King Arthur Is The Prophesied Anti-Christ Of The Bible

[flyingillini]

When baby Jesus comes back everyone will be scrounging around trying to make amends. But it will be too late. He’s predicted to resurrect by 2049. My prediction is between 2046-2048.

 

[phillyflyers]

Ok. To follow up on my original post..

• The legend of King Arthur includes a prophecy of his return, which closely parallels Christian beliefs about the Second Coming of Christ. This similarity was troubling to medieval church authorities, who saw Arthur’s prophesied return as a challenge to the uniqueness of Christ’s resurrection and future reign, a core Christian doctrine.
• The belief that Arthur never died and would return to inaugurate a utopian era echoes the Biblical Antichrist’s role as a false messiah who mimics Christ’s promises, potentially leading people astray by offering a rival hope of salvation and world renewal.
• Arthur’s myth blends Christian and pre-Christian (pagan) elements, sometimes incorporating magical or supernatural motifs that could be interpreted as undermining orthodox Christian teachings and blurring the line between Christian hero and occult figure.
• The veneration of Arthur as a “champion of Christianity” and his inclusion among the “Nine Worthies” elevated him to a quasi-saintly, almost messianic status in medieval Europe, which could be seen as usurping the spiritual role reserved for Christ alone.
• Historically, the medieval church was concerned that the widespread belief in Arthur’s return could foster heretical ideas about resurrection and messianic leadership, making Arthur a potential figure of spiritual deception in the eyes of orthodox Christianity.

Furthermore:

• Messianic Return Parallels: Arthur’s legend explicitly features the motif of a messianic return: he is prophesied to rise again and save his people, mirroring the Christian expectation of Christ’s Second Coming. This motif positions Arthur as a rival messiah figure, a classic trait of the Antichrist in Christian eschatology.
• Imitation of Christ: Arthur is cast as a savior-king who will defeat evil (the Saxons, depicted in language similar to biblical descriptions of Satan’s agents) and usher in an era of peace. The Antichrist is traditionally described as one who imitates Christ, promising false salvation and peace.
• Prophetic and Supernatural Birth: Arthur’s conception and rise are surrounded by prophecy, magic, and supernatural intervention—Merlin’s manipulation of events and his use of sorcery to bring about Arthur’s birth and ascension. The Antichrist, according to Christian tradition, is also prophesied and emerges through supernatural or deceptive means.
• Conquest and World Rule: In sources like Geoffrey of Monmouth, Arthur is depicted as a conqueror who subdues all of Europe, with even Rome fearing him. The Antichrist is prophesied to seek global dominion, conquering nations and demanding allegiance.
• Ambiguous Morality and Pagan Elements: Arthur’s legend blends Christian and pagan motifs, and his magical advisors (like Merlin) are often associated with occult powers. The Antichrist is expected to blur the lines between good and evil, using signs and wonders to deceive.
• Challenge to Christ’s Uniqueness: Arthur’s prophesied immortality and return threaten the Christian doctrine that only Christ will return to judge and rule. Medieval church authorities were wary of such legends, fearing they could foster heretical beliefs and rival Christ’s singular role.
• Political and Spiritual Appropriation: Arthur’s legend was used to legitimize rulers and empires, blending myth with political power in a way that could be seen as usurping Christ’s spiritual authority for earthly ends. The Antichrist is seen as a figure who seeks both spiritual and temporal power.

In summary, the argument hinges on Arthur’s imitation of Christ’s messianic role, his prophesied return, supernatural origins, conquest, and the potential for his legend to rival or undermine the unique place of Christ in Christian theology—key characteristics ascribed to the Biblical Antichrist.