News and Prophecy

Wars, politics, crimes- it seems like all the news is bad news. When times are turbulent, we can remember our hope and anchor is the good news of the Kingdom of God.

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World News and Trends: Recession deeply disrupting American life

As discouraging as this latest recession has been to many, we have not seen the end of it, as indicated by various sectors of society and our economy. And it's having some repercussions not immediately evident.
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World News and Trends- America's "New Era of Engagement": Where will it lead?

A feature article in USA Today stated: "With President Obama presiding over an historic session, the UN Security Council unanimously approved a U.S. sponsored resolution ... committing all nations to work for a nuclear weapons-free world. Russia, China and developing...
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Is 2012 the End of the World?

Movies, books and Websites are fanning the 2012 disaster craze. Should you be troubled? Learn the important truth!
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World News and Trends: Will a reversal in American diplomacy work in our hostile world?

Current President Barack Obama's own style brings out the sharp contrast of his administration's fundamental approach to international diplomacy.
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Springtime in Israel

Iran is getting closer to having a viable nuclear weapon capable of reaching Israel and Western nations. The nation of Israel knows that when this day arrives, their existence is in grave danger.
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The Anglo-Catholic Unity Conundrum: Consider the Future Implications

Why does the Roman Catholic Church now seek to recruit disenchanted Anglican priests and lay members? How will Pope Benedict's ostensibly generous offer ultimately affect Europe? How do these European religious movements fit into Bible prophecy?
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The Rise of the Asian Dragon

How do China's amazing transformation and increasing global power fit into prophesied end-time events?
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In Brief... A Kingdom Built on Sand

World markets went into a near panic during the recent Thanksgiving weekend over news that Dubai World, a key subsidiary of the nation of Dubai, could default on $60 billion of debt. It appears that Dubai's oil-rich cousins in the...
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In Brief... Church Leaders Sign Manhattan Declaration

Citing conscience issues with several social trends, 145 religious leaders have signed what they call the Manhattan Declaration, saying they will not cooperate with laws that could be used to compel their groups to participate in or support abortions, same-sex...
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In Brief... Turkey's Government Embracing Militant Islam

Turkey has been a longtime strategic ally of the West—including Israel—having the second-largest military force in NATO. But Turkey is "signaling it's leaving its Western friends" with its "embrace of extremist neighbors" (Jill Nelson, "Switching Sides," World, Nov. 21, 2009).
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Could America Be Replaced as the Global Superpower?

Great powers come and go. For more than six decades the United States has been the world's dominant power. Seventy years ago, Great Britain—with its vast empire—was the world's greatest power. Could the United States follow Britain into decline and...
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"Mr. Gorbachev, Tear Down This Wall"

This historic demand, delivered by U.S. President Ronald Reagan in front of Berlin's Brandenburg Gate on June 12, 1987, came to symbolize the Eastern European revolt against Communist slavery in 1989. Nearly 2 1/2 years after the president's epochal visit...
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Restoration: Springtime in Israel

Iran is getting closer to having a viable nuclear weapon capable of reaching Israel and Western nations. Negotiations to curb Iran's project are proving fruitless. Iran is steadily advancing to the day it will become a nuclear power. This day...
Lessons From Survivors of The Great Depression
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Lessons From Survivors of The Great Depression

What is it like to live when goods are scarce? What does it mean to be in want? What lessons can we learn from those who have been through tough times?
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Can the U.S. Consumer Save the World?

Will Americans spend or save? Which should they do?
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A Kingdom Built on Sand

How Darwin's Theory Changed the World
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How Darwin's Theory Changed the World

A great deal of attention has been given to how Darwin's theory of evolution contradicts the biblical account of creation. But little attention has been paid to how his theory changed the world's thinking in dangerous ways.
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Europe has a New President

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"Acts of God"

There is a substantial error in the common use of the term "acts of God." Why?
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Thanksgiving, Pilgrims and Freedom

It is difficult today for us to imagine moving to another land, away from all that is familiar, to seek religious freedom. But that is what they did.