I am afraid I must agree with Nygdan in stating that the 'prophecies' of Revelations probably related to events surrounding the Roman Empire and
have therefore already come to pass.
I find it extremely difficult to believe that the United Nations is pursuing some kind of evil, one-world agenda, if for no other reason than the UN
is not particularly effective in galvanising support and bringing nations together for a common cause. But even if they were, how would they go about
setting up and enforcing this one-world government? They have no army, merely peace-keepers from member nations. They certainly lack the ability to
seize and maintain control over the population of the Earth, in my humble opinion.
I think that the "pagan/Gaian religion" being espoused by the UN is in fact an effort to make people more aware of the impact humans have on the
planet. Here in Australia, we teach about the existence (rather than the virtues) of the Gaia Theory. Does this mean that our schools are trying to
promote a one-world religion? Or is it more likely that they are trying to promote ecological responsibility? For the UN to institute some form of
dominant religion would mean the conversion or expulsion of many of its largest members, which would make it even more ineffective than it is now.
The UN has sat idly by while christians worldwide, especially in Africa are being murdered for their beliefs
Yes, but it has also sat by as Muslims were murdered (in Chechnya, for example) and as Hindus and Muslims fought in places such as India. The UN is
not a Christian organisation, after all. I also disagree with the notion that countries are losing their sovereignty to the UN or that the UN is
controlling national leaders. History has shown us that national leaders will go against the UN when push comes to shove (the occupation of Iraq, for
example).
These are just my opinions, though. Clearly many of those who have posted here feel differently and that's great. I'd be more than happy to address
any problems people may have with my opinions (as long as people are willing to talk cordially, of course

).
[edit on 5/8/05 by Jeremiah25]