The formation of this
government is at hand.
or Divine Providence?
Is it coincidental that all of these major prophecies pertaining to the last times are being fulfilled simultaneously?
Hardly.
4. Perspective
Editorial By Irvin Baxter Jr.
Editor-in-Chief
Magazine Staff
Editor-in-Chief
Uncharted Waters Irvin Baxter Jr.
Assistant Editor
Eddie Sax
Office Manager
Jana Robbins
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s we enter the year 2002, we respond to these circumstances: “…see that ye
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ing into uncharted waters. Jesus to pass…” (Matthew 24:6). While many peo-
said that in the last times we ple are seized with fear because of the times, we Network
would “hear of wars and rumors realize that these times offer the greatest Administrator
of wars.” This is certainly happening right opportunity that has ever existed for world Dave Northrop
now. The media is discussing the possibility of evangelism.
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The times just ahead will unveil some of the the future holds. However, in the midst of all
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the worlds began. It is entirely possible that fort of knowing the One who holds the future. Jim Stigleman
the year 2002 could bring the greatest So should our attitude be one of dread as we
prophetic fulfillment since the resurrection of enter deeper into the shadows of the endtime? Accounting
Jesus Christ—the confirmation of the Or should we have an unprecedented sense of Debbie Barkley
covenant, which will mark the beginning of motivation and mission? Daniel 11:32-33
the final seven years before the Second defines the destiny of our generation: “… but Endtime Ministries
Coming.
In the critical times ahead, those who know
the people that do know their God shall be
strong, and do exploits. And they that under- Statement of Faith
the prophecies of the Bible enjoy a distinct stand among the people shall instruct many…”
advantage. Jesus told us how we should I say, “Let’s go!” ❏ We believe that the Bible is the inspired
Word of God, that Jesus Christ is the
Savior of the world, and that He will
come again to establish a kingdom that
shall never be destroyed (Daniel 2:44).
Those who are born again (John 3:3-5)
What is Endtime Magazine? will have eternal life and rule as kings
and priests with Christ forever.
In 1968, Irvin Baxter Jr. discovered the United States cies of the Bible which he had been teaching since 1968.
and other modern nations in the Bible. He also found the After the fall of the Berlin Wall, prophetic fulfillment
Berlin Wall in the Bible and that one day it was to be torn accelerated rapidly. The decision was made to launch
down, reuniting Germany, and that event would be the Endtime. The purpose of the magazine is to explain the
catalyst to spark an international movement called the prophecies of the Bible and to show that they are now
"New World Order." These things have now come to being fulfilled in intricate detail.
pass. Articles focus on the soon return of Jesus Christ, the
Irvin Baxter Jr., a Pentecostal minister, began truth of the Bible, and the need for salvation. Endtime
Endtime Ministries in 1986 when he wrote A Message does not deal with doctrinal controversies, as valid as
For The President, a book explaining the major prophe- they may be. This will be left to other publications.
5.
6. Letters to the Editor
Letters &
Feedback What’s On Your Mind?
Endtime Wants to Know.
Wants Jesus to Return Now disregard the truths in the Bible and to compromise for the sake
of the “unity in the body.” If I don’t agree with the Word of
Since September 11, there have been so many calls for us to God, it’s not the Bible that has a problem. It’s me.
pray for revival. From pastors to politicians to friends, it seems Born-again believers in His body must be made aware of the
like everyone wants me to pray for revival. In all honesty, I want spiritual tide of our day. This article does a wonderful job fram-
Jesus to come back. If a revival in our nation means His coming ing the tide of compromise that is washing over the American
will be delayed, then I don’t think I want it. Am I wrong to Christian churches today.
think this way?
Pastor H. Rea
J. Barber Auburn, Maine
Dallas, Texas
Reply: Praying for revival will not delay the return of Jesus. Where Does the EU Fit In?
That time is pre-determined and will not change. The right
thing to do is pray for revival until Jesus does come. The European Union seems as if it wants to govern the entire
world as it is constantly extending the reach of its power. The
United Nations is already constructed to deal with global “gov-
Wake Up Before It’s Too Late ernance.” How do you interpret the role of the European Union
within the United Nations?
Our church here in Bonita Springs, Florida started viewing
your Understanding the Endtime videos at our midweek service. J. Kirk
I believe this will help people grow closer to God. Thank you for Tomahawk, KY
your work.
Sometimes we fall asleep and think that we have a lot of time Reply: The European Union is a very powerful force in our
to prepare for our Lord’s coming, not seeing the signs of the world. It will almost certainly make up a significant part of the
time. You have made the signs more obvious and clear for those prophesied revival of the Holy Roman Empire. The EU is prob-
too busy to notice, but who have the goal of some day waking ably the leading force on earth today advocating the move into
up before it’s too late. one-world government. Europeans, as a general rule, are very
Thanks again and keep up the great work. pro-UN.
It appears to me that the European Union will be an integral
B. Frye part of the UN under the reign of the Antichrist.
The Bible Has No Problem Upset Husband
I recently finished the article, “Presbyterians Approve I am very surprised that you constantly seem to pound the
Homosexual Clergy” in the September/October 2001 Endtime world coming to an END! My wife is beside herself listening to
issue and found it to be compelling spiritually and a clarion your news concerning this matter. The news links that you have
warning. The body of Jesus Christ is under intense pressure to on your web site are just that – links. I would expect people pro-
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7. claiming to be true Christians to act accordingly! You in my My question: The Bible prophesies that there will be a great
opinion are no different than the terrorist, spreading panic and falling away of the saints and a great revival to come before the
doom! I suppose the name of your organization say’s it all – saints are caught away to be with the Lord forever. Do you and
Endtime. That’s your focus, not the joy of life. I am very upset your staff believe that the events of September 11th was the
about this! beginning of this great revival? If not, is it safe to say that it is
My wife subscribes to your magazine and tapes. They will just around the corner?
stop immediately!
Beaux
R. Harvey
Reply: Please feel free to share our articles with your friends.
Reply: As we have stated repeatedly, the term “endtime” does Most pivotal events in human history signal the beginning of
not refer to the end of the world. We have never said that the both good and evil. The Bible prophesies the most evil era in
end of the world is imminent. The Bible clearly teaches that the history of the human race for the times just ahead. Yet
there are at least 1,000 years of human history remaining. When Daniel 11:32-33 states of the same time, “And such as do
we say “endtime,” we are saying that the end of human govern- wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt by flatteries: but
ment is just ahead, and that the era of the promised kingdom of the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do
God will soon begin. This should be taken as good news, not exploits. And they that understand among the people shall
bad. instruct many.”
Since September 11th was, without a doubt, a defining
moment, it will certainly accelerate the move toward both the
Considering Revenge prophesied revival and the prophesied world government.
Am I wrong as a Christian to want revenge? I know God says
revenge is mine, but aren’t we as Americans right in fighting Hedge Down, America
back? In the Old Testament, God got angry when Israel did not
totally wipe out their enemies when He told them to. But Jesus We see all the signs and people repeating, “God Bless
seems to teach differently in the New Testament. What are your America!” The truth is we are blessed, but we have not blessed
thoughts? the Blesser in return. We should have signs that say “America
Bless God!” How can we invoke God to bless us when we have
Keith taken Him out of schools and public life? Now we have a dire
situation, and we call on Him for help. As a whole, America’s
Reply: It is important that we understand the difference greed, abortion, perverted life styles, and sinful ways have only
between the Old and New Testaments. In the Old Testament, invoked his curses and not his blessings.
God’s people had a physical kingdom, which fought physical I believe God has taken down the hedge of protection from
wars. In the New Testament, God’s kingdom is spiritual, and America. This is a wake up call. We must understand that God
the wars that we fight are spiritual. Consequently, we are taught is not American, America is not the promised land, and America
not to resist evil treatment. Jesus said that, if we are smitten on will be judged as all nations will. We are Babylon.
one cheek, we should turn the other. Our weapon against evil is
forgiveness. Internet
Yes, it is wrong to want revenge. Try forgiveness instead.
Reply: Much of what you say is true. However, it is not true
that America is Babylon. The Babylon of Revelation is a city;
Only the UN, Says Kofi the city sits on seven hills; Babylon is clothed in purple and red;
and Babylon is drunken with the blood of the saints. America
Kofi Annan has elucidated the UN’s position, firmly verifying meets none of these descriptions.
your suspicions that they will use the post-attack situation to
solidify the global community (under their auspices, of course).
“The United Nations is uniquely positioned to advance this Yes…That Was a Typo!
effort,” he said. Editor’s note: At the end of our “Is New York City Mystery
Under the hand of God, keep up the good work. Babylon?” article in the previous edition of Endtime, we print-
ed a comparison chart between Rome and New York City. The
C. Nienhuis chart indicated that New York was not a city. That was obvi-
ously a mistake. We apologize for any confusion this may have
caused.
Has the Great Revival Begun?
I have been a long time reader of your magazine, but I must Endtime thanks you for your letters. The letters we use in
Endtime do not necessarily reflect the views of Endtime and/or its
say that I enjoy your website even more. You have such a collec- staff.
tion of facts about the endtime. I would like to know if I can Endtime reserves the right to edit letters according to space and
print out your articles to share with family and friends? editorial style.
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8. Cover Story Part 1
Endtime Archive
The Bible prophesies that one day a covenant will be confirmed by a world community leader affirming Israel’s right to the land, and that the
Temple Mount will ultimately be shared by Jew and Gentile (above). Significant events in 2001 have led toward the soon-fulfillment of these
prophecies.
Prophetic Fulfillments
of 2001
BY IRVIN BAXTER JR. global religious system ment in the Middle East continued till
5. An economic system that will con- almost the final day of Clinton’s presiden-
T
here are several prominent trol people by ID numbers cy. Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak so
prophecies given in the strongly desired to conclude an agree-
Bible that will come to pass Major advances were made toward the ment that he made an unprecedented
in the endtime. These fulfillment of each of these prophecies concession. He offered to surrender the
include: during the year 2001. Let me explain. Temple Mount in its entirety to
Palestinian control.
1. The sharing of the Temple Mount When Barak made this offer, most
under international control Sharing of the Mideast observers were shocked, but
2. A war that will kill one-third of the they were also excited. Dispute over the
world’s population Temple Mount status of the Temple Mount had suppos-
3. Emergence of one-world government The all-out effort of the Clinton edly been the obstacle to a final agree-
4. The unification of mankind into a administration to reach a peace agree- ment at the Camp David talks in July
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9. 2000. It looked like the way was finally aegis of the International Community lion people. The prophecy also states that
clear for the signing of an historic peace could be the best way to safeguard the an army of 200 million will trigger this
accord. rights and interests of both faiths, while war.
However, from a prophetic point of retaining the status quo on the ground.” Since China is the only nation on earth
view, there was a major problem. The The idea of international sovereignty that has sufficient population to field an
Bible does not prophesy that the Temple over the Temple Mount was first raised by army of 200 million, it seems almost cer-
Mount will be under Arab control during U.S. President Bill Clinton during the tain that China will initiate this coming
the times just ahead. Revelation 11:1-2 latter part of the Camp David Summit in apocalyptic war.
prophesies the sharing of the Temple July as one of several possible options to For many years, tensions have existed
Mount between Jew and Gentile during solve the question of Jerusalem. Egypt between China and the United States over
the final years AP WideWorld Photos/Ng Han Guan the status of Taiwan.
leading up to China has warned
Armageddon. How repeatedly of the
could this prophecy possibility of war
come to pass if over the island.
Arafat and the Soon after
Palestinians accept- President Bush’s
ed Barak’s offer? inauguration, he
The surprise that was asked to what
an Israeli prime extent the United
minister would ever States would go in
volunteer to surren- order to defend
der the Temple Taiwan in case of a
Mount, Israel’s holi- Chinese attack
est site on the face of against her.
the earth, was only Without hesitation,
exceeded by the President Bush
shock that Yasser promised that the
Arafat turned the U.S. would do
offer down! Arafat’s “whatever it takes.”
rejection insured the Past U.S. presi-
election of Ariel dents had intimated
Sharon as Israel’s that the United
new prime minister States would stand
a month later, and also guaranteed that later presented an updated version of the with Taiwan. However, President Bush
the offer to forsake the Temple Mount idea, placing control in the hands of the was the first president to unambiguously
was no longer on the table. Security Council’s five permanent mem- promise full U.S. commitment.
bers. Bush then, over China’s vehement
Temple Mount under UN control? If the Temple Mount were placed under objections, concluded an agreement to
II Thessalonians 2:3-4 prophesies that control of the World Community, the deliver very advanced military equipment
the Antichrist will stand on the Temple stage would be set for the Antichrist to to the Taiwanese military.
Mount in a rebuilt temple claiming to be claim sovereignty there, since the
the sovereign authority there—claiming Antichrist will be the leading figure in Declaration of sovereignty—an
to be God. the International Community during the act of war
Before Prime Minister Barak made his endtime. China has stated repeatedly that, if
offer to totally surrender control of the The fact that these developments are Taiwan declared independence, it would
Temple Mount to the Palestinians, he had under consideration right now indicates mean war. In 2001, Taiwan’s President
suggested that the Temple Mount could just how close we could be to the fulfill- Chen Shui-bian did just that. While vis-
be placed under international control. ment of the prophecy of II Thessalonians iting Panama City in May, Chen said that
On September 22, 2000, Israel’s 2. Beijing’s cherished “one country, two sys-
Ha’aretz Daily News reported that Israel tems” formula aims to annihilate the
was pushing an initiative to hand sover- ROC (Republic of China, Taiwan’s offi-
eignty on the Temple Mount to perma- War killing cial name), and that the 23 million people
nent members of the UN Security of Taiwan will never accept it. He went
Council in an effort to break through to a one-third of mankind on to say that the ROC on Taiwan is an
final status agreement with the The most ominous prophecy in the independent sovereign state, not a
Palestinians. Bible continues to be Revelation 9:15-16. province, nor a part of another country.
The article stated, “Israel now believes In this passage, a war is prophesied that So has China backed down, or is she
bringing the Temple Mount under the will kill one-third of mankind—two bil- merely biding her time? Many people
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10. Cover Story Part 1
think that it is only a matter of time until
AP Photo/Daniel Morel
China makes her move to invade, if
Taiwan does not rescind these declara-
tions.
What a year
for world
government!
In the aftermath of the terrorist attacks
against the United States, British Prime
Minister Tony Blair declared that nation-
al sovereignty is now out-of-date. Blair
contends that the global alliances, formed
in the wake of the attack on America, are,
in fact, superseding national sovereignty.
The EU Observer, November 24, 2001,
reported that Blair’s foreign minister,
Jack Straw, echoed the Prime Minister’s
view. Straw wrote in the Independent, “In a
world where states and the interests of
their citizens are so obviously interde- UN military mission commander Joseph Kinzer, a U.S. Army General, decorates a U.S. army
pendent, we need to re-think our atti- officer in Fort Campbell, Kentucky in 1996 for the division’s service in Haiti. UN leader Lakhdar
tudes to concepts like independence and Brahimi, in civilian clothes, looks on. Currently, Brahimi is the top UN envoy to Afghanistan. He
sovereignty. In today’s world,” he added, recently told the UN Security Council that he envisioned a two-year transitional government run
“by sharing sovereignty, a people may end by Afghans and backed by a security force.
up with more, not less, independence of
action, more not less internal self-govern- ereign world governmental system. The proposal is now under considera-
ment and more, not less, control over France’s proposal of a world tax is a tion to make Russia a partner in NATO.
their lives.” huge leap toward the world government The year 2001 certainly was the year
prophesied in Daniel 7:23: “Thus he said, that the feet of the bear became firmly
France supports world tax The fourth beast shall be the fourth king- attached to the world government beast.
Advocates of world government know dom upon earth, which shall be diverse
that a world tax is essential to funding from all kingdoms, and shall devour the World Court system gains power
their anticipated one-world system. whole earth…” One of the key components to world
Obviously, if you are going to have a government is a world court system. A
world government, you must have a The feet of the bear world court system is actually the teeth of
world taxing system. One of the prophecies of the endtime the world government beast.
In August of 2001, France’s Prime world government is found in Revelation On June 27, 2001, the World Court
Minister Lionel Jospin announced that 13. The beast, symbolizing the last day shocked many Americans when it boldly
France would put forward proposals for world government, is described as having claimed authority over the courts of the
the “Tobin tax” at the next meeting of the feet of a bear. United States. Journalist Betsy Pisik
European finance ministers. The Tobin Many have feared that Russia might reported on the event for the Washington
tax—named after Professor James Tobin, return to a Cold War mentality under Times. “The International Court of Justice
the Yale professor of economics and President Putin. However, we can say yesterday criticized the state of Arizona
Nobel prize winner—would impose a tax with certainty that this will not occur. for executing a German national in defi-
of up to 1% on all international currency Scripture very clearly demonstrates that ance of its wishes, insisting in its most
trades. This would generate multiplied the Russian bear will be an integral part explicit language that ICJ orders are
billions of dollars for the anticipated of the endtime New World Order. binding on U.S. and other national
world government system. In the last half of 2001, we have wit- courts.”
Leaders at the United Nations desper- nessed a distinct warming of relations Another huge leap toward the empow-
ately want the world tax. Once imple- between Russia and the West. President erment of an international court system
mented, it will no longer be possible for Bush and President Putin spent several was the arrest and illegal extradition to
large donor countries (such as the U.S.) to days together at the Bush ranch in the World Court of former Yugoslavian
hold the UN hostage by refusing to pay Crawford, Texas. During this time the President Slobodan Milosevic.
their dues. The UN will be independent- two world leaders appeared to get along The International Community had
ly funded and thus can function as a sov- famously. demanded the arrest of Milosevic so that
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11. he could be tried for certain alleged
AP WideWorld Photos/Dusan Vranic
crimes. Yugoslavia’s government did
arrest him with the intention of putting
him on trial before a Yugoslavian court.
The International Community insisted
that Milosevic must be extradited to the
World Court at the Hague and placed on
trial there. The Yugoslavian government
was told in no uncertain terms that the
money Yugoslavia needed from the IMF
and the World Bank would not be forth-
coming unless Milosevic was extradited
to the World Court.
Since NATO’s attacks had destroyed
much of Yugoslavia’s infrastructure, the
nation desperately needed the funds
promised from the international bankers.
However, Yugoslavia had no law author-
izing the extradition of its citizens to the
World Court for trial. An attempt was
made to pass such a law, but it was defeat-
ed in the Yugoslavian Parliament.
The international pressure was so Great Britain’s Prime Minister Tony Blair, right, and his Foreign Secretary Jack Straw, left, open-
severe that the Yugoslav cabinet decided ly contend that the concept of national sovereignty is out of date. Straw believes sovereignty
to order the extradition of Milosevic by should be "shared."
executive decree. Milosevic’s lawyers
appealed to the Yugoslavian Supreme authority of the United Nations. Not
Court. The Court ordered a delay of exe- When the UN good!
cution of the executive order until the
case could be heard. The government installs a Foreign troops defend the U.S.
ignored the court order and whisked One of the most ominous develop-
Milosevic off in the middle of the night to government, you ments proceeding out of the attack on
the World Court. So much for the rule of
law! The only rule applying here was the
can be sure that America was foreign troops being enlist-
ed to guard the borders of the U.S. during
golden rule—he who has the gold, makes
the rules!
the installed gov- this crisis. NATO’s Airborne Warning
and Control Systems (AWACS) aircraft,
911
ernment will be in with crews from 12 different nations,
began patrolling the skies over America
It is obvious that the most impacting its own image—its on October 12, 2001. President Bush said
single incident of 2001 was the attack on about this development, “This has never
the World Trade Center and the socialistic, one- happened before, that NATO has come to
Pentagon. The burning question is: How help defend our country. But it happened
did this unprecedented event affect the world government in this time of need, and for that we are
emergence of the prophesied one-world
government? image. profoundly grateful.”
This is the first time that foreign
It must be stated from the outset that the Taliban has been vanquished. So a planes have had direct responsibility for
President George W. Bush did not follow frightening pattern was continued. In defense of the United States.
in the footsteps that his father had taken Bosnia, the UN had involved itself in the Marcus Corbin, a senior analyst at the
in the Gulf War of 1991. President Bush government after hostilities came to an Center for Defense Information said,
Sr. had sought approval from the UN for end. The same was true of Yugoslavia, “Sending the AWACS planes is largely a
each action taken during the Gulf con- East Timor and now Afghanistan. When political gesture. NORAD (the North
flict. President George W. Bush did not the UN installs a government, you can be American Aerospace Defense command)
do this. To those who fear the emergence sure that the installed government will be is perfectly capable of doing the jobs
of world government, this was good in its own image—its socialistic, one- AWACS planes can do.”
news. world government image. This leaves us wondering if President
However, as the war wound down to a So what is the end result of U.S. action Bush was exploiting an emergency situa-
conclusion, it became obvious that the in Afghanistan? The nation, like others tion to accustom Americans to the idea of
UN would be asked to formulate the gov- before it, has been placed under the juris- international forces on U.S. soil. If so, this
ernment that will rule Afghanistan after diction of the global governmental is terribly alarming.
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12. Cover Story Part 1
AP WideWorld Photos/Pablo Martinez Monsivais
Global religious unity
One of the endtime prophecies that is
hardest to believe speaks of the birth of a
global religious system. During the last
year, the concept of a global religious
structure has been gaining influence with
amazing speed.
In the year 2001, we may have seen the
greatest advance ever toward the prophe-
sied global religion. The message that all
great religions really serve the same God
is being heard more and more frequently.
Pope John Paul II made history on May
6, 2001. While visiting Damascus, Syria,
he became the first pope to ever visit a
Muslim mosque. The Pontiff, who revo-
lutionized ties with the Jews by visiting
Rome’s synagogue in 1985, said it is now
time to turn the page with Islam, too.
“For all the times that Muslims and
Christians have offended one another, we
need to seek forgiveness from the
Almighty and to offer each other forgive-
ness,” he said in his address to Muslim
leaders, including the Grand Mufti of
Syria. “Better mutual understanding will
surely lead...to a new way of presenting
our two religions, not in opposition as has
happened too often in the past, but in
partnership for the good of the human
family.”
Bush promotes Interfaithism
One of the strange results of the terror-
ist attacks of September 11th has been the
promotion of Interfaithism. In an effort to
hold his fragile coalition against terror- President Bush gives remarks before the start of a White House dinner to commemorate the
ism together, President Bush has appar- Islamic holy month of Ramadan on November 19.
ently felt compelled to make statements
legitimizing the Muslim religion. The Presbyterian Church—other longer do, since at this same General
President has stated repeatedly that the ways to God? Assembly they voted that homosexuals
Muslim religion is a great faith. He went Interfaithism continues to sweep are now acceptable as clergy. Never mind
so far as to host a dinner for Muslims at through mainline Christian denomina- that Leviticus 20:13 declares, “If a man
the White House during the Ramadan tions. The 213th General Assembly of the also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a
holy days. Presbyterian Church USA, held in June of woman, both of them have committed an
It should be noted that Muslims deny 2001, considered whether Jesus Christ is abomination: they shall surely be put to
that Jesus was the Messiah. They do not the only way to salvation. The Assembly death; their blood shall be upon them.”
believe Jesus is God. They teach that He voted 369-163 to establish a committee Sodomites in the pulpit? Now that will
did not die on the cross. Nor was He res- to study if there are other ways to God fit nicely into the one-world religion!
urrected from the dead. For a President, outside of Jesus Christ.
who professes to be a born again It would have been much simpler to
Christian, to participate with a pagan, check what Jesus Himself had to say 666
antichrist religion in the White House is about this. In John 14:6 Jesus said, “I am Perhaps the most dramatic result of the
alarming, to say the least. the way, the truth, and the life: no man disaster of September 11th is the willing-
It’s easy to understand why President cometh unto the Father, but by me.” Of ness of Americans to accept increasingly
Bush has done these things, but on issues course, this doesn’t help much if you no intrusive surveillance by their govern-
of this seriousness, the end must not jus- longer believe the Bible. Apparently the ment. In the name of security, the
tify the means. leaders of the Presbyterian Church no National Guard has been placed in air-
12 ENDTIME MAGAZINE JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2002
13. ports around the country. Face recogni-
AP WideWorld Photos/CP, Kevin Frayer
tion technology, iris scanning and finger-
printing devices are being implemented
throughout the fabric of American socie-
ty.
The most alarming development, to
those familiar with the Bible’s prophecies,
has been the renewed call for a national
ID. Proponents say that a national ID sys-
tem would eliminate illegal aliens, pro-
hibit people from operating with false
identification and allow the matching of
individuals with their unique biometric
characteristics.
One of the leading proponents of a
national ID is Larry Ellison, founder and
CEO of Oracle Corp. He offered to donate
the software for the establishment of the
national ID system.
Fortunately, President Bush has
opposed the establishment of such a sys-
tem. If he remains steadfast against it,
Americans may enjoy a temporary
reprieve. However, the advocates of the
ID system are determined that it is the
wave of the future.
Unfortunately, according to the Bible,
they are right. Revelation 13:15-18
prophesies a time when every person on
earth will have to have a number or a
mark of identification in order to partici-
pate in the economy. The proposed
national ID would certainly set the stage
for this system, which the Bible calls the
mark of the beast.
A Global ID
As this issue of Endtime goes to press, a
speech has just been made at a meeting of Canadian immigration minister Elinor Caplan holds the new Maple Leaf photo identity card that
the United Nations calling for the estab- is now being issued to all immigrants. This security measure has been implemented as a direct
lishment of a global ID. result of 9-11. The new I.D. card replaces papers which were easily forged. Such measures are
The Washington Post, December 17, also being considered by the U.S., as is a national I.D. system.
2001, reports that a plan for a global ID
was put forward by Pascal Smet, the head delivery of services more efficient. us fulfilled the prophecy of the Apostle
of Belgium’s independent asylum review In Spain, for example, an ID card is Peter in II Peter 3:3-4, “Knowing this
board. Under the plan, every person in mandatory for all citizens older than 14, first, that there shall come in the last days
the world would be fingerprinted and and they’re required for many govern- scoffers, walking after their own lusts,
registered in order to fight illegal immi- ment programs. Argentinians must get a And saying, Where is the promise of his
gration and people smuggling. card when they turn 8 and then re-regis- coming? for since the fathers fell asleep,
Smet said, “There are no technical ter at 17. Kenya requires its citizens to all things continue as they were from the
problems preventing the establishment of carry an ID at all times. Germany like- beginning of the creation.”
the ID system. It is only a question of will wise requires all citizens over 16 to carry I think it is obvious to anyone reading
and investment.” a card that’s similar to a passport. this article that our world is in an incred-
The world is much closer to accepting One thing is certain. The world entered ible process of change. The scope of
a global ID system than we might think. 2001 far removed from the possibility of prophetic advancement during the last
More than 100 nations already have a a global ID, but we are closing out 2001 twelve months has been absolutely
form of national identification and use giving it serious consideration. remarkable! All of these things signal to
them in a variety of ways to improve secu- us that the Second Coming of Jesus is
rity, assist law enforcement and make the It would be a terrible mistake if any of drawing near. ❏
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14. Cover Story Part 2
What to expect in 2002
AP WideWorld Photos/Xinhua,Wu Senhui
THE REAL THING: A surface-to-air missile that was launched during naval exercises of China’s People Liberation Army. China has hundreds of
such missiles, and larger, aimed at Taiwan and the United States. The 6th Trumpet of Revelation will be precipitated by an army of 200 million sol-
diers. In 2001, the CIA estimated that China has 200,886,946 males between the ages of 15-49 fit for military service.
BY IRVIN BAXTER JR. 3. Final 7 years to Armageddon may certain that the International Criminal
begin Court will begin its operation during
T
here are some developments 4. Revival of the Holy Roman 2002.
that are directly related to Empire
the fulfillment of the Bible’s 5. World will continue to move Envisioned since 1948
prophecies that will almost toward a global ID It has been 50 years since the United
certainly occur within the 6. War that kills one-third of Nations first recognized the need to
next year. Other developments related to world’s population establish an international criminal court,
prophecy will be ongoing throughout to prosecute crimes such as genocide. In
2002, though they may not reach full resolution 260 on December 9, 1948, the
fruition within this year. Birth of a permanent General Assembly, “Recognizing that at
The events to watch in 2002 include all periods of history genocide has inflict-
the following: World Court ed great losses on humanity; and being
This is the year that the world govern- convinced that, in order to liberate
1. Birth of a permanent World ment beast grows teeth. No government mankind from such an odious scourge,
Court can rule effectively without mechanisms international co-operation is required,”
2. Adoption of the Earth Charter of enforcement in place. It now appears adopted the Convention on the
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15. Prevention and Punishment of the Crime
of Genocide. Article I of that convention
characterizes genocide as “a crime under
international law,” and article VI provides Whetstone
that persons charged with genocide “shall by John L. Bryant
be tried by a competent tribunal of the
State in the territory of which the act was
committed or by such international penal 1. Who said, “Today shalt thou be with me in paradise?”
tribunal as may have jurisdiction...” A. Pilate B. Jesus C. Paul D. Peter
In the same resolution, the General 2. Which of Laban’s daughters was beautiful and well-favored?
Assembly also invited the International
A. Rachel B. Leah C. Ruth D. Esther
Law Commission “to study the desirabil-
3. How was Elijah taken up into heaven?
ity and possibility of establishing an
international judicial organ for the trial of A. By an eagle B. In a basket C. By a raven D. In a whirlwind
persons charged with genocide...” 4. To whom was Paul’s gospel hid?
These words come from the UN’s web A. To those who are lost B. To the proud C. To the blind
page on international law. As you can see, D. To the old
the plan for an international court has 5. Who said, “I have commanded the ravens to feed thee?”
existed almost since the formation of the A. The Lord B. Moses C. Joshua D. David
United Nations. However, the Cold War 6. In his riddle this man said, “…there was a swarm of bees and honey in the
prohibited this plan from coming to carcass of the lion.”
fruition. A. Jephthah B. Samuel C. Samson D. Solomon
7. When Pharaoh heard that Moses had slain an Egyptian, what did he do?
Berlin Wall falls A. Thanked him B. Sought to kill him C. Scolded him
Since the fall of the Berlin Wall and the D. Humiliated him
end of the Cold War, progress toward the 8. During His temptation, how long did Jesus go without eating?
envisioned one-world government has A. Three days B. Thirty days C. Twenty-one days
resumed. We have witnessed the empow- D. Forty days and forty nights
erment of the World Bank, the 9. God sent this man to pray for Saul that he (Saul) might receive his sight.
International Monetary Fund, the World
A. Peter B. Ananias C. Demas D. Timothy
Trade Organization, the World Health
10. Under what is carnal man sold?
Organization and myriad other arms of
the emerging world government. A. Righteousness B. Sin C. Freedom D. Death
However, the indispensable link to 11. Who said, “Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these?”
enforceable world government has still A. Andrew B. Jesus C. John D. Barnabas
not been enacted. Before world govern- 12. Reportedly, who wrote most of the Psalms?
ment can put teeth into its edicts, it has A. Solomon B. Job C. David D. Abraham
to have a court system that can enforce its 13. In the parable of the sower, to what did Jesus liken the seed?
laws and decisions. A. Agriculture B. Horticulture C. The Word of God D. Farming
Until the global political climate was 14. Who is the author and finisher of our faith?
properly prepared, world planners knew A. Our pastors B. The president C. Jesus D. The undertaker
that the nations of the world would not 15. Isaiah has ___ chapters, the Bible has ___ books (same number).
surrender their sovereignty to such a A. 22 B. 44 C. 66 D. 88
world court system. It is well understood 16. Paul said “For me to live is ___ and to die is ___.”
among the powers that be that once an A. Great, better B. Necessary, expected C. Prophesied, promised
international court system can pluck D. Christ, gain
individual citizens from their countries to 17. For a near kinsman to spread his skirt over a handmaid was a proposal
be tried before a world tribunal, national of what?
sovereignty, as we have known it, will vir-
A. Abasement B. Friendship C. Marriage D. Promise
tually cease to exist.
18. Define – An earthly story having a spiritual application
By the fall of 1997, those who rule in
A. A parable B. A proverb C. An adage D. A fable
such lofty regions apparently judged that
the psyche of the world to be sufficiently 19. Accounting the guilty just before God – (a pardon).
prepared to commit national martyrdom A. Parole B. Justification C. Accusation D. Acquit
for the cause of one-world government. 20. This book of the Bible has the most chapters (150).
On September 22, 1997, at the open- A. Genesis B. Revelation C. Psalms D. Luke
ing of the 52nd General Assembly of the
United Nations, U.S. President Bill
Answers on page 31
Clinton made his opening speech to wel-
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come the new General Assembly. After
the normal perfunctory remarks,
President Clinton dropped his bombshell.
“The time has now arrived to establish a
permanent international criminal court.”
Before this session of the General
Assembly was over, the decision was
made to convene a conference to finalize a
statute establishing an international
criminal court. That conference was sub-
sequently held in Rome, Italy from June
15 to July 17, 1998. The result was the
adoption of the International Criminal
Court Statute of Rome. Under this
statute, every person on earth can be
placed on trial before this court. This is
true even if the person’s nation has not
signed onto the statute. Furthermore,
Americans placed on trial before the new
International Criminal Court will not
enjoy the protection of the U.S.
Constitution, nor the Bill of Rights.
In order for the International Criminal UN Secretary General Kofi Annan applauds as Italian Foreign Minister Lamberto Dini, right,
Court to begin operation, the parliaments shows the book of the treaty, which created the world's first international war crimes tribunal, dur-
of sixty nations must ratify the Rome ing the signing ceremony at Rome's Capitol Hill on July 18, 1998. The International Criminal
Treaty. At press time, 47 nations have Court won approval after nearly five weeks of talks and years of preliminary negotiations. Annan
now ratified. It is anticipated that the rat- hailed a treaty as a giant step forward and appealed to a reluctant United States to join the pact.
ification process will be completed by the
mid-point of the year 2002. Roman Empire. The Holy Roman vidual states of Europe could not compete
Consequently, world planners believe that Empire has ruled off and on from that alone on the world’s new political stage, a
this world court system will commence time until now. The Bible prophesies that decision was made to form a union of
permanent operation sometime before the the Holy Roman Empire will be revived states that would create a third world
end of the year. If this is not blocked, once again during the reign of the superpower. Some projected that this
national sovereignty, for all intents and Antichrist and the False Prophet. union would ultimately become a United
purposes, will cease to exist, and the New In Daniel 2:31-45, an image portrays States of Europe.
World Order will be enthroned! The the world empires that would rule from On March 25, 1957, the Treaty of
world will probably not realize this for a Daniel’s time until the Second Coming of Rome was signed. It created an economic
while, but ten years from now we will all Jesus. The Roman Empire is depicted as union called the European Common
realize what a turning point in human the legs of iron. The feet of iron mingled Market. It was believed that, if the pow-
history the establishment of a permanent with clay symbolize the “Holy” Roman ers of Europe could be brought into eco-
World Court was. Empire. nomic union, political union would
The Bible prophesies that the emerging Revelation 17 portrays the Holy inevitably follow.
world government will ultimately demand Roman Empire as a woman riding on the This theory has proven to be true. As of
total allegiance from the citizens of the back of a beast, depicting the union of January 1, 1993, the twelve member
earth. Any who refuse to comply to the church and state. Both of these prophecies nations of the Common Market were
edicts of the world government will come declare that the Holy Roman Empire will completely unified economically. All
under tremendous political and religious reign on earth during the endtime. trade barriers were abolished.
persecution. The World Court that seems So, is there any evidence of a re-born
almost certain to begin operation in 2002 Holy Roman Empire on the present The European Union
will be the instrument used to perpetrate world scene? There is, in fact, undeniable From there, the nations moved toward
this time of tribulation upon mankind. evidence that the Holy Roman Empire is political union. A goal was set to develop
being re-formed right now. a common foreign policy and to adopt one
Revival of the currency. It was believed that, once a
The Common Market common currency was embraced, the
Holy Roman Empire In the aftermath of World War II, the march toward total union would become
The Holy Roman Empire was born in world’s two superpowers, the United irreversible. To signify this new stage of
800 AD when Pope Leo III placed a States and the Soviet Union, relegated the development, the union’s name was
crown on the head of Charlemagne, traditional powers of Europe to second- changed from Common Market to
declaring him to be emperor of the Holy rate power status. Realizing that the indi- European Union.
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19. A common currency, the euro, was cre-
AP WideWorld Photos/Boris Grdanoski)
ated on January 1, 1999. This new cur-
rency has been used side by side with each
nation’s currency from that time until
now. On January 1, 2002, twelve of the
fifteen members of the European Union
will discard their national currencies and
move permanently to the common cur-
rency. Their individual currencies will be
abolished on March 1, 2002. According
to former German Chancellor Helmut
Kohl, one currency makes European
union irreversible.
Latest developments
On December 15, 2001, the leaders of
the European Union launched a constitu-
tional convention to design a federated
Europe. Their expressed goal is to create a
new “global superpower” that will govern
more than a half-billion people by the end
of the present decade.
According to the expressed plan, a
European Constitution will be formulat-
ed by 2003 and adopted by EU members
by 2004. A European military force sepa-
rate from NATO will soon be formed and
at least 10 more nations will be added to YOU MAY BE HEARING MORE about this man in the near future. Javier Solana is head of the
the federation. European Union’s foreign and security policy. The former Spanish Foreign Minister and NATO
If these plans come to pass, the conti- Secretary General is one of the most powerful and influential leaders of the emerging European
nent will be more united by, say, 2010 super-state with very strong ties to the United Nations. He traveled to Israel during November in
than at any time since the Roman an attempt to arrange a summit between Peres and Arafat.
Empire. In terms of population and gross
domestic product, this enlarged European environmental organization of which each of the earth’s homes, businesses, fac-
Union would be bigger and richer than Gorbachev is president. These two glob- tories, schools, churches…every human
the United States. al planners now intend to seek endorse- activity. If you think the specter of
Is a revived Holy Roman Empire in ment of the Earth Charter by the United George Orwell’s “Big Brother” was bad,
formation right now? You’d better Nations when the General Assembly con- just wait till you see Gorbachev and
believe it! venes in September of 2002. If the UN Strong’s “Big Mother” (Mother Earth) in
accepts the Earth Charter, it will become action!
Adoption of the the road map—the operations manual for
our world. Final 7
Earth Charter? The Earth Charter contends that every
In March of 2000, Mikhail Gorbachev activity of man must be controlled by an years to begin?
and Maurice Strong completed their work ideal called “sustainable development.” The Bible prophesies a seven-year peri-
on a document called the Earth Charter. This simply means that every busi- od that will immediately precede the
Gorbachev, the former President of the ness…every human enterprise must be Battle of Armageddon and the Second
Soviet Union, is credited with the fall of evaluated for its environmental impact. Coming of Jesus Christ. This seven-year
the Berlin Wall and the end of the Cold Whatever it consumes from the earth or period will begin with the confirming of
War. Maurice Strong was the Secretary the environment must be replaced. a covenant between the Antichrist and
General for the Earth Summit held in Rio Whatever damage it inflicts on the earth Israel. This confirming of the covenant
de Janeiro in 1992. More recently, he was must be repaired. Furthermore, the cost will affect the State of Israel and the sta-
appointed by UN Secretary General Kofi for all of this idealistic “snoopervision” tus of the Temple Mount.
Annan to head UN reform. Strong must be built into the price of every sin- Over the past few months, pressure has
remodeled the UN, preparing it for its gle product sold. been steadily building for the
role in global governance as the world The United Nations, of course, would International Community to intervene in
enters the 21st Century. be charged with creating and enforcing the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Since the
Gorbachev and Strong gave birth to the all-encompassing web of internation- Antichrist will become the dominant
Green Cross International, the global al law that would be needed to oversee leader of the International Community
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20. Cover Story Part 2
AP WideWorld Photos/Marty Lederhandler
during the endtime, it appears that the
present situation in the Middle East
could result in the prophesied confirma-
tion of the covenant in the times just
ahead.
We can say with certainty that a
covenant affecting Israel and the Temple
Mount will be confirmed by the
Antichrist and the International
Community. We cannot say for sure that
it will take place in 2002. However, the
present international scene leads us to
believe that the fulfillment of this
prophecy lies just ahead, and that it is
quite likely that we will see it sometime
this year.
World will
THE ULTIMATE PEACEMAKER Kofi Annan stepped in when Elmo and his friends argued over
continue moving who would get to sing the alphabet song. His encounter on Sesame Street with the bickering
Muppets was taped on December 6th. Three days later, Annan, on behalf of his organization,
toward a global ID the UN, received the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, Norway.
The prophecy simply says, “And he
causeth all, both small and great, rich and the Anti-Ballistic Missile (ABM) Treaty
poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in War that kills so that we can build an anti-missile sys-
their right hand, or in their foreheads: tem. This system is projected to be oper-
And that no man might buy or sell, save one-third of men? ational by 2004. This is important
he that had the mark, or the name of the The prophecy of Revelation 9:15-16 because this system will take away
beast, or the number of his name.” clearly foretells the killing of one-third of China’s ability to threaten the U.S. with
(Revelation 13:16-17) the world’s population—two billion peo- nuclear attack. If China intends to keep
Simply stated, this prophecy foretells a ple. This is one of those prophecies that her promise concerning uniting Taiwan
time when people of the world will have we know is going to come to pass. We with the Mainland by force, she almost
to possess some kind of a mark or number just don’t know exactly when. Is there any has to do it before the U.S. anti-missile
in order to function in the world’s econo- reason to believe that this incredibly system becomes operational, since an
my. apocalyptic prophecy could occur during invasion of Taiwan would almost certain-
This coercive economic system will be 2002? ly bring the U.S. into the conflict.
used to control people politically and reli- Actually, there are very powerful reasons Simply stated, these factors have placed
giously, and will be implemented during to believe that this prophesied war is like- China in a two-year window of opportu-
the endtime world government of the ly to happen within the next year or two. nity during which she can make her
Antichrist and the False Prophet. The prophecy indicates that an army of move. Consequentially, the probability of
Of all the fall-out from the September 200 million soldiers will trigger this war. the horrific war of Revelation 9:15-16 is
11th attack on America, none is greater The nation of China has boasted that she higher within the next two years than it
than the call for a national ID system. can put 200 million soldiers on the bat- has ever been.
Since the disaster, many different forms of tlefield. China has threatened repeatedly
intrusions into privacy have been justi- to use military force to reunite Taiwan Some of the prophesied events that are
fied. However, no development is as with the Mainland. China has said that, if likely to come to pass in 2002 are quite
frightening as the proposals to imple- Taiwan declares independence, it would frightening. What should we be doing in
ment a national or even global ID system. be a cause for war. Taiwan’s President response to these things that we can see
The United States has considered the Chen Shui-bian declared, in one of his coming?
institution of a national ID. Great Britain speeches last year, that Taiwan was a sov- First of all, we should make sure that
has taken the decision to do it. ereign, independent country. we are prepared, no matter what happens.
Some nations will probably adopt a China presently possesses 25 intercon- The only way to be prepared is to be born
national ID this year, while others may tinental ballistic missiles equipped with again. (Send for our free brochure: “What
not. You can be sure that persuasive argu- city-buster nuclear bombs, which can Do You Mean—Born Again?”)
ments for the enactment of an ID system reach any city in the United States. Each Once our eternity is assured, we should
here in America will be heard throughout of these bombs is ten times as powerful as do everything that we can to help others
2002. Remember, there is one very pow- the one dropped on Hiroshima during be prepared for the things to come. Jesus
erful argument against it—Revelation World War II. The United States just said, “Go ye therefore and teach all
13:16-17! announced that we are withdrawing from nations…” ❏
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21. World Government Watch
Paying for World
Government
From terror attack to global taxation
BY JAMIE BRENDAN
Endtime Photo
“T
here is a time in an
international crisis
when all are so
frightened of what
might happen that
they will accept many things that they
would not have even contemplated before
the crisis; and indeed are unlikely to con-
template a week after it has ended.” These
were the words of Canadian diplomat
Lester Pearson in 1968.
He was speaking about a delicate win-
dow of opportunity just before the
United Nations established its first ever
peacekeeping force. The occasion was the
1956 Suez Crisis. The stated reason at the
time for establishing a UN military pres-
ence in the region was the hope that it
would deter a major military escalation The baby blue United Nations helmet and beret are on display at UN Headquarters in New York
between Israel and Egypt. City. The first UN peacekeepers were dispatched during the Suez Crisis in 1956.
Pearson, who later became Prime
Minister of Canada, led the move in cre- been saying this for years. program that would provide such an
ating this first peacekeeping force, and for Now, with the world outraged and call- alternative. Other countries are seriously
his part in making this a reality, he ing for a “global crackdown” on terror- considering this same course of action.
received the 1957 Nobel Peace Prize. It ism, members of the international com- Optional funding sources for the
was not until the 1968 Reith Lectures, munity are using this cry to build upon United Nations is not a new idea.
however, that Pearson revealed how the their larger agenda. And as we just Addressing the 1963 Harvard Alumni
fear surrounding the Suez Crisis was actu- learned above, unknown to most, this is Association, UN Secretary-General U
ally manipulated in order to achieve a precisely how the first UN “peacekeep- Thant related how a future United
wider agenda. He further stated, “So at ers” were formed. Nations “world police force” could only
the time...my resolution for a police force become a reality when the organization’s
was greeted with almost unanimous Tax talk economic hurdles had been overcome.
acclaim.” Recently, detailed proposals have been Similarly, Richard Falk, one of the most
It therefore shouldn’t come as a shock circulating within the international com- influential world-law attorneys recog-
to learn that the September 11th terrorist munity for an upcoming global tax. At nized the importance of independent
attacks have become a rallying point for the present time the United Nations is funding in his massive four volume series
world government activists who want to primarily funded through the contribu- The Strategy of World Order, which was
see a permanent global security force tions of member countries, which many published in 1966 by the World Law
established. It has been effectively argued globalists view as being restrictive to the Fund. In it Falk noted, “If we conceive of
in the past that, in order to protect the growth of the world organization. In life in a drastically altered international
world from terrorism, the United Nations order to be freed from this monetary lim- system with a large UN Police Force and
must have at its disposal an international- itation—imposed by sovereign nations, it a World Development Authority having a
ized police force. The World Federalist is believed that an alternative source of budget of up to 50 billion dollars per
Association (WFA), along with other revenue is needed. Already, one G7 nation year, then the need to have assured
global governance organizations, have has officially endorsed a world taxation sources of revenue is indeed significant.”
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