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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Running Dry

Worldwide consumption of water is doubling every 20 years. Aquifers are already overexploited, creating serious shortages; the future looks even bleaker.
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God's Prophetic Plan for the Nations

God is and always has been in overall control.
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Does God Have a Plan for Humanity?

Put another way, does our Creator have a divine purpose for human beings? And does He have a prophetic plan whereby His purpose may be worked out here on earth?
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Krakatoa-Preparing for the Future?

Just over 120 years ago, a terrible catastrophe occurred that can help us fathom end-time warnings.
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Flash: Americans Believe in Prayer!

A new survey shows high interest and participation in prayer by Americans. But are they praying in the way the Bible speaks of Christians praying—or more like "consumers"?
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Restoration: Peering Into the Future

'Go out into the darkness and put your hand into the hand of God.'
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Democracy Is More Than a Word

President George W. Bush recently declared America's commitment to democracy in the Middle East. But democracy in this and other regions of the world has not had much success. There are good reasons for this failure.
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In Brief... World News Review: "Disease of Mass Destruction"

"In two short decades HIV/AIDS has tragically become the premier disease of mass destruction," said Dr. Jack Chow of the World Health Organization
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In Brief... World News Review: Germany's Environmental Policy Increases Dependence on Russia

Clean-burning natural gas is the logical choice for Germany's looming energy gap.
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Will the EU Split the Special Relationship?

Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher once observed that the great lesson of the 20th century was that whenever the United States and Britain fight together, they always win. But now Britain has to make a crucial decision on its...
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A Looming EU-U.S. Trade War?

Recently articles like "Europe Plans Huge Trade War" and "Costs...Will Soar in a Trade War" hit the headlines in Britain again. What is their ultimate significance?
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Can We Win the War on Terror?

The world is at war. It's not the long-envisioned nuclear exchange, but don't count nuclear weapons out. This is a shadowy war of principle, one the United States, Britain and their allies are ill-equipped to win.
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Restoration... Will We Heed the Warning?

Two statesmen stand like sentinels on the wall warning their cities' inhabitants of approaching danger.
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America's Culture War: Threat to Homeland Security?

While the war on terror continues worldwide, another war—one of colliding cultures—heats up in the courts of America. Where will this lead the country? Is this war a greater threat than terrorists?
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In Brief...World News Review: China Now in Space: A Warning for the West?

Some astute observers believe that China's recent space shot has far more symbolic significance than just the first Asian entry into outer space.
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In Brief...World News Review: The American Era of Suburban Megachurches

Many modern churchgoers do not even understand that the Church is the spiritual Body of Christ and not a physical building.
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In Brief...World News Review: Who Is God?

What does Scripture actually tell us about God?
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In Brief...World News Review: California Burning

Will the shock of this catastrophe turn the hearts of people to true values, and away from those material possessions that can burn up?
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Politics Not as Usual!

California and Switzerland may not have much in common. But in October, both had significant elections. A noteworthy contributing factor was the issue of immigration.
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History and Prophecy Coincide in Louisiana Purchase

One of history's greatest bargains was a step forward in one of the Bible's most significant physical promises.
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