Will the revived Roman Empire be democratic or absolute, according to Les?
According to the context, the revived Roman Empire will have a seeming democracy behind it, but its leader himself will be absolute. It is not truly democratic; the system will present a democratic appearance while the ruler exercises totalitarian, absolute power, as described in the vision.
Les teaches that the revived Roman Empire will have a seeming democracy behind it, but the ruler himself will be absolute. He explains that the government is described as bestial, with the totalitarian exercise of power like Nebuchadnezzar, the rumbling of the bear (Medes and Persians), and the swiftness and tenacity of the leopard empire of Alexander the Great. It also carries the residue of the ancient Roman Empire. So while it may appear democratic, the leader will hold absolute control.