A recent comment alluded to the “merging of church & state”. The prevailing Dispensational view of eschatology presents a soon coming one world system. This dogma was introduced in the early 1800’s. Earlier scholars interpreted scripture much differently, with OT prophecies regarding the “end of the age” fulfilled during Christ’s time, culminating with the destruction of Jerusalem, the end of the temple sacrifice, & dispersion of the Israelites throughout the world in 70AD. Depending upon which version of these events you believe is the proper interpretation of scripture, will of course influence your answer. Is it the pre-determined plan of God to have the whole earth brought under one united system for a relatively brief period of time? If so, WHY, when scripture prophesies an ultimate destruction & annihilation of this entire planet, whereby the saved will live forever in a new earth? Please refrain from doctrinal statements & address the QUESTION: Why would any plan of God include a global union on this present planet when eternity will exist elsewhere on a new earth?