First of all, I want to clarify that the Greek “ἀντί” in antichrist does not mean “against,” but “in place of,” “instead of.”
> 15 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. Matthew 7 chapter — Bible — King James Bible:
https://bible.by/kjv/40/7/> 27 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like whitewashed tombs which on the outside appear beautiful, but inside they are full of dead men’s bones and all uncleanness.> 28 “So you, too, outwardly appear righteous to men, but inwardly you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness.Matthew 23 chapter — Bible — New American Standard Bible:
https://bible.by/nasb/40/23/> 13 For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ.> 14 No wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light.2 Corinthians 11 chapter — Bible — New American Standard Bible:
https://bible.by/nasb/54/11/The political right often likes to justify hatred toward trans people and non-white people with religion and science, calling it “common sense.”
But deep down, they do not actually care about either - they simply need someone to harass, persecute, or kill, a scapegoat.
> 18 Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time. 1 John 2 chapter — Bible — King James Bible:
https://bible.by/kjv/48/2/#18As we can see, the antichrist is not a single individual - there are many of them.
> 4 And Jesus answered them, “See that no one leads you astray.> 5 For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and they will lead many astray.Matthew 24 chapter — Bible — English Standard Version:
https://bible.by/esv/40/24/Many racists identify as Christians, yet there is no justification for racism within Christianity itself.
> 24 “For false Christs and false prophets will arise and will show great signs and wonders, so as to mislead, if possible, even the elect. Matthew 24 chapter — Bible — New American Standard Bible:
https://bible.by/nasb/40/24/This logic can easily be applied to claims that Trump “stopped the SJW gay trans agenda” and deports migrants.