As mentioned yesterday, FP has entered another phase. Where as before our primary focus was the revival of the old Roman Empire in the form of the modern European Union (EU), now the Untied Nations (UN) and its Alliance of Civilizations (AOC) has become an area of concern.

Here's why: Bible prophecy tells us, in the end times, two beasts will rise -- one from the sea and one from the earth (Revelation chapter 13). In the O.T. book of Daniel we learn that a beast in prophecy represents both a king and a kingdom. But, not just any kingdom. A beast in God's eyes is a godless kingdom that rises over His little nation Israel. It is my view the EU may be the foretold first beast kingdom from the sea. And, the UN may the second beast kingdom from the earth. Since we've already done much reporting on the EU, today's commentary is on the UN.

 Before I begin, you may be asking what's changed? If I've always believed the UN may become the second beast of prophecy, why am I only now turning my reporting in that direction? The reason is, before the AOC came along, I didn't feel I had enough factual support for my theory. Now, after learning the goals of this new Spain and Turkey sponsored UN initiative, I think I finally do. You see, the prophetic implications of the AOC are its religious elements. And, it is this religious element that I've been waiting for.

This brings us to today's news. It's reported Jordan's Ambassador to the UN, Prince Zeid al Hussein, has officially become a candidate to become the UN's next Secretary General Read about it here. I've been watching the list of candidates. So far Zeid's chances to win the post appear very good.  Unlike the other candidates -- some of whom are really out there spiritually -- Zeid has solid, real world credentials. He is from the Asian group of nations, he is a Muslim, he is American educated, and, most importantly, he is held in high regard by the five permanent members of the UN Security Council.

Two things about Zeid attract my attention. First, Zeid was involved, at the highest level, in the creation of the International Criminal Court (ICC) Read about it here. And second, Zeid appears as concerned about the Jewish people as a lamb, but he speaks -- as far as Israel and God's land is concerned -- as a dragon. Regarding the holocaust Zeid says:

The Holocaust was a different genocide; a genocide where wickedness fell into union with human organization.  It was a crime of the most colossal proportions.

But, regarding the land Zeid says:

Unfortunately, and by contrast, “never again” was also sometimes used as a form of moral justification for the implementation of some policies, the effect of which was the continued domination of one people by another Read about here.

In other words, unlike some extreme Islamic leaders, Zeid acknowledges that the holocaust happened. But, he feels it's being used as an excuse for Israel to occupy what he considers Palestinian land. From the standpoint of Bible prophecy, this type of talk is what's meant by having horns as a lamb, but speaking as a dragon (Revelation 12: 1-6, 13:11).

As I said before, a beast in prophecy is both a king and a kingdom. And, the Bible calls the head of the second beast kingdom the False Prophet. So, am I saying I believe Prince Zeid al Hussein is the False Prophet that's foretold in Revelation chapter 13? No, I'm not saying Zeid is the False Prophet. I'm only pointing out that, with its new AOC, the UN may soon become the second beast kingdom. And, if Zeid becomes the UN's next Secretary General, he talks the way the Bible says the False Prophet will talk. But, there are many others who talk that way too.

Stay tuned!