The Good News January-February 2012

Good News Magazine: January - February 2012

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January/February 2012 Good News magazine

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In our fast-changing world, it's more important than ever that we understand where we're going.
Islam vs. the West: Why the Clash of Civilizations?

Islam vs. the West: Why the Clash of Civilizations?

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To comprehend why Islamic and Western civilization conflict so sharply requires studying the basic differences between their underlying philosophies...
The Bible and the Koran: A Fundamental Difference in Approach

The Bible and the Koran: A Fundamental Difference in Approach

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Before the invention of printing made the Christian Bible widely available, certain of the faithful were very adept at memorizing large portions of...
Middle East Oil and the Clash of Two Civilizations

Middle East Oil and the Clash of Two Civilizations

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The abundance of oil in the Middle East has aided and abetted the spread of Islam into the West and around the world.
The Iranian President's Goals For Mankind

The Iranian President's Goals For Mankind

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The Koran, Islam's holy book, envisions a world in which Islam will eventually dominate the entire globe.
The History of Islam: What Does It Teach Us?

The History of Islam: What Does It Teach Us?

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When and how did the religion of Islam come into existence? What are its values and beliefs? How did it rise to dominate many nations? And will it...
The Koran vs. The Bible

The Koran vs. The Bible

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The messages that became the Koran, or Quran, make up a volume about four-fifths the size of the New Testament.

Islam in Europe: A Return to Religious Intolerance?

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For centuries Europeans fought wars over religion. Eventually, the proliferation of Protestant denominations led to greater tolerance. But now...
French President Nicolas Sarkozy and German Chancellor Angela Merkel are spearheading a more tightly integrated European alliance—an end result foretold in Bible prophecy.

Europe's Woes: Setting the Stage for Bible Prophecy?

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With the European sovereign debt crisis, the elites' dream of economic integration is in real jeopardy. Will a split come soon? What does the Bible...

The Vatican Pushes for a Global Political and Economic Authority

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According to Bible prophecy, in the last days a centrally controlled global economic system, like the one the Vatican proposes, will be dominated by a...
Why Is Israel the Focus of Muslim Hostility?

Why Is Israel the Focus of Muslim Hostility?

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At the heart of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is ongoing hatred among Muslim nations toward Israel and the Jewish people. What are the...
Telling Symbolism From the Hamas Logo

Telling Symbolism From the Hamas Logo

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Hamas is the Islamic group that controls Gaza, from which attacks are regularly launched against Israel.
The Koran and Conquest: A Look at Islamic Theology

The Koran and Conquest: A Look at Islamic Theology

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Why do we hear of so much terrorism originating in the Muslim world? Will an examination of Islam's history and its holy book, the Koran, help us to...
Does the Koran Promote Peace and Cooperation?

Does the Koran Promote Peace and Cooperation?

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Although many try to explain away much of the militant teaching of the Koran, a straightforward interpretation of the following sampling of verses...

Resources to Learn More About Islam's History and Theology

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The views of liberal Western writers, academics and politicians, plus moderate Muslims, dominate the mainstream media's views of Islam's history and...
Kitchen Table Economics: What Is It That Governments Don't Understand?

Kitchen Table Economics: What Is It That Governments Don't Understand?

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There are times when households reach the end of their financial resources and have to declare bankruptcy. Their income cannot meet their debts. Has...

A Note About Inflation

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It should be realized that inflating the money supply is actually massive fraud and theft.
Work: It's More Than Just a Job

Work: It's More Than Just a Job

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In and outside the home, work is a critical part of life. But for whom are we really working, and what is the ultimate purpose of work?
What Can You Do When Life Isn't Fair?

What Can You Do When Life Isn't Fair?

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Unfairness seems to pervade life. When unfair circumstances affect you, how can you best respond?
An Invitation to Eternity

Follow Me... An Invitation to Eternity

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"Follow Me." What does this invitation from Jesus Christ involve? What does it require? Are you willing to join Him on the journey?
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St. Valentine, Cupid and Jesus Christ

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On February 14 millions of people exchange tokens and messages of love and affection. Where and how did the curious customs of Valentine's Day begin...
Bible Mini-Study: Real Hope, Practical Answers!

Bible Mini-Study: Real Hope, Practical Answers!

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Welcome to this new feature in The Good News. This first Bible mini-study looks at specific ways that Scripture can help you with the issues that...
Youth Focus... Dealing With Debt

Youth Focus... Dealing With Debt

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Young people today have to deal with the debt crisis that the whole world is facing. How do you do that?

Current Events & Trends: A tighter fiscal union in Europe?

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Attempts to solve the ongoing eurozone crisis could eventually lead to a restructuring or partial breakup of the 27-nation European Union.

Current Events & Trends: The rise of the Chinese dragon

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China is pursuing an enormous military buildup on both land and sea.

Current Events & Trends: The fading American dream

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The United States certainly appears to be undergoing a terminal decline that could possibly lead to the biblically prophesied time of Jacob's (or...

Current Events & Trends: The growing preeminence of Germany

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As just noted, many see the latest developments in the European Union as pushing Germany to greater dominance over the other member states.

Current Events & Trends: The downside of the Arab Spring

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The Arab Spring brought the prospects for democratic development, but also the very real risks of Islamic ascension, political and economic chaos...

Current Events & Trends: Catastrophic conditions presage the end of an age

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Scriptural prophecies of a time of unparalleled severity have gone unfulfilled for around 2,000 and more years. Deeply troubling world events now...

Current Events & Trends: A great deliverance is coming

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In no way do we wish to minimize or underestimate the troubles prophesied to come on the world. Yet each one of the dark biblical passages quoted at...

Letters from Our Readers - January/February 2012

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Readers of the Good News share their thoughts.