Greek Government Approves Austerity, Athens Burns

Greek Riots, 2008

Greece is still trying to figure out what to do as its politicians seem to have a grasp of the debt problems while many of its citizens disagree with the politicians solutions:

Greek protesters set fire to Athens, demonstrating against austerity measures

ABC News – 13 February 2012‎

Demonstrators clash with police during a protest against new austerity measures in Syntagma Square, Feb. 12, 2012 in Athens, Greece. Creditors have demanded stricter measures before approving a new bailout, amid renewed concerns the country may default. Greek police said as many as 45 buildings and shops were burned and 67 people arrested, reports Bloomberg.

Democracy is ending in the land where it began

Telegraph – 11 February 2012

Greece’s plight has alerted the world to the way the EU extinguishes democracy.

Many in Greece are not happy about how their national debt situation has been handled. And some outside of Greece believes that it shows that the EU does not really believe in democracy.

As far as democracy goes, the Bible does not sanction it (Should a Christian Vote?). The Bible also indicates that Europe will reorganize and that reorganization does not appear to be democratic (Revelation 17:12-13).

That being said, on September 5, 2010, I warned at this news page, “Austerity measures in Europe will likely cause civil unrest” (see Civil War in Greece?). And we are likely to see more severe unrest and actions that resemble civil wars.

And we have seen civil unrest already in Greece, Romania, and other parts of Europe. This morning, I even received an email from a Romanian protest group explaining that he and others still wish to protest there.

In my book 2012 and the Rise of the Secret Sect, I discuss the likelihood of civil unrest and/or civil war breaking out in Europe. Here are some captions from the book about that:

The Bible is clear that the final “Beast power” (which will be primarily European) will have such unique military capabilities that the entire world will marvel (cf. Revelation 13:3–4)…

Some believe that God will punish the nominal Catholics with civil unrest and war in Europe. As there already has been civil unrest in Europe (and according to secular sources, more is expected), it is possible that the following (to some degree) also may come to pass:..

Monk Hilarion (15^th century): “The people of the peninsula of Europe will suffer by needless wars…”

Brother Louis Rocco (19th century): “All over Europe there will rage terrible civil wars…A Great Monarch will arise after a period of terrible wars and persecutions in Europe.”

Some believe this civil unrest will result in the rise of a militaristic leader who will quell that particular violence, establish a new religious order, and reign with a pope who will perform miracles…

One interesting 15^th century Catholic prophecy foretells a time when a “great prince” will rise up. “All Germany” will apparently convert to the ecumenical religion, and then massive conversions in “all countries” “will happen quickly…

The descriptions of the Great Monarch/Prince in many ways parallel the description of one the Bible refers to as the “prince” in Daniel 9:26–27, final “King of the North” in Daniel 11:27–45…

The Bible is clear that the final “Beast power” (which will be primarily European) will have such unique military capabilities that the entire world will marvel (cf. Revelation 13:3–4)…

Here is more of what the Bible teaches about the first beast:

⁴…they worshiped the beast, saying, “Who is like the beast? Who is able to make war with him?” ⁷…It was granted to him to make war with the saints and to overcome them. And authority was given him over every tribe, tongue, and nation (Revelation 13:4, 7)…

Civil unrest in Europe results in a military leader rising up, with various signs, who will appear to support an old and new religion… Daniel 11:27 Revelation 13:1–2 cf. 2 Thessalonians 2:9–10…

It may partially because of civil war/unrest/riots that a reorganization of Europe, as well as a “de-Islamization of Europe” will take place. The situation in Europe will change and the leader known biblically as the ten-horned Beast or the final King of the North will rise up.

Some articles of possibly related interest may include:

Who is the King of the North? Is there one? Do biblical and Roman Catholic prophecies point to the same leader? Should he be followed? Who will be the King of the North discussed in Daniel 11? Is a nuclear attack prophesied to happen to the English-speaking peoples of the United States, Great Britain, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand? When do the 1335 days, 1290 days, and 1260 days (the time, times, and half a time) of Daniel 12 begin? When does the Bible show that economic collapse will affect the United States?
Europa, the Beast, and Revelation Where did Europe get its name? What might Europe have to do with the Book of Revelation? What about “the Beast”? Is an emerging European power “the daughter of Babylon”? What is ahead for Europe?
Catholic Prophecies: Do They Mirror, Highlight, or Contradict Biblical Prophecies? People of all faiths may be surprised to see what various Roman and Orthodox Catholic prophets have been predicting as many of their predictions will be looked to in the 21st century.
Should a Christian Vote? This article gives some of the Biblical rationale on this subject. Would Jesus vote for president/prime minister? Is voting in the Bible? This is a subject Christians need to understand.
2012 and the Rise of the Secret Sect This is a link related to a book by Bob Thiel (COGwriter). This link also has YouTube videos. This book documents and explains hundreds of prophecies. And since it was published, world events have aligned with at least 20 predictions in the book and many more will to come to pass. Those who purchase the book at the www.thesecretsect.com website receive a lengthy bonus report documenting world events that aligned with the book.
2012 and the Rise of the Secret Sect (English Kindle edition). This is the 2nd edition of the book, released in January 2012, and includes a summary of the 20 predictions that world events have aligned with since the book originally came out in September 2009.
2012 y el surgimiento de la secta secreta 2012 libro del Dr. Thiel en Español.
2012 und das Auftreten der geheimen Sekte (German Edition) 2012 Buch von Dr. Thiel in deutscher Sprache. 2012 und das Auftreten der geheimen Sekte (German Kindle Edition)
2012 e o Surgimento da Seita Secreta (Portuguese Edition) 2012 livro do Dr. Thiel em português. Este livro documenta e explica centenas de profecias. E desde que foi publicado pela primeira vez, pelo menos 20 já começaram a acontecer.
2012 e o Surgimento da Seita Secreta (Brazilian Portuguese Edition) 2012 livro do Dr. Thiel. Edição em português do Brasil. Este livro documenta e explica centenas de profecias. E desde que foi publicado pela primeira vez, pelo menos 20 já começaram a acontecer.