The Philadelphia Trumpet Magazine
March-April 2005 • Volume 16, NO. 3
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From the Editor
Churchill’s Warning for Today
Many authorities say that World War II was the greatest tragedy of the 20th century. But an even worse tragedy was that we failed to learn from Winston Churchill’s warning before that war. Future events will prove this statement true.
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Germany in Crisis
The good times are over for Germany. The postwar miracle of rapid recovery and aggressive development that built the German welfare state has devolved into an internal economic and political malaise, increasing social unrest. Which way is Germany headed—boom or bust?
World
Freedom Marches Out of Europe
One might make a case for freedom being “on the march” in the Middle East. The story is entirely different elsewhere in the world.
New Hope in the Peace Process?
Israel’s eagerness to sacrifice for peace fulfills a devastating biblical prophecy.
China’s Military Muscle
China’s widely reported economic boom has spawned a widely under-reported military boom.
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WorldWatch
Society
Disease Pandemics Are Coming
It’s unpleasant to think about, but the Bible’s prophetic warnings are clear. Will they affect you?
Religion
The Book Only a Few Know
The Bible consistently tops the list of bestselling books. Yet few know it. It is time to take a fresh look at the Book of books.
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Commentary
Freedom’s March
What Iraq, and the whole world, can look forward to!
Society
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