Governments

"And in the days of these kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom which shall never be destroyed; and the kingdom shall not be left to other people" (Daniel 2:44).

In this section, find out more about the governments of the world, their prophesied role in future events and the final government that will supersede them all.

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The Coming European Superpower

The dream of a united Europe—dating back to the Roman Empire—seems closer to fulfillment than ever. Bible prophecy reveals what will happen next.
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One Nation Under God?

The pledge of allegiance, long recited by American schoolchildren, acknowledges that the United States is “one nation under God.” But what place does God have in the country today?
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World News and Trends- EU draft constitution: a dangerous document

In the words of noted Times' political columnist William Rees-Mogg, "The draft constitution which is being prepared by the European Convention . . . would be totally destructive of self-government throughout Europe. It would transfer responsibility for foreign and defence...
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Iraq's Liberation: A Foretaste for the Entire World

Does the struggle for Iraq have implications for all of humanity?
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Dictatorships: Why Are They So Common?

As the United States and Britain defied much of the world opinion to overthrow an entrenched dictator in Iraq, a question logically arose: Why is it that so many countries seem to naturally embrace dictatorship?
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Alarming Increase of Anti-Americanism in Latin America

The war in faraway Iraq has fueled rising resentment against the United States much closer to home.
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A Brief History of America at War

Nothing divides the American people like war. From its inception as a nation, the prospect, and in two or three cases the reality, of war has usually been a source of damaging division in the United States. The period prior...
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Lessons From Babylon: God's Still in Charge

The ancient city of Babylon provides a reminder that men's flawed systems and governments will give way to God's mastery of world events.
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Restoration...Toppling the Image of Evil

On April 9, the statue of Saddam Hussein in the center of his capital of Baghdad came tumbling down.
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After Iraq How Will Europe Get Its Act Together

The latest Gulf War highlighted the divisions and limitations of Europe. Many Europeans want a united continent rivaling America as a superpower. Is this ever likely to happen? Bible prophecy contains some surprising answers.
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World News and Trends: Moral guidance from the United Nations?

Some British politicians and Anglican Church bishops aggressively take the position that without an official UN seal of approval, any Anglo-American war with Iraq would be immoral.
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World News and Trends: Removing the Ten Commandments

The entrance to the Alabama Supreme Court is graced by the presence of a huge stone monument displaying the shortened but still correct version of the Ten Commandments.
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World News and Trends: EU embassies around the world?

Drafting a new European Union constitution has brought forth a flurry of proposals from member states trying to influence the contents of what is now viewed as potentially the most important document in Europe.
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World News and Trends: A Christian Europe?

Former French president Valery Giscard d'Estaing is in the process of drafting a new constitution for the European Union (EU).
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Increasing EU Presence in Latin America

The people of Latin America are voting for leaders whom they hope can lift the region's millions from the grips of poverty. The gap between rich and poor has become the main issue throughout the region and therefore a primary...
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Is Everything OK?

Is it true that "anything goes"? Some people believe you can do anything you want in life and it really won't matter. But such shifting values broadcast a dangerous message to teens today. There is cause and effect for every...
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Homeland Security: What Crucial Piece Is the United States Missing?

After the devastating terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, homeland security became a top priority for the United States. Yet, at the same time, it seems to be overlooking the most important aspect of its safety, and the risk is...
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2003: The Storm Clouds Gather

What long-term effects will come from the unsettling events so far in 2003? No human being knows for sure. But we can observe, analyze and learn from the storm clouds gathering on the horizon.
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Are We Witnessing the Last Days of the Present World Order?

Many world trends seem to be leading to a new world order.
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Prophecy Being Fulfilled? The World Divides Into Three Spheres

Recent events have shown the world dividing into three competing systems, all vying for dominance in a rapidly changing world. Does Bible prophecy indicate which will survive?
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