While I do not portend to be a prophecy scholar or a diplomat, I did live in West Africa for nearly 20 years and do have great discernment of human nature. Over the past ten years I have become more and more convinced that the continent of Africa will, most likely, be the most compliant with the antichrist and his plans to bring peace to the world.
For those of you who are not familar with Eschatology (the study of the End Times), taught explicitly in the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments, after the Rapture of Christians (a sudden disappearance of millions all at one time with no warning -- which, by the way, will cause worldwide confusion, but will be quickly explained away as an alien invasion or such) It will be after this time that one man will step on the scene somewhere in the world and will be of such a charismatic nature and so convincing in his solutions, that the entire world will concede to his suggestions on how to restore world peace. The Bible calls this man the antichrist because, though he will be given great powers by Satan himself and will portray himself as Christ, the Son of God, he is not. For a span of time (approximately 3 1/2 years), he will actually do what no one on this earth has done since the creation of man -- create and maintain world peace. (Don't be fooled that there won't be renegades against this man's philosophies and plans, because there will be) However, the majority of the world will follow him simply because there is just no better solution.
If we look at the majority of African countries today, there is poverty, ravaging diseases, lack of educational opportunities, and stunted economical growth. In a high percentage of these countries, there are wars or the devastating remnants of war. For some countries like Sudan, Rwanda, and Somalia, the future is as bleak as their recent pasts. A perfect setting for a man to appear and make promises that he can and will keep -- at least for a time.
Liberia (the land of our hearts) has just come out of 24 years of political instability and 15 years of civil war. Touting the election of the first woman African president, there are daunting problems to solve. Lots of baggage to unload. Many fences to mend. Do we dare think Ellen Sirleaf-Johnson can completely cleanse this crippled country?
Ivory Coast (the other African nation that has our hearts) is reeling from a major national division that has no viable end. The nation is divided: North vs. South (sound familar?) The president has followers, but not enough to take control of the dominant-Muslim north. It's a lose-lose situation in that country. Even the peacekeepers from France and other countries have been threatened if they do not leave. The consensus: they want to fight it out to the end. Is this a job for Gbagbo or even Outtara if he would win the next election (if the election even happens?)
Nigeria fights its own internal battles from oil pipeline disasters to the attempted ethnic cleansing (a hint of Rwanda, perhaps?) in regions that will not submit to the growing Islamic rule. This country is heading down the same path as Ivory Coast and Sudan, and several others. And the main concern of their president is that he be able to run for a third term?
Sierre Leone remains locked in its own cage; used up by other more dominant countries for its natural resources of diamonds and gold and eager mercenaries. Ghana seems stable right now, how long will that really last? There is great oppression in Guinea, Togo, and Mali (mainly because of geographical location and the governments run for many hundreds of years by a predominant Muslim influence.) South Africa fights apartheid and other internal issues whether they want it known or not. Riots are becoming increasingly a way of life in many of the regions.
It is not really necessary for me to elaborate on the AIDS epidemic. This disease affects all African nations (but is definitely not exclusive to this continent). However, the means to treat those with this disease continue to elude the Africans afflicted by AIDS.
Africa is ripe for a savior. The antichrist would be welcomed with open arms by Africans, some with open pockets. Philosophically, in many parts of Africa, because of the nature of their oppressive cultures, a person can be bought with any currency that will promise a new beginning, a better future.
Knowing that the BBC is liberal and humanistic in nature, it is still one of the best sources for current news about what is happening in various African countries. If this kind of thing interests you, follow the link and find out yourself the state of this continent. http://news.bbc.co.uk/
If the absolutely breathtaking incidents in the Middle East right now do not convince you that you need to get right with your Creator and start looking up, perhaps the awareness of this needy continent at the brink of internal annihilations will make you realize that things are lining up more succintly than the "Age of Aquarius". This is the dawning of our Redemption!
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