The Issue of ecumenism is the issue of blasphemy; and the issue of blasphemy is the issue of the Antichrist. These issues have been highlighted in many ecumenical gatherings. The denial of the authority of Jesus Christ by refusing to mention His Lordship in their activities and statements or using His Name in vain by mixing with profane things is a clear show of ecumenism‘s Antichrist nature.
As the false prophets of Jeremiah’s time, these ecumenical leaders sacrifice the truth for false peace when there is no peace. A recent event in Kenya showed off the blasphemous root of the union. Religious leaders of many shades came together to repent and lead the nation to repentance following the many disasters/judgments that have plagued the country since the post election violence(present wrath).Though the event looked holy, the foundation of the repentance raises more distrust than trust for the true Christian.
Kenya: Bold Religious Leaders Accuse Government of FailureMost of the churches joined with groups that are known for denying the supremacy of Jesus Christ and the authority of His Name. They joined with institutions that have men that prophesy and pray with their heads covered (dishonoring Christ).The fact that these churches associated themselves with such groups is enough proof that these churches have rejected Jesus Christ. Their signing of agreements with these groups shows that the final stages of apostasy are manifest.
AllAfrica.com 21 February 2009
Nairobi — Religious leaders, criticised for apparently abandoning the fight for good governance, moved to reclaim their prophetic voice by delivering a withering indictment of the country's political class. The faith leaders courageously told off President Mwai Kibaki and Prime Minister Raila Odinga, blaming them and the rest of the politicians for Kenya's woes, which include mass poverty, entrenched grand corruption, tribalism, crime and famine. The clerics, members of the Inter-Religious Forum, spoke at a national prayer day attended by the President and senior government officials on Thursday. The President and the Prime Minister, they said, have failed to unite Kenyans, end corruption, resettle the displaced and facilitate creation of jobs. As a result, Kenyans "are discouraged, ashamed, disillusioned and angry. Kenyans continue to decry the non-responsiveness of the Coalition Government to their needs, hopes and aspirations." The country's political leaders have been the greatest threat to peace and prosperity, the clerics said. "Even those among you who are upright have not had the courage to stand against what is not right. You have refused to lead the people to the Promised Land. Instead you have led the people towards conflict. As a result Kenya has been tinkering at the brink of self-destruction," the faith leaders said in a statement read in turns at the function. "People made you their leaders so that you could inspire them and lead them towards a better life. You have continued to divide Kenyans along ethnic lines to win political office. You have bribed, intimidated, incited, manipulated and forced your followers into submission and servitude. You have increased your salaries and allowances and refused to pay taxes like the rest of the people, who earn much less. You have created an environment that suffocates Kenyans. "No wonder some Kenyans are ashamed of being Kenyan. They endure to be Kenyan! You must change your ways. You must avert the anger of God and of the people. Repent and seek justice and prosperity for all people." Relevant Links But the clerics also owned up to their own failure that has left Kenyans without hope. "We have restrained ourselves from condemning evil; we have not always spoken against injustice as we should have and have at times failed to stand up for the weak, for the helpless and for the poor. Today we stand here in the presence of all the People of Kenya to repent and seek your forgiveness." The religious leaders also called Kenyans to prayer and repentance for their own failures which have displeased God. They applauded the media, but also called them to greater responsibility and more effort for the poor. http://allafrica.com/stories/200902230778.html
The sin of blasphemy is and will be very dominant in these last days. It is denying the headship of Jesus Christ the Son of the Living God. It involves utter rebellion against the authority and the kingdom of God hence its desire for self rule or the authority of man and the kingdom of this world.
Blasphemy is the base on which the Antichrist will wage war against the saints. Christians must be watchful and not slumber in the wake of these events as it is a sign that the battle lines for persecution and death are being drawn. This union of churches with blasphemous religious groups for the sake of gaining the world will seek to put to flight and death the true saints of God.
