Doomsday

In “Glorious Appearing” there is an interesting use of technology to spread the word of both Christ and the Antichrist.

Nicolae Carpathia, the embodiment of the Antichrist, creates the Global Community News Network to control the information the masses receive about the war between good and evil. He withholds information about the backlash of the world leaders and the fall of Babylon. He also takes advantage of his control the media to create media moments that schew the truth. For example, when he has all of his delegates follow him on horseback into battle for the cameras but he actually takes an aircraft. This plays into Satan’s notorious role as a deceiver but in a much more modern way.

The good side also uses media to get the message out about the fight for heaven and earth. Cheng hacks into the GCNN to allow Chaim to speak to nonbelievers in hopes of converting them before the coming of Christ. He also uses it to keep tabs on the battle around the world.

Jesus Christ is the only person who communicates with everyone on a personal level without the use of technology. In his infinite power, he is able to send messages to everyone on earth, first there is the cross in the sky and then later when he revisits earth. He becomes clearly visible to everyone no matter their locatio. He speaks to everyone, using his or her name, simultaneously. It is here LaHaye and Jenkins set Christ apart from Satan.