They're idiots. The whole thing is predicated on several prophecies from the last century. Why Russia's had this going as a "holy war", etc.

But it's all based on the idea that this is happening now. Wheras, in reality, the Bavarian prophet said it was difficult to predict when things would happen, the child prophet was panicking, etc. So they're under the impression that these things are happening in their lifetimes and they're trying to make it happen + get out on top.

Sounds like everyone who has ever read a prophecy, no?

In reality, there are a few things that don't line up. The invaders who hit America (in what I've read) are called "reds" not Russians, and the description of Russia and what happens to the Orothodox Church lines up with a Chinese takeover or Russia. Not to mention things like custom gene editing in hospitals, etc.

What could be happening is a precursor event where America's diminished off the world stage. Duuno. But the bad guys have it wrong again, as always. If they had it right they'd be the good guys.