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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Terror by Chemical Bombs

Is a chemical bomb the next weapon of choice that al-Qaeda groups will use on the United States, the United Kingdom and continental Europe? There are strong indications that it is! Specialized al-Qaeda training camps turned out multiple hundreds of...

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World News and Prophecy: May 2004

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This Is The Way... "God Hasn't Told Me to Leave"

If you only have men who will come only if there is a good road, I do not want them. I want those who will come if there is no road at all.

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Hungary Looks West-Again

What may expansion of the European Union portend? What impact could it have on the prophesied formation of a European superpower? What part will Hungary play in an expanded Europe?

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In Brief... World News Review: A Passion for Ecumenism?

Could Protestants be warming towards Catholics and vice versa?

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In Brief... World News Review: Same-Sex Marriages Why Religion Is Losing the Debate

Have you noticed anything missing in the arguments Christian-minded people are using to oppose same-sex marriages?

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Has the Third World War Already Begun?

A provocative new book by a French journalist says today's clash of civilizations constitutes the opening phases of a devastating global conflict.

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Understanding Al Jazeera

Would it surprise you to learn that Al Jazeera is highly controversial in the Arab world? Is this new type of Arab media a threat to the peace and stability of the Middle East? Is it a threat to the...

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Who Will Lead the New Europe?

Few qualities in human affairs are more important than competent, capable leadership. With 10 nations joining the European Union (EU) on May 1, which nation or nations will exercise the most control, for good or bad? And even more importantly...

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Restoration: Coming Together?

The current European Union of 15 nations will see its largest single expansion when it adds 10 nations in May.

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Could The Passion of the Christ Lead to Religious Revival?

Whatever you think of the movie, Mel Gibson's film on the last 12 hours of Christ's life is having a universal impact. Many people in today's world have little knowledge of the Bible. Could this movie help fill the gap...