The big question is who did it. If ETA was alone behind the Madrid bombings, there will be a slight sigh of relief in some circles. That's because ETA is seen as a home-grown terrorist group in Spain. However, if an Islamic connection is made, serious aftershocks may follow Read about it here.

Already the leaders of Europe are coming together in support of Spain. It reminds me of the way America's leaders, both Republican and Democrat, came together after 9/11. Now Europe's leaders are doing the same Read about it here.

What kind of aftershocks? For one thing, the sleepy military alliance known as the Western European Union may awaken. The reason is, article 5 of their modified Brussels Treaty binds these 10 EU nations together in mutual defense agreement. And another possible outcome could be a very negative reaction by the populations of Britain, Spain and Italy to their leaders who supported the Iraqi war against their will.

I must admit, I'm a bit suspicious. After all, here at Fulfilledprophecy we are aware of the Bible prophecies. In the end-times, a 10 nation alliance is to rise over Europe. And for this to occur, a terrible bombing like this could certainly help bring this event about.

Like I said, now the big question.

And the aftershocks.