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WORLD EVENTS

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BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE

Saddam Hussein in the Bible Four Angels of the Euphrates

Many have stated that it is impossible to know whether or not we are living in the last days before the second coming of Jesus Christ. However, below you will find dramatic proof that these are the endtimes. The proofs below defy coincidence.

Euphrates River to Be Dried Up

In Revelation 16:12, the Bible predicts that the Euphrates River will be dried up to prepare the way for the kings of the east to invade Israel. This will happen at the time of the battle of Armageddon according to verse 16 of the same chapter. The battle of Armageddon will be the final battle at which time Jesus will return and fight on the side of the nation of Israel. Immediately thereafter He will establish His kingdom and usher in His one thousand-year reign of peace. On January 13, 1990, the Indianapolis Star carried the headline Turkey Will Cut Off Flow of Euphrates for One Month. The article stated that a huge reservoir had been built by Turkey. While filling up the reservoir, the flow of the Euphrates would be stopped for one month and a concrete plug for a diversion channel built. These things have now been done. With this newly built dam, Turkey has the ability to stop the Euphrates River at will. The conditions for fulfilling this 1,900 year-old prophecy are now in place.

In Revelation 9:15-16, the Bible prophesies that an army of 200 million soldiers will launch a war which would kill the third part of men. Never in the history of the world until our present generation has there been a power on earth that could field 200 million soldiers. However, the late ruler of China, Mao Tse Tung boasted in his diary that he could field an army of 200 million. The CIA World Factbook reports that in the year 2001, it is estimated that China has 200,886,946 men of military age, and this number is growing by 10 million per year.

China Goes to War

Worldwide Numbering System Predicted In Revelation 13, the Bible prophesies that a
world dictator will soon rule over a world government. He will cause all people in the earth to receive a number without which they will be unable to buy or sell. We are seeing this prophecy fulfilled before our eyes in a most astonishing way. Nearly every human being in the world now has been assigned a number. In America it is our Social Security number. In the past few years, we have seen this number extended to newborns. A child without a Social Security number cannot be declared as a dependent on an income tax return. We have seen the emergence of electronic money, shopping with credit cards, and many people urging the abolishment of cash. All of these things could not possibly have been fulfilled until this present time. Only after the invention of the computer could such a worldwide numbering system be administered.

Revelation 13:7 and Daniel 7:23 prophesy the establishment of a world government. The term New World Order has become a prevalent phrase in the worlds political culture. Mikhail Gorbachev made the term famous, and Pope John Paul II has referred to it repeatedly. In the September 12, 1990 issue of the Chicago Tribune, our former president George Bush said, Iraq is the first test for the New World Order. He emphatically stated that the Iraq War is Saddam Hussein against the world. The United Nations troops are continually referred to as the multi-national forces. The decision has been made to establish an interdependent community of nations that will rule the world under United Nations authority. The Bible says that this will lead us into a great world government. The formation of this government is at hand.

The Emergence of a New World Order

or Divine Providence?
Is it coincidental that all of these major prophecies pertaining to the last times are being fulfilled simultaneously?
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World Events from a Biblical Perspective

CONTENTS
Cover Story
8 Saddam Hussein in the Bible
Many of the events described in Revelations 5th Trumpet appear to have been fulfilled by the Gulf War in 1991, and the name Saddam is specifically mentioned in the prophecy. But the sounding of this Trumpet may not be over...and you may have noticed that Iraq has been in the news quite a bit recently.

12 Four Angels of the River Euphrates


Have they been loosed?

Departments
4 Editorial
Full-Steam Ahead

Feature Articles
14 UN World Summit on Sustainable Development:
Dr. Michael Coffman attended the UNs World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg, South Africa. This is the story not told by the mainstream media.

6 Letters & Feedback 21 Whetstone 24 World Review


Sales of VeriChip Resume 4th Graders Celebrate the Dead Speaking on Homosexuality Walter Cronkite Promotes World Government Jail for Pastor with No Drivers License

18 Earth Charter Movement Targets America


While on vacation, an associate of Endtime found himself staring at a flyer advertising The Second Annual Earth Charter Community Summit in San FranciscoValues and Principals for a Sustainable Future. So much for the vacation.

AP WideWorld Photos/Jon Hrusa

20 The Parliament of Man


UN-insider Jamie Brendan gives us a look at the history and latest developments of this most critical piece of the globalist puzzle.
Photo by Brian Downey

29 Regional Bible Studies 30 Radio Log

26 President Ed
It was my worst nightmare. On live, internationallysyndicated radio he asked me: Eddie, if you were president, how would you handle the Iraqi situation? It must be a trick question, I thought.

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28 Bush Fights Moving Embassy to Jerusalem

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Perspective

Editorial
By Irvin Baxter Jr. Editor-in-Chief

Magazine Staff

Full-Steam Ahead!

Editor-in-Chief Irvin Baxter Jr. Assistant Editor Eddie Sax

rophetic fulfillment plunges ahead at full speed. When our attention is riveted on one major event like the Iraq crisis, its easy to become oblivious to other developments that dont seem as immediately threatening. It would be a mistake to think prophetic fulfillment has stalled. It hasnt. While our minds have been filled with images of Saddam Hussein, the International Community has been working diligently on a road map for peace in the Middle East. Kofi Annan declared right before press-time that Israel must give up almost all the land captured in the 1967 War under the plans provisions. The Bible prophesies international involvement in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict for the endtime. Its happening! In the meantime, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) gave the go-ahead to the sale of computer chips for implantation under the skin. These could be used for identification, tracking of the implanted person by satellite, storing of medical information and eventually for economic transactions. The Bible

prophesies the marking of individuals for these kinds of purposes. Developing! The world has been mesmerized for several months now on whether it will be war or peace with Iraq. Since the Bible prophesies a war for the near future that will kill 2 billion people, our concern is totally justified. However, another huge implication of this situation is being largely ignored. Attempting to deal with Saddam Hussein, President Bush is empowering the United Nations as a world governmental system. In essence, he has said to the UN, It is your job to force the nations of the world to do what you tell them to do. If you dont step up to the plate with Iraq, you will become irrelevant. Because of fear of terrorism and Saddam, most of us breathed a sigh of relief when the UN Security Council voted 15 to 0 to force Husseins obedience. However, the crystal-clear message is being transmitted to every person on earth that the UN is a legitimate world government with authority over all the nations. The Bible prophesies a world government for the endtime. Its here!

Editorial Assistants Ginger Boerkircher Liz Freeman Research Kathy McKinney Ministry Fulfillment Services Sheri Woodring Stewardship Kara McPeak Network Administrator Dave Northrop Webmaster, Layout Dan Barkley Radio Operations Jim Stigleman

Endtime Ministries Statement of Faith


We believe that the Bible is the inspired Word of God, that Jesus Christ is the Savior of the world, and that He will come again to establish a kingdom that shall never be destroyed (Daniel 2:44). Those who are born again (John 3:3-5) will have eternal life and rule as kings and priests with Christ forever.

Prophecy Conference Schedule for Irvin Baxter Jr.


Raleigh, NC Dec. 5
First United Pentecostal Church 2312 Lake Wheeler Rd., 2/3 mile so. of I-40 7:30pm; 919-834-8892 Host: Pastor Wayne Huntley Plans are being finalized at press-time. Call 1-800-Endtime for more info.

Israel & Greek Island CruiseApril 23-May 5


Hosted by Irvin Baxter Jr. Visit Israel plus Athens, Patmos, Rhodes, Ephesus and more! $2,650; call 1-800-Endtime to reserve your space now!

Prophecy Retreat 2003, Dallas April 3-6


Our 3rd Annual Prophecy Retreat will take place in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Prophecy Tour 2003 Israel Greece Patmos Three-day Greek Islands Cruise

Where are the two most exciting places on earth to travel during the year 2003? How about Jerusalem where our Lord was born over 2,000 years ago and the Isle of Patmos where the Book of Revelation was written? Add to that Bethlehem, Nazareth, Samaria, Judea, Athens, Corinth, Mars Hill, Ephesus, Rhodes, and a Mediterranean Sea cruise and you have the trip of a lifetime! I want to personally invite you to join us for Prophecy Tour 2003. You wont want to miss it!
In Israel:

We will stand on the Mount of Olives where Jesus will stand when He returnsVisit the Temple Mount itself where the Third Temple will soon be builtSee the cornerstone intended for the rebuilding of the Third TempleAt the Temple Institute we will see the vessels and the garments already prepared for resumption of temple worship Visit the Garden Tomb and the Garden of GethsemaneSee the site of the coming Battle of ArmageddonWe will visit Judean settlements where Jesus prophesied great tribulation will come in the near future (Matthew 24:15-21)Boat across the Sea of Galilee where Jesus walked on the waterand much, much more!
In Greece:

We will visit the home of the Corinthian church in Corinth, and visit Mars Hill in Athens where Paul preached his famous sermon concerning the Unknown God.
Mediterranean Sea Cruise:

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The first stop of will be the beautiful and famous island of Mykonos. Then we sail to the Island of Rhodes (Acts 21:1). The next day we visit Patmos where John wrote the Book of Revelation. The last day of the cruise takes us to Ephesus. Ephesus is the most incredible archaeological site I have ever visited. We will walk on the Roman roads that Paul walked on 2,000 years ago, and stand in the 23,000-seat theater where the Ephesians shouted Great is the goddess Diana for two hours! The ship will be our floating hotel and restaurant for these three beautiful, relaxing and exciting days. Those who went on our cruise three years ago have yet to quit talking about it! Im sure it will be the same for you. The cost for the entire Israel, Greece, and Mediterranean Sea Cruise will be $2,650 plus tips and taxes. You can insure your place on the tour by sending a deposit of $250 as soon as possible. Total payment will need to be made 60 days before departure. If you have further questions, you may call us here at 1-800-endtime. No tour only option available.

April 23 - May 5, 2003

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Letters to the Editor

Letters & Feedback


Whats On Your Mind? Endtime Wants to Know.

As a thief to the dead


My question is about Revelation 3:3. If the churches which were in Asia were of a particular time and thereby are now considered history and not prophetic, then why would God say to the church at Sardis that if they would not watch then he would come as a thief? After all God must have known that that church was not going to be living at the time of the end. How can dead people watch? I thought that the generation living during the last days would be the ones who would need to watch. D. Hooper Nashville, Tennessee Reply: Every generation of Christians has been warned to be watchful, since none of us know when God may personally call us home. Death has come upon so many people as a thief, catching them unprepared. Those who contend that the messages to the churches in Revelation 2 & 3 are prophetic say that the Sardis era occurred during the Middle Ages. That time has now passed so from that perspective your same question would have to be answered by them.

at an American Christian in another foxhole? Could this possibly be pleasing to God? Or should a Christian kill a person who is unsaved, thus sending that person to hell? We are here to help them be saved, not to destroy them. Lance, if you are able to get out of the military, you probably should. If you are near retirement and can continue without finding yourself in service to the armies of the Antichrist, you may be able to complete your tenure of service. You are walking a fine line. I hope this helps.

Onward Christian soldier


I must say I was flabbergasted to hear Irvin agree with a caller who said that we as Christians should not participate at all in public affairs, government, or military. I would remind you that if it werent for Christians taking up arms more than two hundred years ago, there would be no America. The British had a name for many of the ministers at that time; they called them the Black Regiment, because of their black clothing and because they so stirred the people to fight against the British. For an example of a person being a Christian and the President, I would simply point to John Adams who was a great Christian and a great President. K. Lang Columbus, Ohio Reply: I did not intend to say that Christians should not participate in public life. If I was misunderstood, please forgive me. You may have heard me say that it is highly unlikely that a true Christian could reach the top politically because of all the compromises that have to be made. Furthermore, politics is the devils method of ruling the world, while the church will soon be Gods method of ruling the world. Questions concerning the military was addressed in the reply in the previous letter.

Serving in the military


If we go to war under the UN authority what should I do? I don't want to be blindly led into serving under the UN As a member of the USAF Reserves I have to obey the orders of the officers appointed over me. But Christ is first in my life. I am contemplating getting out of the service altogether, but don't want to over react. What do you think? Lance Reply: Concerning Christians in the military: Jesus said in John 18:36, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence. We also have the commandment of God to not kill. What if, during WW II, a German Christian was in one foxhole shooting 6 ENDTIME MAGAZINE NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2002

After the Throne


I really enjoy your Revelation Commentary Series. The lesson on the New Jerusalem has cleared up a lot of imagery I did not previously understand, and it is a subject that builds my faith! I

am confused, though, about the physical reality that comes about after the Great White Throne of Judgment. What happens next? I have learned in the past that Jesus will rule the remainder of the nations of the earth, with the saints as governors of the earth's cities. I have also read that no sinners will translate into the millennium. What can we know for sure from Revelation and Daniel about this upcoming time? Jeanette Reply: After the Great White Throne of Judgment, humanity will no longer exist. The only ones who will continue to live will be those who have entered into immortality and eternal life. The Bible does not tell us much about our world after that. Im sure God has plans beyond anything we have ever imagined.

and the Son. The Muslim religion denies that Jesus is the Christ. They also deny that Jesus is God. They teach that He did not die on the cross for our sins. It is clear that these teachings make Islam an antichrist religion.

Pale Horse, Green Horse


I have a comment on the green horse and Islam. I am an Iranian-American Christian. I traveled to Iran last year and saw this: The Islamic flags are always in green with Koranic script in white. That is true in the entire Islamic world. Also, there are people in Iran that claim to be the descendent of the Prophet Mohammad. They wear a green cap or green scarf to signify this. Further note: Iran is not an Arab country. The people are mostly Persian, i.e. not descendents of Ishmael. Maybe this is why the Islamic government is extremely disliked by 80% of the population. There is presently a huge spirit-filled revival in Iran happening totally underground. Thousands coming to Christ beneath the government's nose. Sean R. Reply: Some have thought that the pale horse of Revelation 6:8 might refer to Islam, since the original Greek word for pale is chloros, which can also be translated as green. However, the passage states that the pale horse will kill with hunger and with the beasts of the earth. The Muslim religion does not kill with the beasts of the earth. The pale horse is exactly what the Bible says that it is: and his name that sat on him was Death.

Good Fish, Bad Fish


If when Christ returns He is going to separate the wheat from the tares, just from unjust, good fish from bad, sheep from goats, righteous from unrighteous and the wheat, sheep, just, good and righteous will go to His right, while and the tares, goats, unjust, bad and unrighteous go to the left, and all those on the right will inherit the kingdom prepared for them from the foundation of the world and those on the left will go into everlasting darknessthen please tell me who will be left of all the people to go into a millennial reign? Aren't you either a sheep or a goat, or wheat or tare? This is confusing to me. L. Blakley Reply: I may not be able to answer every aspect of this question, but I think I can shed some light on it. When Israel refused to enter the Promise Land because of fear and unbelief, God sentenced them to wander in the wilderness for forty years. Those responsible for the decision died in the desert. However, God did not judge those below the age of twenty because He apparently considered them not accountable for the decision that was made. They were allowed to enter the Promise Land. There are probably between one and two billion people on earth today below the age of twenty. If God followed the same pattern, these could certainly inhabit the earth during the millennium. There may be other explanations to your question. Im sure that God knows exactly who should be destroyed and who should remain.

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This sounds like a money making racket to me. I will pray for you. Unsigned Reply: Its done nothing but cost me money so far, but we are excited about being a part of fulfilling the Great Commission.

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Is Islam in the Bible?


What do Bible prophecies say about Islam and its role in the endtime? I know that Islam came after the New Testament. It would seem that with its impact on world affairs, it would have some mention in biblical prophecies. W. Crenshaw Richardson, Texas Reply: There is no specific mention of Islam in scripture. However, I John 2:22 says, Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that denieth the Father
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Magazine found. About three years ago, my son was not living for the Lord. We were getting worried. I started leaving your Endtime magazines lying around the house, and he started reading them. He couldnt get enough of them. One year later, he went to church one night, repented, got baptized, and later that night received the Holy Ghost. At this time he is helping our Youth Pastor with his ministry. Thank you for following Gods leading. M. Ray Nigeria. I want to appreciate the editions of your Endtime magazine. I must confess it has been a blessing not only to me, but also to members of my ministry. The signs are everywhere and all point to the soon return of the Lord Jesus Christ. Pastor Iziduh, Nigeria
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Saddam Hussein in the Bible


BY IRVIN

BAXTER JR.

3rd Trumpet
Under the 3rd Trumpet described in Revelation 8:10-11, a star by the name of Wormwood falls to the earth. The prophecy states that the waters would be made bitter by this event, and that many would die from these waters. Such was the case on April 26, 1986. This was the day of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant meltdown in the Ukraine, which was at that time a part of the Soviet Union. In brief, here is what happened: The first explosion at the Chernobyl nuclear facility blew the two million

he name Saddam is in the Bible. There are seven trumpets that sound in the book of Revelation. The name Saddam is included in the description of events that happen under the sounding of the 5th Trumpet. Before we actually go there, lets take a look at some of the preceding trumpets. This will help us to understand why anyone would make the preposterous assertion that Saddam Hussein is actually in the Bible.

pound concrete lid off of the reactor, exposing the atmosphere to a nuclear fire for the next three weeks. A second explosion blasted radioactive material a mile up into the sky. The wind caught the radiation carrying it into Sweden, Northern Italy, Germany, Great Britain and, in a diluted form, to the East Coast of the United States. It then rained incessantly for the next five days in Europe, transferring the radioactivity from the clouds, down into the soil, then into the rivers, and ultimately, into the drinking waters.

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As a direct result of the meltdown itself, about 125,000 have died so far. Over 200 million are estimated to have experienced excess radiation exposure, 3.5 million seriously. Now, 16 years later, cancer rates in certain regions have gone through the roof. Most of the deaths so far have occurred because of the water being contaminated by the radiation from Chernobyl. Revelation 8:10-11 reads, And the third angel sounded, and there fell a great star from heaven, burning as it were a lamp, and it fell upon the third part of the rivers, and upon the fountains of waters; And the name of the star is called Wormwood: and the third part of the waters became wormwood; and many men died of the waters, because they were made bitter. Yes, many died from the water. But what of the nameWormwood? There are about 500,000 words in an unabridged dictionary. Wormwood is one of those words. Its also the English translation of the Russian word, Chernobyl. If you were reading a Ukrainian Bible, the prophecy would say, and the name of the star is called Chernobyl. Could it possibly be mere coincidence that a global disaster called wormwood (Chernobyl) made the waters bitter in 1986 resulting in such widespread death and destructionjust as prophesied in scripture? I suppose it could be coincidence, but its extremely unlikely. After careful study, I have come to believe that the 3rd Trumpet sounded in 1986. Some might have difficulty even considering this possibility because they have been taught that all of the trumpets must sound during the final seven years immediately preceding Armageddon. However, I have been able to find no scriptural proof that the 7 Trumpets must be confined to this final seven-year time frame. It is amazing enough that the name of the star called Chernobyl would match the events that happened at Chernobyl. We are likewise about to see the name Saddam in the Bible beside the events perpetrated by Saddam eleven years ago. But first, lets take a look at one more trumpet, the 2nd Trumpet.

The mushroom cloud over Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan would certainly look like a huge burning mountain.

be destroyed, and as it were, a great mountain burning with fire was cast into the sea. In World War II, one-third of the ships that participated in the war were sunk. There were 105,127 ships involved in that war, and 36,387 of them were destroyed. What could the great mountain burning with fire refer to? The Apostle John, who wrote the book of Revelation, was describing events with which he was unfamiliar. He knew nothing of an atom bomb, and he had never seen the huge fiery mushroom cloud resulting from a nuclear explosion. Yet that is exactly what he described when he talked about a great mountain burning with fire. And why shouldnt the apocalyptic events of World War II with its 52 million deaths be included in the prophecies of Revelation? Are we to believe that it is coincidental that almost exactly one-third of the ships were destroyed in World War II? Was it simply coincidence that John almost perfectly described the first nuclear bomb in the history of the human race? The coincidences are certainly stacking up here!

Revelation are not mere moments in time, but eras. The 2nd Trumpet, World War II, covered a period of six or seven years. John wrote in Revelation 10:7, But in the days of the voice of the seventh angel, when he shall begin to sound, the mystery of God should be finished. Notice that this description of the 7th Trumpet is to cover days. Understanding this, we are ready to consider the 5th Trumpet.

5th Trumpet
In the first three verses of the 5th Trumpet prophecy we read of an angel opening the bottomless pit. Here is Revelation 9:1-3: And the fifth angel sounded, and I saw a star fall from heaven unto the earth: and to him was given the key of the bottomless pit. And he opened the bottomless pit; and there arose a smoke out of the pit, as the smoke of a great furnace; and the sun and the air were darkened by reason of the smoke of the pit. I will never forget the day I picked up Newsweek magazine, and saw a picture of the skies of Kuwait after Saddam Hussein had set 700 oil wells on fire. Because of the smoke from the oil wells, it was as dark at noon as it was at midnight. The sun was not seen in Kuwait for over three months.

Trumpets are eras 2nd Trumpet


At the sounding of the 2nd Trumpet, one-third of the ships in the sea were to Before we look at the 5th Trumpet, there is one more important thing we should understand. The trumpets of

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The prophecy said that when this fifth angel sounded, smoke came up out of the pit, and the sun and the air were darkened by reason of the smoke. When else in the course of human history has such a thing occurred? My thought at that time was, Lord, could the Gulf War have been the sounding of the 5th Trumpet?

Helicopters
I continued to read through the prophecy. Verses 3, 9-10: And there came out of the smoke locusts upon the earth: and unto them was given power, as the scorpions of the earth have powerAnd they had breastplates, as it were breastplates of iron; and the sound of their wings was as the sound of chariots of many horses running to battle. And they had tails like unto scorpions, and there were stings in their tails: and their power was to hurt men five months. If you lived 2,000 years ago, and were given a vision of a helicopter, how would you describe it? In your vision you are seeing billows of smoke, then emerging from the smoke come forth helicopters. John described what he saw as locusts, having breastplates of iron and the faces of men. The sting is in their tail, and the sound of their wings is as the sound of many chariots going to battle.

A destroyed Iraqi tank rests near a series of oil well fires during the Gulf War, Saturday in1991 in northern Kuwait. Hundreds of fires continued to burn out of control for three months.

Saddam The Destroyer


Verse 11 is the most intriguing: And they had a king over them, which is the angel of the bottomless pit, whose name in the Hebrew tongue is Abaddon, but in the Greek tongue hath his name Apollyon. The definition of the Greek word Apollyon is a destroyer. Abaddon, a Hebrew word, also means, destroyer. Many Bible versions translate this passage simply as they had a king over them called the destroyer, avoiding the words Apollyon and Abaddon altogether. In 1991, I subscribed to the German Tribune. In an article on the Gulf Crisis I noticed that it spoke of Saddam the destroyer Hussein. Why did they say the destroyer? I wondered. My mind immediately went to Revelation 9:11. Not yet understanding the meaning of the trumpets, I wrote it off as coincidence. But I clipped the article anywayjust in case. My turning point came in December 1997. I received in the mail my Jerusalem

Post Weekly International Edition (December 13). In this particular edition, there was a human-interest story that caught my eye. It was about one of the very last Jewish families that had just escaped from Baghdad. One of the women told the story about when Saddam Hussein was being carried by his mother during the pregnancy. She was having horrible problems. The Iraqi doctors actually recommended an abortion. Saddams mother did not want that, so she moved into the Jewish sector of Baghdad where the finest doctors lived. They nursed her through the pregnancy. When he was finally born, his mother decided to name him Saddam, since he had caused her so much pain. The article said that the name Saddam means the destroyer. I have since verified this with an Arabic-English dictionary, as well as a friend of mine who is an Egyptian national. I said, God, how can that be? But then I thought, How can it not be? Here we have the sun being hidden by the smoke, attack helicopters described as locusts coming out of the smoke, and a king over them by the name of the destroyer and Saddams name literally means the destroyer. What are the odds that the Bible

would call this king by his actual name? At what point can we no longer say, This is a coincidence? If we were reading an Iraqi Bible, it would say, They had a king over them called Saddam.

5th Trumpet may still be sounding


All of this having been said, I must hasten to point out that there are aspects of this 5th Trumpet prophecy that I am unable to explain at this time. I do not yet understand how verses 4-6 of the prophecy have come to passthe command to not hurt the grass of the earth but only those not sealed of God in their foreheads, that they should be tormented five months, seeking death but not finding it. I have explored many theories about how the Gulf War may have fulfilled these scriptures, but Im not sure any of them fit. This is why I am not certain that the era of the 5th Trumpet is over. Furthermore, as we continue to see world events shaping up in light of the coming 6th Trumpet prophecy, I am now beginning to see a very real scenario of these two Trumpet era judgments coming back to back. We may not have seen the last of The Destroyer. You may have noticed that Iraq has been in the news quite a bit recently...

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The Four Angels of the Euphrates


by Irvin Baxter Jr.

Saying to the sixth angel which had the trumpet, Loose the four angels which are bound in the great river Euphrates. And the four angels were loosed, which were prepared for an hour, and a day, and a month, and a year, for to slay the third part of men. Revelation 9:14-15 Most of us have probably never closely considered the four angels of the Euphratesand why should we? They have been safely tucked away in the obscure symbolism of the book of Revelation for 2,000 years now. Yet one jarring fact is suddenly forcing the four angels of the Euphrates to the center of our consciousness. The four angels have a terrible destiny. They are foreordained to kill one-third of the worlds population! This destiny is yet unfulfilledbut not for long. The incredible importance of the prophecy demands our attention. One-third of mankindtwo billion people soon to be slain? Nothing even close has ever happened in the entire history of the world. Mankinds worst war to this point has been World War II with its 52 million fatalities. But 2 billion human beings slaughtered? Thats 40 times the staggering death toll of World War II. Its almost unthinkable, and yet that is clearly what the prophecy says. And to think that this unprecedented carnage will be caused by angels. What kind of angels could these be? According to the prophecy, these angels have been bound for a long time. Why would angels be bound? There is another place in the Bible where angels are described as being bound. Jude 1:6 states: And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day. There are good angels and there are angels of Satan. In Matthew 25:41, Jesus said that everlasting fire is prepared for the devil and his angels. These four angels that are described as being bound in the Euphrates are obviously among the evil angels. We are sure of this because they

are bound. So the prophecy states that there are four evil angels that are bound, which will soon be loosed to slay the third part of mankind.

Islam. This is true in the Philippines where the brother-in-law of Osama bin Ladin is the leader of the insurrectionists. Its the militant Muslims in Kashmir that are provoking tensions between the two nuclear powers, India and Pakistan. What does the Euphrates River Palestinian Muslims in Israel continue to have to do with it? generate conflict in their efforts to expel Most of the Euphrates is located in the Israel from the Middle East. This continnation of Iraq. Could the prophecy be ues to fuel the conflict that may be the telling us that the coming death and most dangerous in the entire world. And destruction of one-third of mankind will do we have to be reminded that every sinemanate out of Iraq? If so, the global con- gle hijacker of the airplanes on 9/11 was a flict presently pending with Iraq assumes militant Islamist who went to his fiery ominous proportions! Is it unreasonable suicidal death with Alahu Akhbar on to believe that we could be on the brink his lips? AP Photo/Dusan Vranic Walter Cronkite, the famous newscaster, recently stated that he feared Americas planned attack on Iraq could trigger World War III. Different Arab heads-of-state have echoed the same warning. Joseph Farrah, founder and President of WorldNetDaily.com, published an article on July 23rd, 2002 in which he stated that the attack on Iraq would result in World War III. Could these various sources see something that President Bush is missing? Could they actually be seeing the war prophesied in Revelation 9:13-16?

What should we do?


of the prophesied war that will kill 2 billion human beings? It appears that mankinds most horrible holocaust lies just ahead. So what should we do? Is it time to build bomb shelters? Relocate in some remote area of Utah? Pack up and move to Australia? None of these is the answer. All of us are going to diewhether its in an automobile accident, a plane crashor a war with Iraq. The Bible says that The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. (Proverbs 18:10) Our only answer is to know we have the assurance of eternal life through Jesus Christ. We receive Jesus Christ by being born again. (Request our free brochure: What Do You MeanBorn Again?)

What are angels?


The word angel or angels is used 281 times in the Bible. But most of us have never seen an angel or talked with one. What are angels, anyway? Hebrews 1:7 says that angels are spirits. Gods angels are holy spirits, and angels of Satan are evil spirits. The angels bound in the Euphrates are obviously evil spirits. Since most of the Euphrates is in Iraq and since all of the Euphrates is in Muslim territory, it is logical that the spirits of militant Islam, which are presently feeding global terrorism, are the spirits that have now been loosed in the earth to kill one-third of mankind. Almost every conflict in the world is being generated by the spirits of militant

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World Government Watch

UN World Summit on Sustainable Development:


What the Media Hasnt Told You
BY

r. Michael Coffman, a frequent guest on Politics & Religion, attended the UNs World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg, South Africa as a journalist. Although the weather was perfect and the delegates friendly, the World Summit on Sustainable development started on a sour note. Thousands of credentialed delegates of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) were excluded from attending the meeting. NGO delegates were stunned to find out that after spending thousands of dollars traveling to Johannesburg and receiving UN credentials to attend the World Summit, they were denied entrance to the meeting. Over two thousand NGO delegates were turned away at the door of the convention center after standing in line for hours. They were told that, out of the expected 12,000 NGO delegates, only 1,500 would be allowed to attend each day. The disappointed delegates were told that, because of restrictions imposed by the Johannesburg fire marshal, only 6,000 people would be admitted each day. All the official government delegates and press would be permitted, but the number of NGO delegates allowed would be restricted to 1,500. Flaring tempers and various expressions of outrage went unheeded. It seems the Sandton Convention Center, where the World Summit is being held, has a rumored maximum capacity of less than 7,000. One woman from the Sudan claimed that her village had worked for eight months to raise the money to send her to the summit. She claimed her fellow vil-

Unidentified Japanese youth delegates to the World Summit on Sustainable Development stand outside the Sandton Convention Center, where the summit is took place, holding posters protesting the limited access to the summit.

lagers had spent more money to send her to the summit than they would each earn in a year - just so their voice would be heard. Now, it is unlikely that will happen. The angry crowd kept asking the question, Why did the UN encourage NGO participation, if they werent going to let them in the door after they came all the way to Johannesburg? Indeed, why did they even pick a city whose convention center held less than 7,000? Various speculations floated through the air. While the real reason may never be known, the disregard for the common person is yet another reality of UN global governance. The UN constantly trumpets the idea of democratization and transparency in their move to global governance, but their actions speak louder than their words. The people are expendable.

Hate for U.S. dominates Summit


South African President Thabo Mbeki set the tone of the meeting by claiming that rich nations dont care about poor nations. It is no secret, said Mbeki, that the global community has, as yet, not demonstrated the will to implement the decisions it had freely adopted at the Earth Summit at Rio de Janeiro in 1992. Consequently, an avoidable increase in human misery and ecological degradation, including the growth of the gap between the north and south, has occurred. It is as though we are determined to regress to the most primitive condition of existence in the animal world, of the survival of the fittest, claimed Mbeki. This blame the rich nations diatribe is the same excuse used by developing nations for decades and only serves to

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DR. MICHAEL COFFMAN

widen the gap Mbeki said existed. The true reason why developing nations often have not been able to escape poverty is due to socialistic or totalitarian control over their own people. There is the clamor for foreign aid to bail out the faltering regimes. Foreign aid, however, merely perpetuates failed government policy. The summit was deadlocked at one point over 14 issues in a 70-page Plan of Implementation, pitting the developed against the developing nations and the United States against the European Union (EU). The cost of the plan will be up to $85 billion per year, more than 40% more than originally estimated, according to a World Bank official. Understanding what was at stake, the Indonesian chief negotiator Emil Salim told the French press that the 14 contested points had become political issues.... If this summit fails, then the United Nations fails. Similarly, British Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott warned: If we fail here, things will unravel on a scale that we have not seen before in international negotiations.... That would be tragic for the whole world and most of all for those who are in poverty and despair. The U.S. continues to be the target of blame for all the ills of the world. The strongest words were uttered by environmental Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs). Friends of the

Earth called the U.S., Canada and Australia the axis of evil. Environmentalists are incensed that many of the developed nations, led by the U.S., are promoting free markets and free trade. They placed banners with the slogan Dont Let Big Businesses Rule the World at the summit. To environmentalists, wealth is somehow the root of evil behind environmental problems, when in reality, all evidence is to the contrary, claimed Chris Horner of the think tank Competitive Free Enterprise in Washington, D.C. Horner notes that the only solution to environmental woes is a wealthier planet. Wealthier is healthier and cleaner.

America responds
The U.S. fired back at the environmentalists. U.S. AID Administrator Andrew Natsios accused environmental groups of endangering the lives of millions of famine-threatened Africans by encouraging their governments to reject genetically modified U.S. food aid. They can play these games with Europeans, who have full stomachs, but it is revolting and despicable to see them do so when the lives of Africans are at stake, Natsios said in an interview. They are using big-time, very wellorganized propaganda the likes of which I have never seen before in 12 years of American-led famine-relief efforts, said
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Natsios, who could not persuade the Zambians to accept U.S. food aid. The Bush administration is not going to sit there and let these groups kill millions of poor people in southern Africa through their ideological campaign. In spite of the strong possibility of massive famine in Zambia, environmentalists have been intensively lobbying Zambia, Mozambique and other regional states to not take genetically modified U.S. corn. Major research studies in the past several years have shown the corn is safe, but the environmental groups say it could cause dangerous mutations if it grows alongside the local varieties. Without any research to back them up, environmentalists have also told Zambian and other African leaders that it could endanger the health of those who eat it. Zimbabwe has refused modified U.S. corn on the grounds that farmers might plant some of the seeds, which might cross-fertilize with the countrys native corn. In turn, this would jeopardize the countrys future food exports to Europe, which only allows a handful of genetically modified crops. According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 13 million people face starvation in southern Africa, with up to 300,000 dying in the next six months. This does not seem to concern environmentalists, however. Prior to the start of the World Summit, one environ-

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mentalist claimed, There is a lot of quality to be had in poverty.

Environmentalists destroy environment


Environmentalists destroy the environment as well as people. Dr. Kelvin Kemm, a nuclear physicist in South Africa who is affiliated with the Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow (CFACT) in Washington D.C., said that Greenpeace gave the Government of Botswana $600 million to no longer kill elephants. The ban on hunting allowed the elephant herd to become over populated, which caused the trampling and destruction of the elephants habitat and the starvation of thousands of elephants. This elitist, god-playing mentality is common amongst environmentalists. Bjorn Lomborg, former Greenpeace member and activist, says that they are wrong, sometimes with deadly consequences. He conducted a multi-year study and concluded that the dire ecological health of the earth that is being espoused by many delegates to the Earth Summit is not supported by the evidence. Lomborg writes that resources have become more abundant, not less so. The earths ecological problems are best cured, not by restricting economic growth but by accelerating it.... Only when people are rich enough to feed themselves do they begin to think about the effect of their actions on the world around them and on future generations. Mr. Bush, it would seem, had best learn when to nip outrageous, mendacious rhetoric in the bud before he nurtures it by his silence, Horner said. Barring such leadership ... the U.S. faces a grim future in this community and among easily led peoples everywhere. Michael Green of the Center for Environmental Health said that the U.S. has blocked important environmental policies that would have helped the earth and helped poor people. Yet, the UNs efforts to achieve sustainable development will do just exactly the opposite. Their version of sustainable development requires a command and control socialist approach to solving problems, which means establishing a huge corruptionprone bureaucracy and controlling private property rights. To the contrary,

Delegates unfurl a banner reading Betrayed by Governments, during the speech of U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell to the World Summit on Sustainable Development. Powell defended the United States environmental record and its efforts to help the poor in the developing world at the UN World Summit.

there is overwhelming evidence that wealth production and environmental protection require minimal government regulation and maximum private property rights. In their ignorance, Green and others like him are supporting a plan that will do just the opposite of what they desire. The Bush administration seems to realize this and took every opportunity to block the goals of this misguided summit. Ironically, the Bush administration and the U.S. delegation are the real heroes of

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Photo by Brian Downey

Earth Charter Movement Targets America


BY

BRIAN DOWNEY growth redwoods. But it all came to a screeching halt as we stopped for a couple of sodas and a bag of chips. At a rural convenience store, a flyer on the outdoor bulletin board caught my eye. The Second Annual Earth Charter Community Summit in San Francisco Values and Principals for a Sustainable Future. I released the flier from its rusty pushpin. Hand scribbled across the bottom it read, At the San Francisco Culture Center, Saturday, 9/28, 8:00AM to 3:30PM.

Brian Downey has been working with the Endtime staff for the last year developing a progressive PowerPoint presentation for The Sequence of Endtime Events Bible Study, as well as assisting in the production of a new, expanded Revelation Commentary Series, due to be completed sometime this next year. Earlier this fall, he tried to take a vacation. It was a beautiful sunshiny autumn California day. My wife and I had plans to cross San Franciscos Golden Gate Bridge and tour through a pristine stand of old

Thats today, I thought. Hey honey, look at this! How do I break it to this dear lady of my life that, while some 1,500 miles away from home on our first vacation in over a year, I want to scrap our planned day-trip into Gods creation to attend what was left of The Second Annual Earth Charter Community Summit? Fortunately, she understands my passion. Without hesitation she checked the time on her watch and noted that, if we turned the car around, we would catch the last hour or so of the festivities. Off we went. In the wake of their triumphant Johannesburg, South Africa conference in early September, American proponents of the United Nations Earth Charter held Community Summits in 22 cities across the United States. What follows is a brief report from their San Francisco meeting.

Join our movement, wont you?


They herald the Earth Charter as The Declaration of Interdependence. Its a direct mock of Americas founding docu-

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ment, because its intent is to undo our Declaration of Independence. Sovereignty, patriotism, independence these terms are no longer in vogue. The Earth Charter is their key to move the New World Order agenda into the mainstream of American life and of every community throughout the globe. Its their clarion call for world government. As we entered the sanctuary of the San Francisco Cultural Center, a warm-hearted woman in her early forties greeted us. She took care of our registration and gave us a brief welcome. We learned that most of sessions had passed, but that we would be able to catch an hour or so of their last and most important session of the day. Still ringing in my ears, however, were her final, soft-spoken, eerie words: How wonderful it will be having you join our movement. The San Francisco Earth Charter Community Summit was sponsored by a number of well-intended do-good organizations. Among them, a group that claims to bring together art, science, physics and consciousness to facilitate the emergence of planetary awareness by means of a general evolutionary systems perspective. Huh? Another that focuses on developing a 13,000-people-strong network of trust which uses the Internet to interconnect and to access the wealth of resources hidden within our communities. Yet another that integrates science and spirit, reminding us of our wholeness and connectedness to one another, to the earth, and to the inner self. Another, a lay Buddhist association with more than twelve million members in 180 countries and territories. Its president, we are told in the info guide, has been a consistent supporter of the Earth Charter, calling it a guideline for humanity in the 21st century. One final sponsor worthy of mention by nameThe United Nations Association of the U.S.A. (UNA-USA), Northern California Division, claims as its mission, to educate and lead our communities in supporting the United Nations and also to advocate for strong U.S. support of the UN. The days activities included a number of speeches from individuals with a diverse set of backgrounds. One from the founder of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation, a group that initiates projects for building peace, strengthening international law, and building an endur-

ing legacy of peace through education. Another speaker was a public relations strategist who provides consulting and training for many environmental, human rights and economic justice organizations. Other presenters included the director of Economic Human Rights for Global Exchange, a recent graduate of JFK Universitys Consciousness Studies MA program, and a young man who has worked earnestly on global justice issues.

We shall soon begin to see young people in schools educated in the principles of the Earth Charter. Laws protecting the sanctity of mother earth will be passed.
The guiding document
Prior to our arrival the group of about 120 activists in attendance had broken into smaller discussion groups, each of which focused upon a specific perspective from which to view the Earth Charter Creative Arts, Environment, Education, Faith Community, Government and Outreach. Each group was given the task, within their specific discipline, of addressing the following questions: What motivated you to attend today, and what do you hope to gain from the Summit? How can we reflect on the way we live and move toward taking more personal responsibility for sustainable living? How can we empower others and ourselves to take concrete action toward resolving the issues we face? What next steps will you take as an individual or group to continue this dialogue and make the principles of the Earth Charter live in our community? How can we use the Earth Charter to bring courage and hope to others? The results of each of the above were

shared with the entire group in the wrap up session. At the conclusion of each review, the energized crowd responded with enthusiastic applause and verbal cries of positive affirmation. Between each report came songs and an original poetic recital, all to highlight the spiritual aspects of the earth, water, plants, animals and global peace. Environmental activism was the overriding theme of the Community Summit. Water management was a key element of focus. The four 4 Rs, reduce, reuse, recycle and rot, appear to be the latest environmental buzzwords. We shall soon begin to see young people in schools educated in the principles of the Earth Charter. Laws protecting the sanctity of mother earth will be passed. Mainstream Christian churches are being targeted to accept the principles. Its being hailed as the major tenet of Interfaith organizations. Proselytizing will occur at all levels, the small and the great. It was suggested that everyone keep a copy of the Earth Charter with them at all times, after all, you never know when an opportunity to share with a neighbor or a friend might present itself.

God vs. Earth Charter


The Earth Charter is the vehicle the world community has selected to drive the thought process of people. It is subtle and, without an understanding of where the world is headed, its very believable! Those embracing the Earth Charter are placing every aspect of their faith toward a humanistic solution to the worlds problems. They are extremely motivated. They are interconnected and experienced at moving financial resources from a myriad of sources. They know how to lobby every aspect of government, from the community level to international. The scene at the conclusion of the San Francisco Community Summit bore striking similarities to that of a worship service of a Holy Spirit led congregation. There was also a contrasting difference. The Summit ended with the worshippers focus being, not on the One True God who the Bible declares to be the King of kings, the Lord of lords, and the Prince of Peace, but rather on a dead piece of paper called the Earth Charter. May our Declaration of Independence stand tall.

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Guest Article

The Parliament of Man


The UNs Quest for a World Congress
BY JAMIE BRENDAN

could only describe what I had witnessed as surreal. For two intense days, I had been part of a group of prominent world government advocates deliberating what steps were necessary to empower the United Nations. To say the least, it was a very serious settingespecially given the fact that I was attending under a false pretext. Yet, here we were, influential men and women from across the continent, singing a song to the tune of Jingle Bells. The chorus was simple: Federate! Federate! Save it while we can! Global Problems can be solved in a Parliament of Man. It was an unforgettable moment; a bizarre mixture of ironic humor and released tensionsthe kind that builds up when the stakes are high and everyone present has an agenda, or something to lose. While our off-key world government parody of Jingle Bells gave us cause to chuckle, the underlying message itself was anything but humorous. To those in attendance, the idea of a Parliament of Man was of utmost importance.

Steps to World Government


In order for a world government to be effective, certain criteria will need to be met. First, a system of world law will have to be developedand this needs to be agreed upon by the majority of nationstates involved. Next, a world judicial arrangement must be firmly established, so that international laws and those who break them have a system of legal recourse and interpretation. Of course, in order to ensure that world laws are upheld and that violators are apprehended, a global police and military regime will have to be establishedincluding the creation of a comprehensive global intelligence agency (a world CIA). And all of this will need to be paid forhence, an

This photo was taken by Jamie Brendan at a recent meeting held in the United Nations General Assembly Hall in New York.

international banking and taxation program will be mandatory. Each of these requirements is in the process of becoming actual fact. A world military and police structure is being designed right now, global taxation programs are being considered by the world community, and the International

Criminal Court along with the International Court of Justice are functional entitiesalbeit their rulings are not yet strictly enforceable. To the degree that these developments are becoming a reality, one key element is lacking. This crucial element is a central political bodya World Parliament.

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Photo by Jamie Brendan

Many nations around the world are set up in a parliamentary system. In the US, the idea of a parliament is foreign; therefore, the concept of a World Parliament is hard for Americans to appreciate. Probably the easiest way to connect this idea is to understand that the US House of RepresentativesCongress acts in a similar fashion to other nations parliaments; both systems operate as the governments official legislative organ. They write laws. A World Parliament, or global congress, would become the legal representative assembly, given the task of international law making. The significance of such a global assembly cannot be overstated. Instead of todays UN system of consensus buildingwhich the international community recognizes as a slow and cumbersome way of instituting world lawa global parliament would legitimize the very existence of the UN and enhance the creation of binding international rules. No more waiting for heads of state to ratify UN treaties, as they do now; rather, elected parliamentarians would vote on matters of importance, thereby committing their respected countries to the legal demands of the world body. In short, a World Parliament would be the most visible representation of a World Government.

Whetstone
by John L. Bryant

1.

Introducing the Global Peoples Assembly


Like all the other requirements for global governance, the creation of a World Parliament is already underway. Back in the summer of 1997, United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan called for a Millennium Peoples assembly parallel to the UN General Assembly. World government organizations from around the world took this to mean that the UN would adopt a parallel legislative bodya World Parliament that would act as the peoples voice in the affairs of international governance. Immediately, influential members of the US-based World Federalist Associationthe largest world government body in the United Statesstarted organizing a Global Peoples Assembly movement (GPA). Lucile Green, a long time federalist and world constitution activist, geared-up her organizationthe

___ said Before the cock crows thou shalt deny me thrice? A. Jesus B. Pilate C. King Agrippa D. Peter 2. Sour ___ eaten, will set a mans/childrens teeth on edge. A. Apples B. Figs C. Grapes D. Lemons 3. Aaron and his sons were to wash in the brazen ___. A. Laver B. Altar C. Table D. Sink 4. This Old Testament, Major Prophet, said he was a man of unclean ___. A. Hands B. Feet C. Lips D. Eyes 5. A rising, a scab, or bright spot in the flesh could be the disease called ___. A. Chicken Pox B. Shingles C. Boils D. Leprosy 6. Those led by the Spirit of God, they are the ___ of God. A. Enemies B. Sons C. Tribunes D. Brothers 7. What weapons were used by Goliath to fight David? A. Lance Javelin B. Dart Rod C. Club Boulders D. Sword Spear 8. for___ is the transgression of the law. A. Sin B. Ignorance C. Vanity D. Pride 9. This particular widow put two ___ in the collection. A. Pennies B. Mites C. Talents D. Pence 10. The ___ man does not offend in word. A. Wild B. Careless C. Perfect D. Christian 11. Being shipwrecked, Paul landed on the Island of ___. A. Crete B. Tarsus C. Patmos D. Melita 12. Of His building, Jesus is referred to as being the chief ___ ____. A. Door Posts B. High Pinnacle C. Supporting Beams D. Corner Stone 13. Daniel did not defile himself by drinking ___ from the kings provisions. A. Wine B. Nectar C. Ambrosia D. Whisky 14. Moses, Elijah and Jesus Christ all ___ for 40 days and 40 nights. A. Sacrificed B. Slept C. Worshipped D. Fasted 15. The ___ of the New Testament was shed for the remission of sins. A. Tears B. Blood C. Sweat D. Wine 16. Abana, Euphrates, Tigris, Nile (of Egypt), these are ___. A. Rivers B. Oceans C. Seas D. Streams 17. This virtuous woman is the daughter-in-law to Naomi. A. Orpah B. Esther C. Ruth D. Bathsheba 18. Israels first king usurped the functions of the priest. A. Solomon B. Saul C. David D. None of These 19. Pulling away the shoulder, and stopping the ears are examples of being ___. A. Touchy B. Ticklish C. Stubborn D. Rebellious 20. For a just man falleth ___ times, and riseth up again. A. Five B. Seven C. Eight D. Ten

Answers on page 20

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Action Coalition for Global Change (ACGC)to begin networking with others who believed in the importance of a world parliament. Meetings were held across the US in San Francisco (organized by the ACGC), Chicago, Seattle, Los Angeles, and in New York. Moreover, GPA meetings took place in Bangkok, London, Perugia, and in Wellington, among other world centers. The Wellington, New Zealand meeting was particularly bold in announcing their UN connections. If the UN were to have supported such a world parliament agenda within the United States, there may have been political backlash. Remember, a world parliament is the most visible proof of a world government, hence, American politicians who support US sovereignty would have had ammo against the UN if it directly sponsored a Global Peoples Assembly on US soil. In New Zealand, how-ever, concerns of this type were irrelevant. On December 12, 1997, the United Nations Association of New Zealand held a meeting to discuss the proposed GPA. A survey was sent out asking if a UN-GPA should become a permanent global fixture; the overwhelming response was yes. Moreover, the final Survey Report made it clear that the UN Charter could come to be seen as the international constitution of all the worlds peoples. The link between a World Parliament and a World Constitution is inescapable. Practically speaking, one cannot exist without the other. individuals and organizations decided to begin work on the Assembly themselves. So, between April 2-8 of that year, the Inaugural Session of the Global Peoples Assembly was held at Apia, Samoa. Not surprisingly, this first session was hosted by the Samoa United Nations Association and the United Nations Association of New Zealanda direct UN link. The Government of Samoa likewise co-hosted the event along with the two previously mentioned UN associations. Although United Nations Headquarters didnt formally adopt the Assemblys creation, it did lend its support to the Samoa GPA event. Former UN Assistant SecretaryGeneral Robert Muller, an active participant in the GPA movement and Honorary President of the Assembly, sent congratulations via a video presentation. More importantly, Kofi Annan transmitted a message of support and welcome. Both Nelson Mandela and Ted Turner The Global Peoples Assembly, sponsored by the United likewise sent congratulato- Nations, is decated to bring all the people of the world ry messages. The support together in unity and harmony. was impressive. Unlike the 1945 UN Charter signing Global Futures Network. Whats more, in San Francisco, this first Global Peoples international attorneys Richard Falk and Assembly didnt shake the world. Its pri- Andrew Strauss have put their weight mary interest was in organizing itself into behind the GPA by publishing a very a competent body, which could become a favorable review in the Stanford Law visible force down the road. To this end, a Journal. Both Falk and Strauss recognize provisional GPA Charter was adopted and the historical importance of the Global various councils and committees were Peoples Assembly, and see it as a potenestablished. Resolutions supporting glob- tial agent for change, al governance and the creation of a UN Consultative Parliament were tabled, as We believe that an internationalwell as the creation of a GPA Commission ly elected global assembly could on Interfaith Dialogue. eventually overcome several of the Since that Inaugural Session in April fundamental constraints that cur2000, numerous local GPAs have been rently hinder the development of convened in cities around the world. humane and effective global goverRobert Muller has been involved, along nance. The existence and empowerwith Tom Spencer from the European ment of a Global Peoples Assembly Union, and Dr. Rashmi Mayur of Indias would, at the most general level,

Global Networks for World Governance


During the year 2000, numerous United Nations millennium events were organized to propel and empower the UN. But an official parallel Global Peoples Assembly didnt seem to be materializing. Instead, Kofi Annan gave Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) their own UN sanctioned Millennium Forumfacilitated by the World Federalist Movement and Franciscans International. While this Forum was enthusiastically embraced by pro-world government NGOs, it was viewed as a cop-out to the earlier promises of a world parliament. Seeing that UN Headquarters wasnt going to directly implement the hopedfor Assembly, a network of supportive

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challenge the traditional claim of states that each has a sovereign right to act autonomously... Not only might such an assembly lead over time to the establishment of beneficial and effective community law, but also its supranational lawmaking mode would itself be transformativeUltimately, such an assembly could lead the way to a global parliamentary system...

processes can be utilized in designing a draft structure for a UN World Parliament. The World Federalist Movement is favorable to this notion as well. This past summer, the WFM held their 24th World Congress. Items discussed included the need for a UN World Parliamentwith the admission that the EU model may be the proper blueprint to follow. The WFM also called for the creation of a comprehensive European Constitution, which is anticipated to come into serious play by 2004 or shortly thereafter. Remember; parliaments and constitutions go hand-in-hand. Another World Parliament idea that came out the of WFM Congress was to saddle the World Trade Organization (WTO) with a similar global assembly. Because the WTO has been an invisible force for global economic governance, and has a justifiably bad reputation as being heavy-handed, the World Federalists believe that a parallel assembly would bring a certain amount of democracy and transparency to the World Trade Organization. No doubt the WTO would see some changes, but historically speaking, parliaments are viewed as a legitimizing force. Yes, a certain amount of democracy and transparency may occur if such an assembly existed. However, the organizations overall position as a world manager would be significantly strengthened legitimacy and authority would naturally follow in the wake of a WTO parliamentary assembly. And lets not forget that, depending on how the parliament was structured, the WTO, or the United Nations for that matter, could simply choose to ignore it when convenient to do so. Parliamentary governments do it all the time. The bottom line is this; for a world

A Blueprint for World Order


Currently, the GPA is at an embryonic stage. However, other world parliament programs are being aggressively examined by the international community. The most obvious parliamentary experiment is the European Parliamentthe legislative body of the European Union. Robert Muller, in his 2000 Ideas for a Better World, wrote, Being a remarkable model of a new world order, much better than the UN, the European Union should help the world and create a Commission or group of eminent thinkers to offer a plan for the transformation of the United Nations into a true World Union. Muller elaborated by saying, The reform of the United Nations should provide for the creation of a World Parliamentary Assembly Keep in mind, Muller is well connected within the GPA. But Robert Muller isnt the only one who sees the European Parliament as a blueprint for a larger UN assembly. Robert Sheppard, a professor at the China-USA Business University and past professor of International Law at Peking University, published in the Asian-Pacific Law and Policy Journal his views on the EU/UN parliamentary link, To produce reliable international institutions, the United Nations will need to develop political legitimacy through real and accountable electoral democratic processes within its institutions, including the evolution of an embryonic World Parliament... The proven model of the European Parliament constitutes a tested model for such a World Parliament, and many of its structures and

government to be legitimate in the eyes of the world, a global parliament must be incorporated into its structure. However, would an elected world parliament be a democracy for the people by the people? Probably not. Local and state politicians can be difficult to approach; national leaders are virtually impossible. I can only imagine the layers of bureaucracy that would accompany a global political system. Moreover, local leaders are to have local interests at heart, state leaders state interests, and national leaders are to keep the bigger picture in focus. Whose interests would global parliamentarians serve? In fact, the answer to this is found in a questionnaire distributed among world parliament activists. One of the questions is: What criteria should be utilized when nominating delegates? The first suggested answer read as follows: Evidence of global world citizenship either by formal declaration or reputation. The implication is obviousin order to be considered for a spot on the World Parliament, you have to be a globalist already. If youre not, why would you even consider the position? I can see the sign on the door already Globalists only, please; all others stay home. Make no mistake; the Parliament of Man will serve the interests of its masterthe global community, the global ideal, the global man.

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Whetstone Answers
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. A., Jesus, Luke 22:61 C., Grapes, Jeremiah 31:29 A., Laver, Exodus 30:18-19 C., Lips, Isaiah 6:5 D., Leprosy, Leviticus 13:2 B., Sons, Romans 8:14 D., Sword-Spear, Genesis 17:45 A., Sin, I John 3:4 B., Mites, Mark 12:42 C., Perfect, James 3:2 D., Acts 28:1 12. D., Corner Stone, Ephesians 2:20 13. A., Wine, Daniel 1:8 14. D., Fasted, Exodus 34:28, I Kings 19:8, Luke 4:1-2 15. B., Blood, Matthew 26:28 16. A., Rivers, II Kings, Genesis 2:14, Exodus 1:22 17. C., Ruth, Ruth 3:11 18. B., Saul, I Samuel 13:12 19. C., Stubborn, Zechariah 7:11 20. B., Seven, Proverbs 24:16

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Sales of VeriChip Resume
In an unexpected announcement on October 22, the Food and Drug Administration gave the green light to Applied Digital Solutions to continue marketing its VeriChip, an identification chip intended to be implanted in a person's body. Sales efforts in the U.S. came to an abrupt halt just after the much ballyhooed May 10th chipping of the Jacobs family. The FDA launched an investigation into the medical applications of the device following conflicting statements that ADS was making about the VeriChip's intended use. The company referred to the chip as a medical lifesaver to the media while assuring officials that it was merely an identification device. The FDA sent the company a letter stating that it would not regulate VeriChip if it was used for security, financial and personal identification or safety applications. The FDA has not determined, however, whether the device can be used for medical purposes, including linking it to medical databases. ADS president Scott Silverman, pleased with the FDA decision, said in a short announcement, We'll now go into high gear with our sales, marketing and distribution plans in the U.S., adding that the company would focus on the security and ID aspects of the implantable microchip. And that they did, with an announcement the following week of a special $50 off Get Chipped incentive for the first 100,000 registrants. The company now has seven authorized chipping centers around the country and one ChipMobile. Halloween, 4th-graders at McNear Elementary School in Petaluma City, California celebrated the Mexican holiday El Dia de los MuertosDay of the Dead. In the week-long classroom ritual, students built an ofrenda, or remembrance table, which was defined as an altar to commemorate deceased friends, relatives or pets. A flier sent to parents describes it as ritual event in which the spirits of dead loved ones are invited to visit the living as honored guests. Some parents are upset that this religious (albeit satanic) exercise is being permitted in a public school, while Christian-oriented religious activites are not. Recall that following 9-11 many public schools in California began requiring 7th graders to attend an intensive, three-week course on Islam. According to Rev. Austin Miles, an author and educator, it was a course in which students are mandated to learn the tenets of Islam, study the important figures of the faith, wear a robe, adopt a Muslim name and stage their own Jihad. Any god but the one true God, it appears. ly defined. Those charged with a hate crime or genocide would not be allowed to defend themselves on religious grounds. In other words, hiding behind the Bible will not be a viable defense. The Human Rights commissions in many of Canadas provinces already include sexual orientation as a protected category, and have doled out hefty fines against anti-homosexual activists. In Saskatchewan this year, a $5,000 fine was levied against a person for buying a newspaper ad that quoted Bible verses denouncing homosexual activity. In 2000, the Ontario Human Rights Commission fined a printer $5,000 for refusing to accept a job on religious grounds from a homosexual advocacy group. In 1997, the Canadian Broadcast Standards Council ruled that a certain James Dobson program on homosexuality violated their guidelines. Earlier this year, Sweden went so far as to pass a constitutional amendment adding sexual orientation to groups protected against unfavorable speech. Such an amendment is not being rebuked by the European Union, of which it is a member. The amendment is up for one final vote later this year, and if passed, would be in force by January. The penalty for teaching that homosexuality is wrongup to four years in prison. Is the United States heading in this same direction? Yes. On October 20, the person who may very well become the first female president of the United States, Sen. Hillary Clinton, was honored by the Dade County Human Rights Foundations 2002 National Impact Award. Clinton is regarded as one of Congress staunchest supporters of gay rights. In attendance were about 1,400 people at a $175 per plate fundraiser. The organization has announced that it is changing its name to the Gay and Lesbian

Speaking on Homosexuality
A bill has been introduced in the Canadian Parliament that would add sexual orientation as a protected category in that nations genocide and hate crimes legislation. If passed, then speaking out against homosexuality in any form, such as reading the Bible, would be treated as genocide and a hate crime. Penaltyup to five years. The bill, C-415, was introduced by Svend Robinson, a gay member of the House of Commons, and carries much support. Opponents are concerned about the vagueness of the bill, in that hate and hate propaganda are not specifical-

4th Graders Celebrate the Dead


Promoted as an alternative to

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Review
Foundation of South Florida. She commented, One of the pieces of unfinished business in this country is that we eliminate all vestiges of discrimination and bias, and be sure that the laws fully protect all of us.

Walter Cronkite Promotes World Government


Walter Cronkite, one of the most trusted journalists in American history, has issued a warning that if Bush takes action against Iraq without a United Nations directive, it may lead to World War III. In a speech at Texas A&M University he said, The threat from the White House is to go in anyway. Our only ally would probably be Great Britain. That is not good enough. I see the possibility if we do that of really setting forth World War III. Cronkite said that he believes the best approach would be a two-stage resolution adopted by the UNfirst for weapons inspections followed by an invasion if necessary. The legitimacy of our actions, he contends, would be endorsed through the United Nations. While these comments appear harmless enough, we hasten to point out the little known fact that Cronkite is also an open supporter of one-world government and anti-Christian. The world is unlikely to survive a third world war which would almost certainly bring universal nuclear destruction, he writes in his book, A Reporters Life. If we are to avoid that catastrophe, a system of world order, preferably a world government, is mandatory. In 1999, Cronkite received the Norman Cousins Global Governance Award from the World Federalist Association, an organization in which he is a long-standing member. In his acceptance speech he remarked, Some of you

may ask why the Senate is not ratifying these important treaties and why the Congress is not paying our UN dues. Even as with the American rejection of the League of Nations, our failure to live up to our obligations to the United Nations is led by a handful of willful senators who choose to pursue their narrow, selfish political objectives at the cost of our nations conscience. They pander to and are supported by the Christian Coalition and the rest of the religious right wing. Their leader, Pat Robertson, has written that we should have a world government but only when the messiah arrives. Any attempt to achieve world order before that time must be the work of the Devil! This small but well-organized group, has intimidated both the Republican Party and the Clinton administration. It has attacked each of our Presidents since FDR for supporting the United Nations. Robertson explains that these Presidents were and are the unwitting agents of Lucifer. The only way we who believe in the vision of a democratic world federal government can effectively overcome this reactionary movement is to organize a strong educational counteroffensive stretching from the most publicly visible people in all fields to the humblest individuals in every community. That is the vision and the program of the World Federalist Association. Today, Cronkite asserts that the U.S. is at a very critical point in its history and that educating Americans should rest with the media.

license because the Texas Department of Public Safety would not renew his license without his Social Security number, which he rescinded in 1984 because of religious convictions. Its the forerunner to the mark of the beast, said Vaughan, explaining that he does not expect to collect Social Security when he retires and should not be forced to use an invalid number. The judge fined Vaughan the minimum $25, but he declined to pay that or the court costs, which exceeded $200. Paying a fine would be an admission of guilt, he said.

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Jail for Pastor with no Drivers License


Aubrey Vaughan stood on principle and was ordered jailed for three days. Vaughan, pastor of a Baptist church near Houston, Texas, does not have a drivers
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After nearly 2,000 years, historical evidence for the existence of Jesus was foundan inscription on an ancient bone box, an ossuary, that reads James, son of Joseph, brother of Jesus. The Aramaic words etched on the box show a cursive form of writing used only from about 10 to 70 A.D., according to an article in the Biblical Archaeology Review... Taiwan's lawmakers unanimously passed a resolution urging China to remove missiles in the coastal provinces across the Taiwan Strait and to resume dialogue in order to seek a peaceful resolution to their differences... The October 24, 2002, Time magazine was entitled, The National ID Card That Isn't, Yet. It noted that the Department of Transportation is taking a back door approach to a National ID and is starting to link state driver's licenses. It wouldn't be a National ID card, really. It would be more of a National ID system... Israeli left wing activists and Palestinian officials met in Turkey to discuss ways of sharing Jerusalem...

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Endtime Insight

President Ed
BY

EDDIE SAX

t was my worst nightmare. On live, internationally-syndicated radio he asked me: Eddie, if you were president, how would you handle the Iraqi situation? It must be a trick question, I thought; hes known for these. Untold thousands of listeners were hanging on my response. They knew full well that I had no clue; that I had not thought out the position clearly; and that he was simply trying to get me. Payback, as it were. A few may have felt sorry. Poor Eddie. But the majority was undoubtedly gloating at the tables that had been turned. Irvin was putting me on the spot for a change. Blow Saddam off the map, I settled in my mind. Hes a menace. Take him out. Thats a good answer. But it wasnt exactly what he asked. Irvins question was more specific. As a Christian, he said, how would President Edward J. Sax handle the situation? As a Christian? Hmmmph. As a Christian... Yes, it was a trick question after all. He gave me a flawed premise! Three seconds passed; it seemed like forever. I dont know if you can be a good president and be a Christian, I responded. Premise rejected. Tag, youre it. Eddie, you cant take off your Christian coat just because you are President! Bummer. He wasnt buying my cop out. The right thing to do from a political point of view, I contested, is to launch a war. Its self defense. I knew I was wrong as I stared into his eyes. They were twinkling. He was obviously enjoying the sight of me squirming. I was reaping the rewards of years of pummeling him with off-script questions. Here I was, President Ed.

was Neville with the people. But a warmonger named Churchill wasnt buying into the plan. Churchill screamed, No, no, no! This is not peace! Its appeasement, and all it will do is put off the inevitable war; only by that time the monster will be unstoppable. Time proved that Churchill was correct, and England turned to him for leadership during their darkest and most dangerous hour. Sometimes the popular way is not always the best way. So it shall be with Saddam, I theorize. We are told that he has chemical and biological weapons. He has even used them on his own people, the Kurds, and is developing nuclear weapons, or may have already. Eleven years ago, he proved that he could transport such doomsday weaponry on the tips of Scud missiles and land them in Tel Aviv. Bring out the hook; exit stage left. Trust God? No, this is not a faith issue. Its a presidential issue. A president must fulfill the duties of his office. I am he. Send the marines. Ive been told that you never go wrong by doing whats right. Saddam is evil. During the 5th Trumpet era, the Bible says there would be a king from hell named The Destroyer. Saddam, in Arabic, means The Destroyer. Hes the man! Israel is in great danger. If we dont protect her from this madman, God will raise up another shield. To go against The Destroyer is to make war with the man who threatens the very existence of the keepers of the place where God chose to place His name. Kill him I say. Yet... Im being asked if I would launch a war by the person who mumbles in his sleep, Do violence to no man. Somehow I feel like Im being set up. Im arguing with Gandhi.

fight Lucifer with a baseball bat nor an M-16. Scott believes that true Christians must steer clear of war. The opposition is Satan himself. Did the Christians in 70 AD try to overrun the Roman Empire? No, they slapped on their Nikes and ran for the hills. Let the world and its people deal with the Saddams of our age. Christians should play spectator to the carnage. To be pulled into the ruckus, according to our caller, is tantamount to being pulled out of the remnant. Scott, asked Irvin. Would it be wrong for President Bush to launch this attack? (Welcome to my world, Scott.) Like me, he dodged. President Bush is not with the remnant. He is with the world and the New World Order movement. If Scott was to defend my honor, he was going to have to do better. If you were president, I persisted, what would you do? I would not be President. I would not give up my relationship with Jesus Christ. So there isnt really a place in the world for a Christian President of the United States? No. Well, at least one of us is taking a stand.

Theories, theories
It was time to try a different slant. All things work together for the good of them that love the Lord, right? So far, so good. If you love the Lord, then trusting God is the best course of action. But were dealing with an entity that doesnt operate on this principle. The entity called America doesnt love the Lord, per se. Christian president or no, America must fight. Yes, he agreed. If you dont love God and if you are not serving Him, then youd better get the biggest cannon your can find. But the fact is, youve presented two bad choices. The best thing is to be right with God, love Him and order you life according His precepts.

Christian president: an oxymoron


Scott called in; he wanted to clear things up for us, maybe even come to my aid. True Christians are not to be involved in any war whatsoever, he began. Pretty definitive. You cannot

Nevilles and devils


The subject of Neville Chamberlain came up. A fine Brit; nice chap. Made peace with Adolph Hitler. No, Hitler shant be bothering us. Oh, so popular

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But your premise is if I were the president of a non-Christian nation, which is the way I am looking... I didnt say that. I said if you were the president and a Christian. The state of your nation has nothing to do with it. Skunked again. But saved by the bell. David, youre on the air. I think President Bush was put in office by the hand of God to lead this country into the night or day of our destiny. The Christian will be saved no matter which way the battle goes. Our home is with Christ. This is a battle between Christianity and Satan through Islam. Thanks for trying, David. Enter Ed from Spokane. What would I do if I were President? Yes Ed, what would you do? I would call home every one of our military personnel stationed abroad. I would get every illegal alien off our soil, and Id get us out of the United Nations. Get the United Nations off U.S. soil. I would have every Muslim in our country under a microscope. Maybe this guy can help me. After all, we share a name. But I must ask him a question. Wouldnt you say that the best way to protect your soil is to do it from other parts of the world? I dont see how thats possible, he answered. Thats paradoxical logic. I think that the best way to defend our soil is to defend it from our soil. Irvin took another approach. What about all of our friends overseas? Do we forsake them? Thats a joke. What friends? Is Israel our friend? Eds in a corner. I relate. He went on to admit that Israel is dependent on us; they would not be around if it were not for the United States. Next call. Todd. God doesnt say that we cannot go to war. Look at some of the guys in the Old Testament. Why would you not want to defend your faith, number one, but number two, why would you let someone walk all over you? Im not saying we should go to war with Iraq, but if I knew they are harboring terrorists, then I think we should. He contradicted himself. We should go to war, we shouldnt, we should. I feel Todds pain. And I feel strangely removed from the Bible. Were all groping. Email: If its wrong to go to war, why are you praying for President Bush, as thats where we are going? Doesnt God

set up all leaders? Are you saying Christians cannot help defend their country? That they should sit back and let unbelievers do it instead? Good questions. I wish I had answers. Ive been told that the wicked are the sword of the Lord. Zechariah 14:3 says, Then shall the LORD go forth, and fight against those nations, as when he fought in the day of battle. Jack has a theory. He says its a spiritual battle, not physical. If the president is a Christian, he must be a Christian unto himself, not to the nation. I can buy that. Enter Ginger, my assistant editor who never lacks an opinion. As a Christian, she said, you cannot retaliate. You cannot return evil for evil. The Bible teaches us to pray for enemies, not to fight them. Logic. She makes me so mad. More: Ive always taught my kids that no matter what, you dont fight. You pray. Ive seen it work. My pastor was once involved in a very high profile school trial. Rather than growing angry and bitter, the Lord instructed us to pray for the judge, even though he had ruled against us. In the end the Lord brought the victory in a way we could not have imagined. Enough already. You cant argue with Jesus, she continued relentlessly. It doesnt get any plainer than Matthew 5:38-40. Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloak also. But Ginger, is this a scripture for nations as well as individuals? Arent we a bit out of context? She wasnt through. Matthew 5:43-44 says, Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you. And Luke 3:14And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, And what shall we do? And he said unto them, Do violence to no man. And Isaiah 55:8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts,

neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD. Im choking on scripture. Uncle!

Enter Baxter
The boss knew the answer before asking. I understood this going in, which only made the process more agonizing. While everybody knows that I host a program called Politics & Religion, I dont think the answers to this world are political. Theyre spiritual. Romans 13:1 says that the powers that be are ordained of God. What does that mean? At Armageddon there will be a war between the World Community and the nation of Israel. There is a rising tide of antiSemitism in the world. Jesus Christ is coming back to fight on the side of Israel. We should leave it in Gods hands and pray for the president of our country. As Christians we have to think like this: Jesus said in John 18:36, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight but now is my kingdom not from hence. In Luke 22:53 He said, Now is your hour and the hour of the powers of darkness. Its as though the powers of darkness are reigning here. Yet, we have to say that God is working in the earth. Was not the establishment of the nation of Israel an act of God? Certainly. Am I glad that we have under God in our pledge of allegiance, and In God We Trust on our money? Yes. Praise God for His blessings on the United States of America. Its beginning to dawn on me. Im a slow learner. The answer is to be a fly on the wall. Approach it as a play-by-play announcer. Be wise as a serpent and harmless as a dove. Our place is not to be the President. Its to observe and realize that what is going on was ordained from the beginning. Mankind has made its decisions and they are being played out. God knows what these decisions were, and He told us what would happen through the prophecies of the Bible. We are to use this information to make other people realize that God is real. Go ye therefore and teach all nations. Preach it to the Muslims, to the Buddhists, to everybody. Preach more passionately, more aggressively. Scott was my least favorite caller. He was also right. I hate it when that happens.

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Middle East Watch


AP WideWorld Photo

Arab snipers move away from a flaming Jewish truck in the Sheik Jarrah quarter of Jerusalem after dragging the body of the driver from the armored cab and dumping it on the road, March 1948. The truck was caught in sniper fire, crashed into a wall and burst into flames.

Bush Fights Moving Embassy to Jerusalem


BY IRVIN

BAXTER JR.

hree months before his election, Candidate George W. Bush adamantly declared, On the day of my inauguration, I will move the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem. Twenty months after his inauguration we are witnessing the remarkable lengths President George W. Bush is willing to go to prevent the embassy from moving. On September 27, 2002, Congress passed a budget bill known as the Foreign Relations Authorization Act. Built into

the bill are constraints regarding Jerusalem. In short, Congress is demanding that the U.S. Embassy be moved from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, recognizing the Holy City as Israels capital. President Bush signed the measure into law, but he is refusing to comply with the law. The Bush administration, like its predecessors, refuses to recognize Jerusalem as Israels capital, saying it is an issue to be decided in negotiations. Why is Congress spending its valuable time drafting, debating and passing legislation about what happens in a city halfway around the world? What is

it about the City of Peace, Jerusalem, that inevitably generates controversy and war? The answer is simple. The battle for control of Jerusalem has been fought for 3,000 years. This is more than a physical or ideological battle. It is a spiritual battle between God and Satan himself, between good and evil.

Background
When the United Nations partitioned the area called Palestine in 1947, they were unable to decide who should get Jerusalemthe Jewish people or the

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Arabs. The decision was made to declare Jerusalem an international city under UN control. War broke out immediately after this action. Consequently, the control of Jerusalem has been determined by military control since that time. The United Nations was designed to be a global government from the outset, and some world planners harbored dreams of placing the headquarters for international government in the international city of the worldJerusalem. Even to this very

day, the United Nations claims authority over Jerusalem as an International City under UN control.

Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995


Consider now the Jerusalem Embassy Act, passed by Congress in 1995. Among its key provisions, the Act declares that every country on earth has the sovereign right to designate its capital city, and that Israel has so designated Jerusalemthe spiritual center of Judaism. It further

states that, since the reunification of Jerusalem following the 1967 Six-Day War, religious freedom has been guaranteed by law, and cites several previous Congressional resolutions calling for the city to remain united. The law goes on to affirm the official policy of the United States of America towards Jerusalem: that it should remain a unified city in which the rights of every ethnic and religious group are protected; that it should be recognized as the capital of the state of

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Israel; and that the U.S. Embassy should be established there no later than May 30, 1999. It is an official act of Congress. President Clinton chose to disobey it. Now President Bush is disobeying it. According to a CNN report on October 1, Bush Rebuffs Congress on Jerusalem, the president signed the State Department spending bill but said his administration was not legally bound to follow the provision in it that requires the United States to identify Jerusalem as Israel's capital. U.S. policy regarding Jerusalem has not changed, Bush said. While Congress has repeatedly urged successive administrations to move the U.S. Embassy, this years requirements went a step further by adding language defining how the U.S. views Jerusalem. Bush made it clear that he would not follow that part of the legislation because he views it as non-binding. In effect, Bush signed the bill to get the money, while criticizing what he called a congressional overreach on the Jerusalem issue. If the new law were ever enforced, all official U.S. documents would be required to cite Jerusalem as Israels capital, and to alter passports issued to tics. He probably sees the implications of moving the embassy as having the Arabs against the U.S. and possibly causing an oil embargo, as well as having the United Nations and the world community against him. Has Bush caved? Did he ever really intend to move the embassy? Has he changed his mind and neglected to inform the voting public of this new outlook?

And he set a graven image of the grove that he had made in the house, of which the LORD said to David, and to Solomon his son, In this house, and in Jerusalem, which I have chosen out of all tribes of Israel, will I put my name for ever.
II Kings
American citizens who were born in Jerusalem to say that they were born in Israel. No doubt, President Bush is concerned with the intricacies of Middle East poli-

A city for Gods name

When we deal with Jerusalem, we are dealing with the place where God chose to put His name. The Bible declares this dozens of times. II Kings 21:7 says concerning the days of the king called Manasseh, And he set a graven image of the grove that he had made in the house, of which the LORD said to David, and to Solomon his son, In this house, and in Jerusalem, which I have chosen out of all tribes of will I put my name for 21:7 Israel, ever. Notice that God Almighty has put His name in Jerusalem forever. If forever means forever, then that would probably include today. The sooner President Bush understands this biblical truth, the better.

Politics & Religion Radio Station Log


Arkansas
Ft. Smith Waldron KFSA KRWA 950 AM 3:00pm* 103.1 FM 3:00pm* 660 AM 103.9 FM 2:00pm 4:00pm

Michigan
Battle Creek WOLY Detroit WLQV Lansing WLCM 1500 AM 4:00pm* 1500 AM 6:30pm 1390 AM 4:00pm* 1120 AM 9:30am

Midld-Oda KKKK

101.3 FM 3:00pm* 1050 AM 2:30pm

Virginia
Lynchburg WBRG

Mississippi
Jackson WTWZ

Washington
Spokane Spokane KTRW KTRW 96.9 FM 1:00pm* 970 AM 1:00pm* 1030 AM 1250 AM 8:00am 5:00pm

California
Santa Maria KGDP

Missouri
Mexico KMFC Poplar Bluff KOKS St. Louis KXEN 92.1 FM 1:00pm 89.5 FM 3:00pm* 1010 AM 3:00pm* 660 AM 3:00pm* 89.9 FM 2:00pm

West Virginia
Point Pleas. WBGS

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Jacksonville WMSX

Wisconsin
Milwaukee WEMP

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Omaha KCRO WJPH WTIK WTIK KPBC KKSL

Georgia
Macon Atlanta WBML WAEC WAUR 900 AM 4:00pm* 860 AM 9:30am 930 AM 5:00pm

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