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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World News and Prophecy: August 2000

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This is the Way, Walk in It: Vikings Are Coming, Again!

Long ago in Europe, one of the great cries of desperation spoken in many languages was "the Vikings are coming, the Vikings are coming!" As these bands of raiders sailed along the waterways of Europe, their impact over time changed...

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In Brief...World News Review Vatican Releases Text of Fatima Vision

The Vatican has released the text and commentary on the famous third vision of Fatima.

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In Brief... World News Review Wizard Boy Book Boom

Wizardry is big business. The latest boy-wizard Harry Potter book is assured of best-seller status before it even hits the bookstores July 8. If you haven't heard of Harry Potter, you will.

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Deutschland AG Versus Corporate America

No other country but the United States could get away with overspending on such a monumental scale.

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Teens Pursue Spirituality, But Without God?

Many teens want to live in ways that are healthy and moral, in spite of the example set by the adult generation. But are they choosing spirituality without God?

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Five Trends to Watch in Europe

From Santa Maria de Feira, Portugal, site of the latest major meeting of the European Commission, a report on what's ahead.

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Democratic Dictatorship?

Let's take another look at the 10 toes of Daniel's image to see how the potter's clay and iron are forming amidst today's geopolitics.

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World News and Prophecy: July 2000

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This Is The Way, Walk in It: Fanfare for the Common Man

Many years ago, the great American composer Aaron Copland penned a majestic anthem entitled "Fanfare for the Common Man." Over the years, it has become a signature piece at the Olympics and other gatherings that spotlight individual achievement.

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In Brief...World News Review Anarchy and Disorder Increase in England

The crime correspondent of The Daily Telegraph recently wrote: "Falling police numbers have created deep problems in the inner cities with violence and disorder amounting to 'anarchy' outside pubs and clubs at night in London, Leeds, Liverpool and Manchester." These...

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In Brief...World News Review Vignettes on Violence in America

A similar anticapitalist protest happened on the streets of Washington D.C. in mid-April. Police clashed with 10,000 activists, with the worst fighting occurring near the White House. However, forewarned police officers were ready and this time they were successful in...

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In Brief...World News Review U.S. and Russian Arms Sales Make U.A.E. a Formidable Military Power

Illustrating the strange twists and turns of Middle East politics, Russia and the United States have sold the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) enough military hardware to make it one of the most formidable military powers in the Persian Gulf.

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In Brief...World News Review "Should Women Preach?" No, Say Southern Baptists

"Let your women keep silent in the churches...for it is shameful for women to speak in church," wrote the apostle Paul to Corinth (1 Corinthians 14:34-35).

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In Brief... World News Review Saudi Prince Invests Billions in Financial Markets

It's a no-brainer to predict that the Internet will change the lives of every citizen of planet earth! How the Internet will affect everyone is not so easy to predict.

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The Ominous GNR Revolution

The Biotech Age brings new and terrifying scenarios. How might the explosion of knowledge of genetics, nanotechnology and robotics (GNR) change our world?

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Why Is Everyone Courting India?

Everyone seems to want stronger ties with India. The U.S., Japan and Germany all seek India's favor. Does this signal a change in Asian focus?

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Trade With China Road to Utopia or Conflict

Free trade has been hyped as the solution to almost everything. But how will peace really come?

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Is China Really "Opening Up" to the West?

By a remarkable coincidence, controversial international trade agreements that are opening up China to America and the European Union come exactly 100 years after a previous disastrous opening.

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World News and Prophecy: June 2000

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