[stayathomemom]

I thought the Anti-Christ would arise from within the church.

[BipolarBob]

No matter his origin, he will have both political and religious powers behind him. A worldwide calamity will focus on him to guide the world through it. I would presume (that's a weak position) that the United Nations may figure prominently in promoting this person to unite the different countries under ONE government, one currency and one religion. It will seem like the logical thing to do to the unsuspecting.