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This is part 3 of a special5\u00a0 series. To view parts 1 and 2, click here. <\/a><\/p>\n

By Roger Oakland<\/strong>
\n Understand the Times, International<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is a well-known fact based on Bible prophecy that the Last Days One World Religion called the \u201charlot\u201d will be a counterfeit to the true church which is called the Bride of Christ. Bible scholars who take this position believe the ecumenical gathering of religions together for the cause of peace will be the prerequisite. One of the key events bringing this about is when a declaration is made that the Reformation is over, and the \u201cseparated brethren\u201d will be welcomed back into the fold.<\/p>\n

This commentary deals with aspects of the Rick Warren-Raymond Arroyo EWTN interview that provided some clues indicating this scenario is presently underway. I am making reference to a portion of the interview that dealt with the topic of religious liberty. \u00a0In fact, it was revealed that Rick Warren may have a plan laid away for the future of promoting a \u201creligious liberty movement\u201d that will be the equivalent of the \u201ccivil liberties movement\u201d of the past. When asked by Arroyo what Warren thought about the separation of church and state and how the Supreme Court would rule on this topic in the future, Warren responded:<\/p>\n

Now it\u2019s interesting that phrase today means the exact opposite of what it meant in Jefferson\u2019s days. Today people think it means keeping religion out of government, or out of politics. But actually, the separation of church and state was we are going to protect the church from the government. I believe that religious liberty may be the civil rights issue of the next decade. And if it takes some high profile pastors going to jail, like Martin Luther King did with civil rights, I\u2019m in. So be it. I mean, as Peter said and the apostles that we must obey God rather than men.1<\/a><\/p>\n

It may seem surprising to some that \u201cAmerica\u2019s Pastor\u201d would be so outspoken and willing to take such a strong stand for religious liberty – especially when he shows his passion for this topic by stating he is personally willing to go to jail for such a cause. These are strong words. Does this mean that the Purpose Driven Church model may have a broader agenda than previously advertised? Click here<\/a> to continue reading.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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