The Mahdi Times November 2011 | Page 32

[14] And the fruits that thy soul lusted after are departed from thee, and all things which were dainty and goodly are departed from thee, and thou shalt find them no more at all. [15] The merchants of these things, which were made rich by her, shall stand afar off for the fear of her torment, weeping and wailing, [16] And saying, Alas, alas, that great city, that was clothed in fine linen, and purple, and scarlet, and decked with gold, and precious stones, and pearls! [17] For in one hour so great riches is come to nought. And every shipmaster, and all the company in ships, and sailors, and as many as trade by sea, stood afar off, In accordance with John’s revelation; there will come a city at the End of Times. This city is called by the Angel, the Great Whore. If we compare the description of this “Great Whore” with modern day America we shall find that America in fact is everything John saw in his vision. Indeed, the Kings of the Earth have committed fornication with America and all share one mind and give their power unto the beast. And for many years [18] And cried when they saw the smoke of her burning, saying, What city is like unto this great city! [19] And they cast dust on their heads, and cried, weeping and wailing, saying, Alas, alas, that great city, wherein were made rich all that had ships in the sea by reason of her costliness! for in one hour is she made desolate. [20] Rejoice over her, thou heaven, and ye holy apostles and prophets; for God hath avenged you on her. [21] And a mighty angel took up a stone like a great millstone, and cast it into the sea, saying, Thus with violence shall that great city Babylon be thrown down, and shall be found no more at all. America has reigned over the Kings of the Earth. Even more, the inhabitants of the Earth have become intoxicatingly drunk with love for the American dream and American way of living. Freedom to commit sin, freedom to elect your leader, FREEDOM FREEDOM FREEDOM. They have become so drunk with American ‘Freedom’ they will reach this state of ecstasy at any cost. Lusts, desires and worldly gains have been magnified in the eyes of the world, thus the cup filled with [22] And the voice of harpers, and musicians, and of pipers, and trumpeters, shall be heard no more at all in thee; and no craftsman, of whatsoever craft he be, shall be found any more in thee; and the sound of a millsto