The European Union in Prophecy by Ellen White
The European Union in Prophecy provides insightful perspectives on the E.U. both as a political project in integration and a transformation of an ancient order. One would discern that the aligned and centralised powers, which firmly resolved on unification, conceived and instituted united kingdoms, united states and united nations, still persevere in their efforts for a more robust and resilient E.U. However, unknown to most, the territorial aggrandisement, economic and military supremacy and global dominance of the E.U. have all been foretold in prophecy, millennia before the reign of the first European monarch. Spiritual forces that engineered the rise of the European thrones, also calculated the suppression of dissidence and incited merciless carnage. Although now paraded as an industrialised paragon of progress and self-made sophistication, this book elucidates on the enigmatic and clandestine alliances, decrees and dogmas that consolidated Eurocentricity that moulded modern civilisation. Indeed, despite rooted religiopolitical tensions and divergences, a peculiar one-minded homogenisation facilitates the unification process. Keywords
The European Union in Prophecy provides insightful perspectives on the E.U. both as a political project in integration and a transformation of an ancient order. One would discern that the aligned and centralised powers, which firmly resolved on unification, conceived and instituted united kingdoms, united states and united nations, still persevere in their efforts for a more robust and resilient E.U. However, unknown to most, the territorial aggrandisement, economic and military supremacy and global dominance of the E.U. have all been foretold in prophecy, millennia before the reign of the first European monarch. Spiritual forces that engineered the rise of the European thrones, also calculated the suppression of dissidence and incited merciless carnage. Although now paraded as an industrialised paragon of progress and self-made sophistication, this book elucidates on the enigmatic and clandestine alliances, decrees and dogmas that consolidated Eurocentricity that moulded modern civilisation. Indeed, despite rooted religiopolitical tensions and divergences, a peculiar one-minded homogenisation facilitates the unification process. Keywords
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<strong>The</strong> <strong>European</strong> <strong>Union</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Prophecy</strong><br />
But Romanism as a system is no more <strong>in</strong> harmony with the gospel of Christ now<br />
than at any former period <strong>in</strong> her history. <strong>The</strong> Protestant churches are <strong>in</strong> great<br />
darkness, or they would discern the signs of the times. <strong>The</strong> Roman Church is farreach<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>in</strong> her plans and modes of operation. She is employ<strong>in</strong>g every device to extend<br />
her <strong>in</strong>fluence and <strong>in</strong>crease her power <strong>in</strong> preparation for a fierce and determ<strong>in</strong>ed<br />
conflict to rega<strong>in</strong> control of the world, to re-establish persecution, and to undo all that<br />
Protestantism has done. Catholicism is ga<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g ground upon every side. See the<br />
<strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>g number of her churches and chapels <strong>in</strong> Protestant countries. Look at the<br />
popularity of her colleges and sem<strong>in</strong>aries <strong>in</strong> America, so widely patronized <strong>by</strong><br />
Protestants. Look at the growth of ritualism <strong>in</strong> England and the frequent defections<br />
to the ranks of the Catholics. <strong>The</strong>se th<strong>in</strong>gs should awaken the anxiety of all who prize<br />
the pure pr<strong>in</strong>ciples of the gospel.<br />
Protestants have tampered with and patronized popery; they have made<br />
compromises and concessions which papists themselves are surprised to see and fail<br />
to understand. Men are clos<strong>in</strong>g their eyes to the real character of Romanism and the<br />
dangers to be apprehended from her supremacy. <strong>The</strong> people need to be aroused to<br />
resist the advances of this most dangerous foe to civil and religious liberty. Many<br />
Protestants suppose that the Catholic religion is unattractive and that its worship is<br />
a dull, mean<strong>in</strong>gless round of ceremony. Here they mistake. While Romanism is based<br />
upon deception, it is not a coarse and clumsy imposture. <strong>The</strong> religious service of the<br />
Roman Church is a most impressive ceremonial. Its gorgeous display and solemn rites<br />
fasc<strong>in</strong>ate the senses of the people and silence the voice of reason and of conscience.<br />
<strong>The</strong> eye is charmed. Magnificent churches, impos<strong>in</strong>g processions, golden altars,<br />
jeweled shr<strong>in</strong>es, choice pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>gs, and exquisite sculpture appeal to the love of beauty.<br />
<strong>The</strong> ear also is captivated. <strong>The</strong> music is unsurpassed. <strong>The</strong> rich notes of the deeptoned<br />
organ, blend<strong>in</strong>g with the melody of many voices as it swells through the lofty domes<br />
and pillared aisles of her grand cathedrals, cannot fail to impress the m<strong>in</strong>d with awe<br />
and reverence.<br />
This outward splendor, pomp, and ceremony, that only mocks the long<strong>in</strong>gs of the<br />
s<strong>in</strong>-sick soul, is an evidence of <strong>in</strong>ward corruption. <strong>The</strong> religion of Christ needs not<br />
such attractions to recommend it. In the light sh<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g from the cross, true Christianity<br />
appears so pure and lovely that no external decorations can enhance its true worth.<br />
It is the beauty of hol<strong>in</strong>ess, a meek and quiet spirit, which is of value with God.<br />
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