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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Photo: Ronald Reagan Ronald Reagan Remembered

It's hard to believe looking back now, but there was a time not so long ago when the "domino theory" seemed inevitable. One country after another was falling to international communism.
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First the End of an Empire - Now, the End of Britain?

Are we witnessing the end of the nation whose people, “relative to their numbers, contributed more to civilization than any other people since the ancient Greeks and Romans”?
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Terror by Chemical Bombs

Is a chemical bomb the next weapon of choice that al-Qaeda groups will use on the United States, the United Kingdom and continental Europe? There are strong indications that it is! Specialized al-Qaeda training camps turned out multiple hundreds of...
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World News and Trends- Britain's solution: an EU defense force?

In an underreported but very important declaration, journalist Stephen Castle, filing his report from Brussels, succinctly stated: "Britain, France and Germany finally overcame U.S. objections last night and struck a deal on European Union Defence, ending months of wrangling over...
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World News and Trends: British armed forces in serious straits

"Britain's armed forces are facing an unprecedented financial crisis, with the prospect of across-the-board cuts that could threaten future military operations."
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Who Will Lead the New Europe?

Few qualities in human affairs are more important than competent, capable leadership. With 10 nations joining the European Union (EU) on May 1, which nation or nations will exercise the most control, for good or bad? And even more importantly...
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A Century of Service From the Last Empress

We can learn a lesson in leadership from a beloved lady—Britain’s queen mother.
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Those Lazy, Hazy Days of Summer . . .

After a winter of getting up in the dark, coming home in the dark with freezing temperatures and snowstorms, Canadians long for the first robin and signs of spring.
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Restoration... Why America?

Destiny put you in this place in history in this moment in time, and the task is yours to do.
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Making Sense of a Fragmenting World

Terrorist alerts...the "axis of evil"...shifting geopolitical alliances. How can we make sense of it all?
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America and Britain's Global Reach Prophesied in the Bible

The United States and Britain combined to defeat European tyranny in two world wars, then Iraqi tyranny twice in the last 12 years. Why has it fallen to them to police the world?
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First the End of an Empire--Now the End of Britain?

Are we witnessing the end of the nation whose people, “relative to their numbers, contributed more to civilization than any other people since the ancient Greeks and Romans”?
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What's Behind the Rising European Superstate?

While the world focuses on the continuing violence in the Middle East, prophetically significant events are transpiring in Europe. On Friday, June 13, the Convention on the Future of Europe completed its work of drafting a new constitution for the...
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World News and Trends: Sex explosion in U.K.

Jeremy Laurance, health editor for The Independent, reported that "soaring rates of sexually transmitted infections are overwhelming the NHS [National Health Service] and threatening the health of a generation of young people, according to a committee of MPs [Members of...
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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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The Jealousy of Reuben

Knowing history helps us understand the present and future. Reading biographies helps us understand people in general, and especially the people who are similar in some ways to the people we read about. The experiences and attitudes of Reuben are...
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The Coming Clash Between Europe and America

While the United States is focused on its war on terror and conflict with Iraq, new threats continue to emerge of which Americans are largely oblivious.
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World News and Trends: New Archbishop will begin his reign amid controversy

Recently Queen Elizabeth II, supreme governor of the Church of England, formally approved the nomination of Dr. Rowan Williams, 52, as the new archbishop of Canterbury and head of the Church of England after a meeting with Prime Minister Tony...
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What the West Doesn't Realize: It's in a Fight for Survival

Islamic fundamentalism became front-page news after Sept. 11. There certainly had been plenty of warning, although nobody could have predicted the precise way in which terrorists would get the West's attention. Few would have listened anyway.
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In Brief... New Archbishop Amid Controversy

Recently Queen Elizabeth II, supreme governor of the Church of England, formally approved the nomination of Rowan Williams, age 52, as the new archbishop of Canterbury after a meeting with Prime Minister Tony Blair. When he is enthroned (probably early...
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