Vance's Antichrist comments are a 'common belief', his friend tells BBC
The US vice-president recently mused with a Christian podcast host on whether the end of the world was nigh.
US Vice-President JD Vance recently made remarks about the Antichrist and the end times on a Christian podcast. His friend, conservative writer Rod Dreher, told the BBC that such beliefs are very common among Americans who support the Republican party. Vance, who converted to Catholicism in 2019, stated that he would not be surprised if the Antichrist was walking among us and speculated on the possibility of the end of the world.
He clarified that these thoughts were not a primary focus for him, and instead, he emphasized the importance of fulfilling his duties as vice-president, being a good husband and father, and being an effective leader for the United States. Dreher noted that while the comments might sound unusual to non-Christians, they are common within Christianity.
He also mentioned that President Ronald Reagan made similar remarks during his time in office, which were seen as perfectly normal by his supporters.
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