End Times

The author argues that moral decline rarely announces itself but whispers until it eventually wins, citing abortion and euthanasia as key examples. This perspective warns that societal shifts toward reproductive destruction are not accidental but a calculated erosion of traditional values. The piece serves as a call to spiritual vigilance against the gradual acceptance of practices that contradict biblical teachings.

Silicon Valley billionaire Peter Thiel is hosting a four-lecture series on the Antichrist in Rome, drawing significant attention despite pushback from Catholic institutions. The event highlights the growing intersection of technology, eschatology, and high-level cultural influence in Europe. This development suggests a shift where tech leaders are increasingly positioning themselves as primary interpreters of end-times theology.

Mojtaba Khamenei has been named Iran's new supreme leader, placing the son of the late ruler at the helm of the Islamic Republic. This succession occurs as the country faces an ongoing war with the United States and Israel, raising questions about the regime's stability and strategic direction. The appointment signals a continuity of theocratic rule despite the geopolitical pressures and military conflicts currently engulfing the region.

About one in three Americans now believes the world will end within their lifetime, according to new research from the University of California, Irvine, which finds that apocalyptic thinking is no longer a fringe phenomenon but a mainstream feature of American culture. The study documents a significant rise in end-times expectation across political and demographic lines, driven by a convergence of war, pandemic memory, climate anxiety, and the sheer velocity of technological change. For Christians, the data raises a question as old as the early church: how do believers live faithfully in a world they believe may be passing away, without abandoning the work of building, planting, and loving their neighbors in the present?

As joint U.S.-Israeli strikes pounded Iran this week, Jews around the world celebrated Purim -- the ancient feast commemorating Queen Esther's rescue of the Jewish people from Haman of Persia -- and the haunting convergence of biblical narrative and modern warfare has captivated the Israeli public. Christianity Today spoke with Israeli scholars and citizens who see unmistakable echoes of the Book of Esther in the current campaign against the same Persian land that once plotted the annihilation of the Jewish people. The parallels are striking: a threat to Israel emanating from Persia, a ruler who must decide whether to act, and a moment of deliverance that arrives at the precise time it is needed. For believers who take seriously the idea that God works through history, the timing of military operations against Iran during Purim is either the most extraordinary coincidence imaginable or a sign that the God of Esther remains active in the affairs of nations. The theological implications are profound -- and contested -- but the emotional resonance among Israelis who grew up reading Esther's story and now watch their military strike the same geographic territory is undeniable.

A new Arizona Christian University survey has found that the number of Americans who hold a biblical worldview remains at critically low levels -- including a devastating 1% of Generation Z -- even as churches have reported increased attendance and interest in Christianity in the months following Charlie Kirk's assassination. The finding presents a paradox that church leaders will need to grapple with: cultural enthusiasm for Christianity does not automatically produce the deep, doctrinal commitments that constitute a biblical worldview as measured by the survey. The gap between 'church curious' and 'biblically grounded' suggests that the post-Kirk revival, while real in terms of attendance numbers, has not yet translated into the kind of transformation that reshapes how people think about truth, morality, purpose, and the nature of God. For a generation raised on algorithm-curated spirituality and AI-generated advice -- one-third of Christians now trust spiritual guidance from AI as much as their pastor, a recent study found -- the 1% figure is both an indictment and a call to action for every ministry claiming to reach the next generation.

A Shia mosque in Northern Virginia is hosting a memorial service honoring the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and extending 'glad tidings' on his 'martyrdom' — a ceremony that, combined with the Austin mass shooting by a man wearing Iranian-flag clothing and the 'death to America' posts from Columbia's student group, illustrates the depth of pro-regime sympathy operating within the United States even as American soldiers are killed fighting Iran. The memorial arrives as the FBI has placed counterterrorism teams on elevated alert nationwide and as Fox News has documented a network of pro-Iranian regime mosques preaching apocalyptic showdown theology on American soil. The convergence of the Virginia memorial, the Austin attack, and the network of radical Shiite congregations raises urgent questions about domestic radicalization during an active military conflict with the very regime these institutions champion.

A Fox News investigation has exposed a network of pro-Iranian regime mosques operating on American soil that are spreading radical Shiite end-times theology casting the United States as an enemy 'empire' destined for destruction before the arrival of the Mahdi — Islam's prophesied messianic figure. The reporting arrives at the most dangerous possible moment: with U.S. and Israeli forces actively bombing Iran, these apocalyptic narratives are no longer abstract theological concepts but are being preached to congregations in a country at war with the very regime these clerics champion. The investigation documents how these mosques have operated largely beneath the radar of mainstream media and counterterrorism attention, even as the FBI raises domestic threat levels in response to the Iran conflict. The convergence of apocalyptic religious ideology, an active military campaign, and the Austin mass shooting — in which the gunman wore 'Property of Allah' clothing — creates an urgent question about how many Americans are being radicalized by end-times narratives that paint their own country as the prophesied enemy.

Iran launched a sweeping retaliatory attack across the Middle East Saturday in response to the U.S.-Israeli strikes, firing missiles at Israel and targeting the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain — where huge plumes of black smoke were seen rising near the base. Explosions were also reported near Riyadh, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and across several Gulf states. Saudi Arabia issued a blistering condemnation of what it called 'brutal Iranian aggression' against Bahrain, Qatar, the UAE, Jordan, and Kuwait, with Gulf states vowing their 'full right to retaliate.' The regional conflagration marks the most dangerous escalation in the Middle East since the 1991 Gulf War, as Iran's counterattack transforms what began as targeted strikes against nuclear facilities into a multi-front conflict engulfing the entire Persian Gulf. Congress is scrambling to convene Monday for a war powers resolution, while Democrats warn Trump could be dragging the U.S. into a prolonged Middle Eastern war.

The United States and Israel launched a massive joint military operation against Iran early Saturday morning — dubbed 'Operation Epic Fury' — targeting nuclear facilities, military infrastructure, and regime leadership sites across the country. President Trump announced at 2:30 AM that the U.S. had begun 'major combat operations in Iran,' urging the Iranian people to 'take over your government' and calling on military commanders to surrender immediately or be killed. The first strikes targeted areas near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who reportedly fled Tehran to a 'secure location.' Key Khamenei adviser Ali Shamkhani was reported killed in the opening wave. Senator John Fetterman praised the operation, saying Trump is 'willing to do what's right,' while Democrats demanded Congress convene Monday for a war powers vote. European leaders scrambled to respond, with Britain, France, and Germany calling for a resumption of negotiations. Oman's foreign minister, who had mediated talks, expressed dismay: 'This is not your war.' The strikes came hours after Trump's 10-to-15-day nuclear deal deadline expired and after 15 countries urged their citizens to leave Iran.

At least fifteen countries have urged their citizens to leave Iran immediately as Secretary of State Marco Rubio designated Tehran a 'State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention' and unconfirmed reports of explosions near the Iranian capital circulated Friday evening. Rubio's designation — which triggers additional sanctions and travel warnings — came hours after the latest round of U.S.-Iran nuclear talks in Geneva ended without a deal, and as the U.S. separately warned embassy staff in Israel to leave 'today' if they wished to depart. The convergence of mass diplomatic evacuations, a new hostile designation, failed negotiations, and reports of explosions near Tehran creates the most volatile situation since U.S. bombers struck Iranian nuclear sites eight months ago. Trump's 10-to-15-day deadline for a nuclear deal is rapidly expiring, and the massive military buildup in the region — over 150 American aircraft — remains poised for action.

A new study has found that roughly one third of Christians trust spiritual advice from artificial intelligence as much as they trust guidance from their pastor, raising profound questions about the future of pastoral ministry in the AI age. The finding comes as AI chatbots become increasingly sophisticated in mimicking empathetic, spiritually-informed conversation — and as churches grapple with declining attendance and growing competition for the attention and trust of their congregations.

President Trump has set a 10-to-15-day deadline for Iran to reach a nuclear deal, backed by the most massive U.S. military buildup in the Middle East since the Iraq War. The ultimatum enters a decisive stretch after Trump used his record-breaking State of the Union address to warn Tehran that time is running out. Negotiations between U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Iran's top diplomat wrapped up in Geneva Thursday without a deal but with what mediators called 'significant progress,' even as Iranian students continue anti-regime protests for a third day and over 150 American aircraft sweep through the region.

The report centers on the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Kirk is described as a "prominent Christian nationalist" and notes that his death served as a major "rallying call" for his followers. Taylor argues that a large segment of American Christians is being "radicalized" by the belief that they are persecuted victims who must fight for their rights. The report frames this belief system as a dangerous cultural shift rather than a response to actual targeting.

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Iran's security forces killed at least 19 Christians during a sweeping crackdown on anti-government protests, according to a monitoring group. The confirmed death toll rose after two more Christian converts were killed by gunfire during demonstrations last month. The report comes as Iran simultaneously operates secret 'black box' detention sites where thousands are held without their families' knowledge. The persecution of Iranian Christians intensifies even as the regime enters nuclear negotiations with the United States in Geneva.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Iran must abandon its enriched uranium stockpiles and cease further production ahead of scheduled talks between Iran and the United States in Geneva. The comments come as Iran's top diplomat prepares to attend indirect nuclear negotiations with U.S. representatives on Tuesday. Netanyahu's demands underscore Israel's deep concerns about Iran's nuclear capabilities and the potential for a revived nuclear agreement. The statement adds pressure to the diplomatic process as both sides prepare for critical discussions.

President Trump stated that regime change in Iran would be the best outcome, even as diplomatic channels remain open between Washington and Tehran. Trump discussed Iran in a wide-ranging call with Chinese President Xi Jinping as the U.S. pressures China and other nations to break from Tehran. Iran has indicated that potential energy, mining, and aircraft deals are on the table in indirect talks with the U.S. scheduled in Geneva. The discussions come amid broader tensions over Iran's nuclear program and regional influence.