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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World News and Trends: U.K. teenagers told they have "right" to a good sex life

U.K. health services issue statements encouraging sex among young teens.
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What is Rising in Europe?

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The New Germany

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Not By Might Nor By Power

No system created by man has brought about the utopian world promised by God through the prophets of the Bible. These images of a world at peace have inspired the ages.
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70th Anniversary of World War II

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Europe and the Church, Part 12: A Period of Change for the Papacy

In 1870 the First Vatican Council declared the pope infallible while solidifying his role as supreme spiritual and administrative head of the church. As Europe became embroiled in two World Wars, this decision laid the foundation for Pope Pius XII...
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Wake Up to Events in Europe!

As the world currently focuses on Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran and Israel—not to mention a biting recession—it's easy to overlook important European events. Yet the European Union (EU) stands once again perched on the brink of approving the Lisbon Treaty...
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Pope Benedict's Call for One-World Authority

Is the pope's letter advocating that a world-ruling power should initiate a social order that conforms—by coercion if necessary—to Catholic morality?
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World News and Trends: Don't overlook the importance of events in Europe

In a world currently focused on Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran and Israel—not to mention a biting recession—it's easy to overlook important European events. Yet the European Union (EU) stands once again perched on the brink of approving the Lisbon Treaty...
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Europe and the Church, Part 11: Germany's Dream of Conquest

At the end of the Napoleonic Wars, the country of Germany did not even exist. But a century later it had risen to seriously challenge the greatest European empires and forever change the history of the world.
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Pope Benedict Calls for "True World Authority"

There are times when headlines and articles leap right out of the Bible. This week saw such a headline.
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Pope Calls for New "World Political Authority"

Pope Benedict XVI and other world leaders are right that we do need a new "world political authority." But what does the Bible say about how it will come?
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Europe and the Church, Part 10: Napoleon's Dream of European Conquest

More books have been written on Napoleon than almost any other world leader. His period of glory is still remembered in his capital city of Paris, where the Arc de Triomphe commemorates the First Empire and Les Invalides is his...
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Dollar Speculation

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European Elections

It's interesting that while the United States moves to the left, Europe is moving decidedly to the right of the political spectrum.
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Henry VIII: Contemporary of Charles V

Charles V's most famous European contemporary was England's Henry VIII. The two both faced the challenge of the Protestant Reformation—Henry inadvertently contributing to it and Charles resisting it in every conceivable way.
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Europe and the Church, Part 9: Charles V's Empire Upon Which the Sun Never Set

The Holy Roman Emperor Charles V was the most famous Habsburg in history, presiding over an empire that stretched from the Philippines to Peru and was the greatest in Europe. During his reign he was confronted with major challenges, including...
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World News and Trends: New era of riots and protests in Europe?

An increase of riots across Europe spark questions regarding methods to settle the unrest.
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World News and Trends: Anti-Semitic, anti-Israel riots erupt in Europe

Anti-semitic views spread in Europe, fueled by hatred of the Israeli state.
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World News and Trends: Failed states threaten British security

Security in the UK feels threatened as unstable countries face decline.
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