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The State of the Union
'WorldWatch' by David C. GrabbeIt only takes one nation to reject a European Union treaty, even one as significant as the Lisbon Treaty. How likely is a federal Europe now?
A Snapshot of European Sentiment
'WorldWatch' by David C. GrabbeLines of conflict are forming across Europe between the Western populations and Islamic minorities, as illustrated by these telling anecdotes.
Yet Another Call for a European Army
Commentary by Richard T. RitenbaughIf our speculations about a military might emerging from the European Union (assuming the Beast rises out of Europe) are correct, it won't be anytime soon.
Franco-German Divergence
'WorldWatch' by David C. GrabbeWorld news, events, and trends highlighting biblical prophecy for March-April 2005: Franco-German Divergence.
The European Financial Crisis
'WorldWatch' by David C. GrabbeThe nations of Europe are currently in no position to take advantage of the global financial crisis and become a world superpower.
Is France Ditching the EU?
'WorldWatch' by David C. GrabbeThe EU has reached a tipping point, where a Franco-German veto could be overridden by the other nations. Will this turn of events sour France on the EU?
Europe Edges Toward Common Army
'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. RitenbaughThe European Union stepped closer to fielding a common army when it revitalized the Western European Union to protect its interests.
A Strengthening Germany
'WorldWatch' by Richard T. RitenbaughDespite Germany's amicable relationships with its neighbors for two generations, signs of Berlin's growing influence are causing anxiety across Europe.
Once Again, Britain Dominates Europe
'WorldWatch' by Richard T. RitenbaughGreat Britain has a history of playing the balance-of-power game to keep any Continental state or empire from becoming strong enough to threaten Britain.
A Battle Group for Eastern Europe
'WorldWatch' by Richard T. RitenbaughA little-known town in Eastern Europe has given its name to a newly formed battle group consisting of Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia.
Germany Ascendant
'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. RitenbaughMany who believe Germany to be modern Assyria have waited a long time for Germany to rise again. Signs in Europe point in that direction.
Is Europe Dying?
'WorldWatch' by David C. GrabbeAnalysts have been ready to file the EU's obituary, as Europe's demographics, Constitution, and economy have languished. Can the Beast arise from Europe?
NATO: In Search of a Mission
'WorldWatch' by David C. GrabbeHaving failed to keep the Russians out and the Germans down, NATO is struggling to remain relevant in a changing world.
The Beast and Babylon (Part One)
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughEurope is not uniting as we once thought it would. How does this affect our interpretation of the prophecies?
His Hand Against Every Man
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughThe world has certainly seen a great deal of '[Ishmael's] hand shall be against every man,' which has been institutionalized in his belief system, Islam.
The Lisbon Treaty and the Future of Europe
'WorldWatch' by David C. GrabbeWhat are the ramifications of an EU with the power and authority to act as a cohesive whole? Will the members choose to act in a united fashion?
Whither the EU?
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeFor decades, we have watched and waited for Europe to unite to form the last revival of the Holy Roman Empire. Yet systemic weakness undermines the EU.
The Culture War and the Cartoon Ruckus
'WorldWatch' by David C. GrabbeThe initial reaction to the cartoons was mild and non-violent. That it took five months for rage and offense within the Muslim world to be stirred.
A Growing Divide
'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. RitenbaughAmerica and Europe have been moving away from each other politically, economically, and culturally. How does this affect our understanding of prophecy?
Ukrainian Instability, Russian Initiative
'WorldWatch' by Richard T. RitenbaughRussia's Vladimir Putin is playing a shrewd game with Ukraine to increase his nation's power and geopolitical position.
The Dream of a United States of Europe
'WorldWatch' by David C. GrabbeBirth rates, defense expenditures, welfare spending vs. wealth creation — everything we use to gauge the health of empires suggests that Europe's fire has gone out.
Cold War Redux?
'WorldWatch' by Richard T. RitenbaughVladimir Putin's leadership has brought Russia back into play as a world power, and nearby nations are once again bracing against its unwelcome aggression.
Fiddling While Europe Burns
'WorldWatch' by David C. GrabbeThe recent riots in the Paris suburbs draw attention to a Europe-wide problem: Two very different cultures are battling for supremacy.
Globalism (Part Ten): Israel Versus the Beast
'Prophecy Watch' by Charles WhitakerMost people think globalism is the same everywhere, but the European form is quite different from its American cousin.
A Perfect Storm of National Cycles
'WorldWatch' by David C. GrabbeThe societal and generational cycles of America, Europe, and Russia are converging, and the result will prove to be devastating.
The Whole World is Writhing
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Wherever secularism has gained ascendancy, it has attempted to bully and harass the religious elements of society by the tyranny of political correctness.
Brexit (Part Two): Exposing the Divide
'WorldWatch' by Joseph B. BaityAs reactions to the Brexit vote run the gamut from applause to denunciation, one fact shines through: The vote exposes just how divided this world is.
Europe: Ripe for Change
'WorldWatch' by David C. GrabbeNews, events, and trends according to a prophetic perspective for November 2004: Europe: Ripe for Change, Protestantism's Decline.
WorldWatch March-April 2004
'WorldWatch' by David C. GrabbeNews, events, and trends from the perspective of biblical prophecy for March-April 2004: European Religious Revival?; The Vatican's Islam Dilemma
The Rise (Again) of Nations
'WorldWatch' by Richard T. RitenbaughThe last few decades have seen the rise of globalism as a prime factor in international relations. But the pendulum is swinging back toward nationalism.
The Hidden Agenda Behind the ICC (Part One)
CGG Weekly by Charles WhitakerThe International Criminal Court is not a globally-approved institution, with only the 'unilateralist' United States standing outside.
Germany Flexes Its Muscles
'Prophecy Watch' by Earl L. HennGermany, predominantly pacifist since WWII, is beginning to show its strength, not only in economic area but also in political and military ones.
Who Is America's Greatest Enemy?
'WorldWatch' by Richard T. RitenbaughThe United States stands weakened by worldwide conditions, but its foreign enemies cannot match its power. Its real foe lies much closer.
Ich Bin Heide
'WorldWatch' by Charles WhitakerWorld news, events, and trends from the standpoint of biblical prophecy for November 2004.
Immigration and the Kingdom of God
'Prophecy Watch' by David C. GrabbeUnlike Europe and the United States, God ensures that all His potential citizens will conform to His culture.
New Fractures in the 'Special Relationship'
'WorldWatch' by Richard T. RitenbaughSparks are flying between President Joseph Biden and Prime Minister Boris Johnson. These cracks in the Special Relationship come at an inopportune time.
Will Europe Ever Unite?
'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. RitenbaughThe church has predicted a united Europe, but it seems just as far off as ever. If Europe is ever to unite, it will take 'a strong hand from someplace.'
Blood and Soil: The Persistence of Anti-Semitism
'Prophecy Watch' by Charles WhitakerWhy has anti-Semitism remained a part of this world's way of thinking? Recent history shows that anti-Semitism has morphed into new expressions of an old evil.
Germany's Dilemma
'WorldWatch' by David C. GrabbeGermany is an industrial powerhouse, the richest economy in Europe, but it must prop up several poor-performing economies throughout the rest of the EU.
Clash of Cultures
'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. RitenbaughEurope has seen millions of migrants, mostly Muslims, stream into their nations to the point that it has become a primary topic politically.
The Islamization of Europe
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Europe is rapidly being taken over by Islam. The term Islam means submission, referring to the absolute subjection to Allah and the Koran.
The Beast and Babylon (Part Two)
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughCurrently, Europe is not looking very Beastly. Babylon is the world's anti-God system, and Roman institutions inspire Israelite culture even today.
Greece, America—Whatever
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughThe bigger they are, the harder they fall. If America wants to avoid following Greece down the economic drain, we must take action now to stop the money leak.
Today's Christianity (Part Three): Southern Christianity's Impact on America
'Prophecy Watch' by Charles WhitakerThough secularists tried to use immigration policy to sideline Christianity, it backfired. God has used their scheme to accomplish His own purposes.
Nebuchadnezzar's Image (Part Four): Iron and Clay
'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. RitenbaughThe fourth empire of Daniel 2 is explained further in Daniel 7 as a terrifying beast. This empire and its horns play a role down to the return of Christ!
How Did Europe Get This Way?
'WorldWatch' by David C. GrabbeThe Europe of the past few decades has honestly earned the label of 'that vast plain of irreligion.' Ironically, religion caused its secularization.
Globalism (Part Eleven): The International Criminal Court and Bad Law
'Prophecy Watch' by Charles WhitakerThe creation of an International Criminal Court is another push for globalism which modern Israel would be wise to reject.
Knowing Good and Evil
Commentary by Mark SchindlerThe bombing of Hiroshima highlights the sobering consequences of eating from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. Human solutions always fall short.
Out of Control
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Diverse cultures separate peoples, causing cantankerousness and hostility, even when these cultures share the same language or share a common language.
Brexit—An Unlikely Getaway
'WorldWatch' by Joseph B. BaityA sizable slice of the British people, most of them average citizens, have always distrusted the EU's encroachment on British sovereignty.
Searching for Israel (Part Eleven): Manasseh Found
Article by Charles WhitakerJacob's prophecy in Genesis 48 promises that Manasseh will be a great nation. One nation in today's world is the unmistakable fulfillment of this prophecy.
No Children, No Hope For the Future
Commentary by Martin G. CollinsMany of the leaders in Europe do not have children; they are emblematic of the curse of barrenness. Western civilization has chosen death rather than life.
The Wise Shall Understand
Commentary by Mark SchindlerThe weather miracles at Dunkirk and Normandy hearken back to God's blessing on Ephraim and Manasseh. Spanish armadas were repeatedly thwarted by wind and wave.
The March Toward Globalism (Part One)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The cat has been let out of the bag in terms of plans to establish a New World Order, possibly the precursor or foundation for the Beast of Revelation.
Revelation 2 and 3: Eras?
Sermonette by John W. RitenbaughThe notion of church eras in Revelation 2-3 is based on some fundamental errors. Jesus expects that all of us learn from all seven letters.
The March Toward Globalism (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Parents have incrementally abandoned the responsibility of disciplining their children. Satan has taken over the responsibility through his matrix.
A Gift Opens Doors
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The bribe seems to be the magic elixir designed to turn a moral man into a pragmatic amoral man.