The absence of any direct reference to the United States in the Book of Revelation has puzzled many scholars and believers, especially considering the prominent role the U.S. has played in world affairs and its historical foundation on Christian principles. Several theories have been proposed to explain this omission, one of which suggests that the United States may be among the nations devastated by the severe judgments described in Revelation, specifically those affecting a third of the earth.
Bible Themes and Doctrines