THE HARLOT

 By: David C. Mills

It is interesting that as the ecumenical movement advances in its growth, so does the departure from fundamentals of the faith, as well as positions that have been held by Bible believers of the past.  One of those exoduses is the belief that the Roman Catholic Church is the Harlot spoken of in Revelation chapter 17.
 
One of the major beliefs of the Roman Catholic Church is that they are the “true church”, and one must be a member of that church in order to have the possibility of going to heaven.  Outside of the fact that this is the designs of a cult, it also will be a great building block during the end times.  Interestingly enough, the Roman Catholic Church has recognized that some of their doctrines have built walls that have stunted their growth somewhat.    Thus, they have begun, in the lower ranks, to “compromise for a season and for the good of growth” many of their past teachings.   In doing so, they have built great allegiances with the ecumenical crowd, including James Dobson and Billy Graham as well as ecumenical organizations such as Promise Keepers and Campus Crusade for Christ.  This continues to give them more “religious” authority and influence throughout the world.   It appears that they are the vehicle that is being used to coordinate the One World Church for Satan’s use.
 
As pointed out by so many, Revelation chapter 17 so vividly and specifically draws a direct correlation between the Great Whore and the Roman Catholic Church.  It does so in its physical location, as well as in all its function, organization, power, wealth, influence, and its “worldly” beauty.   Dave Hunt summed it up when he stated that “every feature of this religious Harlot is found in the Roman Catholic Church: Sitting on seven hills, a worldwide reach, yoked together with secular governments, having great wealth, having a golden cup in her hands, clothed in purple and scarlet, drunken with the blood of the saints.”