i appreciate this article,i have had these same thoughts.it makes me think of the woman riding on the beast's back in rev.the false church so entertwined with politics.
God is the one who sets up kingdoms and He brings them down. Jesus said to pilate " you would have no power over me except it were given to you from above. God has given satan power or "permission if
you will" to give the kingdoms of this world to whomever he chooses, God in His sovereinty can use satan as a tool to bring about His divine will.
the bible says that satan tempted Christ with this offer.
God told us to pray for our leaders, but He never said we had a right to life,liberty,and the pursuit of happiness.
God will...glorify His name regardless of whether pilate, nebuchanezzer,or the antichrist is in power. we are to pray...like daniel...like Jesus!
soon God will come and the kingdoms of this world will become the kingdoms of our Lord,and He shall reign forever and ever.amen!
Saints, our times coming! bonni