Beasts in Revelation are governments. The Mark of the Beast is a control mark that will signify ownership of persons by the “beast” or the controlling world government, and it is on the way. The temptation will be great to take the mark because man will not be able to buy or sell without it; and hunger will be very difficult. This is a hard saying; and we must throw ourselves on the mercy of God and call upon His (Yeshua, Jesus Christ, Yahweh’s son) name to be saved. He (the Antichrist) is also an evil, deceitbul man whose number is six hundred threescore and six, and anyone taking his number or mark is making a choice of the world and the government of man over the Kingdom of God. The Book of Revelation reads, “blessed is the man who READS this book” . . so I read it, and the Lord begins enlightening me spiritually as I read; same is true for all. I believe Ezekiel 38 is around the corner, too, as things are lining up and the battle lines are drawn. In that day, His feet will touch down on the Mount of Olives, just as he left this earth, and He is coming to reign in His Kingdom . .
Oh - and why do you think this “beast” with these heads is synagogues or churches and not instead MOSQUES? That seems more like it makes the most sense to me. I can think of no more AntiChrist religion than Islam; but I guess we will see.
There are several “beasts” in Revelation. I am speaking specifically about the one in Chapter 13 usually interpreted as a MAN, the Antichrist.