If nothing else, the recent speech by the EU's High Representative Javier Solana has given us a clearer understanding of what we can expect. And, this is specially true regarding the false religion that the Bible tells us is due to appear in the end-times.

And no matter what we think about the man, I don't think any knowledgeable person doubts Solana's ability to understand better than most what's going on in our world.

That's why Solana's ideas about the linkage of the world's three great religions -- Judaism, Christianity and Islam -- should be taken very serious.

In his recent speech, Solana used the two interlocking triangles in the Star of David to reveal to his Jewish listeners his vision of how to bring peace to the Middle East. He said the first interlocking triangle was Israel, Europe and America. And the second interlocking triangle was Judaism, Christianity and Islam.

Is Solana just thinking out loud? I doubt it. In fact, this may explain the sudden reopening of high-level dialogue between the Roman Catholic Church and the World Jewish Congress last January. And what's interesting to me, the meeting was arranged by the French Cardinal Jean-Marie Lustiger.

Why is this interesting? Because not only is Lustiger charming and a very charismatic speaker, Lustiger is Jewish. And on top of all this, he is among those standing at the front in line to becoming the next Pope.

As I write, all eyes are on the crumbling Temple Mount Read about it  here. Everyone knows something has to be done. Not only is there fear over what would happen if the Mount collapsed, the issue over  its ownership has to be resolved in order to bring peace.

Here's where religious dialogue between Judaism, Christianity and Islam comes in. If three-way agreements can be reached, there may be a chance for peace.

There is a group of religious Jews wanting to rebuild their temple. They believe if they rebuild their temple, it would bring redemption to Israel and the world. The group call themselves The Temple Mount Faithful.

Recently they send a letter to the Pope demanding that the holy vessels in possession of the Vatican be returned Read it here. Evidently, after the destruction of the temple in 70 AD, some of the vessels from the temple ended up in possession of the Vatican.

Now think about this: What if the next Pope is Jewish. And, what if as a gesture of good will, he returns the vessels to Israel?

Yes indeed, Solana's speech sure has opened some intriguing new possibilities.

Stay tuned.