Very interesting. The world is sure a mess, but God is in control. His return is certainly very near.Where do you get a computer out of this? The word doesn't even appear in the Bible, neither is there the slightest inference of it.
A computer could be used, but something very low tech could also be employed.
I agree with supposition #3 and assert that the 'falling away' or great apostacy as rendered by others is indeed at hand.
Many deny it, but facts and figures show this to be true. Not only are we in the season of the apostacy, but nearly at the end of it. Neck deep would be a good metaphor to use in this instance.
THE NEXT THING that appears is the anti-christ and there is already significant evidence to show that this person will be Muslim. He is called al-Mahdi and his coming is soon.
Your estimate of ten years is interesting. It could be ten, but it could also be much less.
What will cause a man to assume to the role of world leader practically over night? Financial collapse.
Have a look at history. The greatest and most recent example of a dictatorial rise is after the financial collapse of the 1930's.
In point of fact, such a thing cannot happen unless the money is first stripped of its value.
What is happening now?
Is it coincidence that AT THE SAME TIME as the church's apostacy is nearly finished we should be witnessing the possibility of a global collapse of finance?
al-Mahdi, also called the Twelfth Imam, is about to be revealed. Those that look for his coming are called twelvers.
When Mahdi is revealed, the second coming of Christ will be virtually imminent....less than seven years....three point five to be exact.
No man can predict the hour or day of Christ's coming, but many know we are in the season.
Matthew 24:21 (ESV)
[sup]21 [/sup]For then there will be great tribulation, such as has not been from the beginning of the world until now, no, and never will be.