Being one who is skeptical about the great escape theory known as the pre-tribulation rapture, (for lack of evidence to the contrary), I think we're in for a rough ride, but I also believe that those days will be cut short for the elects sake.
Someone once tried to convince me of a pre-tribulation rapture by saying, 'God would not put the 'Bride of Christ' (the church), through such abuse'. This individual was obiously unaware that the Bride was already being subjected to great abuse.
More Christians died for their faith in the 20th century, than at any other time in history, and an estimated 150,000 per year continue to die for their faith. Many others are prevented from living out their Christianity freely, due to severe persecution. I would certainly consider this 'Bride abuse' ! The tribulation is simply an intensified version of what is already happening.
A new order, laid out in detail by the founder of the illuminati, Adam Weishaupt, in the 1700's is more than likely the one responsible for creating the plan for a new order. I am not as knowledgeable in world economics as I know you are, (after having read previous posts of yours), but I am certain that an anti-christic rule is being shaped before our eyes.
I do believe that while a pluralistic religion may be formed initially, the unbelieving sector will eventually give way to a new way of believing, introduced by this Anti-Christ, and his false prophet. The word of God indicates that he will exalt himself above every god, this leaves little room for devotion to any god.
Daniel 11:36
... He will exalt and magnify himself above every god and will say unheard-of things against the God of gods. He will be successful until the time of wrath is completed, for what has been determined must take place.
II Thessalonians 2:4
... He will oppose and will exalt himself over everything that is called God or is worshiped, so that he sets himself up in God's temple, proclaiming himself to be God.