I believe the "pope" is the false prophet

[Tenn Vol]

Presently there are several that could "fit" the limited requirements we know of for the False Prophet. It should be obvious that the F.P. will be one that is slowly becoming a great leader, and that his skills and fame will grow, which will result in his being "adopted" as a great leader. (This is one of the requirements for the F.P.)
In today's time, not only could the Pope fill that role, but also there are several religious leaders that could fill that role. Certainly the obvious route is most accessible to the Pope, (because he has privileges of the office he holds to go and come, praise and honor, confront and in so many more venues and places than many other respected international personalities, but the reasons given seem to me to be
unfair when these are acts of men that honor the Pope in such a way.
Yes, I am sure he enjoys the "perks and privileges" of the office he holds, but these are the workings of man, not from Christ and/or
God.
All denominations including the Catholic, are having severe internal problems, and at present I see no religious leader standing above
the crowd. He is looked upon and viewed as a great leader, and in respect, he is the leader of the Catholic Church.
However, that office was formed by man, using scripture to support their practice of providing leadership, but the homage and
honor given him is no different than that we give our President, or Prime Minister, Secretary of State, especially when they are adept
at solving problems. I am sure that at one time or another, W. Churchill or F. D. Roosevelt could have in some peoples view fit the same role.
Of, course, they were not, and many do not even want to think of such a possibility, including myself, but please don't fail to include all
the requirements for the office other than the selected few.

[micah719]

the homage and honor given him is no different than that we give our President, or Prime Minister, Secretary of State

Please look a little closer at the astonishing blasphemies and presumptions committed by the "vicar" of rome, the pontifex maximus, and his foul organisation. Even Obama doesn't quite reach such depths of depravity, though perhaps in his own mind he is a legend. RCCism cannot be considered a Christian denomination and is unreformable by its own admission. The pope is winning the race for FP by a wide margin...if someone else comes up that surpasses him, he will be repulsive indeed. At the moment there is no telling just how powerful and networked the RCC really is, but they've had many centuries to develop their plots and are masters at long term planning. Don't forget who is ultimately behind it.

[divinelady]

I agree.

Please look a little closer at the astonishing blasphemies and presumptions committed by the "vicar" of rome, the pontifex maximus, and his foul organisation. Even Obama doesn't quite reach such depths of depravity, though perhaps in his own mind he is a legend. RCCism cannot be considered a Christian denomination and is unreformable by its own admission. The pope is winning the race for FP by a wide margin...if someone else comes up that surpasses him, he will be repulsive indeed. At the moment there is no telling just how powerful and networked the RCC really is, but they've had many centuries to develop their plots and are masters at long term planning. Don't forget who is ultimately behind it.

[livin_in_the_Son]

Thank you so much Dave-O. It gives me much to consider and pray about for sure.

As for my thoughts as to the 'pope' being the false prophet...or even a future pope having that role...as a former RC, and avid denouncer of the failures of it, honestly there is no reason to believe it, or disbelieve it simply based on sins of that church. Any person could make the case that a pope is the false prophet, but the same case could be made for any future person not in the lime-light presently. For example, Jim Jones convinced his group to commit suicide, so technically that makes him a false prophet, but not THE f.p. Just like Hitler, etc. were thought to be the a.c. once upon a time. I believe that the true false prophet will only be revealed once the a.c. comes to power. To blindly point fingers as to the identity of either person is an error in judgement, simply because even though we might be in the season, there is still reason to believe that we have years to go before this plays out. The current political and religious leaders very easily could be off the scene, or no longer living. Shoot...nothing about Biblical prophesy says that agressive attacks can't happen against the vatican, or the US. before the tribulation. So while speculation can be made, and arguments can have merit...until such time that the a.c. comes on scene claiming peace but bringing war, and the peace treaty, with the many, for Isreal, happens....the identity of either is just that, mere speculation. It's not my place to judge, identify, or guess who may fullfill these roles. Father knows, and satan might not even know until events take place.