Europe

Europe has been—and will be—the hotbed for much of Biblical history. Many of the world’s greatest empires found their rise and fall within its borders, but the Bible speaks of another empire yet to arise there. Come see what’s been going on in Europe—through then lens of God’s word.

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100 Years After World War I: What Have We Learned?

An event that began 100 years ago this August might as well be ancient and irrelevant history for most. Yet World War I changed the world and set off a chain of events that continue to impact your life today...
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Anti-Semitism Rears its Head in Europe

Four people were recently murdered in the Jewish Museum of Brussels. Europe struggles with it old "demons". Some laugh while others know this is a symptom of deeper problems. What can you do about it?
70 Years After D-Day: From Power to Impotence
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70 Years After D-Day: From Power to Impotence

Seventy years ago, an American-led Allied invasion on the beaches of Normandy marked the beginning of the end of the grip of tyranny over Europe. In little more than a year, the United States would emerge as a superpower and...
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Crisis in Ukraine: Why It Matters

Most Americans have little understanding of the critical importance of Ukraine in the balance of power in Europe.
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Upheaval in Ukraine

What can you do about the political and economic crisis in the Ukraine?
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Why Europe and Not the United States?

One lesson of world history is that great powers come and go.
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The EU: A Seventh Roman Revival in the Making?

In the devastated aftermath of World War II, it seemed unimaginable that Europe could rise again. Many venerable cities had been bombed into rubble. The dead were counted in the tens of millions. Old institutions and organizations ceased to exist.
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Current Events & Trends: The German election: the other side of the story

The Jewish Chronicle stated in a front-page article, "Angela Merkel's historic third election victory was warmly greeted by European leaders this week" (Simon Rocker, "Board Welcomes Angela Merkel," Sept. 24, 2013).
Brandenburg Gate -- Berlin, Germany
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What Is Germany's Destiny?

Should other European countries always fear Berlin? Are there historic and prophetic reasons for concern about Germany's overall direction?
The Coming of a New Babylon
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The Coming of a New Babylon

The European debt crisis still simmers. Are we seeing a geopolitical development long foretold in Bible prophecy emerging before our eyes? What exactly is occurring with this world crisis?
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Current Events & Trends: Could Greece wreck Europe and America?

The Associated Press reports that "a disorderly and potentially devastating Greek debt default is looking much less likely.
Is Europe Going Under?
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Is Europe Going Under?

Continual financial crisis in Europe naturally raises the question, "Is Europe falling apart?" Bible prophecy shows that sudden and unexpected change is coming to the continent.
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Current Events & Trends: The growing preeminence of Germany

As just noted, many see the latest developments in the European Union as pushing Germany to greater dominance over the other member states.
French President Nicolas Sarkozy and German Chancellor Angela Merkel are spearheading a more tightly integrated European alliance—an end result foretold in Bible prophecy.
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Europe's Woes: Setting the Stage for Bible Prophecy?

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 reveal about Europe's future?
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Islam in Europe: A Return to Religious Intolerance?

For centuries Europeans fought wars over religion. Eventually, the proliferation of Protestant denominations led to greater tolerance. But now religious intolerance is back due to demographic changes that are changing the face of the continent.
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World Economy in 2011: What Went Wrong?

The economic crisis in Europe and the United States has dominated financial headlines for the past 12 months. What do you need to understand?
Amazing Words from Poland's Foreign Minister
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Amazing Words from Poland's Foreign Minister

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The Big Story: Growth of German Influence

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Euro-Skepticism Growing in Britain

More in Britain are beginning to view the European Union with a more critical eye.
Currency Wars Precursor to Trade Wars
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Currency Wars: Precursor to Trade Wars

A stunning move by the Swiss National Bank in September signals the opening round of a currency war as Switzerland sets exchange limits to protect its domestic economy. What are the ultimate repercussions of such actions?