A Russian Prophet; Solovyov

http://www.christendom-awake.org/pages/soloviev/biffi.html. I have been alerted to the Prophet Solovyov who prior to his death in 1900 predicted much of the turmoil taking place in Europe, and Europe's decline into accepting the Anti-Christ. No Catholic I, but I have read some of Cardinal Biffi's writings (link above), and am struck by Solovyov's description of the decline of Europe, and his prediction that the Anti-Christ would be "an admirable philanthropist, a committed, active pacifist, a practicing vegetarian, a determined defender of animal rights. He will not be hostile "in principle" to Christ. Indeed, he will appreciate Christ's teaching. But he will reject the teaching that Christ is unique, and will deny that Christ is risen and alive today." Biff contrasts the ideals of the day as
"The mental attitudes prevalent today, even among many ecclesially active and knowledgeable Christians, are very far indeed from Soloviev's vision of reality. Among many, here are a few examples:
* egoistic individualism, which is ever more profoundly leaving its mark on our behaviors and laws;
* moral subjectivism, which leads people to hold that it is licit and even praiseworthy to assume positions in the legislative and political spheres different from the behavioral norms one personally adheres to;
* pacifism and non-violence ... confused with the Gospel ideals of peace and fraternity to the point of surrendering to tyranny and abandoning the weak and the good to the powerful;
* a theological view which, out of fear of being labeled reactionary, forgets the unity of God's plan, renounces spreading divine truth in all spheres, and abdicates the attempt to live out a coherent Christian life."
Ever more we should pray for the Church and oppose narcissism, moral subjectiveism, pacifism which won't oppose tyranny, fear of men, and political correct speech and thought control which denies the absolute truth of the gospel.