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World Regions

"So the LORD scattered them abroad from there over the face of all the earth, and they ceased building the city" (Genesis 11:8).

Long ago, an ancient civilization revolted against God, gathering together and attempting to build a tower to the heavens. In response, God divided their languages and caused them to scatter across the globe. Now, millennia later, each world region has its own unique history...and shared future. Find out more below, or focus on a specific region with the links on the right.

  • by Melvin Rhodes
California and Switzerland may not have much in common. But in October, both had significant elections. A noteworthy contributing factor was the issue of immigration.
  • by John Ross Schroeder
Major choices on the European continent are now in the offing. Crucial decisions on defense (NATO or an EU army), the new European draft constitution and a critical one at the very pinnacle of the Vatican will be made in the not too distant future. In the light of biblical prophecy, where are these European events and trends leading the world?
  • by Cecil Maranville
"Do the crime. Do the time." This popular slogan slathered over billboards and bumper stickers reflects a politically popular approach toward crime. The approach is partially effective, but the cost is choking states, counties and municipalities—and more importantly, it is not rehabilitating criminals.
  • by Darris McNeely
Over 80 percent of Americans surveyed in one poll said they favored keeping the Ten Commandments on display in the Alabama Judicial Building. That's good. Whether they would want to see Alabamans—or all Americans—truly living under the moral dictates of all God's commandments is another question entirely.
  • by Melvin Rhodes
Seemingly unnoticed, a titanic battle is underway between the world's most powerful economies. U.S. overspending and a calculated gamble to take advantage of a devalued dollar is forcing other nations—the EU included—to pay the tab.
  • by Donald Ward
The current U.S. administration is embarking on a familiar path followed by several previous administrations—attempting to bring genuine peace between the Israelis and Palestinians. It's a joint effort, involving many nations. Dubbed the "road map" to peace, will this succeed where numerous previous attempts failed? Bible prophecy gives us a different kind of road map to help us sort out these...
  • by John Ross Schroeder
No nation has successfully invaded Britain since the Norman Conquest in 1066. In effect, the European Union may be about to do what the Spanish Armada, Napoleon and Hitler attempted but failed. Many do not realize that the identity and sovereignty of the grand old British nation may be in serious jeopardy. What is the true biblical perspective? Our U.K. correspondent reports.