World
The Old Rome-Berlin Axis Is Back
Chancellor Merkel’s replacement of her old political partner Nicolas Sarkozy with Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti hastens the resurrection of Charlemagne’s Holy Roman Empire.
The ‘German Shepherd’ Shows His Teeth
Silencing dissenting priests, clamping down on errant nuns—Pope Benedict XVI is pointing the way forward for the Roman Catholic Church.
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WorldWatch
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Society
Antibiotics: No Quick Fix
What happens when we treat the effect without addressing the cause?
Living
In Pursuit of Excellence
The elite athleticism of Olympians contains an important lesson for all of us.
Society
Barbarians Within the Gates
The U.S. is being attacked every day, and most people don’t know it.
Environment
Too Many People?
Is a population explosion an evil—or a blessing? The answer is not what you think!
Society
Sixty Years … and What Lies Ahead
Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee comes after the sunset of an empire and during a national night of confusion and global disorder.
Bible
Sin Is … Are You Sure You Know?
To enjoy the blessings God wants to give us, we must deeply understand the way of life to avoid.
Departments
Increase Your Bible IQ
Will Faith in Christ Save You?
The Philadelphia Trumpet, in conjunction with the Herbert W. Armstrong College Bible Correspondence Course, presents this brief excursion into the fascinating study of the Bible. Simply turn to and read in your Bible each verse given in answer to the questions. You will be amazed at the new understanding gained from this short study!
Principles of Living
Would Jesus Flip-Flop on Same-Sex ‘Marriage’?
‘Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and forever.’
Commentary
Why British Teens Struggle With Online Pornography
Hint: It’s not because of irresponsible ‘Internet providers.’