Trump’s gold obsession mirrors Nebuchadnezzar’s, symbolizing power and salvation. Both promise "golden ages," but pride risks ruin. Biblical warnings urge humility as Trump’s messianic savior status echo the Babylonian king’s fall. Americans must reject the savior myth to avoid a fall from grace.

Part 2 traces the Babylonian system’s growth through the Reformation, 19th-century revivals, & 20th-century media. See how some scandals reflect materialism and pride. From state churches to televangelism, discover how faith became a commercial empire.