To some degree.
I used to think Shrillery was more evil. I think it’s still somewhat of a toss up but I think OThuga is more evil because he’s a bit slicker and convinces more of the brain dead.
However, the AC will not have such discoverable baggage when he first rises to power. He will seem to be absolutely squeaky clean and saintly.
Somehow he has to convince the Jews that he’s their messiah.
just my perspective,
imho.
I'm not familiar with that point. I know that he will make a seven year "covenant" with Israel (Daniel 9:27)...but I wasn't aware that Israel saw him as a Messiah.
Do you have a source you can point me to?