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For months, Peter Thiel, the right-wing tech billionaire, has warned of what he sees as an imminent threat from the Antichrist, an entity portrayed in some Christian traditions as one of Jesus’ ultimate enemies. Mr. Thiel, an investor in artificial intelligence, says he is drawing on biblical prophesies to warn of an Antichrist who will promise safety from existential risks like nuclear war, climate change and artificial intelligence only to bring about something worse: one-world, totalitarian government. Now, Mr. Thiel is encountering resistance from Christian thinkers in the Roman Catholic Church, just as he tries to build support for his...

Bishop Strickland: Catholics are being unjustly accused of antisemitism for defending Church teaching'A Catholic conscience must never be silenced by political pressure or fear of accusation,' Bishop Strickland writes.Editor’s note: This article by Bishop Joseph Strickland originally appeared as a post on his X account.(LifeSiteNews) — In these days of great confusion, many faithful Catholics are feeling unsettled – some even shaken – by the intensity of political pressure, public accusations, and the growing hostility toward those who simply hold to the perennial teaching of the Catholic Church.Let me speak clearly, as a shepherd of souls:If you feel that the...

[Catholic Caucus] Lay Leader Who Criticized Cardinal Cupich Phased Out of Catholic Conference BoardLoyola University Chicago law professor John Breen will leave after nearly 13 years; sources say the move follows his public criticism of plans to honor Sen. Dick Durbin.Nearly six months after publicly criticizing Cardinal Blase Cupich’s plan to give a “lifetime achievement” award to a pro-abortion-rights senator, a long-serving lay member of the Catholic Conference of Illinois (CCI) board of directors is being involuntarily phased out of his role. John Breen, a Loyola University Chicago law professor who has served on CCI’s board since 2012, will be...

More than once, I have written about the mystery of Jews who seem to support their own demise by voting with, and standing by, those who hate them. Some Jews voted into office Ilhan Omar in my home state of Minnesota. Others voted for Mayor Zohran Mamdani in New York. No Jew is now safe there. Many Jews voted for two anti-Semites – Jimmy Carter and Barack Obama. No two U.S. Presidents did more damage to Israel than these men – yet they got the Jewish vote by and large. Obama, a man with obvious Islamic leanings, got almost 80%...

Originally published March 19, 2018, updated 2026 Author’s note: I asked this question over five years ago when I began Rev310 on my old WordPress site, which, in hindsight, seems like a lifetime ago. But just think about how much the world has changed since 2018. The events of 2020 included COVID, race riots, and a stolen election. 2021 included the disastrous US pullout of Afghanistan. 2022 saw the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, and ChatGPT went public. By 2023, the world was racing toward digital currencies, global government, and a barbaric assault on Israel by Hamas. In 2024, Israel...

Catholic Church in Germany lost more than 500k members, had only 25 priestly ordinations in 2025The German Church lost over 575,000 registered Catholics in 2024 as well, as the country’s bishops pursue their heretical, pro-LGBT ‘Synodal Way.’ The Catholic Church in Germany lost nearly 550,000 members in 2025 and only recorded 25 priestly ordinations nationwide.The German Bishops’ Conference (DBK) has published preliminary figures for 2025 across all German dioceses, showing another year of a massive exodus from the Church.Around 307,000 people left the Catholic Church, while 2,269 joined and 5,443 were readmitted. However, if one factors in the deaths, the...

Support for Israel has declined among all age groups since 2023, with the sharpest decline taking place among those aged 18-34, almost two-thirds of whom expressed a "negative" view of the country, according to a recent NBC News poll.In what the outlet described as a "sea change" regarding voters' opinions on Israel and the Palestinian territories, the poll of 1,000 registered voters conducted from Feb. 27 to March 3 found that 63% of voters under age 35 have a negative view of Israel, compared to just 13% who have a positive view and 23% who hold a neutral view.The numbers...

Ted Cruz endorses article accusing Traditional Catholics of being ‘parasites’Traditional Catholics are in the firing line in an article Ted Cruz described as 'the best and most comprehensive explanation of what we're fighting.'On Sunday, March 15, Senator Ted Cruz retweeted a long anti-Catholic X essay by the Republican Zionist account “Insurrection Barbie,” stating:READ every word of this.It’s the best & most comprehensive explanation of what we’re fighting.In the essay, which runs over 8,000 words, the author claimed that the Republican Party was being taken over by a small bloc of Catholics and undermining its support for “Christian Zionism.”A chief influence...

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What is a Christian Zionist? A lot of people have opinions about Christian Zionism, but many don’t truly understand what it means or what those of us who hold this view actually believe. Too often we allow others to define the term for us. So it helps to begin by clearing away some common misconceptions. Being a Christian Zionist does not mean blindly supporting every decision made by the Israeli government. Nor, does it mean offering unconditional or uncritical acceptance to every policy issuing out of the Knesset. It does not mean excusing injustice, nor does it mean ignoring the...

[Catholic Caucus] ‘Christ is King’ billboard unveiled in CaliforniaA group of Catholic pro-life activists in San Diego gathered on Saturday to welcome the unveiling of LifeSiteNews' first 'Christ is King' billboard in California.A group of Catholic pro-life activists in San Diego gathered on Saturday to welcome the unveiling of LifeSiteNews’ first “Christ is King” billboard in California.Made up mainly of sidewalk counselors, including 40 Days for Life activists, the group consecrated the human race to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and prayed the Rosary under the billboard on Pacific Highway.They were joined by LifeSiteNews reader Mario Cataldo, who regularly displays...

[Catholic Caucus] Brazil Bishop Invites Homosexual Groups Into His HomeBishop Arnaldo Carvalheiro Neto of Jundiaí, Brazil, hosted a meeting of homosexual groups from the state of São Paulo at his episcopal residence on March 1, reports AciDigital.com.The gathering began with a Eucharist in the chapel of the episcopal house, with participants gathered around the altar.There was also whining dialogue about the “challenges” these groups face in the Church.Since October 2025, the bishop has served as the reference bishop for the National ‘Network of LGBT Catholic Groups’ within the Brazilian bishops’ conference.During the meeting, he described these groups – which are...

Is the Rapture real? There’s always debate around this topic. Let’s start with the obvious: the Rapture sounds crazy. Jesus descends from Heaven, dead people rise from their graves, and living believers are suddenly caught up into the sky—like the world’s strangest episode of “Stranger Things.” Sounds like the stuff your uncle mutters about after three cups of church coffee. Except—the Rapture is right there in Scripture. Paul says it. John says it. Jesus says it. Opposing Views Now, critics like to pounce: “But the word Rapture isn’t even in the Bible!” Neither are the words Trinity or even Bible....

Join with fellow FREEPERS across the world to pray for AMERICA: For those in Authority in Government, Family, Military, Business, Agri-Business, Healthcare, Education, Churches, Technology, Religious Freedom and the Media. "I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone: for kings and all those in authority that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness". (1 Timothy 2:1-2) Religion Forum threads labeled [Prayer] are closed to debate of any kind. "Finally, brothers, rejoice. Set things in order. Be encouraged. Agree with one another. Be at peace. And the God...

Catholic Caucus] German bishops slammed for naming priest involved in homosexual scandal to abuse victims boardThe German Bishops’ Conference is facing backlash for promoting heterodox Fr. Wolfgang Rothe, an LGBT activist linked to a major homosexual seminary scandal, with multiple bishops reportedly criticizing the appointment.The German Bishops’ Conference (DBK) has faced massive criticism for naming a heterodox priest, who has been accused of having a homosexual relationship with a seminarian, to its advisory board for sexual abuse victims.A recently published exposé by the German magazine Cicero revealed that Fr. Wolfgang Rothe’s appointment to the DBK’s advisory board for sexual abuse...

Why the End Times Confuse So Many Christians For a topic that occupies nearly a third of the Bible, the end times remain one of the most misunderstood areas of Scripture. Many Christians care deeply about God’s Word, attend church faithfully, and read their Bibles regularly, yet still feel uncertain when the conversation turns to prophecy. For some, the subject feels intimidating. For others, it feels divisive. For many, it simply feels overwhelming. Conversations about the Rapture, the Tribulation, the Antichrist, the Millennium, or the eternal state can quickly become technical or emotionally charged. Instead of clarity, believers often walk...

[Catholic Caucus] "Peace, peace, when there is no peace"Having deserted the just-war tradition, the Vatican has nothing practical to add to conversations about war and peaceWhen Pope Francis announced that war is never justifiable, he deprived the Vatican of a valuable means of assessing international conflicts. Faced with any world crisis, the Holy See now issues calls for dialogue and negotiation.Good, good. We’re all for dialogue and negotiation— which, if successful, are infinitely preferable to bloodshed and destruction. But what if the dialogue is fruitless, the negotiations stall, the situation is intractable, and grave injustice remains? The Vatican is left...

Environmental representatives launch ‘Global Alliance’ at Laudato si’ VillageThe Laudato si’ Center for Higher Education and the University of Notre Dame bring together academics and representatives from international organizations to pool knowledge and best practices to promote integral ecology and sustainability.Over 60 representatives from universities and major international organizations from all over the world gathered on Monday, March 9, to launch the Global Alliance, an international initiative focused on bringing actors together to promote integral ecology and sustainability.The gathering took place against the backdrop of centuries-old trees and amid the gentle presence of farm animals, in the scenic setting of...

[Catholic Caucus] Leo XIV continues to use Francis’ troubling ‘God of surprises’ themeIn Leo XIV's Angelus for March 8, he referred to one of Francis' recurring themes. But where did Francis get the phrase 'God of Surprises?'Leo XIV raised several controversial themes during his Sunday Angelus address in St. Peter’s Square, touching on ecumenism, feminism, and language echoing a favorite theme of his predecessor, Francis.Commenting on the Gospel read that day, Leo urged his listeners: “The Lord still says to his Church: ‘Lift up your eyes and recognize God’s surprises!’" In addition, he also spoke in terms that run contrary...

Now that the whole world is talking about the Third Temple in Jerusalem, let’s go there. I am a Jew, a Chabad’nik, a Rabbi, so you can trust what I’m going to share a lot more than what podcasters have tried to share in ‘my name’. First, the old news: Yes, Jews believe that we will have a Third Temple, on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, in the same location where our first two Temples once stood. It’s not some secret that the Mossad is hiding, nor something that Chabad subtly pushes, and certainly not a code being signaled through...