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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A Brief History of America at War

Nothing divides the American people like war. From its inception as a nation, the prospect, and in two or three cases the reality, of war has usually been a source of damaging division in the United States. The period prior...

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Lessons From the SARS Epidemic

For weeks scientists, researchers and health officials have been baffled by the sudden emergence of the disease and panicked by its rapid spread to some 30 countries.

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Restoration...Toppling the Image of Evil

On April 9, the statue of Saddam Hussein in the center of his capital of Baghdad came tumbling down.

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After Iraq How Will Europe Get Its Act Together

The latest Gulf War highlighted the divisions and limitations of Europe. Many Europeans want a united continent rivaling America as a superpower. Is this ever likely to happen? Bible prophecy contains some surprising answers.

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World News and Prophecy: May 2003

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This Is the Way Walk in It: "Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled"

Your newspaper is probably reading a lot like mine these days—seemingly, more bad news than ever.

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Increasing EU Presence in Latin America

The people of Latin America are voting for leaders whom they hope can lift the region's millions from the grips of poverty. The gap between rich and poor has become the main issue throughout the region and therefore a primary...

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Mortgage Bubble About to Burst?

Millions of Americans are heavily burdened with first and, in many cases, second mortgages. People reached for "the American dream" of owning their home-but often a home somewhat beyond the reach of their incomes. Additionally, they pulled needed cash out...

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Dealing Effectively With a World of Terrorism and Tragedy

From Sept. 11, 2001, until now and unfortunately on into the foreseeable future, we have lived and are living in a different world-too often blighted by the specter of fear. How does our Creator advise us to respond to the...

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Restoration...A Moment of Decision

It is easy to be worried by the immediate issues of life. But a Christian looks beyond today's world to the time when God will intervene to restore the eternal values of His Kingdom.

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Words No One Wants to Hear From God

As in so many wars in the past, combatants, their families and fellow citizens in the present and soon-to-be wars call on God for help. They sincerely expect that a divine being blesses, even orders their efforts and that His...

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World News and Prophecy: March - April 2003

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Treasure Digest: If Only...

I can't just wish "if only..."

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World News and Prophecy: February 2003

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This Is the Way Walk in It: Fire, Ready, Aim—Huh?

It’s been said of old that “there are three items that don’t come back—a spent arrow, a spoken word and a lost opportunity.” Is this simply a trite phrase of days gone by or is there a powerful lesson for...

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This Is the Way...Fire, Ready, Aim Huh

There are three items that don't come back—a spent arrow, a spoken word and a lost opportunity.

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New Sexual Revolution

Counterculture parents of the '80s, feminists, the entertainment industry and thinking people who wanted to change a culture that mistreats women unwittingly worked together to start a revolution. The result is a raging social trend that threatens our teens.

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Is There "Just Cause" for Nations to Intervene in the Affairs of Other Nations?

Should other nations intervene in Iraq or between the Palestinians and Israelis? Increasing mind-numbing conflicts around the world raise the level of debate over this difficult question.

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Iran: Why Part of the "Axis of Evil"?

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon considers Iran to be as dangerous as Iraq and a "center of world terror." Why should this be so?

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Islamic Extremists Attack the West in Many Countries

The murder of three American Baptist missionaries by an Islamic extremist in Yemen Dec. 30 highlights the growing threat to Americans living in other parts of the world and the increasing worldwide clash between the followers of Islam and those...

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