Originally posted by Run DMB
2060 sounds about right.
Some things that need to happen before Armageddon:
1. Israel will once again have its own state - check
2. The resurrection of the Roman empire = either United States (imperialistic world power) or the European Union (same territory)
3. All the world will turn against Israel - we're getting there
4. The emergence of the Antichrist - no it's not Bush, the Antichrist is actually going to be loved and respected for the first three and a half years of his rule.
I could definitely see #3 and #4 happening within 55 years.
1. ok
2. Imperialistic power is more likely to be China, the US can't get a grip on one country (Iraq) so pretty unlikely it can expand to cover even more. China on the other hand are more likely to need the resources to supply massive population.
3. Actually the US is the bigger Jewish state, but still well on target to have the workld against it. The entire world won't turn against Israel because of.. well, the US... the day the US turns against Israel is never likely to come.
4. ...
Anyway, in reality I am with Shifty. I don't believe in a God.