[dukeman]

Jesus said His followers would be hated because the world hates Him.

[backhoe]

Jesus said His followers would be hated because the world hates Him.

It is so written- keep your powder dry!

[rikkir]

Man these people are like a self fulfilling prophesy.
Have you ever seen one of those optical illusions that if you squint real hard you can see the 3-d image appear on the page? The same applies to these evil people. If you squint real hard you can see the people who will fall for the Antichrist's lies. I can clearly see these people running the centers where the mark of the beast will be applied. You can almost see their desire to persecute, and execute Christians.
In some sense it makes me sad. In other ways at peace as it proves the Scriptures coming to life before our very eyes. At least those who have eyes to see.
"Father forgive them, for they know not what they do."
The end draws ever nearer.