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May the Force God's Power Be With You

In the Star Wars series, some of the movies' heroes draw on a supernatural power called The Force, which enables them to perform feats that would normally be impossible. Did you know that a similar power really exists?
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The Dark Side: Its Effect on Humanity

Humanity has had thousands of years to build societies and civilizations and experiment with governments, administrations and lifestyles. So why haven't we been able to solve our problems? Why does suffering still exist?
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The Real Star Wars

Discover a surprising truth that will affect your future.
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The Origin of Evil and Suffering

the senseless massacre at Columbine High School is an unnerving reminder of the unease we feel deep inside, the unexpressed fear for our personal safety and security and that of our loved ones. We want life to be predictable and...
Magazine Issue

Good News Magazine: May - June 1999

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World News and Trends: Nordic nations least corrupt

Berlin-based Transparency International reports that the 1998 "Corruption Perceptions Index" indicated Denmark, Sweden and Finland were the least-corrupt nations.
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World News and Trends: Leaders forsake the arms race

For decades many nations have spent billions of dollars on bigger and better guns, tanks and military aircraft in a constantly escalating arms race.
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World News and Trends: Growing German power and influence

"The ambition of the Germans knows no bounds."
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World News and Trends: Killer germs for sale

A team of reporters for the respected Sunday Times has uncovered laboratories around the world willing to sell or export lethal biological agents capable of killing thousands of people—in one case for as little as $1,000.
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World News and Trends: More British and American unmarried couples

The U.S. Census Bureau reports that four million American households consist of unmarried couples living together.
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World News and Trends- 1998: The world's most disastrous year

Last year was the most naturally disastrous on record, with extensive natural catastrophes occurring three times as often as in the 1960s, according to the reinsurance company Munich Re.
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Judah's return to Jerusalem

Decades after the Jews went into captivity in Babylon, King Cyrus of Persia made a decree (ca. 538 B.C.) that the Jews in Babylon could return to Jerusalem.
Artist's rendition of the prophet Ezra.
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Profiles of Faith: Ezra - Spiritually Restoring a People

Ezra the priest was a faithful servant of God who helped fulfill God's promises to the remnant of Judah in Babylon in the 400s B.C. His calling was not self-appointed, nor could anyone on his own fulfill the kind of...
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The Bible and Archaeology: The Kingdom of Judah—Exile and Restoration

In this issue we pick up the story with conditions and circumstances that allowed the descendants of the Kingdom of Judah to return to their homeland.
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Today's Family: Is Obeying God Worth it?

Does it matter whether we take God and His Instructions seriously?
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The Papacy: Growing Role in the Coming Years?

The latest trip by John Paul II to the Americas underscores the popularity of an aging yet dynamic religious figure.
A man walking in a big city with lit billboards.
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Does Character Matter?

In a world in which most people take the easy way out, is it worthwhile to do things differently?
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Forgive, and You Shall Be Forgiven

How can we remove the pain, hurt and guilt of broken relationships? How can we put forgiveness into practice?
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The Euro and War

Could Europe's new currency unit, the Euro, and the economic union behind it have unexpected and dangerous side effects? Could they even cause war?
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The Euro: Crucial Step for a Future Superpower?

In January, 11 nations launched the euro, the new European currency. What does this crucial event mean for the rest of the world?