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.

Magazine Issue

World News and Prophecy: February 1999

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This Is the Way, Walk in It: Seeing Through the Trees

Over a century ago as America was embarking forward into the global phenomenon of the Industrial Revolution, a young man from New England ventured into the nearby woods to learn a lesson of personal worth that he felt might soon...

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In Brief...World News Review - Unfortunate Rise in Anglo/American Unmarried Couples

The U.S. Census Bureau reports that more than four million American households consist of unmarried couples living together.

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In Brief...World News Review - Russia Looks East

On Monday, December 21, Russia called for a strategic triangle with India and China, and its defense minister urged closer military cooperation between former Soviet republics after U.S.-British air attacks on Iraq.

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The Panama Canal: A Sea Gate Changes Hands

In December 31, 1999, the world's richest nation, the United States of America, will transfer ownership of the Panama Canal into the hands of a small, relatively poor country, Panama, after a presence of more than 90 years.

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In Brief...World News Review - New Era of European Defense

Britain and France took a step toward "a new era" of European defense without America by signing a bilateral accord Friday to allow joint operations outside their territories and those of their NATO allies.

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In Brief...World News Review - Tensions Create Possible Splits at Christian Assembly

A Russian Orthodox Church official has complained that a council representing hundreds of millions of Christians is dominated by liberal Westerners, and said his church was being isolated.

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In Brief... World News Review - World Education Crises

The United Nations' children's agency says millions of children are growing up unequipped to build decent lives because they can't read, write or even count.

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In Brief...World News Review - Pope Offers Shortcut to Salvation

Pope John Paul II has announced that throughout the millennium celebration, those who do charitable deeds, or give up cigarettes or alcohol for one day can earn "indulgence" that will eliminate time in purgatory.

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Oskar Lafontaine

Radical reforms: a personality to watch

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The Debt We Owe to Elizabeth

Her Cause for Religious Freedom

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Global War Will Strike Again

Wars have been the sad reality of human history, just as predicted by Jesus.

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The Message of Mitch

A tragic example of the poor's vulnerability to natural disasters.

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World News and Prophecy: January 1999

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This Is the Way, Walk in It: Turning Swords Into Plowshares

A nation ahead of its time in repairing the breaches.

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World News and Prophecy: December 1998

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This Is the Way Walk in It: Any Room at the Inn?

Would I have opened my door to save the life of another person?

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World News and Prophecy: November 1998

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Key to the Middle East-Seek First to Understand

The poor of the world will suffer one more time before Christ intervenes with His form of government that will bring a lasting and secure peace.

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World News and Prophecy: September - October 1998

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