I think it's all pure speculation. There are other religions besides Catholicism that are spreading like wildfire...take Islam for instance. In countries where Islam is the entrenched religion, Christians are terribly persecuted (look at some of the pastors who have been imprisoned lately in Iran). Look at what's happening in Egypt right now. And now we have a president who entertains people associated with the Muslim Brotherhood at the White House. Things that make you go hmmmmmmm. I dunno. I kind of think, though, that whoever this false prophet is will be sneaky and even Christians, if they are not careful, could be deceived. I see certain preachers these days with thousands of people in their churches, and TV "ministries" reaching millions around the globe, not preaching the Gospel and many people follow their every word with such fervor that you would think these guys are Jesus. That scares me, honestly. When someone can be on national TV saying that homosexuality is ok and that there are many ways to Jesus....um, what is going on here? And I will not set foot in a Christian bookstore to see that Joyce Meyers has her own Bible with all of her comments and commentary. I would never dream of selling a Bible with my name on it. Not trying to offend her fans, but it really disturbs me. I think we need to be careful of those who are preaching another Gospel.