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Scholar Warns Iran's Ahmadinejad May Have 'Cataclysmic Events' Events' In Mind For August 22
drudge report ^ | 8/8/06

Posted on 08/08/2006 7:34:50 AM PDT by Former Fetus

WSJ: Scholar Warns Iran's Ahmadinejad May Have 'Cataclysmic Events' In Mind For August 22 Tue Aug 08 2006 10:22:35 ET

In a WALL STREET JOURNAL op-ed Tuesday, Princeton's Bernard Lewis writes: "There is a radical difference between the Islamic Republic of Iran and other governments with nuclear weapons. This difference is expressed in what can only be described as the apocalyptic worldview of Iran's present rulers."

"In Islam as in Judaism and Christianity, there are certain beliefs concerning the cosmic struggle at the end of time -- Gog and Magog, anti-Christ, Armageddon, and for Shiite Muslims, the long awaited return of the Hidden Imam, ending in the final victory of the forces of good over evil, however these may be defined."

President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad "and his followers clearly believe that this time is now, and that the terminal struggle has already begun and is indeed well advanced. It may even have a date, indicated by several references by the Iranian president to giving his final answer to the US about nuclear development by Aug. 22," which this year corresponds "to the 27th day of the month of Rajab of the year 1427. This, by tradition, is the night when many Muslims commemorate the night flight of the prophet Muhammad on the winged horse Buraq, first to 'the farthest mosque,' usually identified with Jerusalem, and then to heaven and back (c.f., Koran XVII.1).

"This might well be deemed an appropriate date for the apocalyptic ending of Israel and if necessary of the world. It is far from certain that Mr. Ahmadinejad plans any such cataclysmic events precisely for Aug. 22. But it would be wise to bear the possibility in mind."


TOPICS: Extended News; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: ahmadinejad; august22; endofwords; geopolitics; iran; jihad; pushthebigbutton
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To: Former Fetus

He wants nukes, lets give it to him.


21 posted on 08/08/2006 7:52:28 AM PDT by lormand (Nuke the Islamic States, or kiss your @55 goodbye)
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To: Former Fetus

Newt said recently that Ahmadinejab is a 12-hour flight (from N. Korea) from having nuclear missiles. That one gave me pause.


22 posted on 08/08/2006 7:53:21 AM PDT by Aquinasfan (When you find "Sola Scriptura" in the Bible, let me know)
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To: rjp2005

It's not an "End of the World" prophecy, It's an ascendancy of Islam prophecy.........


23 posted on 08/08/2006 7:53:32 AM PDT by Red Badger (Is Castro dead yet?........)
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To: knews_hound

Interesting. Thanks.


24 posted on 08/08/2006 7:53:47 AM PDT by alarm rider (Those that vote for RINOS knowingly, have already admitted defeat.)
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To: lormand

i would prefer a well-placed bullet.


25 posted on 08/08/2006 7:54:27 AM PDT by avital2
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To: x_plus_one
"Or if the prophesies dont materialize some will expect the leadership to make them materialize....."


So the pressure is on this guy to do something, cause he doesn't appear to be the type that could deal with a global mocking. Thing of it is that he like the Hzbo's may not be prepared for the unintended consequences.
26 posted on 08/08/2006 7:54:35 AM PDT by Just mythoughts
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To: alarm rider

I truly believe it is a portent of what will almost certainly occur.

Much to my disgust I might add.

Cheers,

knewshound


27 posted on 08/08/2006 7:55:24 AM PDT by knews_hound (Driving Liberals nuts since 1975 !)
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To: nwctwx

Ping


28 posted on 08/08/2006 7:55:39 AM PDT by freeperfromnj
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To: Bigh4u2

If I recall correctly, the next day, August 23 is the anniversery date of the Islamic reconquest of Jerusalem from the crusaders.


29 posted on 08/08/2006 7:56:04 AM PDT by Pete from Shawnee Mission
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To: Red Badger

I just put this link in to my planner for the 23th. Bet ya nothing happens!


30 posted on 08/08/2006 7:56:52 AM PDT by f zero
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To: the invisib1e hand

The unknown Buckethead Imam

31 posted on 08/08/2006 7:58:45 AM PDT by TChris (Banning DDT wasn't about birds. It was about power.)
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To: Red Badger
I've been checking the "Bible Codes" sites and August 2006 seems to have something really bad in store for the Middle East & Israel......

Details please?

32 posted on 08/08/2006 7:58:50 AM PDT by null and void (Bipartisanship: when the Stupid Party & the Evil Party agree on something that is both stupid & evil)
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To: avital2
"i would prefer a well-placed bullet."

Too little, too late for that, another nut-case would take his place.

Something much bigger than a bullet is needed.

33 posted on 08/08/2006 7:58:53 AM PDT by lormand (Nuke the Islamic States, or kiss your @55 goodbye)
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To: f zero
Look at these. They may be nothing or they may be something......

http://exodus2006.com/3code.htm

Note this on this site:

http://www.revelation13.net/calendar.html

Aug, 22, 2006. Mercury, Saturn, Venus, and the crescent Moon are grouped together low in the East. Aug. 26, a very close approach of Venus and Saturn (.5 degree). Big events in the world: Muslim terrorism and war? Watch for major events in: North Korea, increased war in the Middle East, and more trouble with Muslim terrorism.

34 posted on 08/08/2006 8:00:25 AM PDT by Red Badger (Is Castro dead yet?........)
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To: COUNTrecount
there are times when one should take bombastic statements not as double-talk, but for what they are.

like the times before September, 2001, for example.

35 posted on 08/08/2006 8:00:35 AM PDT by the invisib1e hand (let's all toast islam.)
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To: Red Badger
It's not an "End of the World" prophecy, It's an ascendancy of Islam prophecy.........

A distinction without a difference.

36 posted on 08/08/2006 8:01:03 AM PDT by null and void (Bipartisanship: when the Stupid Party & the Evil Party agree on something that is both stupid & evil)
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To: knews_hound

Thanks.

I read that about a week or so ago and it seemed to fit exactly what I was thinking about this nut.


37 posted on 08/08/2006 8:02:13 AM PDT by Bigh4u2 (Denial is the first requirement to be a liberal)
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To: Rummyfan

It's not a well, but a latrine. You must have a wrong translation. A couple of Tridents should have the standing orders for carpet nuking.


38 posted on 08/08/2006 8:05:13 AM PDT by GSlob
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To: Red Badger

details


39 posted on 08/08/2006 8:05:54 AM PDT by expatguy (http://laotze.blogspot.com/)
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To: null and void
Details please?

http://www.revelation13.net/ http://exodus2006.com/ I just read these for "fun", kinda like your "Daily Horror-scope"........

40 posted on 08/08/2006 8:07:08 AM PDT by Red Badger (Is Castro dead yet?........)
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