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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This is the Way Walk in It: When the Really Big One Doesn't Get Away

Some fish stories are true. Very true! And, in the turbulent and troubled waters of our current age, there are some really "big ones" still out there.

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Book Review...The Great Republic: A History of America

Few really grasp the importance of Winston Churchill's incredible relationship with the United States. A recent compilation of his most essential writings about America fills this void.

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In Brief...World News Review: Gay-Themed TV Gains a Wider Audience

A growing prime-time roster of gay-themed programming reflects a major shift in attitudes about gay subjects.

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In Brief...World News Review: Constitutional Convention Is Unknown to Most European Citizens

A poll conducted directly after the draft Constitution was ceremoniously handed over to EU leaders at the Thessaloniki Summit (June 20 to 21), found that 55 percent of the 25,000 surveyed had never heard of the convention.

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In Brief...World News Review: North Korea Says It Will Start Testing Nuclear Bombs

North Korea has raised the stakes threatening to conduct its first underground nuclear test.

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In Brief...World News Review: Pentagon Report Cites Buildup of China's Missiles

China has about 450 short-range ballistic missiles but is expected to increase its inventory by more than 75 missiles each year.

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In Brief...World News Review: The Future Arab World

The population of 22 Arab nations doubled in the past 50 years and will nearly double again in less than 20 years.

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In Brief...World News Review: New York City Establishes Gay High School

Controversy exploded in the United States when New York City public education officials announced the opening of a new high school for "gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgendered youth," which they designate by the acronym GLBT.

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Middle East Amnesty Produces Chaos

Many observers applaud a move to release Palestinian criminals from Israeli jails. Contrasting this with an October 2002 release of prisoners in Iraq exposes fatal flaws in the U.S.-sponsored road map to peace. What is the biblical answer?

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Controversies Concerning Homosexuality Hound the Anglican Community

Gay issues are troubling the Church of England and its Episcopal community in America. Its evangelical wing takes issue with liberal clergy who promote acceptance of openly gay priests. What is the true biblical approach?

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Restoration... Why America?

Destiny put you in this place in history in this moment in time, and the task is yours to do.

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African AIDS Epidemic: Made Worse by Political Correctness

Abstinence programs in Uganda and Ghana have proven successful in stemming the progression of this dreaded disease. So why do many in the United States oppose programs like this?

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World News and Prophecy: August 2003

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This Is the Way Walk in It: We Read to Know We Are Not Alone

Those who do not read the lessons of history or read about the lives and exploits of courageous men and women are doomed to never equal or surpass them.

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This Is the Way, Walk in It: Couldn't Get It Out of My Head

Just 30 miles away from me a war is going on.

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World News and Prophecy: July 2003

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World News and Prophecy: June 2003

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This Is the Way Walk in It: A Knock at the Door

Coming to grips with the reality of death is a staggering part of life.

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Alarming Increase of Anti-Americanism in Latin America

The war in faraway Iraq has fueled rising resentment against the United States much closer to home.

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Making Sense of a Fragmenting World

Terrorist alerts...war with Iraq...the "axis of evil." How can we make sense of it all?

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