Epiphany

You know, even as I remain a firm atheist, I think I finally believe John of Patmos knew what he was talking about:

The End Times are near, and the Antichrist will shepherd the world into seven years of despair and death, culminated by war in heaven, at which time YHVH will throw the Serpent into the Pit forever, and 144000 years of peace will ensue.

Even without looking up the Scriptures, I can tell you certain characteristics of the Antichrist.

• He is a charismatic leader, either a businessman, statesman, or both.
  
• He has a magnetizing effect on many people.
  
• His speech is full of talk of peace, prosperity and truth, while his actions and negotiations enable war, poverty and deception.
  
• He is a man of (unspecified) faith.
  

You know who it is, don't you?

I think you do.

Here's a clue: He's not a Muslim.