Political campaigns can get down right nasty. The presidential campaign of 2008 is no exception. Accusations and allegations between contenders and their supporters have spiraled into a cyclonic cloud of confusion that so blurs reality that many voters are left completely in the dark when it comes to ascertaining the truth. In our high tech world of instant messaging and e-mails every imaginable scenario can permeate the hearts and minds of untold millions of unsuspecting citizens at lightning speed with misinformation that both slanders and maligns the character of the politician. The urban legends that are conceived in this environment can so adversely affect our social dynamics as to forever change the history of our nation.
One such urban legend that has recently saturated the Internet is the allegation that Barack Obama is the Antichrist. Such a malicious and chilling accusation can easily deceive the unwary and those who have only a limited knowledge of the Bible. Does the Bible suggest that Barack Obama is the Antichrist? Let us take a look at the allegations and compare them to what the Bible says.
The urban legend alleges that Barack Obama is the Antichrist because it claims the Bible "says":
- The Antichrist will be in his mid 40s.
- The Antichrist will be a Muslim.
- The Antichrist will be elegant in speech.
What the Bible does NOT say about the Antichrist:
- The Bible does not say that the Antichrist will be in his mid 40s. As a matter of fact the Bible does not indicate any age whatsoever for the Antichrist.
- The Bible does not say that the Antichrist will be a Muslim. The Bible does not state any particular religion of the Antichrist.
- The Bible does not say that the Antichrist will be "elegant" in speech. The Bible says that the Antichrist will speak blasphemies against God.
For those whom are interested they may find more information regarding what the Bible does say about the Antichrist in the Book of Revelation. Chapter 13 is particularly helpful.
Just for the record, Barack Obama is not a Muslim. He has been a Christian for over 20 years.