As the world focuses its attention on the conflict between the United States and Iraq, it's easy to overlook the many other threats facing the United States. What are these threats, and what do they portend?
Two very different paths might emerge from the United States' invasion of Iraq.
What has led up to the current crisis in Iraq? How did the United States find itself in this deadly and seemingly insoluble quagmire?
Recent events have shown the world dividing into three competing systems, all vying for dominance in a rapidly changing world. Does Bible prophecy indicate which will survive?
Many world trends seem to be leading to a new world order.
What long-term effects will come from the unsettling events so far in 2003? No human being knows for sure. But we can observe, analyze and learn from the storm clouds gathering on the horizon.
After the devastating terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, homeland security became a top priority for the United States. Yet, at the same time, it seems to be overlooking the most important aspect of its safety, and the risk is incalculable. What is this crucial component of any people's long-term security?
What's behind the concerted efforts to clone human beings? Is this another attempt to climb to the loftiest heights of knowledge and defy our Creator?
Christians realize that Jesus was raised from the grave. But do you understand what His resurrection and life mean to us today?
What do rabbits and eggs have to do with the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ? Where did the name Easter originate? This holiday isn't even mentioned in the Bible-so where did it really come from? Find out the surprising story behind this religious holiday.
Former French president Valery Giscard d'Estaing is in the process of drafting a new constitution for the European Union (EU).
Drafting a new European Union constitution has brought forth a flurry of proposals from member states trying to influence the contents of what is now viewed as potentially the most important document in Europe.
Sarah Womack, social-affairs correspondent of The Daily Telegraph, stated that "divorce rates [in England and Wales] rose last year for the first time in five years, leaving an additional 147,000 children [each] with a single parent." Divorcing adults often selfishly don't think of the effects their divorcing will have on their children.
American colleges and universities pride themselves on diversity and don't hesitate to tout it.
The entrance to the Alabama Supreme Court is graced by the presence of a huge stone monument displaying the shortened but still correct version of the Ten Commandments.
Some British politicians and Anglican Church bishops aggressively take the position that without an official UN seal of approval, any Anglo-American war with Iraq would be immoral.
World hunger is on the rise again, much of it afflicting the African continent, especially the sub-Sahara.
In an underreported but very important declaration, journalist Stephen Castle, filing his report from Brussels, succinctly stated: "Britain, France and Germany finally overcame U.S. objections last night and struck a deal on European Union Defence, ending months of wrangling over whether Europe's new military co-operation will rival NATO. Under the agreement, the EU will be able to have an autonomous military planning capability, but [it] will not become a standing headquarters" (The Independent, Dec. 2, 2003).
Christians generally agree that Jesus Christ died for their sins. But how many really understand the significance of that sacrifice?
