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This woman is called Babylon . In the Bible , the city of Babylon represents man turning away from God and seeking spiritual answers through his own efforts and astrology . This woman represents a world religion that has turned away from God and seeks to make up its own religion apart from him .
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The Apostle John in his vision saw a woman who was sitting on a scarlet beast . This beast is none other than the Antichrist . He is covered with wicked names that prove his rebellion towards God .
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John also saw that the people who believe in Jesus Christ would be persecuted by this false religion . This counterfeit faith will seek to combine a little of everyone ' s religion . Yet , it will hate and seek to kill anyone who worships the true and living God .
Unholy Alliance
Early in the Tribulation period two powerful forces will meet . The Antichrist , who will be the head of a ten nation confederacy will unite with Worldwide Religion . No doubt both of these powerful forces will see that they should join together and become stronger than ever . It will look like a stroke of genius for these two powers to become partners . But only one party will end up being the winner in this power dance of death .
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