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Do We Want to Live Forever?

Futuristic thinking about possible medical advances brings an interesting dilemma: Is living longer really better?
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A Vaccine for Stress?

Stress from oil spills, unemployment, accidents and much more is slowly killing us. Will scientists really find a vaccine to prevent its harmful effects? What can we do now to deal with stress?
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The Ten Commandments: Have They Passed Their Sell-by Date?

Are the Ten Commandments out of date in today's world of no moral absolutes? Are they no longer applicable in 21st-century society? Many seem to think so, even theologians.
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The World Cup: Counting the Cost

South Africa spent huge sums to host the World Cup. In a country suffering growing problems, was it worth the cost?
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What's in Your Future?

Things look bad for today’s world. But beyond that, what will the future be like for you and your family?
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BP Oil Spill Evidence of Need for Competent, Caring Leadership

The aftermath of the Deepwater Horizon explosion has caused an unprecedented ecological and human disaster, leading many to question the efforts of those in charge of the response.
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Is Marriage Good for Your Health?

Recent scientific studies of marriage have confirmed age-old biblical truths, reinforcing the wisdom and advice found in the Good Book.
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Why Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem?

Jerusalem is today a catalyst of conflict. Jesus Christ promised it will become the starting point for a world at peace.
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What Does the Gaza Flotilla Shootout Mean?

When the Gaza flotilla tried to resist the Israeli navy, it led to a shootout with at least nine dead and dozens wounded. Was the flotilla a genuine effort to help the needy or a worldwide publicity stunt?
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A Short Memorial Day Quiz

Test your knowledge of Memorial Day! Most Americans don't know the answers to these three short questions.
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In Spite of Greek Bailout, Is the Euro History?

Will the $1 trillion economic bailout really save Greece and the euro? How do the euro's strengths and weaknesses affect the prophetic future of Europe?
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Will Dark Energy Destroy the Earth?

Could a mysterious force be in the process of destroying us?
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U.S. Policy: Abandon Israel to Appease Her Enemies?

The nation of Israel and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have been humiliated recently by the U.S. administration. Why? What's going on?
The first part of the eruption of Eyjafjallajökull on Iceland in 2010.
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What Does Bible Prophecy Say About Volcanoes?

The clouds of volcanic ash from Iceland have caused staggering financial loss and untold personal traumas. Are similar or worse disasters ahead?
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WWII War Correspondent Predicted the Dangers That Threaten America Today

Famed newsman Edward R. Murrow warned, "If we go on as we are, then history will take its revenge, and retribution will not limp in catching up with us." Was he right?
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Polish President's Plane Crash - Deja vu for Global System

For several years, sudden unexpected events have rattled the world, leading many pundits to draw parallels to the 1930s and '40s. Last Saturday's terrible crash of the Polish presidential plane on its way to the 70th anniversary of a World...
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Has the World Gone a Little Less MAD?

With the recent measures taken to increase the world's nuclear security, are we really any farther from the threat of Mutual Assured Destruction that haunted us all those years ago?
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What We Still Need to Learn From Jaime Escalante

The true story of Jaime Escalante was made famous by the film Stand and Deliver. Escalante died last week, but he still has much to teach us.
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Does Easter Change Jesus' Resurrection?

Most Christians view Easter as the most solemn Christian holiday of the year and believe that Jesus was resurrected on Easter Sunday, at sunrise. But was Jesus resurrected on Easter, and does it matter to God?