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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United States Morality What Lies Ahead

Does morality matter? What are the long-term consequences to a people and a nation when its moral foundation crumbles?
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Politics and Religion

Is religion the latest political football in the U.S. presidential election?
Lighthouse in the dark.
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This Is The Way, Walk in It: For Such a Time As Now

During the recent showdown between the legislative and executive branches of government, there was often the reference to the impeachment of Andrew Johnson as a guide of how to proceed methodically, judiciously, and with an eye towards the end goal.
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In Brief... India and PakistanTrade Punches

Land disputes lead India and Pakistan to the verge of nuclear warfare as turmoil rises.
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In Brief... The Emerging Indonesian Crisis and its Strategic Implications

Tension mounts as Indonesia's elections draw near--with all rivaling countries ready to prove their strength.
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In Brief... Bleeding Virus Hits Congo

New Ebola-like disease spreads, leaving questions of its origin until testing is done.
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In Brief... Bleeding Virus Hits Congo

New Ebola-like disease spreads, leaving questions of its origin until testing is done.
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In Brief... Papal Authority to be Universal

Will the Pope's influence and power soon reach beyond the Roman Catholic Church?
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In Brief... Will NATO Survive?

European unity looks to disolve dependence on the United States in order to promote peace in Europe
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In Brief... A European Army or NATO - Which?

As Europe joins economic forces, Eomano Prodi pushes for a joint European Army.
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Pope John Paul II Advocates Sunday Keeping

Could the recent apostolic letter revive historic precedent and lead to enforcement of Sunday worship?
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Global Economics: From Kosovo to McDonalds

When all is said and done, it all goes back to money. The world has entered a new stage of homogenization never before seen.
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World News and Prophecy: June 1999

Silhouette of nine persons standing on the hill.
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This is the Way, Walk in It: The Lord of the Refugees

Proclaim liberty to the captives.
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World News and Prophecy: April - May 1999

The Cause of Natural Disasters
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The Cause of Natural Disasters

Some experts see an overall increase in the destructiveness of natural disasters, especially in the last few decades.
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In Brief John Paul II Greets Palestinian President Arafat Receives Committee of "Bethlehem 2000" International Forum

Conference regarding the project to transform Bethlehem into an attractive pilgrimage location concludes as it prepares for the Pope's visit.
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Atheistic Scientists Who Play God Where It Might Lead

For science to work properly it has to be governed by moral values and ethical standards.
Portrait of George Washington (1732–99)
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This Is the Way, Walk in It: A Walk In the Snow - Character Counts In a Nation's Leaders

Today, during and after the recent impeachment hearings and trial, there is talk of "compartmentalization"—the notion that all the parts of one's life do not necessarily have to connect, that moral character and job competency do not have to be...
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In Brief: Euro to Spark Political Integration

Hans Teitmeyer, president of Germany's Bundesbank, warns of political competition among countries using the euro.