The Bible not only warns of a political leader — the Antichrist — but also of a religious one, called the False Prophet. Together, they will merge politics, economy, and religion into one global system.
This will be the spiritual climax of convergence: a worldwide religion that looks peaceful, tolerant, and inclusive — but at its core demands absolute allegiance to the Beast.
Headlines already foreshadow this: “World Faith Leaders Gather to Promote Unity” and “Global Religion Summit Calls for Inclusive Worship.”
Agenda 2030’s Language of Unity
Agenda 2030 sets the stage for global religious convergence:
- Goal 16: Calls for peace, justice, and inclusive societies — language that easily translates into interfaith unity.
- Goal 17: Partnerships — which extend to governments, NGOs, and increasingly interfaith alliances.
These goals appear harmless, but they pave the way for a religious framework that demands conformity while rejecting the exclusive truth of the gospel.
Current Events in Motion
- Interfaith councils and global summits calling for “unity in diversity.”
- Religious leaders endorsing global agendas on climate, migration, and economics.
- Declining tolerance for exclusive claims like John 14:6: “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.”
- Biblical morality increasingly labeled “hate speech” by governments and institutions.
The groundwork for religious convergence is already visible.
Prophecy Foretold This
The book of Revelation describes this second figure:
- “Then I saw another beast coming up out of the earth, and he had two horns like a lamb and spoke like a dragon. And he exercises all the authority of the first beast in his presence, and causes the earth and those who dwell in it to worship the first beast.” (Revelation 13:11–12, c. AD 95, NKJV)
- “He performs great signs, so that he even makes fire come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of men. And he deceives those who dwell on the earth by those signs… telling those who dwell on the earth to make an image to the beast.” (Revelation 13:13–14, NKJV)
- “He was granted power to give breath to the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak and cause as many as would not worship the image of the beast to be killed.” (Revelation 13:15, NKJV)
- Revelation 17 paints the picture of a great harlot — false religion — riding the beast until she is destroyed.
The False Prophet will appear lamb-like — gentle, humble, tolerant — but his voice will be that of the dragon.
Why This Matters
- The final deception is not just political or economic — it is spiritual.
- A false religion will celebrate tolerance while condemning truth.
- Worship will be weaponized: those who refuse to conform will be excluded, persecuted, and even killed.
This is the culmination of all convergence: the marriage of deception, power, and false worship.
God’s Pattern of Distinction
Throughout history, God has drawn clear lines between true and false worship:
- Elijah on Mount Carmel (1 Kings 18, c. 850 BC): The Lord answered with fire, proving Baal powerless.
- Daniel’s friends (Daniel 3, c. 600 BC): Refused to bow to Nebuchadnezzar’s image and were delivered by God.
- Early Christians: Refused to worship Caesar, choosing Christ over compromise, even unto death.
God always preserves a remnant who refuse false worship.
A Call to Watchfulness
Believers today must:
- Discern the difference between unity and compromise.
- Refuse any “faith” system that denies Christ’s exclusivity.
- Hold fast to Revelation 12:11: “They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death.”
The remnant will overcome, even in the face of persecution.
Sources & References
Scripture
- 1 Kings 18, c. 850 BC
- Daniel 3, c. 600 BC
- Revelation 12:11, c. AD 95
- Revelation 13:11–15, c. AD 95
- Revelation 17:1–5, c. AD 95
- John 14:6, c. AD 90
Agenda 2030
- Goal 16: Peace, justice, inclusivity
- Goal 17: Partnerships
- Transforming Our World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (United Nations, 2015)
Current Events
Interfaith Summit
- Second Parliamentary Conference on Interfaith Dialogue: Strengthening Trust and Embracing Hope (IPU Official Page, June 19–21, 2025 / Rome, Italy) Organized by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), Italian Parliament, and Religions for Peace) Focuses on interfaith trust-building for global peace; Pope Francis (or successor) addressed a similar 2023 event, emphasizing dialogue amid conflicts. Catholic delegates from the Holy See participate in panels on religious freedom and coexistence.
- Global Faith Leaders Summit on Climate Action [Catholic News Agency, November 2025 (pre-COP28) / Abu Dhabi, UAE] Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin signed an interfaith declaration on environmental protection, joined by Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, Chief Rabbi David Rosen, and others. Builds on Pope Francis’s Laudato Si’; Catholic emphasis on “care for our common home” as a moral imperative for all faiths.
- First Colloquium: Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue and Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions (Vatican.va Speech, April 4, 2024 / Vatican City) Vatican-hosted dialogue with Kazakh religious leaders on peace and anti-hatred efforts. Pope Francis urged “creativity and substance to hopes for peace” in his address; extends to 2025 sessions on conflict resolution, involving Catholic, Muslim, Jewish, and indigenous traditions.
- G20 Interfaith Forum (IF20) (G20 Interfaith Forum, Various 2025 events (e.g., Africa Week May 28-29; IRF Summit June 17) / Multiple (Pretoria, Kenya) Catholic co-sponsorship via Religions for Peace; addresses sustainable development, human trafficking, and food security. Vatican representatives join policy dialogues, linking interfaith action to G20 goals; themes include interfaith literacy and anti-racism.
- Interfaith Symposium: Peacemakers Needed! (Chicagoland) (September 10, 2025 / Chicago, USA Interfaith Chicago, Sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints but features prominent Catholic speakers like Rev. Richard Fragomeni). Panels on sacred spaces as sources of peace; includes Jewish, Muslim, and Protestant voices, with Catholic focus on pilgrimage and reconciliation.
- Cathedrals Plus Conference Interfaith Panel (Cathedrals Plus Report, 2025 / Peterborough Cathedral, UK Anglican-led but with Catholic participation). Panel on spiritual journeys/pilgrimages across faiths, including Judaism and Islam; emphasizes Catholic heritage in interfaith pilgrimage routes.
- Donald Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan in full (BBC News, October 9, 2025) Full text of the plan; Point 18 explicitly details the “interfaith dialogue process” to promote tolerance, change narratives, and support Gaza redevelopment as a step toward potential Palestinian statehood.
- What’s in Trump’s 20-point peace plan for Gaza? (The Guardian, September 30, 2025) Explains the interfaith process as a vague but crucial end-goal for mindset shifts; notes its role in fostering coexistence post-hostage release and Hamas disarmament, amid skepticism over execution.
- Religious Freedom in Public Schools Summit (KERA News, September 17, 2025 / Dallas, USA Hosted by Interfaith Alliance); counters “Christian nationalism” in education. Catholic leaders advocate for inclusive religious freedom, drawing 150+ from 22 states; focuses on dialogue to protect minority faiths in schools.
- Full text of Gaza peace summit declaration signed by US, Egypt, Qatar and Turkey (Al Arabiya English, October 14, 2025) Official declaration text; endorses the interfaith process as part of commitments to “uphold tolerance, dignity, and equal access” for all faiths, tying it to protecting sacred sites in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
- Trump’s Gaza plan is still not a complete peace settlement (Chatham House, October 17, 2025) Analyzes the Sharm summit; urges urgent interfaith board creation to address symbolic gaps in the plan, warning that without it, the process risks failing like prior accords.
Top Religious Leaders Aligning with the Interfaith Globalist Agenda
- Pope Francis, Catholic Church, Pope. Continues leading Vatican efforts in interfaith dialogue, including endorsements of the Jubilee Year’s focus on peace and the Rome Communiqué from the IPU Conference; co-signed historic fraternity declarations with Muslim leaders, emphasizing “love of God and neighbor” in global harmony initiatives. World Interfaith Harmony Week (UN Observance, Feb 2025) Interfaith Dialogue in a Globalized World (ResearchGate, Mar 2025)
- Ahmad Al-Tayeb, Islam, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar. Co-author of the 2019 Document on Human Fraternity (extended in 2025 dialogues); key speaker at World Interfaith Harmony Week events, promoting Muslim-Christian-Jewish solidarity against extremism and for peace in conflict zones like Gaza. World Interfaith Harmony Week Winners 2025 (Feb 2025) Global Faith Leaders COP28 Summit (2025 Extensions) (Wikipedia, Sep 2025)
- Rabbi David Rosen, Judaism, Chief Rabbi & International Director of Interreligious Affairs, American Jewish Committee. Leads Jewish participation in IPU’s Rome Conference and G20 Interfaith Forum; advocates for countering antisemitism through Abrahamic alliances, including joint statements on human rights and pluralism. World Jewish Congress: Interfaith Dialogue (Ongoing 2025) Interfaith Dialogue: An Emerging Force in Parliamentary Diplomacy (IPU, 2025)
- Eboo Patel, Islam, Founder & President of Interfaith America. Oversees the 2025 Interfaith Leadership Summit (“Chords of Democracy”) and campus initiatives against religious bias; funds projects at universities like Cornell to promote dialogue across faiths. Interfaith Leadership Summit 2025 (Interfaith America, Sep 2025) Interfaith America Funds Cornell Initiatives (Cornell Chronicle, Jun 2025)
- Elder Quentin L. Cook, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Apostle. Advanced interfaith ties at the 2025 Forum on Faith in New York, collaborating with Catholic, Jewish, and Muslim leaders on service and pluralism; hosted events like “Oramos por el Perú” with 14 faiths. Elder Cook and President Freeman Advance Interfaith Dialogue (Church Newsroom, Oct 2025) All Are Alike Unto God: Recent Interfaith Efforts (Church News, Feb 2025)
- Muhammad Hussein, Islam, Grand Mufti of Jerusalem. Joined Orthodox and Catholic leaders at Jordan’s 2025 interfaith iftar to critique Christian Zionism and advocate for Palestinian rights; promotes Abrahamic harmony amid Middle East tensions. At the King of Jordan’s Interfaith Iftar (Religion News Service, Mar 2025)
- Theophilos III, Greek Orthodox Church, Patriarch of Jerusalem. Co-led interfaith iftar in Jordan, emphasizing shared Abrahamic values for peace; active in UN-backed dialogues on religious freedom and coexistence. Global Faith Forum Summary (G20 Interfaith Forum, Feb 2025) Jordan’s Interfaith Iftar (RNS, Mar 2025)
- William Hanna Shomali, Catholic Church, Auxiliary Bishop of Jerusalem. Partnered with Mufti Hussein and Patriarch Theophilos at Jordan iftar; focuses on Catholic-Muslim-Jewish reconciliation in the Holy Land, rejecting land-based religious claims. At the King of Jordan’s Interfaith Iftar (RNS, Mar 2025)
- Rabbi Joseph Potasnik, Judaism, Executive VP of New York Board of Rabbis. Honored at 2025 Forum on Faith for interfaith service; bridges Jewish-Catholic ties, including Nostra Aetate commemorations and anti-hate initiatives. Elder Cook at New York Forum (Church Newsroom, Oct 2025) Miami’s Jewish and Catholic Leaders Meet (Miami Herald, Oct 2025)
- Rev. Dr. James Movel Wuye, Christianity (Protestant), Co-Director of Interfaith Mediation Centre (Nigeria). Leads Muslim-Christian dialogues in Africa; aligns with UNHCR’s Multi-Religious Council for refugee rights and peacebuilding in conflict zones. Multi-Religious Council of Leaders (UNHCR, 2025)
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