Quote Originally Posted by Mr. Clandestine
I've heard a few people say this, but if you believe in the biblical accounts of the Antichrist, it's widely speculated that he (or she) will rise out of Europe, Israel, or any number of Middle-Eastern countries. It's also believed that this person will astound the world with solutions to major world issues.
Is there any kind of biblical loophole that would allow us to have the Anti-Christ come and solve our major world issues, and then have him go away quietly, without all the nasty end-of-the-world Armageddon hullabaloo?