SOCIAL ATOMISATION IS RESHAPING OUR SOCIETIES

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 Social atomisation. Most of us would be hard pressed to define it. Yet it is reshaping our society in ways we barely acknowledge — fragmenting our communities, eroding our connections, and leaving us isolated in the midst of billions.

We have become increasingly ‘separated’ from each other, with fewer and fewer experiences in common to unite us. This is social atomisation, the separation into the smallest unit of society — the atom, the individual. What are people to one another? All too often, they are merely vehicles for pleasure for each other, to be picked up and dropped off when no longer needed.

There has always been a generation gap, but today it seems wider than ever. The baby boomers remember the ‘old order,’ Judaeo-Christian values, the nuclear family and lifelong fulfilling careers. Today’s generation, by contrast, are taught about the colonial plundering of vulnerable peoples by Western powers, and about ‘first nations’ to which they have little personal connection — while entertainment and personal happiness are presented as the primary goals of life.

Aaron Lynn5 catalogues the following six causes of social atomisation:

  1. Urbanisation. Fewer of us now live in small rural communities where everyone knows everyone. Because of our vast desert interior, Australia is one of the most urbanised nations in the world with over 80% of us living in coastal cities.
  2. Open borders. Everyone is free to relocate and settle where they want and are no longer required to assimilate under multicultural policies. In fact, they are encouraged to retain their cultural norms under the banner of respect and tolerance.
  3. Demise of the nuclear family. Under the ‘old order,’ cultural norms were passed down through the family, with mentoring, modelling and the teaching of respect for others and the community. Today, so many can only attest to having experienced bad or absent parents, while doing whatever feels right at the time.
  4. Anonymity. Especially online, through the very real fear of identity theft and the reality of hackers stealing our inheritance, we are drilled into being careful to keep our presence online anonymous, and through fear of paedophiles, we never let our children’s faces figure on the internet.
  5. Anomie. Defined as a lack of community-based moral guidance, ‘anomie’ describes a condition of instability caused by the breakdown of social norms, standards, and values. God no longer exists and in control of His Cosmos. Anomie derives from the Greek anomos (lawless), a state of ‘normlessness’ where society fails to provide clear moral guidance, leading to alienation, anxiety, and a lack of purpose.
  6. Technology. The internet puts knowledge into every hand where we no longer need an intermediary, the librarian or the teacher, with the effect of increasing our self-reliance rather than mutual support. Adding to these internet-driven problems, the smartphone carries our insularity everywhere we go. It is said that there is a correlation between the introduction of 4G (2011 in Australia) with a significant drop in birthrate as ‘coupling’ took a big hit in the Western world.

Increasingly we are no longer aware of the society in which we live and work. It is certainly no longer a homogeneous group with a common knowledge base and mutually understood values. We are consumer units to be satisfied. We must prove our individual integrity for every interaction we have with others. Fear is now the driving force, a result of eroded trust and mutual respect.

What Can We Do?

“With eyes wide open to the mercies of God, I beg you, my brothers, as an act of intelligent worship, to give him your bodies, as a living sacrifice, consecrated to him and acceptable by him. Don’t let the world around you squeeze you into its own mould, but let God re-mould your minds from within, so that you may prove in practice that the plan of God for you is good, meets all his demands and moves towards the goal of true maturity.” Romans 12;1-2

Let God remould your minds from within, so that you may prove in practice that the plan of God for you is good. When you accept God’s offer of salvation through the costly sacrifice of His son on your behalf then God will send the third person of the Trinity to be your helper, counsellor, teacher and comforter to indwell your spirit so you can live the Christian life. He will produce the fruit of the Spirit in your life: love, joy, peace, patience, faithfulness, gentleness, goodness, kindness, and self control. He also provides the nine gifts of the Spirit for ministry: 1 Corinthians 12:8-10

Interpretation of Tongues – translating messages spoken in tongues for understanding

Word of Wisdom – the ability to make decisions and give guidance according to God’s will.

Word of Knowledge – understanding spiritual truths or circumstances.

Faith – extraordinary trust in God that inspires others.

Gifts of Healing – the ability to heal physical, emotional, or spiritual ailments.

Working of Miracles – performing acts that demonstrate God’s power.

Prophecy – declaring God’s message to guide, encourage, or correct.

Discerning of Spirits – recognizing whether something is from God or not.

Speaking in Tongues – communicating in a language unknown to the speaker.

You cannot live the Christian life without the gift of the Holy Spirit which Jesus made possible by His sacrifice. Your spirit was always meant to filled by the Holy Spirit so that you can be the lamp of the Lord. A lamp requires oil to function. It is the Holy Spirit: “The spirit of man is the lamp of the Lord, searching all his innermost parts.” Proverbs 20:27

The gifts of the Spirit empower you to build up the church (1 Corinthians 12:12-27), serve others in love and humility (1 Peter 4:10-11), and demonstrate God’s power and guidance in the world (1 Corinthians 12:7-11).

This article is based on an article by Jim Twelves in Daily Declaration, 21 July 2026: The High Cost of Social Atomisation.

AMBASSADOR HUCKABEE UNDERSTANDS THAT ISRAEL’s FUTURE IS SAFELY IN GOD’S HANDS

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“One of the reasons that our nations are tied together is because it is upon the Jewish foundation that Christianity was formed and upon the Jewish and Judeo-Christian foundation, Western civilization was formed. And without that there would not be an America. It is as simple as that.

I had people excoriating me from around the world saying, “How dare you say it?” I would say, “How dare you flunked history?”

Are you not aware that our founders wanted to put as the seal of America the parting of the Red Sea? That in the House of Representatives in the United States there is a marble fixture of Moses, not of Cicero, not of Aristotle or Plato, of Moses. Because our history is tied more to Mount Si than it is to Athens or Rome. It’s tied to neither of them. It’s tied to Israel.

The 3,800 year continuity of the Jewish people from the time God said to Abraham, I’m going to make you a great people and through you the world will be blessed. When our founders understood, they understood it in such a way that even in our declaration of independence, we made very clear that our rights don’t come from government. They come from God. They come from the creator. And where did they get that notion? They got it all the way back to this very city in Jerusalem. They got it clearly from the time of an unbroken history of the people having been connected to God and being a light to the world.

And I want there to be no misunderstanding. Americans, whether they understand it or not, need to be grateful to God for the Jewish people and the foundation upon which freedom and the sanctity of the individual was founded because that is what separates our values from the values of totalitarianism and dictatorship. I want no part of that. I like freedom and the heart, the soul and the genesis of that came from right here in this land. Let us never be apologetic for it. Psalm 121 says, “I look to the hills from whence cometh my help. My help comes from the Lord.”

When people say, “Israel will be destroyed,” I’m thinking they don’t understand, do they? that this is not into the hands of any man or any country or any army on this earth. This land is in the hands of the creator of the universe. And my confidence in Israel’s capacity not only to be here but to last and to stay is not because we have a great military and because Israel has a great military. It’s because all of us have a great God who has made a promise and he will keep that promise. I noticed when I started there is a lady over here on the side and she has a sign and it says stop and in her other hand there is a sword. I know what the sign means and I think I know what the sword means. And with that I will say thank you. God bless you and God bless the state of Israel.”

JESUS END TIMES COUNTERFEIT

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This important prophecy proves that the world is being programmed to accept a false Messiah. This Nelson Walters video examines how this prophecy from the Bible, particularly referencing elements found in Matthew 24, points to a significant end of days scenario. This discussion offers a fresh perspective on Jesus victory and what it could signify for the future.

Satan’s strategy to establish his false religion in 7th century CE (Muslim) included his end times false characters to mirror what the Bible says will happen when the Antichrist and his False Prophet come on the scene. Satan knows the Bible’s end times prophecies so he established an end times Muslim Messiah called the Mahdi (Antichrist) and his prophet is Isa (who they say is Jesus). Both Shia and Sunni Muslims believe the time of their appearance is soon.

The Mahdi

The Mahdi (Arabic: al‑Mahdī, “the Guided”) is believed to be a righteous descendant of the Prophet Muhammad, specifically from the lineage of Fatimah, daughter of Muhammad, through Imam Hasan ibn Ali d1.islamhouse.com. He is expected to appear at the end of times to restore justice, remove oppression, and rule for a period of seven years إسلام ويب. His appearance is described in authentic hadith as a sign of the Hour, with some narrations mentioning his name will be like the Prophet’s and his father’s name will be like the Prophet’s father’s d1.islamhouse.com.

While the Mahdi is a prominent figure in Twelver Shia Islam (where he is Imam Muhammad al‑Mahdi in occultation), his role is less central in Sunni Islam, though still recognized in some traditions Wikipedia.

The Sequence of Events

According to authentic hadith, the Mahdi will appear before the Dajjal (the Antichrist) إسلام ويب. The sequence is generally understood as:

  1. Mahdi’s appearance – to restore justice and lead the Muslim community.
  2. Dajjal’s emergence – often linked to the Muslim conquest of Constantinople, followed by forty days of his presence.
  3. Isa’s descent – Jesus will appear, offer prayers behind the Mahdi, and defeat the Dajjal إسلام ويب.

This order is supported by narrations in Saheeh Muslim and other sunan collections, though scholars note that the exact sequence of all signs is not fully detailed in the Sunnah إسلام ويب.

Isa’s Return

The return of Isa (Jesus) is a well‑attested belief in both Sunni and Shia Islam. The Quran (Surah Al‑Imran 3:55) states that “none of the People of the Scripture will believe in him before his death,” indicating his eventual return. Hadith confirm that Isa will descend before the Day of Judgment, fight injustice, and ultimately defeat the Dajjal إسلام ويب.

THE PROPHESIED END-TIMES CHRISTIAN CHURCH

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We are living in the prophesied last days of moral confusion and spiritual rebellion and a great falling away from Biblical truth. As the prophet Isaiah was inspired to write:

“Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, Who put darkness for light and light for darkness, Who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter!” Isaiah 5:20

Christians have always had a sacred responsibility to speak God’s word both privately to individuals as well as publicly to those in authority. The Church in Australia though seems to have lost its nerve and has gone silent. Once again, the words of Isaiah could be applied to ourselves.

“Israel’s watchmen are blind, they all lack knowledge; they are all mute dogs, they cannot bark; they lie around and dream,  they love to sleep. They are dogs with mighty appetites; they never have enough. They are shepherds who lack understanding; they all turn to their own way, they seek their own gain. ‘Come,’ each one cries, ‘let me get wine!  Let us drink our fill of beer! And tomorrow will be like today, or even far better.’” Isaiah 56:10-12

Rarely do we hear a pastor or denominational leader speak with clarity, boldness or conviction regarding the issues of our day. Even worse, there are more than a few who would even discourage such an activity claiming that it is a distraction from preaching the gospel. But by the grace of God though, there still are servants of the Lord Jesus Christ such as Rev. Chris Wickland in the UK. Rev. Wickland says that a number of recent issues have left him deeply ‘vexed’, and I would contend that anyone who is a genuine believer in the Lord Jesus Christ should be vexed as well.

Rev. Wickland is right the King of England should step down or be told to do so. One cannot claim the exalted title of being the head of a Christian denomination and at the same time not defend God’s people against those who are seeking to destroy it.

However, the Church of England is not alone. The rot of spiritual compromise has also infected the Church of Rome. As Rev. Wickland states:

“Then I saw some other footage this week of the Pope blessing all the illegal migrants coming into the country… and it’s just like one of those forehead slapping moments. It’s like why do we have a woke pope? Why do we have in this country an apostate archbishop and a whole bunch of viper bishops that sit underneath her? Why, why are we living in times where we seem to have this? Where’s the good men? Where’s the good leaders? Where’s the brave men? Where’s the brave leaders that speak up against injustice? Where are they?

“Instead, we have the archbishop going to the mythical country of ‘Palestine’ and talking about the occupiers. What you mean [by occupiers] is Israel and the Jewish people that live there, and actually all those other people that live there. So, they’re the ‘occupiers’, are they? Again, we have a virtue signalling head of the Church of England who is more interested in looking good to the liberal left rather than standing up for the truth of the gospel.”

Again, Rev. Wickland makes an excellent and salient point. The Vatican is the most protected, as well as restricted, country in the world. If the Pope really wanted to make a point about showing hospitality to refugees, then he should welcome them into his own country first. In short, he should practice what he preaches. Anything else is political posturing under the guise of Christian compassion. But of course, the Pope won’t do that even though he has the material resources to do so.

There is an even more important rebuke which the vicar is issuing though, and it’s where are all the men and women who own the name of Christ and who are willing to speak the truth in love? Being a prophet is messy and dangerous. That is why they are routinely despised, rejected and even killed (Matthew 23:29–36).

Unbelievers Want the Truth?

There is a strange irony which Rev. Wickland picks up on next. It’s that unbelievers long to hear the truth. We saw this especially during Covid when the churches — especially in England — enthusiastically shut their doors. Conservative commentator, Douglas Murray, who as a homosexual is not a natural ally of Christians, wrote at the time how saddened he was at both the closure of churches as well as the missed opportunity for spiritual leadership.

In Matthew 23, Jesus rebuked the Pharisees calling them “blind guides”, “blind fools” and even “snakes” and a “brood of vipers”. In fact, Jesus calls them “hypocrites” in one form or another no less than seven times!

There is no greater rebuke for a Christian than to be labelled as a hypocrite. Indeed, the most terrifying words one could ever hear from the Lord Jesus after rightly calling Him “Lord, Lord” is the response, “I never knew you; depart from me you workers of lawlessness” (Matthew 7:23). When followers of Jesus then are ashamed to declare what God’s Word says to an increasing hostile culture are we not guilty of hypocrisy?

Large swathes of the Christian Church today want to be liked by the world. They don’t want to confront or challenge people about their sin or the injustices they see in the world around them. They are like the Church of Laodicea:

‘I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot! So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth. For you say, I am rich, I have prospered, and I need nothing, not realizing that you are wretched, pitiable, poor, blind, and naked.” Revelation 3:15-17

We are already in the Biblical prophesied end times, the Laodicean church will be left behind to face the wrath of God with the coming Trumpet and Bowl judgements of Revelation 8 and 16.

ANN WIDDECOMBE’S ASSASSINATION EXPOSES THE LEFT’S ”HATE SPEECH’ HYPOCRISY

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Formidable Christian and former UK politician, Anne Widdecombe’s brutal murder suggests political violence, and the online left-wing celebration of Widdecombe’s murder offers potential insight into who killed her and why.

“It was her pursuit or invocation of ethics, morals, values, and standards that were rooted in the sacred that provoked the real intensity of hatred against her.”

“Those who exalted in her death imagine they were passing judgement on a bigot. In truth,” Ashenden acknowledged, “they were answering once again the question put to Cain, and answering it by reaching for a rock.”

Ann Widdecombe is a modern-day martyr. We are in a civil war between progressives and conservatives, hatred and democracy, Ashenden said. This is a war between “hatred and decency, the sacred and the profane, freedom and repression of speech.” It’s also between “the courage to articulate unwelcome truth, and those who dress censorship up as a compulsion.” “It’s a conflict between judgement and justice, mercy and the mob.”

Despite not yet knowing the reasons for Widdecombe’s assassination, Ashenden said, “we already know the fault lines of the moral and spiritual conflict.” We too are seeing “who places himself on which side of the line, and why.” “We too face the same invitation to keep faith with God or pretend that somehow we can make salvation ourselves.”

As Widdecombe once said, “You get to heaven through Christ. I mean, I would have thought that was perfectly obvious through the sacrifice at Calvary; I don’t know any other way of getting there.”

She did not deserve to die this way.

Widdecombe certainly doesn’t deserve the drivel being thrown at her by Karl Marx’s flying monkeys who think their “oppressor-oppressed” ideology puts them beyond scrutiny. The real monster is the Marxian woke zero-sum game in play here. Specifically, the Left’s double standards on domestic terror, “hate speech”, and political violence.

To quote the Moravians, “May the Lamb who was slain receive the reward of his suffering.”

Jesus told us that in the time before His return to restore righteousness, lawlessness will abound. It is spiritual warfare they will hate us because of Jesus name.

“Then they will deliver you up to tribulation and put you to death, and you will be hated by all nations for my name’s sake. And then many will fall away and betray one another and hate one another.” Matthew 24:9-10

HOW BOLD CHRISTIANS AND A BITTER MEDIA PUT JESUS ON THE PITCH THROUGHOUT FIFA 2026 

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Although FIFA is finished for 2026, when the replays begin, this year’s tournament should be remembered as the World Cup for Christ. FIFA WC26 saw a record number of Christian players put their faith on the field.

From German players praying with the “Cool Runnings” Curaçao team, to Team America uniting in prayer, the cross was put before the cup.

These “crown down” soccer sermons preached Soli Deo Gloria and included players from Ghana, Croatia and Congo, among others.

This list included Leo Messi, Felix Nmecha, Mark McKenzie, Jonathan Tah and Kenji Gorré.

All of whom unashamedly lived out Psalm 115:1, declaring, “not to us, O LORD, not to us, but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness.”

Media Mystified by Christian Public Declarations

The flood of public declarations directed by faith in Christ was so significant it bewildered a post-truth globalist press, whose dominant response was to downplay it.

When this didn’t work, legacy media shifted. Seemingly paralysed by political correctness, legacy media downplayed FIFA’s Jesus Movement, and elevated Islam instead.

Doubling down on the distraction, the media then massaged in pro-mass immigration and anti-monoculturalism messages.

Such as the anti-One Nation (somewhat taxpayer-funded) SBS, which injected “diversity is our strength” like medicine into its post-game reflections.

Just like legacy media tap-dancing around FIFA’s undeniably Christian groundswell, SBS used soccer to insinuate that the majority didn’t matter. For example, the media organisation proclaimed “Over 17 million Australians tuned in, celebrating our national pride in the Socceroos and the ethnic minorities that make us so special.”

The only noticeable legacy media exception to the disdain for faith and FIFA’s pair-up was The Financial Times, which at least acknowledged that God had made a World Cup comeback, albeit through gritted teeth.

Despite an obvious contempt for Christians driving dead air in legacy media’s coverage, FIFA’s Christian players continued to pray on the field anyway. This public display of Christianity wasn’t for the cameras. It was for Christ. That defiance proved their prayers weren’t for show. For instance, even in the finals, players from France and England gathered to pray after battling it out in the bronze round.

Although official stats haven’t been released yet, it’s safe to say well over 100 million watched the 3rd place decider. It’s also safe to say that for those on the field, neither fear of the mob nor the media’s disapproval factored into the decision to pray.

As reported by The Independent, “certain players set their differences aside to pray together.”

For context, France lost, England won. “England’s Saka, Eberechi Eze, Marc Guehi and Trevoh Chalobah joined the French contingent of Dayot Upamecano, Jean-Philippe, and Maxence Lacroix.”

This was one of the few moments where FIFA’s Christians won the world’s applause.

The Independent then republished comments from UK Classic FM DJ and UK reporter Dan Walker, who wrote on X, “This is such a beautiful moment from the World Cup. 7 men, from 2 rivals, praying together at the end of their journey this summer. Opponents on the pitch. Together in their faith.”

“Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labour: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. ” Ecclesiastes 4 v 9–10.

It’s worth noting that scoring goals for the gospel (Jesus Christ) wasn’t just for soccer players. Justin Bieber read the room correctly. Contributing to half-time entertainment, he sang “Everything Hallelujah” before a packed stadium that quickly went quiet.

The openly Christian 32-year-old pop icon helped end FIFA 2026 by repeatedly proclaiming a “World Cup Hallelujah” on the field in an unplugged version of the song. A song originally written with his wife, Haley Baldwin, and their faith in mind.

As if to prove just how much contempt legacy media has for Christians, Rolling Stone stated the choice of song was a “confusing headscratcher.” Yet, even the Stone’s moss-gathering anarchist kingmakers were forced to admit there’s been a culture shift.

“As it turns out, [Bieber’s] strange choice paid off: the 2025 song just saw a 240 per cent spike in global streams on Spotify, according to data shared with Rolling Stone.” The song also hit “the top two queries under the musician’s name on Google Trends.”

In snarky fashion, the music magazine dismissed the powerful response. They suggested that “folks were turning to Spotify to confirm that the Swag II was, in fact, part of Bieber’s discography and not some obscure Christian rock track.”

Sharing only criticism from spectators, Rolling Stone seemed to agree with one social media user who said, “Justin Bieber saw people having fun and said, ‘Let me do a boring song and ruin the vibe for everyone.’”

Unaware they were helping prove the point, Rolling Stone did what the majority of legacy media has done the entire FIFA tournament: downplay the strong Christian element that helped make FIFA WC26 more than a soccer match.

This element was obvious right into the 2026 finals.

FIFA’s last round saw Spain and Argentina, two majority-Catholic countries, compete for first place.

As an example of how close they hold their Christian faith, Spain’s head coach, Luis de la Fuente, said, “God gives me security and strength.” Speaking to El Resurgir de Madrid before the European Championship in 2024, Fuente added that he wasn’t superstitious. “I am free,” he said, “and I can choose what I have to do, and both my experience and my intelligence invite me to believe in God.” For Spain’s head coach, prayer is enough. Being a Christian, Fuente appeared to clarify, “allowed him to be the person he is today.”

THE FALSE MESSIAH DRIVING IRAN

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Whenever you see statements repeated in Scripture (especially if they are close together in the same text), then the writer is emphasizing the message and telling us we really need to pay attention.

A good example is Jesus’ Olivet Discourse found in Matthew 24, which is prophetic in nature and covers the end times. It starts off with Jesus warning, “See to it that no one misleads you. For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will mislead many” (vv. 4–5). Then, just a few verses later, He says: “Many false prophets will arise and will mislead many” (vs. 11).

Skip down just a little more, and then there’s this: “Then if anyone says to you, ‘Behold, here is the Christ,’ or ‘There He is,’ do not believe him. For false Christs and false prophets will arise and will show great signs and wonders, so as to mislead, if possible, even the elect” (vv. 23–24).

I don’t know about you, but to me, it sure looks like Jesus wants us to be on the lookout for false messiahs and their mouthpieces. You might think such a thing is rare and only happens today with a handful of people who get snookered now and then by some religious charlatan, the events of which get portrayed on some Netflix documentary.

But you’d be wrong. For example, let me introduce you to the false messiah figure that’s influencing the nation of Iran’s actions towards the world at large, and especially at Israel and the United States.

Iran’s counterfeit savior

About 20 years ago, then-president of Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, stated in an interview that he experienced a supernatural experience during a speech he gave at the United Nations. Ahmadinejad claimed that he was bathed in a light from Heaven at the outset of his talk, with the light remaining on him for the full length of the speech.

Ahmadinejad made several references during that U.N. speech to a “mighty Lord” who will hasten the emergence of “the promised one,” a person who “will fill this world with justice and peace.” Any guesses as to who Ahmadinejad was referring to?

During that time, CNN national security analyst Peter Bergen pointed out that groups such as ISIS have similar hopes based on their belief in Islamic prophecy. Believing that their actions hasten a supposed final battle at a small, obscure Syrian town named Dabiq between “Rome” and Islam (where the forces of true Islam triumph), Bergan noted: “Members devoutly believe that they are fighting in a cosmic war in which they are on the side of good, which allows them to kill anyone they perceive to be standing in their way with no compunction. This is, of course, a serious delusion, but serious it is.”

The Islamic State holds the imminent fulfilment of prophecy as a matter of dogma at least tells us the mettle of our opponent. It is ready to cheer its own near-obliteration, and to remain confident, even when surrounded, that it will receive divine succour if it stays true to the Prophetic model.”

And to Iran, that “model” includes a messianic-type figure known as the “Mahdi”; the “mighty lord” Ahmadinejad was referring to in his U.N. speech. During another talk Ahmadinejad gave that same year, he stated that his main mission was to “pave the path for the glorious reappearance of Imam Mahdi, may Allah hasten his reappearance.”

It’s a good bet you’ve never heard of the Mahdi, unless you’ve studied some of Islam’s prophetic literature. The figure is emphasized especially on the Shi’a side of the Islamic faith (the other side being Sunni), which makes up the vast majority of Iran’s practicing Muslims, including their Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).  

In fact, the IRGC’s worldview focuses on “Mahdism” and the return of the 12th divinely ordained Shi’a imam, Muhammad al-Mahdi (or the Hidden Imam). They believe the Mahdi was hidden by God into a miraculous state in 874 CE, and that he will one day return to rid the world of evil and injustice. His coming, they believe, will bring about “one final apocalyptic battle” between two armies, in which Shi’as say that the Mahdi and his forces will prevail over evil.

Twenty years ago, Ahmadinejad urged his countrymen to prepare for the coming of the Mahdi by turning the country into a mighty and advanced Islamic society, and by avoiding the corruption and excesses of the West. While sounding innocent, it’s important to understand that part of the preparation has to do with the elimination of Islam’s enemies and those who stand in the way of the Mahdi’s return. Topping the list is the United States, and the chief enemy of Islam, Israel.

In a report issued by the Middle East Institute just a few years ago, researchers Saeid Golkar and Kasra Aarabi noted that the IRGC’s leadership sees the world divided between the “will of the essence of transcendence” and “the arrogant powers.” The former is led by “the people and the leadership of Iran,” and the latter includes “Zionism, Wahhabi Zionism, and Christian Zionism.”

They go on to say:

“The IRGC is increasingly understanding and communicating its official policy of eradicating Israel and Zionism through the doctrine of Mahdism. While the destruction of Israel has been the IRGC’s working objective since its inception, like other Islamist groups this hostility was borne out of viewing the Jewish state an illegitimate, oppressive, and usurping entity for the West to achieve its supposed colonial goals across the Muslim world. More recently, however, the existence of Israel is being viewed and understood as the ‘greatest barrier’ to the reappearance of the 12th Imam. According to the doctrine of Mahdism, part of preparing for the reappearance of the 12th Imam is removing all obstacles and barriers to his return. Against this backdrop, Iran’s hardline clergy affiliated with the IRGC claim religious hadiths state that the ‘Jewish state will be destroyed before Mahdi’s arrival.’”

We shouldn’t be dismissive of such thinking. Golkar and Aarabi highlight the real danger of all this when they write:

“At present the doctrine of Mahdism in the IRGC remains a complete blind spot for Western policymakers, yet it could have major implications for the Islamic Republic’s militia network, ballistic missile program, and even its nuclear program.”

That’s a bit concerning, wouldn’t you say?

At present, our governments spend enormous resources analyzing Iran’s economy, military capabilities, and nuclear ambitions, all of that being good.

But maybe it’s time they devote equal attention to understanding the theological convictions that motivate many of the regime’s politicians. History has repeatedly shown that leaders driven by deeply held religious beliefs cannot always be deterred by conventional assumptions and actions. Ignoring those beliefs doesn’t make them disappear; it simply makes strategic miscalculation more likely.

Our leaders need to heed Jesus’ warning about false messiahs and understand it wasn’t merely a religious observation. It was a reminder that false hopes and false saviors have real-world consequences, both spiritually and politically.

What did Christ say again? “See to it that no one misleads you.”

ROCK BAND SKILLET RESISTED INDUSTRY PRESSURE TO DENY CHRIST

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Skillet article taken from Daily Declaration by Cody Mitchell 15th July 2026

The Bible says, people are without excuse to reject their Creator God from the evidence of intelligent design and the beauty of the Cosmos. Also, just from the incredible number of Gospel witnesses I have seen recently from people like Lionel Messi and other World Cup stars, great Christian movies, movie stars, and now the Rock Band Skillet, God is making sure that people hear the Good News of Christ.

Multi-platinum rock band Skillet has achieved major mainstream success while openly maintaining a committed Christian faith, resisting industry pressure to downplay their evangelical beliefs. Lead singer John Cooper, known for his vocal faith, has testified to the power of the gospel, which the band brings to a global audience through their music.

The multi-platinum, GRAMMY-nominated American band Skillet is among the most successful and bestselling rock bands of the 21st century.

As of 2024, the group had received two GRAMMY nominations, a Billboard Music Award, and achieved three Top 5 Billboard 200 album results. Securing multiplatinum, platinum, or gold RIAA certifications for twelve singles and four albums, they have sold over twenty-two million units worldwide.

Skillet’s 6x platinum hit single Monster is one of the most-streamed rock songs of all time, surpassing four billion streams and entering Spotify’s exclusive Billions Club last month. Their tracks have crossed into pop culture through syncs by WWE, Marvel, ESPN, and the NFL.

According to John Cooper (the band’s lead singer and bassist), in the early years of the band’s success, he was approached by an influential music industry businessman, who suggested that he stop talking about Jesus.

“And he kind of went through his spiel of why, and then he said, ‘Look, I’m not telling you to not be a Christian, I’m not saying to not believe in Jesus.” But then he advised him to “Stop talking about it, don’t do Christian interviews, don’t say you’re a Christian band. You need to disassociate from that because people don’t take it seriously.”

John’s response sums up the approach of the band: “I knew I could not be silent about Christ, in fact, I needed to be more vocal about Christ.”

“…if this is gonna be the new — the new world, the new culture, the new way that people are trying to kind of steer Christians into a new kind of activism into Christianity that is void of the actual gospel of Christ, I know that I need to be vocal against that move.”

John committed his life to Christ at just five years old. Reflecting on his testimony later, he spoke about how thankful he is that he never backslid or walked away from his faith.

FASTING, PRAYER AND GIVING CONCERNING YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD

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Fasting is older than the Law of Moses, older than the priesthood, and older than the Temple—yet most believers today treat it as a forgotten or optional discipline. It isn’t a hunger strike directed at heaven, a way to prove your willpower, or a technique to bend God’s arm.

In this video, Behind the Scripture traces the profound, beautiful, and hidden biblical theology of fasting from the ground up. It challenged me which is why I posted it, and it will probably challenge you. They explore the true Hebrew roots of what fasting means, the moments of national crisis in Israel, the corrections of the prophets, and how Jesus elevated the practice into a posture of holy longing for the Christian life. Fasting attracts God not because of your hunger—but because of what that hunger represents.

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BEING OBEDIENT TO GO AS JESUS COMMANDS

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Watch this new documentary from Torben Søndergaard, and follow two brothers as they step out in faith, simply obeying the words of Jesus. These guys are real and act confident that God answers real prayers. This verse comes to mind: “The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.” Psalm 145:18. It is wonderful to see how the Holy Spirit leads them step by step, how God provides for their needs, how they find the person of peace, and how they bear much fruit. There are no carefully planned outreaches or large organizations behind what you are about to see—just simple obedience to Jesus and a willingness to follow wherever He leads. Watch lives being touched, people encountering Jesus, and the Gospel being shared in a powerful way right before your eyes.

In this documentary, Torben Søndergaard gives an introduction to Luke 10 and prepares you for what you are about to see before the documentary begins. Jesus said, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.” This film is more than a documentary—it is an invitation to rediscover the simple, Spirit-led life Jesus called every disciple to live. If this documentary has encouraged you and you would like to connect with Alexis or learn more about the work in France, you can reach him at: 📧 jeveuxtesuivrejesus@gmail.com Get Witness Cards and learn how to use them: https://thelastreformation.com/witnes..