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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In Brief... Blair Pushes for a European Superpower

Britain's Prime Minister Tony Blair has challenged Europe to stop complaining about the United States and instead bring together its military resources to become a superpower on the same level with America.
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When Is Enough...Enough?

Speculation rises about when, not if, America will invade Iraq and overthrow Saddam Hussein's repressive regime. But what will be the consequences of such an invasion? Experts are divided as the time for action draws closer. Is America asking the...
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In Brief... Crime's Relentless Rise in British Cities

Said a recent editorial in The Sunday Times, "Rising crime figures, disclosed in this newspaper last week, merely confirmed what many people know: That the streets of Britain are unsafe and that muggers attack anybody, regardless of age or infirmity"...
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Is Britain Rediscovering the Commonwealth?

Celebrations to mark the queen's Golden Jubilee centered on her role as head of the Commonwealth, the 54-nation multicultural organization that was once the British Empire. After decades of neglecting the institution, is Great Britain now strengthening its Commonwealth ties?
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In Brief...World News Review The Euro, the Dollar and the Pound

n late May a series of upbeat economic reports showed that the European economy is gaining strength, and helped lift the euro to a 14-month high against the dollar.
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Book Review: Statecraft by Margaret Thatcher

A review of Margaret Thatcher's new book, Statecraft, published by Harper and Collins, London, 2002.
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'She Used to Be Our Queen, Too...'

Queen Elizabeth II's 50-year reign has seen an astonishing change in the United Kingdom-and far greater change in Britain's former African colonial possessions. What's behind these massive, momentous trends?
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Britain A Fresh Look at the Lack of Biblical Values

Material wealth often masks spiritual and moral poverty, and not just in the United States. Our correspondent in Britain sees evidence all around.
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The Queen Mother, the Mideast and the War on Terror

These news items may not seem to fit together; but by reflecting on the life and death of Queen Elizabeth's beloved mother, we can see important interconnections.
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The Last Battle for the British Empire

Great Britain is presently sustaining a massive assault on its Anglo-Saxon legacy of empire and culture. The current conflict is wide-ranging on several fronts and British tradition is gradually losing out.
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Fifty Years of the African Queen

Britain's Queen Elizabeth will celebrate 50 years on the throne this year. Few could have imagined the astounding changes in the nations of the British Commonwealth-particularly those in Africa-during her lifetime.
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Keep Your Eye on Gibraltar!

The Rock is back in the news. But why has this small narrow peninsula been such a bone of contention between Britain and Spain for nearly 300 years? Clearly the current promise of a solution is not good news to...
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In Brief... Crime Stalks Britain

Britain continues to fall further from it's glorious reputation, now leading in criminal activity instead of peace.
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America's Astounding Destiny Rise To Greatness

In part 1 of this series we noted America's unlikely break from Britain to chart a new and independent course—in fulfillment of Bible prophecy. Now we examine the foretelling of the United States' rise to greatness and its dramatic fulfillment.
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World News and Trends: The house that debt built

The Financial Times tells us that "in the US and the UK, household debt has reached a record level as a percentage of disposable income."
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The G8 and the Elephant in the Living Room

Any potential good that might have come from the recent summit of the world's economic giants was overshadowed by the death of two rioters among approximately 100,000 who gathered in Genoa to protest the talks. Widespread international poverty remains unresolved...
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World News and Trends: The plight of British farmers

According to government figures, British farmers' incomes dropped by almost 75 percent in five years.
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In Brief... England: a Nation in Religious Decline

The Catholic auxiliary bishop of Liverpool, Vincent Malone, explained the national decline in terms of people's growing feeling of self-sufficiency.
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World News and Trends: Decline of Christianity in Britain and Europe

The Scotsman recently observed that "Christianity is clinging on in Britain-but perhaps for not too much longer." What's behind this grim assessment?
Text: "The United States and Britain in Bible Prophecy" on a background with the USA and British flags
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Q&A: Background of New Booklet

I received a copy of a review of The United States and Britain in Bible Prophecy. I understood that this was to be a new work by UCG, but the reviewer said "no new information is being offered."
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