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The Unexplained Success of the Church

No one willingly dies to perpetrate a hoax.
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Was Jesus Christ Who He Said He Was?

The Jewish teacher from Nazareth claimed to be the promised Messiah and Son of God. Could His assertions be true? Can we find evidence to back up His bold statements?
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Papal Visit Highlights Middle East Problems

Much of the state of Israel's history in the 20th century is a chronicle of wars and other conflicts with her Arab neighbors. The recent visit of the pope highlighted some of these still-simmering animosities—and hints as to what may...
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'Peace, Peace!' When There Is No Peace

After somehow surviving perhaps the bloodiest 100 years in human history, will we finally see the peace process work in the 21st century?
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A Dramatic Shift in American Society

What's taking place in Western societies that has brought us so many serious problems?
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What Are Our Children Worth?

A far-reaching shift in attitudes toward children and family priorities has had dramatic and largely unforeseen consequences on our youth. What message are parents sending their children? Can it-should it-be changed?
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A Gory Harvest

Technology has inspired and made possible a nightmarish controversy over the use of aborted embryonic and fetal parts in medical research.
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The Abortion Quagmire: Who Will Speak for the Children?

Since the Roe vs.Wade United States Supreme Court decision in 1973, well over 30 million babies—enough to populate a small country—have been aborted in the United States alone. Figures worldwide likely run into the hundreds of millions. Many voices shout...
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Is God Pro-Life or Pro-Choice?

The abortion question examined from the Biblical point of view.
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Good News Magazine: May - June 2000

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World News and Trends: Church attendance declines while interest in God increases

A recent New Yorker feature article states that "God and the afterlife still do well in polls, clocking affirmative ratings of around 90 per cent for belief in God and 80 per cent for the afterlife."
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The Bible and Archaeology: Jesus Christ's Later Ministry

Archaeological findings shed light on and confirm the accuracy of historical details recorded for us in the Gospels.
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The Rewards of Reading Together

When family members read aloud together, lots of good things happen—including learning, laughter and love.
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Does Jesus Christ Really Understand?

Our fast-paced world is far removed from the dusty roads Jesus walked in first-century Palestine. Can He really understand our needs and sufferings? Can He empathize with our worries?
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The Chronology of Christ's Crucifixion and Resurrection

The actual chronology of Jesus's death and resurrection.
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Who Benefits?

Who will benefit from the United States relinquishing control of the Panama Canal?
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Panama: Another Major Sea Gate Relinquished

The Panama Canal is an engineering marvel and a symbol of "The American Century." What is the significance of America's decision to turn it over to Panamanian control?
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How Long Is the Great Tribulation?

The "great tribulation" refers to the time of crisis at the close of the age of man. Jesus spoke of "great tribulation" in Matthew 24:21 and told John to write of it in Revelation 7:14. How long will they last?
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The Need for Spiritual Readiness

Christians need to be ready, but that readiness is not connected with the specific belief of the rapture.
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What's 'Left Behind' in the Rapture Theory?

Millions of people have read novels structured around the idea of the rapture of Christians. Why do people believe in a rapture? Is there any biblical validity to this teaching?