The Whore of Babylon

[Banquo's Ghost]

Contrary to modern popular opinion, the belief that the Pope is the antichrist is not just some thing for lunatic fringe fundemantalists, it was in fact the dominant position of nearly all Protestants until probably the 20th Century. And tbh at first glance Rome is a pretty obvious option.

Well, the dominant position of nearly all Catholics until probably the 20th century was the belief that Protestants were devilish heretics that should be tortured/broken on the wheel/used for garden mood lighting upon detection. This is why Religion is Fun ® and should be available to all children.

4. the city is called Babylon (known to be a code word amongst Jews for Rome, when they couldn't identify it as such openly for fear of persecution)

Just to indulge my curiosity, why is the city called Babylon not, y'know, the actual city called Babylon? (Yes, I know - too simple).

As I said, I'm not really sure on this topic, but I would be happy if people at least concede that it's not ridiculous to come to the conclusion that the Roman Catholic Church is the beast of Revelation.

What's ridiculous, my friend, is that anyone actually thinks there might be a beast of Revelation. Entertaining, but ridiculous.