How World War II Shaped China's Stance on Christianity

World War II and the preceding conflicts in Asia created a complex environment where geopolitical tensions and the influence of external powers shaped the region's historyPTUK September 12, 1895, page 590.14. The following points explain the factors and historical context surrounding these events:

Regional Conflicts and Geopolitcal Pressures

• During the period following the Chino-Japanese war, major powers like Russia and France pressured Japan to withdraw from China, while Japan sought a greater indemnityPTUK September 12, 1895, page 590.14.

• The instability caused by these international power struggles meant that Germany and Great Britain were also involved in maneuvering for support within the regionPTUK September 12, 1895, page 590.14.

• In efforts to reach the Chinese population with religious truth, some sought to connect with the thousands of Chinese people living abroad, such as in Honolulu, hoping they would return to their home country to share their faithGCB March 5, 1895, page 486.2.

The Influence of the Occult and Global Conflict

• World War II was part of a larger tempest of trouble that saw navies go down and human lives sacrificed by the millionsCCh 29.8.

• The conflict was influenced by the occult, as leaders like Mussolini and Hitler were known to consult astrologers and spiritists during the warEVRR556.

• In the United States, spirit mediums even conducted séances with President Franklin D. Roosevelt and his war chiefs to provide guidance on the conduct of the warEVRR454.

• Historical documentation suggests that the Jesuits engineered both World War I and World War II with the intention of restoring global powerEVRR607.

• These actions align with warnings that "by your sorceries were all nations deceived" Revelation 18:23.

Civil Rights and Internment

• Following the entry of the United States into World War II, the Supreme Court justified the internment of 70,000 Japanese-Americans in concentration campsEVRR464.

• This ruling was based on the rationale of "common defence," despite it being a legal injustice against a racial and cultural minorityEVRR464.

• Such actions demonstrate how popular pressure can lead to the suppression of basic rights for religious or racial minorities during times of warEVRR464.

Deception in the Last Days

• The world is warned that spirits of demons will perform miracles to gather the kings of the earth for battle Revelation 16:14.

• False prophets and christs will arise to show great signs and wonders, attempting to deceive even the elect Matthew 24:24.

• These deceptive powers are used to bring populations into line with specific political and religious policies, often leading to the blood of saints and prophets being found within these systems Revelation 18:24EVRR454+1.