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 "The great harlot"!  Why so shocking a designation? Who is she? Some have identified this symbolic  harlot with ancient Rome. But Rome was a political power.  This harlot commits fornication with the kings of the earth, and this evidently includes the kings of Rome. Besides, after her destruction, "the kings of the earth" are said to mourn her passing.  Therefore, she cannot be  a political power. (Revelation 18:9, 10)  Additionally, since she is mourned by the world's merchants , she could picture big business.  (18:15, 16)  We read, however, that 'by her spiritistic practice all the nations were  misled.' (Revelation 18:23) This makes it clearl that the great harlot must be a worldwide religious entity.

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