Revelation 17.   For over a thousand years, the most beautiful and powerful entity in this world was a Church which had its seat in Rome, the city on seven hills.  From that vantage point, this almighty power ruled over kings, and presided over the torture and death of martyrs.

But then, the political powers turned against her. They began to hate this prostitute.  The nations which once had a “sacred” mandate are now content with a secular one.  Babylon is still with us, but she will fall.

LORD, we pledge our ultimate allegiance not to church or state, but to your Son – in whom you are well pleased.