The Counterfeit

A Next.js web app focused on Christian eschatology, comparative theology, and global persecution.

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Overview

The Counterfeit explores end-times prophecy through Scripture and comparative analysis.
It includes a blog, forum, and an interactive map showing global Christian persecution since 1990.

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Tech Stack

• Next.js (React + TypeScript)
• Tailwind CSS
• Leaflet (maps)
• Neon PostgreSQL (map data)
• Firebase (auth + forum)
• Contentful Headless CMS (homepage resources content)

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Key Features

• Theological articles and blog entries
• Interactive persecution map
• Forum with authentication
• Newsletter signup
• Search functionality

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Project Structure

• /api/terrorGroupsDataFetch/route.ts – Fetch map data from Neon
• /components – Reusable UI components
• /entries – Blog
• /forum – Forum + auth
• /map – Interactive map
• /lib/firebase/config.ts – Firebase setup
• /lib/contentful/client.ts – Contentful setup

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Getting Started

npm install
npm run dev