Religious

Religious prophecies are predictions or messages believed to be communicated by divine entities, often found in sacred texts or delivered by prophets. These prophecies can pertain to future events, moral teachings, or spiritual insights and are integral to many world religions. Here's an overview of some prominent religious prophecies:

• ### Christianity
  1. **The Second Coming of Christ**: The New Testament contains numerous prophecies about the return of Jesus Christ to Earth to judge the living and the dead. Key passages include Matthew 24:30-31 and Revelation 19:11-16.
  2. **The Book of Revelation**: This final book of the New Testament, written by John, details visions of the end times, including the Battle of Armageddon, the rise of the Antichrist, and the establishment of a new heaven and new earth.
  ### Islam
  1. **Signs of the Day of Judgment**: The Hadiths and the Quran mention several minor and major signs that will precede the Day of Judgment. These include moral decay, natural disasters, and the appearance of figures like the Mahdi and Dajjal (Antichrist).
  2. **The Return of Jesus (Isa)**: In Islamic eschatology, Jesus is believed to return to Earth to restore justice and defeat the false messiah, Dajjal.
• ### Judaism
  1. **The Coming of the Messiah**: Jewish prophecy speaks of the coming of the Messiah (Mashiach) who will bring peace, rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem, and gather all Jews back to the Land of Israel. Key texts include Isaiah 11 and Ezekiel 37.
  2. **The Messianic Age**: This period is characterized by universal peace and the knowledge of God, as described in Isaiah 2:2-4 and Micah 4:1-4.
• ### Hinduism
  1. **The Kalki Avatar**: In Hindu tradition, Kalki is the tenth and final avatar of Vishnu, who is prophesied to appear in the future to end the current age of darkness and corruption (Kali Yuga) and restore righteousness.
  2. **Cycles of Yugas**: Hindu cosmology describes cyclic ages (Yugas), with each age having specific characteristics and events. The end of the current Kali Yuga is often associated with turmoil and renewal.
• ### Buddhism
  1. **Maitreya**: In Buddhist eschatology, Maitreya is the future Buddha who will appear on Earth, achieve complete enlightenment, and teach the pure Dharma once more. This prophecy is mentioned in various Mahayana and Theravada texts.
  2. **Decline and Restoration of Dharma**: Buddhist texts predict the eventual decline of the Buddha’s teachings, followed by their revival through the efforts of enlightened beings.
• ### Zoroastrianism
  1. **The Coming of Saoshyant**: Zoroastrian prophecy speaks of a future savior, Saoshyant, who will bring about the final renovation of the world (Frashokereti), defeat evil, and resurrect the dead.
  2. **The End Times**: Described in texts like the Bundahishn, the end times will involve a series of cataclysmic events, the purification of souls, and the final triumph of good over evil.
• ### Native American Prophecies
  1. **The Hopi Prophecies**: The Hopi people have a rich tradition of prophecies that predict the coming of a great purification, followed by a period of peace. These prophecies are often linked to natural and social signs.
  2. **The Seven Fires Prophecy of the Anishinaabe**: This prophecy describes seven epochs in the history of the Anishinaabe people, with the eighth fire symbolizing a time of unity and healing.
• ### Common Themes
  Across different religions, prophecies often share common themes such as the ultimate victory of good over evil, the appearance of a savior or enlightened being, the judgment of souls, and the establishment of an era of peace and righteousness.

For a deeper exploration of these prophecies, you can refer to sacred texts like the Bible, Quran, Torah, Vedas, Tripitaka, Avesta, and the oral traditions of indigenous peoples.