World News and Prophecy

World News and Prophecy was published from 1998 to 2011 by the United Church of God. It was created to look at world events from a Biblical perspective and give insight on what is happening in the world. If you're interested in these back issues, you should also check out the World News and Prophecy section of the Beyond Today magazine.

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What a Former Witch Told Me About the Dark Side

Halloween is this weekend, in case you haven't noticed.
A four wheel drive vehicle with old stickers on the back window.
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This Is the Way Walk in It: All Things Work Together for Good!

When we are dealing with the challenging issues of prophecy, it is always good to pause, take a deep spiritual breath and gain a sense of perspective as to what is truly going on down here.
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Eurabia: A Voice Cries Out in Defense of Europe's Heritage

With birthrates among traditional Europeans in decline while population growth in Europe's Muslim communities soar, one European voice asks whether Europe wants to preserve its cultural and religious identity.
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Out of Hibernation: The Russian Bear

What role will the resurgent Russia play in end-time events?
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Michigan Paper Campaigns Against High Divorce Rate

As the state of New York joins the other 49 states in allowing no-fault divorce, a surprising bill before the Michigan legislature aims to make divorce for couples with young children more difficult.
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Restoration: Though Prophecy Shall Fail

One of the best benefits I receive as editor of World News and Prophecy is the feedback I receive from readers.
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Just What Is the Millennium?

The old Latin word Millennium doesn't appear in the English Bible, but it has been used to describe a prophesied time of peace. Is it a biblical allegory, or will it be real? What should the Millennium mean to you?
World News & Prophecy September - October 2010
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World News and Prophecy: September - October 2010

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The Wisdom That Produces Peace

James 4:1 asks, "Where do wars and fights come from among you? Do they not come from your desires for pleasure that war in your members?"
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Restoration: Day of Rain, Day of Sun

This could be called the summer of the American presidency.
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Where Are We Now in Prophecy?

Are today's headlines foretold in the pages of your Bible? Is there a message of hope beyond the gloom and doom news cycle of today's world? Jesus Christ was a prophet; He forecast the overall sequence of events of the...
Portrait of Edmund G. Ross
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This is the Way Walk in It: For Such a Time as This

Many men and women through history have stood up for what they believed was right and just, even when the majority was against them.
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In Brief... World News Review: A Shrinking Wheat Belt?

America's role as the world's dominant wheat producer has diminished.
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In Brief... World News Review: Saudi Arabia: Trouble Taming the Tiger

For decades, Saudi school children have been taught anti-Semitic and anti-American propaganda.
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In Brief... World News Review: The Money to Select a President

Millions and millions of dollars are being collected and spent in the U.S. presidential bid.
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Keep Your Eyes on Iran

There's more than meets the eye with Iran's recent arrest and release of British sailors picked up in the strategic border area of Shatt al-Arab. Why doesn't Iran want Iraq to succeed? How stable is this Islamic republic, which is...
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Is This the End of the American Empire?

President George W. Bush's trips to Europe during the month of June attracted significant anti-American demonstrations. At the same time, the United States announced troop withdrawals from Europe and Korea as the handover in Iraq took place. Analysts speculate what...
A man's old hands holding a small Bible.
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A Coming Time of Martyrdom

Many don't grasp the fact that true Christianity is deeply rooted in the writings of the Hebrew Bible, or Old Testament. The last generation of Christians will not escape the same burdens that the Jews have had to bear for...
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Restoration: 'Let Freedom Reign'

On June 28 at 10:26 a.m. local time in Baghdad, American proconsul Paul Bremer turned control of Iraq over to a new Iraqi government headed for now by Iyad Allawi.
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Same-Sex Marriage Threatens Civilization

Many fail to realize the dangerous path that same-sex marriage is leading us down. Far more is involved than the opportunity for two members of the same sex to marry.
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