Britain

"...but truly his younger brother shall be greater than he, and his descendants shall become a multitude of nations" (Genesis 48:19).

Britain's greatness was prophesied in the Bible, thousands of years before it came into existence as a nation. The resources below explore this prophecy and its implication for the past, present and future of this declining superpower.

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The Ironies Behind the Hampton Court Summit

An EU summit was hosted by the British prime minister at Hampton Court Palace, Henry VIII's home in the 16th century. While Henry severed Britain's tie to Europe, recent British governments have increasingly committed themselves to European unity.
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Addressing World Hunger: "Waste Not, Want Not"

The problem of feeding today's third world communities is almost inconceivable. What does this have to do with you and me? We have a responsibility on our national shoulders to use wisely the resources that our God has given us.
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Appeasement's Role in the Terror War

Following the July 7 terror bombings in London, many evoked memories of the blitz in World War II. Regrettably, that's not the only analogy with the Second World War that is appropriate.
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World News and Trends: The Bible under attack in Britain and Europe

The Bible has been under severe attack in secular Europe for a very long time. The latest public outbreak is reflected in headlines in British newspapers such as "Hospitals Ban the Bible," "Christian Hostel Faces Shutdown for Having Bibles and...
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What next for Britain, Europe and the world?

In the wake of the horrific bombings on the London underground transport system, where do we stand in the year 2005—the first decade of the 21st century? From what perspective should we view the time in which we live?
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Where Do the French and Dutch "No" Votes Leave the EU?

The recent rejection of the proposed EU constitution by French and Dutch voters has caused a major stir in Europe, where it is seen as a serious blow to European unity. Is there any prophetic significance to this latest development?
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World News and Trends: EU bill 'being sped through' in Britain

While the British have focused their attention on the transition in the papacy and Prince Charles' marriage, the European Union bill (according to author Frederick Forsyth, the "foundation of the stone by stone abolition of our [British] nation state") is...
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Two Elizabeths A Study in Contrasts

How times have changed! Queen Elizabeth I reigned over one of Britain’s greatest periods of growth and increasing power. The reign of Queen Elizabeth II has seen the disintegration of the British Empire and the considerable decline of Britain as...
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What's In Your Future?

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New Government, Same Problems

The United Kingdom's recent election brings some new faces to the political scene. They must tackle the challenges of running our country's infrastructure, of determining its role as a player on the world stage and of setting our tax levels...
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Britain's 'Place in the world'

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World News and Trends: EU member endorsement of constitution focuses on Britain

Ten EU member countries will be holding referenda to ratify the new European constitution. All others will ratify it in their parliaments. Hungary and Lithuania have already done so.
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The Perfect Prophetic Storm

The Bible prophesies a time when two earthshaking events will combine to overwhelm humanity. What are these events—these prophetic storms?
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World News and Trends: Ignorance of the Ten Commandments abounds in Britain

A recent survey in Britain revealed that "almost one youngster in 10 has never heard of the Ten Commandments."
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Israel's Amazing Story: Fulfillment of Bible Prophecy

As American writer Saul Bellow asked, "What is it that led the Jews to place themselves, after the greatest disaster in their history [the Holocaust], in a danger zone?" The surprising truth is that Jewish rule over Jerusalem is an...
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U.S. Troop Withdrawals What Do They Mean

President George W. Bush has announced significant U.S. troop withdrawals from Germany, Japan and South Korea. What's behind this development and what will it mean a few years from now?
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Why is America so Politically divided?

The United States of America is most powerful, the richest and most influential nation in the world. One might expect its greatness to stem from the majority of its 270 million people being united in support of its government, its...
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World News and Trends: Could Britain leave the European Union?

Columnist Mark Steyn stated that "poll after poll shows that up to half the British electorate wants out of the EU" (The Daily Telegraph).
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Britain's Declining Respect for Biblical Values

Traditional values, like basic respect for the rights and dignity of others, are fast disappearing from a society steadily undermined by secularism and growing ignorance of the Bible. How do we rebuild a culture of respect?
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World News and Trends: Never on Sunday?

The Daily Mail's social affairs correspondent Steve Doughty recently summarized a somewhat surprising Anglican Church report.
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