Unleashing the Beast

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 Many Shiite Muslims are heavily involved in occult activities. They accept palm reading and the reading of tea leaves. There is even a secret group that pierces their bodies with swords and do not bleed. One girl saw a man place three nails in his head, and there was no blood. This was not a trick.  The Shiite Muslims often have pictures of their Imams, which the Sunnis do not. It would not be difficult to see a group of Shiite Muslims, along with a group of apostate Christians, worshiping the image of the beast that is brought to life through the demonic powers of the false prophet (Revelation 13:11-15).  The Shiites have a strong desire to take Jerusalem and destroy Israel. They are the group that constantly calls for a jihad against Israel. There are three simple reasons why I believe that out of a strong fanatical branch of Islam will come a man who will hold the world hostage with nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons. It also appears likely he will come from the Shiite branch of Islam. 1. The world's final dictator will become "great with a small people" (Daniel 11:23). The Shiites make up only about 18-20 percent of the Islamic population. 2. Daniel also indicates that he will be "great toward the east" (Daniel 8:9). East of Jerusalem, Israel are the countries of Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan and the southern Russian states. These territories are the stronghold of the more militant and radical Muslims. Iran