Originally Posted by Prisoner1

Actually I believe some of it comes from Revelations in which it states the Wild Beast sets up another "King" through which the Wild Beast does its dirty work. Many interpret the new "King" to be the UN and since the Wild Beast is some imaginary antichrist from the Middle East, the right-wingers believe that they can beat their own interpretation of Bible prophesey by opposing the UN. That's just one of the ding-bat theories I've heard for the basis of opposing the UN.

If you ever get exposure to the ultra right hate groups you will find that almost all of their "beliefs" are based on some really weird(by my standards) and twisted interpretation of Bible verses.

But actually, greybeard's explanation is much more practical!!!