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September–October 2000 Volume 2, Issue 5 Editor in Chief Roderick C. Meredith Editorial Director Richard F. Ames Inside This Issue Executive Editor William Bowmer Managing Editor Gary F. Ehman COVER STORY Regional Editors: Charles Bryce (Canada) Return of the Dragon ...... 10 Rod McNair (Philippines) After nearly two centuries of decline, China is emerging as Asia’s Bruce Tyler (Australia) new epicenter of industry, trade and military power. With the Art Director Donna Prejean world’s largest army, and ambitions for greatness, China is poised Circulation Aaron Eagle to claim a position of world dominance. Its resurgence will have ominous consequences for the West. Business Manager Fred Dattolo

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Signs of the Times

Jesus Christ told the religious leaders of His day, with fornication, young couples living together “Hypocrites! You know how to discern the face of the before marriage, “occasional” lying and cheating and sky, but you cannot discern the signs of the times” the continuing murder of millions of unborn (Matthew 16:3). children. So it is today. The coming religious leader in Europe will Many professing ministers of Jesus Christ are quickly fill the now-apparent void in morality, and highly educated in the technicalities of theological will appear to be unique in having the courage to jargon, Semitic languages and biblical literature. “stem the tide” of immorality sweeping the entire They are often very intelligent men, but in the theo- western world. Many leaders of the ecumenical logical seminaries they are seldom taught about the movement will “leap into the arms” of this charis- REAL God of the Bible who intervenes in human matic figure. For he—they will think—will be the affairs, who guides the overall destiny of major “one” to bring ALL of professing Christianity togeth- nations and who will soon RULE this earth with a er again. He will be the one to bring about Christian “rod of iron” (Revelation 19:15). unity at last! Yet all around us the signs of the END of this pre- Meanwhile, the spiritual and moral deterioration sent civilization are beginning to appear. The God of of the United States and British descended peoples creation is beginning to intervene in the weather and will continue unabated. Our national prestige and in bringing about major earthquakes as Jesus predict- power will keep on diminishing—unless there is a ed (Matthew 24:7). The specific indications of the profound national REPENTANCE for sin to a degree coming massive DISEASE EPIDEMICS are becoming unprecedented in modern times! In all honesty, do more and more ominous, as you can discover in our any of you see that kind of national repentance, booklet Who Controls the Weather? which will be sent humiliation and FASTING before the God of heaven to you absolutely FREE upon your request. coming about in the foreseeable future? As some of us in this Work have been predicting Additionally, as Jesus indicated when He proph- for decades, a European Empire is indeed coming esied coming “terrors” to occur in the END-times together. It will be dominated by a rearmed and revi- (Luke 21:11, RSV), we are now faced with the prob- talized Germany, as we stated long before this became ability of violent terrorist attacks right in the middle obvious to the news media. It will also be mightily of the major cities of the United States, Canada and influenced by the great “mother church” described in Britain! An Associated Press report quoted in San Revelation 17. In fact, this European Empire will Diego’s North County Times (May 25, 1997) describes probably not take its final form until a great religious this possible scenario: leader arises in Europe to bring it about. Meanwhile tens of millions of “mainstream” A Hezbollah terrorist tapes a light bulb Protestants have lost their spiritual foundations. to the track of a New York City subway sta- They are all mixed up. Many now fully approve of tion. Minutes later, a passing train smash- homosexuality and even same-sex “marriages.” Most of these mainstream “Christians” have “no problem” Continued on page 30

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“I will tell you the mystery of the woman and of the beast that carries her, which has the seven heads and the ten horns” (Revelation 17:7). Will this ancient mystery be revealed in today’s Europe? You NEED to know!

4 Tomorrow’s World Illustration by Bruce Long ERLIN—Here in the German Holy Roman that a strong Europe would be a revitalized Germany, Empire. It has not yet “buffer zone” to protect Britain the favorite bird is the healed from the historical and the United States from Soviet “crane.” That is, the accident of Nazism. aggression. Most Americans sym- hundreds of construc- pathized with this goal, and tion cranes all over the A German-led wished to see Bnation—symbols of the dynamic revival of the Holy Germany return growth of this prosperous and Roman Empire? to normalcy after powerful nation of some 85-mil- That is exactly what the horrors of the lion people. Germany is Europe’s some of us have Nazi era. largest nation and boasts the been warning our All this was world’s third largest economy. It readers about for very good. is now looked to by many as the many years. Germans as real “leader” of Europe. Because that is pre- individuals are as But where is Germany cisely what biblical kind and good- heading? prophecy indicates! hearted as any Right now, the German Par- And now, it has other nationali- liament is meeting in the Reich- come directly from The Reichstag is once ties. Yet history stag—the massive and impressive the words of a lead- again home to a unified shows that the structure that contained the Ger- ing Cabinet mem- government of a resurgent collective German man Parliament at the time of ber in the French Germany, which some nation has often Europeans fear may again Adolph Hitler’s rise to power. It government. become an aggressor. shown a desire to has been rebuilt and refurbished These develop- © Presslink Image dominate and to along elegant lines now that the ments have also RULE other German nation has moved its caused concern in the United nations. Throughout history, one capital once again to Berlin. In States government. As the Inter- German ruler after another has fact, many are calling the new national Herald Tribune, May 24, convinced himself that other Germany the “Berlin Republic.” 2000, reported: nations “need” German leader- The German Parliament or Bun- ship and domination. Of course, deshouse, is debating how to Worries about the this manifested itself in World increase the effectiveness of Ger- emerging European War I and again in World War many’s army. The ostensible goal defense organization are II—horrifying conflicts that cost is to make it more modern, more surfacing in Washington, tens of millions of human lives. flexible and capable of being the where powerful political Many students of history and core of a powerful European circles consider it another of biblical prophecy realize that strike force, which could act in step in the potential ero- the German people are the descen- concert with—or independently sion of U.S. power and dants of the ancient Assyrians— of—NATO and the United States. influence in Europe. the same people whom God used to In concert with this new mil- They fear that NATO is punish our Israelitish ancestors itary force, some German leaders being sidelined by the back in 721BC (see 2 Kings are also calling for “a fully federal European Union. 17:1–8). Through the prophet Isa- Europe.” This shocked France’s iah, the Eternal God has this to say interior minister, Jean-Pierre Encouraging a about the Assyrian (or modern Chevènement, to declare: “Frankenstein Monster”? German) peoples: “Woe to Assyria, the rod of My anger and the staff in We are in the pres- For decades, the United States whose hand is My indignation. I ence of a German tenden- has enthusiastically encouraged will send him against an ungodly cy to imagine for Europe the rebuilding of Germany and nation, and against the people of a federal structure based the eventual creation of what even My wrath I will give him charge, to on its own model. At the Sir Winston Churchill envisioned seize the spoil, to take the prey, bottom of this, Germany as “a kind of United States of and to tread them down like the is still dreaming of the Europe.” In the past, the West felt mire of the streets. Yet he does not

Sept.–Oct. 2000 5 mean so, nor does his heart think that day there shall be a Root of ENSLAVE” them (v. 8). This so; but it is in his heart to destroy, Jesse, who shall stand as a banner deliverance will occur at the time and cut off not a few nations. For to the people; for the Gentiles shall of the END—when the resurrec- he says, ‘Are not my princes alto- seek Him, and His resting place tion from the dead will occur and gether kings?’” (Isaiah 10:5–8). shall be glorious. It shall come to King David will once again be Note in the above prophecy pass in that day that the LORD shall made king over all 12 tribes of that although modern Assyria is set His hand again the second time Israel (see also Hosea 3:4–5 and to be used by God as His “tool” to to recover the remnant of His peo- Ezekiel 37:19–24). punish Israel, it does not realize or ple who are left, from ASSYRIA All 12 tribes of modern “mean so” but is just following its and Egypt, from Pathros and Israel—especially the United warlike tendencies. As when Ger- Cush, from Elam and Shinar, from States and British-descended peo- many’s Nazis proclaimed them- Hamath and the islands of the sea. ples—have succumbed to Satan’s selves the “super-race,” modern He will set up a banner for the influence and are simply saturat- Assyrians think their “princes” nations, and will assemble the out- ed with hedonism and SIN. In the equal to other nations’ “kings.” casts of Israel, and gather together very direct prophecy of Jeremiah Most people do not realize the dispersed of Judah from the 30, God calls this entire period of that Isaiah’s prophecy was to have four corners of the earth.” national tribulation “the time of a dual fulfillment—an earlier ful- JACOB’S (or Israel’s) trouble”! fillment on the ten-tribed house Modern Israel Remember that this prophecy of of Israel in 721BC, and a later ful- Punished for Its SINS Jeremiah was written long after fillment on its descendants at the ancient Israel’s captivity—over prophesied “time of the END.” If Part of the “deliverance” 100 years later. So it must and it you read this prophecy careful- Jesus Christ will bring at His Sec- DOES refer to a yet future nation- ly—all the way through chapter ond Coming will be the deliver- al punishment and captivity for 11—you will clearly see that the ance of MODERN Ephraim, from our peoples—in the “latter days” final fulfillment of this prophecy national slavery brought about by as Jeremiah put it (v. 24). extends right up to Christ’s Sec- their mounting SINS. Most Bible But WHY? ond Coming and His millennial students know that Judah indi- Aren’t we in the United States rule on the earth. Notice verses cates the Jewish people, but many and Canada good, upstanding 20–21: “And it shall come to pass do not realize that Ephraim and church-going people? And aren’t in that day that the remnant of Manasseh are today’s British and the peoples of Britain, Australia, Israel, and such as have escaped American peoples. If you have New Zealand and the British- of the house of Jacob, will never not yet done so, be sure to descended peoples of South Africa again depend on him who defeat- request your free copy of our all good and decent people? ed them, but will depend on the powerful, fully documented The ANSWER is that although LORD, the Holy One of Israel, in booklet explaining this entire many of us have had a “form of truth. The remnant will return, topic, What’s Ahead for America godliness,” we have NOT the remnant of Jacob, to the and Britain? Just write or call the acknowledged the real AUTHORI- Mighty God.” Here, God is obvi- regional office nearest you (listed TY of the God of Creation, the ously describing the END-time on page two of this magazine). God of the Bible! We have stead- remnant of Israel and how they This is the Great Tribulation fastly refused to keep God’s com- will NEVER again depend on Jesus Christ spoke of in Matthew mandments and His laws! Instead, these Gentile allies. But, the 24:21–22. Note that in the we have allowed our religious prophecy says, Israel at that time prophecy of Isaiah 11:11, Israel is leaders to invent various excuses “WILL depend on the LORD, the delivered first of all from “Assyr- as to how God’s laws were “done Holy One of Israel, in truth.” ia”—modern Germany! This away.” Our horrifying crime rate, And a few verses later in Isaiah coming national punishment is our continuing murder of millions 11:9–12, God says: “They shall not specifically described in Jeremiah of unborn children, our mounting hurt nor destroy in all My holy 30:4–9. Addressing Himself to drug use, pornography, and sexual mountain, for the earth shall be END-time Israel AND Judah (v. sins and now even our open coun- full of the knowledge of the LORD 4), God speaks of their deliver- tenancing of perversion, are all a as the waters cover the sea. And in ance when foreigners “no more STENCH in the nostrils of a right-

6 Tomorrow’s World eous God—a personal God who “kings” (or dictators) in the senses of hundreds of millions of created and now RULES the earth revived Roman Empire (vv. 7–10). human beings at the end of this and the entire universe! Many scholars have clearly identi- age! They will succumb to her We have left the true God out fied the first five heads of the blandishments—and the clever of our thinking—out of our daily major revivals of the Roman machinations and false miracles of lives! Empire as: Justinian (554AD); the Great False Prophet who will God therefore Charlemagne lead this religious system (Revela- says that our (800AD); Otto the tion 13:11–14). national allies—or Great (962AD); “lovers” as some Charles V (1530AD) The Great “Harlot” translations have and Napoleon of Revelation it—will forsake us (1804–1814). Many and we will be pun- fail to remember that Religious scholars have ished. “All your Benito Mussolini offered many theories regarding lovers have forgot- officially declared his the Beast of Revelation 17. At var- ten you; they do not empire the “Holy ious points in recent history, seek you; for I have Roman Empire.” some have thought it was the wounded you with John then Soviet Union, or the Arab League the wound of an describes the com- or the Communist Chinese, or enemy, with the ing Super-King or any of a dozen others, but most chastisement of a “Beast” receiving the seem to have forgotten that the cruel one, for the power and alle- “woman” RIDES the Beast (Reve- multitude of your giance of ten contem- lation 17:3). This great religious iniquities, because Napoleon, leader of a poraneous kings— system will begin to exercise your SINS have previous revival of the living at the END of more power and influence in Holy Roman Empire. increased. Why do this age (vv. 12–13). years to come than most of us you cry about your affliction? After the brief sixth revival during even begin to realize. Your sorrow is incurable. Because the Hitler-Mussolini alliance, this God calls this foul system of the multitude of your iniqui- ten-nation European union will be “the Great Harlot” who sits on ties, because your SINS have the seventh and final revival of the many waters. In verse 15, God increased, I have done these Holy Roman Empire. This is Himself reveals: “The waters things to you” (Jeremiah “final” because these kings will be which you saw, where the harlot 30:14–15). so deceived and misled by the sits, are peoples, multitudes, Beast and the coming great reli- nations, and tongues.” So this Modern Assyria—Part gious leader called the “False great false church sits on many of a European Empire Prophet” that they will end up nations, speaking different lan- fighting Christ Himself at His Sec- guages. And the Creator God Modern Assyria, or Germany, ond Coming! names it, “MYSTERY, BABYLON will not be alone as God’s instru- THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF ment in punishing the American Almost Unbelievable! HARLOTS AND OF THE ABOM- and British-descended peoples. INATIONS OF THE EARTH” (v. Many other nations will join in “What unimaginable arro- 5). Then John reveals: “I saw the from time to time. But the main gance and stupidity,” you might woman, drunk with the blood of “tool” which God will use in this think. And yet the beauty, the the saints and with the blood of national chastisement is a revived wealth and the power of this reli- the martyrs of Jesus” (v. 6). So Holy Roman Empire! As France’s gio-political system was so awe- this is a great persecuting church interior minister proclaimed, it some in John’s vision that he which has shed the blood of the will probably be a German-led “wondered with great admiration” true saints of God! These true empire—eventually composed of (vv. 3–6, KJV). The “Great Whore” saints are described, incidentally, ten nations (Revelation 17:12). of Revelation 17 will indeed have a in Revelation 14:12: “Here is the This 17th chapter of Revela- type of beauty, artistry and appeal, patience of the saints; here are tion describes seven successive which will simply overwhelm the those who keep the command-

Sept.–Oct. 2000 7 © Presslink Image ments of God and the faith of All of us should realize that But, chances are, you will Jesus.” when the Pope speaks of Europe NOT understand and you will In his prescient and powerful returning to its “spiritual roots,” NOT act unless you personally book, The Principality and Power of he is talking about its Roman begin to STUDY the Bible genuine- Europe, author Adrian Catholic roots! ly and DO what it says! Then, if Hilton explains the This theme will you truly SEEK God with all your mortal danger of what continue to echo being, you will NOT easily be is now slowly, but sure- with increasing misled in the months and years ly, shaping up in POWER in years ahead. Then, you will “know”— Europe. On pages to come. And and know that you know—the true 17–18, Hilton warns: Rome’s constant God, His ways and His awesome “And in John Paul II we promotion of the PLAN for all humanity. have the most political ecumenical move- The years just ahead will be Pope of modern times. ment—encourag- years of trial and test. The slow It is in the movement ing her wayward but certain deterioration of the towards federalism of daughters to American and British-descended the Common Market “come home”— peoples will not be pleasant to with the coming mem- will also resonate watch. It will bring many sorrows Benito Mussolini called his bership of eastern dictatorship a “Holy Roman with increasing to those of us who have loved our European countries, as Empire.” According to urgency through- nations and what they originally well as in the turmoil in Scripture, this Empire will out Europe and stood for. And the steady rise of the Soviet Union, that be revived once more even here in power and prestige on continental before Jesus Christ returns. the Pope may see the North America. Europe will swiftly begin to accel- greatest possibility for an increase It is time for all Bible-believ- erate once the final political leader in Catholic political power since ing Christians to WAKE UP! A (the “Beast”) and the Great False the fall of Napoleon, or since the MASSIVE religious/political Prophet are in place. For then, “in Counter-Reformation.” union is now in the making in the name of God,” a terrible time Others recognize the weight Europe. Interestingly, the Bible of intense pressure and finally out- of Hilton’s above analysis; his indicates that Britain will NOT be right persecution and MARTYR- book begins with a foreword by part of this final Roman system. DOM will begin for all those who Lord Tonypandy, former Speaker Even now, there are misgivings oppose this demonic system. of Britain’s House of Commons. among the British leadership and Remember, most people in On page 36, we read of the present among the population at large this soon-coming system will be Pope speaking out against the about the approach to a complete deceived. They will not realize the “national and artificial borders” all union with Europe. meaning of what is happening. As over Europe. The Pope added: After thoroughly describing God warns us, Satan will finally “Europeans should overcome the this END-time system in Revela- have to be restrained after Christ’s menacing international confronta- tion 18, God’s Word tells us what return “so that he should tions of states and alliances, and will happen before Christ returns: DECEIVE the nations no more” create a new united Europe from “Babylon the great is fallen, is fall- (Revelation 20:3). In the years the Atlantic to the Urals.” en, and has become a dwelling ahead, we as Christians should Hilton then refers to one of place of DEMONS, a prison for NOT hate the poor, misguided, Britain’s leading newspapers, The every FOUL SPIRIT, and a cage for deceived people who are part of Sunday Telegraph, which in 1991, every unclean and hated bird!” (v. this coming “Babylon.” summed up the Pope’s plans for 2). It tells us that “ALL” nations Rather, we should know bet- the evangelization of Europe: “He are drunk with the spiritual wine ter. We have been WARNED. We is calmly preparing to assume the of false teachings emanating from must now HEED the warning we mantle which he solemnly this rotten system (v. 3). God’s have been given—we must turn believes to be his Divine Right— Word warns all true Christians: to the true God of the Bible and that of new Holy Roman Emper- “Come OUT of her, my people, SEEK Him, and His understand- or, reigning from the Urals to the lest you share in her sins, and lest ing, as never before. Will YOU, Atlantic.” you receive of her plagues” (v. 4). personally, do this? TW

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QUESTION: door into God’s Kingdom! The struggle for every true Christian is to repent of past sins and If the gate is narrow and the way difficult, as become God-willed instead of self-willed! The Jesus Christ stated in Matthew 7:13–14, then how vast majority of humanity does not want to go could His yoke be easy and His burden light down that straight and narrow path—choosing, (Matthew 11:30)? Please explain this apparent rather, the easy and broad way. Some will proph- contradiction. esy in Christ’s name, cast out demons and do many wonders, yet to no avail (Matthew ANSWER: 7:21–23). Why? Because they continue to “prac- At first glance, this may appear to be a tice lawlessness” (v. 23). But for those who do contradiction, but in fact it is not. To answer your choose to repent and forsake lawlessness, Jesus question we need to understand each scripture, will help them enter the narrow path. beginning with Matthew 7:13–14. Now, notice the second scripture in ques- In this scripture, Jesus contrasted two ways of tion. Jesus said: “Come to me, all you who life. He said: “Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruc- rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from tion, and there are many who go in by it. Because Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is leads to life, and there are few who find it” easy and My burden is light” (Matthew (Matthew 7:13–14). The word “narrow” in the 11:28–30). The Apostle John elaborates: “For New King James Version is translated from a Greek this is the love of God, that we keep His com- word which signifies being “pressed” or hemmed mandments. And His commandments are not in by large rocks within a gorge. The Greek word burdensome” (1 John 5:3). rendered as “difficult” carries the meaning of “nar- God’s way is indeed a blessed way of free- row” or “confined” (An Expository Dictionary of dom from sin and its consequences, which end Biblical Words, ed. Vine, 1985). in death (Romans 6:23). As Christians, we are to God’s way is not the natural way that sinning repent and “lay aside every weight, and the sin humanity would choose or find most comfortable. which so easily ensnares us”—having faith in Human nature seeks, and remains in, its own self- Jesus Christ to help us through all our problems ish comfort zone. It subtly resents and rebels and trials—“casting all your care upon Him, for against God’s way and His Laws—the Ten Com- He cares for you” (Hebrews 12:1–4; 1 Peter 5:7). mandments (Romans 8:7). So deceitful is the heart It is the weight of sin that ensnares and loads us of man (Jeremiah 17:9), that many think that they down! Through repentance and faith in Jesus can believe in Christ and continue in a sinful Christ, we can be forgiven and released from sin’s lifestyle. Jesus therefore admonished all of His fol- vise-like grip. Jesus was speaking of two ways of lowers to “strive to enter through the narrow life—slavery to sin, shackled by guilt leading to gate…” (Luke 13:24). The Greek word for “strive” eternal death, versus joyful obedience to God’s is agonizomai which means “struggle” or, literally, way and the receiving of abundant blessings “to agonize” (The Companion Bible). When ren- leading to eternal life. dered metaphorically as “fight,” as in 1 Timothy The two scriptures in question are thus 6:12, it signifies to “fight and contend with all per- clearly not contradictory, but are sequential in severance against temptation and opposition.” nature. One scripture encourages an action—the Human nature is naturally inclined toward choice of obedience to God’s law. The other selfishness and disobedience to God’s holy and scripture describes the results of that choice—an righteous laws. Without a deep heartfelt repen- easy yoke and light burden. Truly, anyone who tance of sin, and a fight against one’s human has already made that choice realizes the bless- nature, many simply will not be able to find the ings it affords. quences for America and the West. Napoleon once predicted that “when China wakes, it will shake the world.” Those words are about to come true! Yet China, the rising nation known as the “Red Dragon,” occu- pies only the eastern portion of Eurasia— the globe’s largest and most conflicted land- mass. This critical piece of geography is a “cauldron of civi- lizations” that is beginning to boil across its entire sur- face with the resur- gence of intense and combative national- ism. Bible prophecy indicates that just before the return of Jesus Christ, the entire Eurasian continent will explode with the most dramatic and devastating con- frontation of nations the world has ever seen. At present, we appear to be witness- ing the opening rounds of that cata- clysmic event! Secular commentators sense fter nearly two centuries of humiliation and decline, the danger ahead, but imperial Chinese Dragon is stirring again and moving they simply do not purposefully toward the center of the world stage. grasp the profound China, once termed “a slumbering giant” and the “sick prophetic significance Aman of Asia,” is rapidly emerging as the new epicenter of Asian of the return of the industry, trade, finance—and military power! As the most populous Dragon. You need to nation on earth with the world’s largest army, newly assertive China understand what is generating concern throughout East Asia and beyond. This China is doing; ancient and cunning “dragon” is determined to reclaim a position of because astonishing dominance in the 21st century that she believes is rightfully hers. events just ahead are The appearance of an ambitious and militant superpower in the going to affect your Far East is extremely significant and will have ominous conse- life!

10 Tomorrow’s World A Proud Past A Hundred Humiliations China’s current quest for international promi- Deep scars from the Opium Wars also drive nence may seem audacious and presumptuous, but China’s ambitions. During the 1840s, the British “what is usual for China is unusual for the West” fought and defeated the Chinese on several occasions (“China: A World Power Again,” Kaplan, Atlantic to protect their lucrative and illegal opium trade in Monthly, August 1999, p. 16). For most of her long China. Britain gained Hong Kong and extensive trad- history, China has been a powerful state. The Chinese ing rights in China through unequal treaty agree- “have the oldest continuous civilization in the ments. Other Western powers—Portugal, America, world… and also the oldest centralized state” (The Germany and Russia—extracted similar concessions Heart of the Dragon, Clayre, 1985, p. 1). While the from the weak and corrupt Manchu government that empires of Egypt, Assyria, Babylon, forced China to open its doors to Greece and Rome rose and fell, the the outside world. Christian mis- Chinese Empire continued to grow sionaries often arrived on ships in size and splendor. The Chinese that carried opium, and their called their country “the Middle efforts to convert the “heathen” Kingdom because they believed it were perceived as attacks on the was at the center, or middle, of the Chinese way of life. This seemed earth” (The Eagle and the Dragon, evil and hypocritical to the Chi- Lawson, 1985, p. 32). From the nese. When, with the Boxer Dragon Throne the Emperor ruled Rebellion in 1900, the Chinese “everything under heaven.” The attempted to end ruthless central government was hierarchical With the Treaty of Nanking in exploitation of their country by and authoritarian. The Chinese his- 1842, ending the first Opium War, “foreign devils,” they were again Britain gained control of Hong torically have regarded foreigners as Kong, which it held until returning defeated by the Western powers. barbarians—not as equals. it to China in 1999. © Presslink Images This period of humiliation is The Chinese invented and used “something the Chinese would paper, printing, moveable type, gunpowder, the mag- not soon forget” (Lawson, p. 42). netic compass, crossbow and porcelain “long before The exploitation of China by outside powers has they were known in Europe” (China Today, Shanor & “generated the profound sense of cultural humiliation Shanor, 1995, p. 78). Marco Polo recorded splendors that has motivated the Chinese throughout the twen- of China that sounded unbelievable to European tieth century, a humiliation all the more intense ears. In the early 1400s the Ming Emperor sent a fleet because of the collision between their ingrained sense of treasure ships—some of the largest wooden ships of cultural superiority and the demeaning realities of ever built—to Indonesia, India and Africa to estab- postimperial China” (Brzezinski, p. 15). Brzezinski lish trade and impress other nations with China’s continues, “From that perspective, China’s fall from greatness (When China Ruled the Seas, Levathes, greatness—the last 150 years of China’s humiliation— 1994, p. 21). is an aberration, a desecration of China’s special qual- China’s glorious past is “looked upon by most ity, and a personal insult to every individual Chinese. Chinese as a source of great pride” (Understanding It must be erased, and its perpetrators [Britain, Amer- China, Starr, 1997, p. 56). Zbigniew Brzezinski, ica, Russia and Japan] deserve due punishment” (Ibid. national security advisor to former President Carter, p. 158). A Chinese general has stated [concerning the notes that “to be Chinese meant to be cultured, and United States]: “for a relatively long time it will be for that reason, the rest of the world owed China its absolutely necessary that we quietly nurse our sense due deference” (The Grand Chessboard, 1997, pp. of vengeance… We must conceal our abilities and 13–14). Chinese civilization has long cultivated a bide our time” (The Coming Conflict with China, Bern- “strongly felt and deeply ingrained sense of cultural stein & Munro, 1997, p. 3). China is determined to superiority” (Ibid. p. 13). This has made China sus- avenge past offenses. picious and unreceptive to outside ideas and often difficult to get along with. These are critical factors Return of the Dragon that motivate China’s behavior and her quest to regain a dominant position in the world. In 1949, after a “century of shame,” the Chinese

Sept.–Oct. 2000 11 Communists established the People’s Republic of theory that control of the Eurasian ‘Heartland’ would China in “the most massive revolution in world his- assure mastery of the world” (Tournament of Shadows, tory” (“China’s Communist Revolution: A Half-Cen- Meyer & Brysac, 1999, pp. xviii, 569). tury Perspective,” Current History, Sept. 1999, p. China is located on the eastern rim of the historic 243). Their goals were to unite China and eliminate Eurasian “heartland” and has serious intentions of foreign encroachments. In spite of setbacks and self- becoming a major player in the “Great Game.” China inflicted hardships, “significant improvements were took over Tibet “because control of Tibet gives the Chi- made in diet, welfare, health care and education” nese the high ground from which they can threaten all (Ibid. p. 246). In the last 25 years, China’s opening to of South Asia” (Red Dragon Rising, Timperlake & Western ideas accelerated its development and made Triplett, 1999, p. 57). Supplying arms to Burma and its economy the third largest in the world. America Pakistan is China’s attempt to encircle and neutralize and other Western nations aided China’s economic its populous rival, India. China has forged treaties with and military development during those years, to three Central Asian states and established a new “counter-balance” the Russian “strategic partnership” with Russia influence in Asia. However, with (“China’s Search for a Global Role,” the sudden implosion of the Soviet Yahunda, Current History, Sept. Union in the early 1990s, China 1999, p. 269). China is moving to emerged—almost overnight—as the control the Eurasian “heartland.” foremost power in Asia. One of China’s high ranking gener- China’s burgeoning economy als states, “since the early 1990s, we and growing position of power have been adjusting and preparing have rekindled national pride, for the world strategy of supremacy fanned self-confidence and stirred and power politics” (Timperlake & long-suppressed imperial ambi- Russian President Vladimir Putin Triplett, p. 145). tions. President Jiang Zemin has (left) and Chinese President Jiang Chinese philosophy also influ- Zemin toast the signing of vowed to “unite China and make it economic and trade agreements. ences China’s foreign policy. Mao powerful again” (Newsweek, Oct. China’s growing economy is Tse Tung’s famous comment “polit- 11, 1999, p. 49). Government-con- rekindling national pride. ical power grows out of the barrel trolled publications boast that the of a gun” is still followed. The Peo- return of Hong Kong and Macao “prove China’s ple’s Republic of China “is now engaged in one of the strength” and make all Chinese “extremely proud of most extensive and rapid military buildups in the Asia’s glory in the 20th century” (“Macao: Yesterday, world” (“The Coming Conflict with China,” Bern- Today and Tomorrow,” Fugen, China Today, Dec. stein & Munro, Foreign Affairs, Mar.-Apr. 1997, p. 1999, p. 34). China is described as “a big country of 25). Sun Tzu, the Chinese military sage wrote that ancient origins” that has “made outstanding contri- “the essence of warfare is deception” and “the army is butions to mankind” (Ibid. p. 7). Modern China established by deceit” (The Complete Art of War, appears “like a dragon, soaring toward the 21st cen- Sawyer, 1996, p. 24). China is thus, “largely in secret, tury” (Ibid.). China is on the rebound and is intent building a vast war machine based on the most mod- on resuming its prominent place in the world. The ern weapons and tactics” (Timperlake & Triplett, p. long-expected awakening has occurred. But where 14). This philosophy also explains why China often will it lead? denies and conceals its true intentions. Sun Tzu’s instruction about “gaining the advantages of the The Great Game earth” is reflected in China’s strategic moves to occu- py islands in the South China Sea that sit astride crit- Indicators of China’s future direction are readily ical sea lanes, and to acquire key ports at both ends of available in the history, geography and philosophy of the Panama Canal. These actions can threaten eco- Asia, and in the statements of Chinese leaders. For nomic lifelines of Japan and America. centuries China has been a participant, spectator and The most sobering aspect of China’s military victim of power struggles on the Eurasian continent. buildup involves high-tech weaponry and computer- In the 19th century, the race for empire in central Asia ized information warfare. This includes the use of between Czarist Russia and Victorian Britain was long-range precision strike weapons and also jamming called “the Great Game” and spawned the “grandiose or manipulating enemy computers to disrupt commu-

12 Tomorrow’s World © Presslink Images nications and air-traffic control, block electric power “internationally bullying” to “keep China down.” grids, snarl traffic signals, drain bank accounts and Many Chinese view America as “a toothless paper contaminate water supplies. The People’s Liberation tiger” that can be bought—if the price is right. China Army has developed “the world’s largest information sees the United States as a superpower whose days warfare program after the United States” (Timperlake are numbered—a superpower that should be replaced. & Triplett, p. 123). Western strategists, who label Foreign policy analysts warn that America and China China’s military “the greatest junkyard army in the are “drifting towards disaster” (China Briefing, world” and smile at comparing Chinese and American Joseph, 1997, p. 9) and that conflicting interests of forces, miss the point. Chinese strategists are not these two nations “will be the major global rivalry in interested in merely duplicating American equipment, the first decades of the 21st century” (Bernstein & but are eager to “develop entirely new weapons sys- Munro, p. 4). An explosion could occur over Taiwan tems” that “could render entire categories of tradi- or disputes in the South China Sea. tional weapons obsolete” (see The American Spectator, What these analysts do not grasp is that the Amer- Jan. 2000, p. 69; Commentary, July-August 1999, p. ica-China situation is beginning to resemble prophecies 32). This coincides with Sun Tzu’s approach that the long outlined in the Bible. Scripture plainly reveals highest goal in warfare is to vanquish the enemy with- that as the end of the age approaches, God is going to out actually fighting, and to use “unorthodox” meth- “break the pride” of America’s power—because of our ods. But what does this mean for America? sins (Leviticus 26:19). That period may be just ahead. In end-time biblical prophecies “Israel” represents the America and China in Prophecy American and British descended people as explained in our free booklet What’s Ahead for America and Experts in international relations recognize that Britain? The book of Hosea describes end-time Israel America and the West are entering a very critical peri- as “a silly dove without sense” (7:11) that “went after od—but they only see part of the picture. Today Amer- her lovers” (2:13) and “pursues the east wind” (12:1) ica is the world’s undisputed seeking to please leaders with lies superpower, and Western and double-dealings (7:1–3). This nations have, for the last 200 is an incredibly apt description of years, dominated the globe. This America’s relationship with China is about to change. As Harvard’s in recent years. America has Samuel Huntington and other naively sought to engage the Chi- historians have pointed out, “the nese for financial and humanitar- expansion of the West” has ian gains. We have given away ended, and “the revolt against the sensitive technology and ignored West” has begun (The Clash of Young Chinese People’s Liberation Army China’s militant intentions, hop- soldiers train in Beijing as mainland Civilizations, 1996, p. 53). The China steps up its efforts to bring the ing the Chinese would embrace major challengers to the West island of Taiwan back under its control. democracy and become more like are Islamic and Asian civiliza- us—but they have not! China, as tions—especially China. According to Huntington, the the largest nation in the Far East and a major trading East Asian economic boom has been “one of the most partner, also fits the reference to the east wind. significant developments in the world in the second half Hosea warns Israel that “peoples shall be gathered of the 20th century” (Ibid. p. 103). Many Asians against them” and “the east wind will come” bringing attribute this “to the superiority of their culture and the a “sword” (Hosea 10:10; 13:15–16). China is arming decadence of the West” and believe it is time for Asia to nations against the West, and Chinese nuclear missiles “talk back” to the West (p. 107–108). pointed at American cities and American bases in the Anti-Americanism is also rising in Asia—espe- Western Pacific are of the Dongfeng (East Wind) series cially in China. China’s President Zemin told People’s (“China’s Nuclear Forces: An Assessment,” Goodwin, Liberation Army generals in 1995: “I am aware of the Current History, Sept. 1999, p. 260). Hosea 10:14 indi- fact that the West [the United States] remains our cates that Israel’s “fortresses shall be plundered.” The chief enemy” (Timperlake & Triplett, p. 133). Amer- book of Deuteronomy warns that Israel will be ica is viewed as the principal obstacle in China’s quest “defeated before your enemies… and you shall to become a regional and global power. China resents become troublesome to all the kingdoms of the earth” America’s interference in her internal affairs and (28:25). Chinese troops fought America to a stalemate

Sept.–Oct. 2000 13 in Korea, and Chinese arms contributed to America’s instability” (Ibid. p. 30). The rival of which Brzezins- debacle in Vietnam. America is the focus of growing ki speaks is China—an emerging superpower in east- resentment in Asian and Islamic countries. ern Eurasia. Samuel Huntington writes that, “the rise Additional prophecies about end-time Israel men- of China is the potential source of a big interciviliza- tion that “aliens have devoured his strength, but he tional war between core states” (Huntington, p. 209). does not know it” (Hosea 7:9). This aptly describes This would set the stage on the Eurasian continent for China’s recently revealed efforts to acquire American the events described in Daniel and Revelation. military secrets (see Time, June 7, 1999). Hosea also The Bible also reveals that a 10-nation power block reveals that “the pride of Israel” will in Central Europe (western Eurasia) cause them to “stumble” (5:5) and that will arise just before the end of the age “Israel shall be ashamed of his own (see Daniel, chapters 2 and 7; Revela- counsel” (10:6). Incredibly, America has tion, chapters 13 and 17). For more on initiated exchange visits that permit this topic read “Is the ‘Beast’ Awaken- Chinese ing?” on page 4 of this issue. Daniel military personnel to view our most reveals that “at the time of the end” the sophisticated military equipment and king of the South will attack the king of maneuvers—and even to ask questions the North, and the North will counter- about the vulnerabilities of American attack and occupy much of the Middle aircraft carriers (The New Republic, Apr. East (Daniel 11:40–43). This exact sce- 19, 1999, p. 13). Perceptive analysts nario is developing today! The king of have observed that “we should not be the North will emerge from the devel- sharpening the sword that could be used oping European Community—which China has quietly moved against the Chinese people, our regional to acquire key ports at has already been challenged by Islamic allies, or even ourselves” (Timperlake & both ends of the Panama nations to the south. Several Arab Triplett, p. 200). Unwittingly, America Canal, wooing Panamanian nations have aimed missiles at Europe, may be “arming China against our- officials. © Presslink Image and armies from America and Europe selves” which would be “a major strategic blunder” have invaded Arab lands several times in recent years. (Commentary, July-August 1999, pp. 27–33). Many of the world’s leading purchasers of weapons of Bible prophecy indicates that the rise of China mass destruction “are arrayed on Europe’s southern will play a significant role in America’s decline. Yet periphery” and they are all customers of China (Tim- the Bible reveals even more about China’s future perlake & Triplett, p. 95). The threat of massive activities around the world. destruction to Europe from the south is real! Daniel records that the king of the North will then The Eurasian Future be disturbed by news from the “east and the north” (11:44). To the north and east of Jerusalem are Russia For almost 2,000 years many have pondered how and China—who along with Europe (notably France end-time prophecies in Daniel and Revelation would and Germany) are the major players on the Eurasian be fulfilled. Yet with remarkable suddenness as the continent “motivated by an ambitious vision” (Brzezin- 21st century begins, major nations on the Eurasian ski, p. 43–44). As the emerging European Beast continent are moving into alignments outlined mil- becomes the major power in western Eurasia, Russia lennia ago in Scripture. and China will move to oppose, or counter-balance it. The Eurasian land mass—including China—is This too is already happening. China has forged an home to 75 percent of the world’s people. The conti- “arms-for-oil axis” with Islamic nations and has made nent of Eurasia, which has seen the rise and fall of Russia its “strategic partner.” In Russia, Eurasianism— most major empires in human history, has been building alliances to the south with Islam and to the described as “the chessboard on which the struggle for east with China—is again in vogue (“Dreams of the global primacy continues to be played” and the place Eurasian Heartland: The Reemergence of Geopolitics,” where “a potential rival to America might at some Clover, Foreign Affairs, Mar.-Apr. 1999, p. 9). Hunting- point arise” (Brzezinski, pp. 31, 39). While America ton has commented that “Russia and China united currently provides stability in Eurasia, “America’s sud- would decisively tilt the balance against the West” (p. den withdrawal” or “the sudden emergence of a suc- cessful rival—would produce massive international Continued on page 29

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© Tomorrow’s World Illustration congress, the Does Character issue of character Does Character has been debated again and again. What are the ReallyReally Matter?Matter? ingredients of good character? What aspects of character are particularly important for the leaders of com- munities and nations? There once was a moral con- sensus regarding what constituted good character, yet we increas- ingly find that the moral con- sensus in the Western world has broken down. Different segments of soci- ety often hold By John H. Ogwyn widely divergent views about what is acceptable behavior. haracter is in the news. have raised the issue of character This is clearly illustrated by Many politicians are in all phases of national life. the controversy that recently spending large sums of In the last few years, events embroiled the Boy Scouts of C money trying to con- in the political arena have America. The Scouting move- vince the electorate that they focused national attention on ment had its origin early in the have more character than their character in a special way, as an 20th century through the efforts opponents. These politicians are American President has been of British military leader Lord debating about what constitutes impeached and has been subject- Baden-Powell. It was designed character and how important a ed to disbarment proceedings in from the start as a character- role it should play in public life. his home state. Yet he has not building institution for boys. Some are even claiming that pri- been the only one caught practic- Scouting was intended to pro- vate behavior is really irrelevant ing immorality in high office; duce young men who were to public performance and several of his congressional crit- “trustworthy, loyal, kind, brave, should not be considered at all. ics have turned out to have clean and reverent.” Yet for sever- Issues of character have not preached family values far better al years the Boy Scouts were been limited to politicians, how- than they have practiced them. locked in a court battle over ever. From sports figures and What is the relevance of per- whether they had to accept entertainers to military leaders sonal character to public life? As acknowledged homosexuals as and corporate executives, scan- the United States approaches the Scoutmasters. Can you imagine dals and even criminal charges selection of a new president and such an issue even being a con-

16 Tomorrow’s World © Presslink Image troversy a mere 25 years ago? how man was viewed. No longer human destiny. Its abhorrence of Societal agreement about what was he seen as having free choice; discipline and form is usually constitutes good moral character he was increasingly seen as mere- grouped with the signs of has become so eroded in the last ly the product of various external ‘progress.’ It is progress for those three to four decades that it is stimuli. Far-seeing educator and who neither have a sense of direc- hard to get a wide range of social commentator Richard tion nor want responsibility. agreement on anything. It seems Weaver noted: “The social Their heresy is that man’s des- that tolerance is increasingly philosophers of the nineteenth tiny in the world is not to per- being touted as the chief, and century found in Darwin power- fect himself but to lean back in perhaps only, virtue. ful support for their thesis that sensual enjoyment” (p. 91). How can we even discuss the human beings act always out of The rapidly changing mores issue of character without a clear- economic incentives, and it was of society, slowed down by the cut definition of right and wrong? they who completed the abolish- Great Depression and World War When all is said and done, does ment of freedom of the will. The II, picked up speed again during character really matter? Is there great pageant of history thus the 1960s and 1970s. The same any overriding reason for the became reducible to the econom- trends have turned many of our development of right character, ic endeavors of individuals and urban streets into battle zones beyond merely clearing up the classes… Man created in the and have produced a public scandals that grip our nation and divine image… was replaced by school system increasingly char- its institutions? man the wealth-seeking and— acterized by a climate of violence consuming animal” (Ideas Have and disrespect for authority. Attitudes Toward Consequences, p. 6). These trends are making them- Character Development New ideas about man and his selves felt even in highly selective nature had been the subject of environments, even in institu- Since our nation’s beginning, philosophical speculation in both tions that have long prided them- there has been a great shift in the 18th and 19th centuries, but selves on their honor codes. public attitudes toward character did not really penetrate the popu- development and its importance. lar mind until shortly after World The Cheating Game George Washington, America’s War I. The writings of men like first President, in 1790 wrote to Sigmund Freud and John Dewey From grade school to gradu- his nephew that, “a good moral popularized a new view of man ate school, it seems that everyone character is the first essential in a and of the factors that contribute is cheating. In its November 22, man.” Throughout the 19th cen- to his proper development. The 1999 issue, U.S. News & World tury this emphasis persisted, and post-war atmosphere of the “roar- Report magazine ran a feature was reflected in childrearing. ing twenties,” with its emphasis story on the role that cheating Yet by the end of World War I on being “modern,” provided fer- plays in American culture. the emphasis had shifted remark- tile soil in which these views According to a USN&WR poll, 84 ably. Noted Harvard professor and thrived. percent of college students criminologist James Q. Wilson These new ideas had their believe that they need to cheat to called attention to this shift in his origin in the philosophy of ethi- get ahead in the world today. book, On Character. “In 1890, cal optimism, which “…taught Ninety percent of college stu- 1900, and 1910 one-third of the that man has a natural moral dents do not think that cheaters child-rearing articles published in sense which can be relied on not will ever really pay the price for a sample of articles from the only to recognize virtue but to their actions. Ladies Home Journal, Women’s delight in it” (Weaver, pp. Students who cheat are likely Home Companion, and Good 79–80). This approach leads to make cheating a way of life as Housekeeping were about charac- away from discipline and toward adults, according to studies cited ter development; in 1920 only 3 impulsive individualism. Weaver by USN&WR. Why should we be percent were. Personality develop- noted this trend and its outcome: surprised that the workplace is ment had taken its place” (p. 3). “Egotism in work and art,” he full of adults who have lied about Why did this change occur? wrote, “is the flowering, after job experience and continue to One key reason was the change in long growth, of a heresy about lie about any number of other

Sept.–Oct. 2000 17 matters? And if they will lie, they those who would lead others, As Moses understood, leaders will steal! Several years ago, a whether a husband leading his who fear God will love truth and University of Southern California family or a ruler leading a nation. hate covetousness. Such men will study estimated that employee Moses, when he appointed not be for sale at any price! They theft costs retail stores about 16 ancient Israel’s magistrates, will understand the profound million dollars a day! recorded the essential criteria for truth of Jesus’ statement in Recognizing the correlation Matthew 16:26: “what will a man between student cheating and give in exchange for his soul?” future job performance, the U.S. Loving truth and hating covetous- Air Force Academy was shaken ness are crucial to pursuing what several years ago in the wake of a is just and right without regard to cheating scandal. The aftermath personal profit or advantage. Such of the scandal led the academy to a leader will not be taking an opin- establish, in July 1993, a Center ion poll to find out which side of for Character Development. Gen- an issue he should support. eral Patrick Gamble, the cadet In Proverbs 31, the king’s commandant at the academy, told mother admonishes her son about the Colorado Springs Gazette Tele- the virtues that are essential in graph why this seemed to be nec- rulers. She reminds him in verse 3 essary at the time: “The raw to “waste not your strength on material is not coming in the women, your love on these door with the same values that destroyers of a king” (Moffatt). In our grandparents and parents verses 4 and 5 she admonishes taught us 30, 35 years ago.” leaders. First they were to be him that it is not “…for rulers to Why not? Because character capable men who were able to do desire strong drink; lest they drink cannot exist in a moral vacuum! the job. Ability alone, however, and forget what has been decreed, At the bedrock of right character was far from enough. While intel- and pervert the rights of all the has to be a clear-cut sense of right ligence, the ability to analyze situ- afflicted” (RSV). How many lead- and wrong. Popular religion has ations and the ability to deal with ers have failed because they lacked long since moved away from talk- people were all-important, some- the character to say no to their ing about sin. Such talk is viewed thing else was also vital. In addi- lusts? Sexual immorality and alco- as judgmental, and has been tion to having innate capacity, the hol abuse have destroyed the replaced by platitudes helping leaders of the nation were to be effectiveness of many. Lacking the people to “accept themselves” men who feared God. They were character to rule themselves, they and to “feel better about who to be men of truth who hated cov- have sought instead to master and they are.” The Bible has increas- etousness (Exodus 18:21). rule others. The corruption and ingly been ignored, and the result The fear of God lies at the injustices so prevalent in our soci- is the national crisis of character starting point of good character. ety are, to a great extent, the prod- with which we are confronted. Because God is not real to people, ucts of self-indulgent leaders. they are emboldened to do what- When leaders lack character, the Character and Leadership ever they believe that they can get institutions they guide will reflect away with. Proper fear of God it and will suffer accordingly. The Bible says much about means to hold Him and His ways King David, at the end of his government, leadership and right in awe and reverence. It involves life and his long reign over Israel, character. In fact, they are very deep, abiding respect for the Cre- gave final advice to his son and much intertwined. Declaring that ator and Judge of the universe. to all of the rulers who would man is not by nature good, but When an individual lives his life come after him. In 2 Samuel rather is a mixture of good and in the fear of the Lord, it means 23:3, he emphasized that those evil, the Bible lays out in clear that he is deeply conscious of the who rule over men must be just, terms the distinction between reality of God and seeks con- ruling in the fear of God. This is right and wrong. It also defines sciously to please God with his a matter of character, and right the virtues that are necessary for actions and attitudes. character begins with fear and

18 Tomorrow’s World © PhotoDisc Image awe of the great God. Living life dren of God… but we know that mankind forgiveness for past sins in deep awe and awareness of the when He is revealed, we shall be upon coming to Him through Jesus presence of God will lead to like Him, for we shall see Him as Christ in a spirit of faith and repen- treating others fairly; not show- He is. And everyone who has this tance. He then offers us His Holy ing favoritism and taking advan- hope in Him purifies himself, just Spirit to enable us to share in His tage for personal benefit. as He is pure.” When we recognize very nature (2 Peter 1:4). Through the great purpose that God has for that Spirit He actually begins to Producing Right Character us, we have every reason to seek to inscribe His laws into our minds purify ourselves and to actively and hearts (Hebrews 8:10). We are Right character is not simply cooperate with God in the devel- admonished to be followers—imi- about knowing what is right; it is opment of His holy, righteous tators—of Jesus Christ in our daily about doing what is right! We can character within us. We under- lives (1 Corinthians 11:1). identify three primary ingredients stand that when Jesus Christ Right knowledge and the necessary to the development of returns to this earth in power and habitual practice of that right good character. The first is knowl- glory, we are to be glorified with knowledge are the first two steps edge of what is right and virtuous, Him, as a part of His family. After toward developing righteous the second is habitual practice of all, God is bringing MANY sons character. Then comes the third what is right and the third involves unto glory (Hebrews 2:10). ingredient necessary to “set” our the presence of adversity and God’s very purpose for placing character—the trials and adversi- trial. It is one thing to practice mankind upon this earth, created ties of life. The Apostle Paul puts doing the right thing when it is in His own image, is that we might our trials into perspective by convenient or even advantageous. some day be born into His very explaining: “Our troubles are slight It is quite another to do what is family as real sons and daughters and short-lived; and their outcome right in the midst of stresses and (Romans 8:16–19; 2 Corinthians an eternal glory which outweighs pressures to compromise or to give 6:17–18). Does this sound strange them far” (2 Corinthians 4:17, up. The Apostle Paul explains in or even blasphemous? Regardless NEB). By demonstrating to God Romans 5:3–4: “…that pressure of how it may sound to you, it is that we are willing to suffer for and affliction and hardship pro- the plain and simple truth straight righteousness sake as Jesus Christ duce patient and unswerving from your Bible! True Christians did, we show Him that we value endurance. And endurance (forti- are to be shaped and molded to life with Him far above all of the tude) develops maturity of charac- conform to the very character of blandishments of today’s world. ter—that is approved faith and Jesus Christ Himself, for Christ is Our nation and our world are tried integrity…” (Amplified Bible). accounted as the firstborn among in the throes of a character crisis. It is the struggle against many brethren (Romans 8:29). This fall’s election will not solve adversity that hardens and solidi- The returned Christ is to that crisis! Our people have for- fies our character. If we learn to reign as King of kings and Lord of gotten their Maker and they have make right choices even when lords. Who are the kings that will disregarded His instruction book. they seem to be to our immediate reign under Him? Revelation 20:6 In this materialistic and self- detriment, we are developing the and other scriptures make plain indulgent age, they have increas- long-term view that lies at the that it is the resurrected saints ingly taken what they consider heart of right character. This view who will literally rule over the the soft and easy way. Suffering is based upon an understanding cities and kingdoms of this earth. and hardship have been viewed of the ultimate reason why right The Christian life is to prepare as something to be avoided at all character is so important. us for our ultimate destiny. We are costs. Value has been measured in In 1 John 3:1–3, the Apostle to be born into the universe-ruling dollars and cents, not in right and John explains the great, transcen- family of God at the resurrection. wrong or justice and injustice. dent purpose behind character In order to prepare us for that des- If we understand the great development. He writes: “Behold tiny, God reveals in His word the purpose being worked out here what manner of love the Father laws and principles that distinguish below, then we will understand has bestowed on us, that we good from evil. Only through God’s why character really matters. And should be called children of revelation can we truly know what we will realize that it not only mat- God… Beloved, now we are chil- is right and wrong. God offers all of ters now—it matters forever! TW

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uch of modern education is based on atheistic given the way of men, there may still be caves for thou- or even anti-God concepts. In the millenni- sands of years in which his shadow will be shown. And um, God’s way will bring about an absolute we—we still have to vanquish his shadow, too” (The revolution in education. But you can experi- Gay Science, Nietzsche, 1882, section 108). Nietzsche M ence the true values of education now! is now dead, but his philosophy lives on to this day in With the Ten Commandments and prayer barred anti-God minds. During the tumult of the 1960s, it from many American classrooms, what is taking their even leapt out of philosophy books and into the news place? Even though most of the nation’s first and most headlines, when the respected Time magazine asked on prominent universities were founded in the name of its April 8, 1966 cover: “Is God Dead?” Christianity, most of today’s educators are ignoring the Many intellectuals of the 18th and 19th centuries foundation of truth—God’s Word. They are teaching saw that Christianity had strayed from its apostolic ori- that there are no absolutes, and that there is no ulti- gins, and had taken on the pagan customs of the sur- mate authority except the self. Students are rarely rounding society. But instead of rebuilding modern learning God’s eternal law; they are learning human- education on Christianity’s true Apostolic foundation, ism and materialism instead. many intellectuals sought to destroy that foundation How did our educational system shift its empha- altogether! They rejected one kind of false education sis? Many universities that were founded to teach the and false religion—but sought to replace it with god- Bible and uphold God’s moral law had, by the 1960s, less education rather than godly education. become havens of nihilism and anti-God sentiment. Beginning in the 19th century, they had adopted the The True Foundation of Education structure, and later the ideals, of the German univer- sities and philosophers. The Christianity practiced by Jesus Christ and Key among these philosophers was Friedrich Niet- the Apostles set an example for all times. That exam- zsche, whose philosophy was not merely atheistic but ple included the practice of the spiritual laws of was strongly anti-God. He wrote: “God is dead; but God—the Ten Commandments—and the way of love

20 Tomorrow’s World © PhotoDisc Image taught by Jesus Christ, who said to His followers: “If Yet a spiritual component in a human brain dif- you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. ferentiates the animal brain from the human mind. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall Scientists know that the human brain delivers far make you free” (John 8:31–32). more “performance” for its weight than any other Does this mean that earth’s 2 billion professing species’ brain. A few scientists have concluded that Christians all have the truth? Has it made them free? this capacity can only be explained by the presence We know that much of the world remains in dark- of a spiritual component. This scientific conclusion, ness and ignorance; whole cultures, peoples and though not commonly accepted, agrees with revealed nations, are blinded by false education. But how rare Scripture. The Apostle Paul wrote: “For what man is true education—and true knowledge? knows the things of a man except the spirit of the We read a shocking statement in the book of Rev- man which is in him?” (1 Corinthians 2:11). elation: “So the great dragon was cast out, that ser- This is not an immortal soul. It is a spirit essence pent of old, called the Devil and Satan, who deceives combined with the brain that empowers humans far the whole world; he was cast to the earth, and his beyond the animals. It harmonizes science and Scrip- angels were cast out with him” (Revelation 12:9). ture, and explains an aspect of the human mind that This great fallen angel, called the Devil and remains a mystery to most educators and “experts.” Satan, deceives not the minority of human beings, Sir John Maddox, editor emeritus of Nature, wrote in but the vast majority. Simply being part of the one- a recent Time magazine essay on “Thinking”: third of humanity that calls itself “Christian” is no guarantee that one is not deceived! How the brain manages to think is a But just what is this truth about which Satan conundrum with a millennial time scale. All deceives the whole world? Of course there is scien- animals have brains so as to be able to move tific truth that can be tested. Science can to some about. Signals from the senses—eyes, ears, extent describe the “what” and “how” of natural nostrils or skin, as the case may be—send laws, yet it cannot explain the why of our existence! messages to the spinal cord, which moves the Those truths are beyond natural law, and can only be limbs appropriately. But thinking involves the explained by the One who created those laws. What consideration of alternative responses, many does the Creator say about truth? When Jesus was of which have not been experienced but have praying to His Father on the night before His cruci- been merely imagined. The faculty of being fixion, He prayed for his disciples: “Sanctify them by conscious of what is going on in the head is Your truth. Your word is truth” (John 17:17). an extra puzzle. A century from now, elec- Yes, the Word of God is truth! You need to prove tronics shops (or web sites) will be advertis- to yourself that the Bible is the revelation of the Cre- ing all kinds of gadgets that simulate some of ator God. The Apostle Paul wrote: “All Scripture is the workings of the human brain, but neuro- given by inspiration of God” (2 Timothy 3:16). The scientists will still be struggling to understand Greek word translated as “inspiration” is theopneustos, the thinking machine in all our heads (“The which means “divinely breathed in.” The New Inter- Century’s Greatest Minds,” Time, March 29, national Version translates this as: “All Scripture is 1999, p. 206). God-breathed.” When Paul wrote this, the books that we call the “Old Testament” were the only codified Maddox, a world-renowned physicist, predicts “Scripture,” yet today many Christians wish to ignore that even a century from now the puzzle of human the plain teachings of the Old Testament in favor of thinking will not be solved. With an understanding the New Testament writings. But the New Testament of Scripture, one can see that education based solely itself tells us otherwise. All Scripture is God-breathed! on material and physical knowledge is woefully lim- ited. When an educational system rejects the exis- How Does a Human Being Learn? tence of God and of spirit, it rejects ultimate reality and ultimate truth! True education must be based on the truth God has revealed in His Word. Yet how many university Mankind’s Failed Educational System administrators, professors or students know the true purpose and meaning of life? Most accept the evolu- If our modern educational system is not produc- tionary concept that man is only an animal. ing all the answers we seek, should we at least be

Sept.–Oct. 2000 21 impressed with the system itself? Certainly, universi- heart, ‘there is no God.’ They are corrupt, they have ties can successfully teach some areas of material done abominable works, there is none who does good. knowledge. But what happens when these institutions The LORD looks down from heaven upon the children are cut off from the values that should guide them? of men, to see if there are any who understand, who What goes on in the modern university? Here is seek God. They have all turned aside, they have togeth- what one unhappy academic has written: “The aver- er become corrupt; there is none who does good, no, not age American persists in thinking that the classroom one. Have all the workers of iniquity no knowledge, who is the center of activity of a university. Because it eat up my people as they eat bread, and do not call on makes for good relations with the public (as well as the LORD?” (Psalm 14:1–4). with the legislature), university administrators God wants to develop holy and righteous charac- encourage such fanciful ter in His people, as John H. notions. But among themselves, Ogwyn explains in his article they know how anachronistic “Does Character Really Matter?” and downright inaccurate they on page 16 of this issue. God are. Asked to describe the mis- wants His people to grow in the sion of his school, a vice chan- kind of godly knowledge that cellor of a Big Ten university will lead them to “call on the listed five separate areas of LORD,” to yield to His Holy Spir- responsibility: economic devel- it and to do good (see also opment, service to the state, the Matthew 4:4; Luke 4:4). creation of new knowledge, and To counter the effects of training graduate students. And, Many academics see the Bible as archaic modern universities’ anti-God finally, dead last, teaching” human literature—not as Truth—and education, and to help students (Profscam, Sykes, 1988, p. 29). prefer to teach from even the most base develop godly character, Herbert and violent popular entertainments, to The modern university has attract students’ interest. © Presslink Images W. Armstrong established three strayed from its roots. Not only colleges based on the principles does it minimize the teaching of values, it minimizes of true godly education. Their motto was: “Recapture the value of teaching. Certainly there is value in True Values.” Students were taught to apply biblical research, and in economic development and public values to every facet of life—including art, literature, service. But true education, as Scripture presents it, science, music, humor and human relations. The edi- goes far beyond knowledge production; it must teach tor in chief of this magazine, Dr. Roderick C. Mered- the spiritual values without which all the other pur- ith, served as deputy chancellor at each of these three suits will lead to ruin! colleges, assisting Mr. Armstrong in carrying out this Can one be truly educated without knowing the vital endeavor. But we can “recapture true values” difference between right and wrong? The Apostle even without a college environment, by studying Paul powerfully condemns those intellectuals who God’s Word and applying biblical knowledge in reject the truth and the reality of God: “For the wrath everything we think, say and do. By doing so, we can of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodli- begin to understand the impact of Jesus’ statement ness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the that “I have come that they may have life, and that truth in unrighteousness, because what may be they may have it more abundantly” (John 10:10). known of God is manifest in them, for God has But how does one recognize abundant life? The shown it to them. For since the creation of the world Greeks searched for wisdom and the Jews for miracu- His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being under- lous signs of God’s power. The Apostle Paul explained stood by the things that are made, even His eternal that the Son of God embodied both of those elements power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, far beyond the limits of mortal mankind: “For Jews because, although they knew God, they did not glo- request a sign, and Greeks seek after wisdom; but we rify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile preach Christ crucified, to the Jews a stumbling block in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were dark- and to the Greeks foolishness, but to those who are ened. Professing to be wise, they became fools” called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of (Romans 1:18–22). God and the wisdom of God. Because the foolishness Throughout the Bible, indictments of anti-God of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is education are very strong: “The fool has said in his stronger than men” (1 Corinthians 1:22–25).

22 Tomorrow’s World Indeed, very few of those whom the world calls Gomorrah is our probable destination” (Slouching “wise” or “noble”—the rich and powerful and intel- Towards Gomorrah, Bork, 1996, pp. 331, 343). lectual—are called by God. “Not By contrast, King David wrote of the many wise according to the flesh, not education that comes from a sound many mighty, not many noble, are foundation: “Oh, how I love Your law! It called. But God has chosen the foolish is my meditation all the day. You, things of the world to put to shame through Your commandments, make me the wise… that no flesh should glory wiser than my enemies; for they are ever in His presence” (1 Corinthians with me. I have more understanding 1:26–27, 29). than all my teachers, for Your testi- That is how much God hates monies are my meditation. I understand vanity! Those who think themselves more than the ancients, because I keep so wise that they would “glory in His Your precepts. I have restrained my feet presence” are not the ones God will from every evil way, that I may keep call! Rather, God will reveal His Your word. I have not departed from truth to “foolish” Christians if they Proverbs 1:7 says “The Your judgments, for You Yourself have fear of the LORD is the have a repentant, humble and teach- beginning of knowledge, taught me” (Psalm 119:97–102). able spirit! As the Apostle Paul but fools despise wisdom God taught King David, and He wrote: “If anyone among you seems and instruction.” Today’s wants to teach all His people. Once you to be wise in this age, let him educational approaches begin to apply the spiritual laws of God become a fool that he may become cut students off from true as taught in the Bible, as magnified by knowledge. wise. For the wisdom of this world is Jesus Christ in the Sermon on the foolishness with God. For it is written, ‘He catches Mount, you can have greater understanding and true the wise in their own craftiness’” (1 Corinthians knowledge. As we read in Psalm 111:10: “The fear of 3:18–19). the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; a good under- standing have all those who do His commandments.” God: The Greatest Teacher As you seek to obey Him, God will reveal spiri- tual knowledge to you through the Holy Spirit. Paul True education must be based on the truth of goes on to explain the difference in knowledge of the God. All other foundations are but vanity. Only a converted Christian to that of an unconverted per- Christian with a willingness to learn from the Great son: “For what man knows the things of a man Teacher, and follow His example, will build a proper except the spirit of the man which is in him? Even so foundation to receive true knowledge. Jesus Christ no one knows the things of God except the Spirit of taught His students: “If you want to enter into life, God. Now we have received, not the spirit of the keep the commandments” (Matthew 19:17). He then world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might listed several of the Ten Commandments. know the things that have been freely given to us by Why are the Ten Commandments the foundation God” (1 Corinthians 2:11–12). of true education? Because they plainly tell us what Just as an animal brain cannot understand the is right and what is wrong! They reveal the way of “things of man,” neither can the carnal, natural mind peace and prosperity that God intends for all human- of man understand the “things of God.” Paul goes on ity. What happens to those who ignore God’s plain to explain: “But the natural man does not receive the laws? As the Apostle Paul wrote: “Do not be things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man him; nor can he know them, because they are spiri- sows, that he will also reap. For he who sows to his tually discerned” (1 Corinthians 2:14). Spiritual flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who truth is spiritually discerned; it cannot be acquired sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting by natural human intellect apart from the gift of life” (Galatians 6:7–8). God’s Holy Spirit (Acts 2:38). Is it any wonder that immorality and perversity Because it has rejected true education, our mod- have ravaged Western society in the last few ern world does not know the way to true peace. But decades? Retired U.S. appellate Judge Robert H. Bork Christians can know the truth, and can look forward warned, “we are well along the road to the moral chaos that is the end of radical individualism… Continued on page 29

Sept.–Oct. 2000 23 merican troops have once again landed on Philip- pine soil. But this land- ing was only for a joint militaryA exercise, held from January 31 to March 3 of this year, by approximately 2,500 United States troops and their Filipino counter- parts. The name of the exercise was “Balikatan 2000”—a Filipino phrase which means, “shouldering the load together.” It is an appropri- ate description of the cooperation and good will these two nations have experienced, as friends and allies, for most of this century. By Rod McNair The United States and the Philippines have historically enjoyed an unusually warm and intimate relationship. “Filipino- Americans are our largest overseas population. Filipinos of all ages love the United States,” former President Fidel Ramos said in a 1997 inter- view by former U.S. Secretary of the Navy James Webb (“Our Friend— the Philippines,” Parade Magazine, May 25, 1997, p. 5). According to the article, as of 1997, an estimated 30,000 Ameri- cans were visiting the Philippines each month. Approximately 2 mil- Manila, Philippines lion Filipino-Americans were liv- ing in the United States, making them the largest Asian-American population nationwide. As of Base closures, toxic waste disputes, distrust of 1997, the United States has been the International Monetary Fund and World Bank the Philippines’ biggest trading partner, accounting for 33 percent as American “pawns” and concern over conduct of the Philippines’ exports and 20 percent of its imports. Former Sec- of United States servicemen: these issues have retary Webb commented, “With strained United States/Philippines relations in the almost every Filipino, one finds an affection for the U.S. and a desire 1990s. What does the future hold for these to continue our unique historical relationship.” traditional friends and allies? And why is the Yet that “unique historical rela- tionship” is being strained. The United States losing credibility with one of its recent Balikatan 2000 exercises most dependable and most important strategic belie a growing undercurrent of distrust of American involvement partners in the Pacific Rim? in the Philippines. Although this

24 Tomorrow’s World year’s Balikatan exercises were the that pitted American occupation same unit that was involved in the 16th since the series began in forces against Filipino guerillas. raid, has been a proponent of 1981, nearly five years had passed Although the Filipino rebel- returning the prized bells. He since the last exercise. Bitter anti- lion was eventually put down, this commented on the damaging American protests period of history left effects of this controversy on rocked the nation in deep scars. One United States-Philippines rela- 1998 as the Visiting wound which causes tions: “I don’t think they under- Forces Agreement pain yet today was stand the damage they are causing (VFA), which laid the controversy of to the image of the United States the legal ground- the “Bells of Balangi- and the American military in work for the Ameri- ga.” During the Fil- Southeast Asia, not just the can troops’ visit, was ipino resistance Philippines. It is high time to let vigorously debated movement, church the Balangiga bells go home” but ultimately rati- bells were used to (“Former U.S. Army Officer fied by the Philip- warn local resistance Laments Delay of Balangiga Bells pine Senate. fighters of oncoming Return,” Balita, March 13, 1998). What does the Vocal anti-VFA protestors American forces. Despite the good relations demonstrated against the future hold for joint Philippine-U.S. military During one skir- between the United States and the these long-time accord ratified by the mish, on September Philippines, it is controversies like allies? And why is Philippine senate. The VFA 28, 1901, 48 Ameri- the “Bells of Balangiga” that con- the credibility of boosted military cooperation can soldiers were tinue to cause ongoing friction. between the two countries. the United States © Presslink Images surprised and killed waning in the eyes by Filipino guerillas. Calls for Independence, of many in a nation that has been, In retaliation, the 9th Infantry Bat- Closure of Bases historically, a trusted friend and talion Commander, U.S. Brig. loyal supporter? Gen. James Smith ordered his men With the close of World War to kill all the male natives of the II, the Cold War standoff between Roots of Tension, island of Samar aged 10 years and the United States and the Soviet Bells of Heroism above. This action came to be Union showed the importance of known as the “Samar Massacre.” strategic Clark Air Force Base and The history of the two coun- As a prize of war, American forces Subic Naval Base in the Philip- tries’ intimate but sometimes from this battalion took some of tense relationship goes back to the church bells home with them, the turn of the 20th century. two of which are installed at the When the United States declared U.S. Air Force Base in Cheyenne, war on Spain in 1898, Filipinos Wyoming. Numerous Philippine were also fighting a desperate government efforts to reclaim the struggle to overturn more than bells, especially during the Cen- 300 years of Spanish domination. tennial celebrations in 1998, have U.S. Commodore George Dewey fallen on deaf ears among veterans steamed into Manila Bay and was groups in Wyoming. Senate Presi- at first considered an ally by dent Pro Tempore Blas Ople said Emilio Aguinaldo of the Filipino he hoped “the Philippines will A United States Marine sounded the last bugle call for retreat as the resistance movement. Dewey soon be the rightful owner and U. S. flag was lowered permanently used the resistance movement to custodian of the two bells that at Subic Naval Base, Philippines. help defeat the Spanish. symbolize the heroism of Filipino However, Filipino hopes of and American soldiers during the pines. During the 1980s, 16,000 independence were dashed when dark period of our history” (“Sen- American troops were stationed in the United States declared the ate supports return of Balangiga the Philippines. The reason for this Philippines a protectorate. Many bells,” Balita, March 9, 1998). strong presence was the large fleet Americans are not aware that sev- Retired Major Daniel Tarter, of Soviet ships kept in the Pacific eral years of war followed—a war who in the 1980s commanded the Ocean—two dozen warships and a

Sept.–Oct. 2000 25 formidable air force were stationed peril to this country, it is the such effect of United States at nearby Cam Ranh Bay in Viet- undermining of our national sov- involvement is the issue of toxic nam (Webb, p. 4). But with the ereignty through the ratification waste left by the exiting forces. disintegration of the Soviet Union of the U.S.-RP [Republic of the Recent reports have exposed and the end of the Cold War, stri- Philippines] Visiting Forces the United States military as the dent opponents of an American Agreement. There is no immedi- source of many environmental military presence demanded the ate threat to this country.” The disasters in countries hosting its closure of United States bases. group also accused Estrada, bases. But some experts fear the Rising nationalism and calls for Defense Secretary Orlando Merca- worst may be former bases found independence from American do and Foreign Secretary Domin- in Third World countries, such as influence were two of the reasons. go Siazon of being United States the Philippines. Reports point to In 1990, then-President “lackeys” who have “embraced tons of toxic waste dumped into Corazon Aquino rejected a Unit- the U.S. military strategic security Subic Bay. One Air Force official ed States plan for a 10-year exten- in the region hook, line and in Washington, when asked about sion of the bases’ lease, which sinker” (“Philippine Leftists Slam environmental compliance at expired in 1991. Instead, she Clark Air Force Base, said that required all forces to leave within since there was no legal necessity three years. In a Los Angeles Times to assess ecological damage on the article, President Aquino was sprawling base, no such survey quoted as saying, “[The bases] was done. He added: “We comply are not the heart of our economy, with host country laws. In the nor the soul of our political well- Philippines, there are none, so we being. Certainly, they do not are not in violation of any” (“U.S. define our society... They are Military Leaves Toxic Trail Over- important, but they are not every- seas,” Los Angeles Times, John M. thing.” In the same article, base Broder, June 18, 1990). opponent Sen. Wigberto E. Tana- Estrada-Cohen Meeting as a ‘Sell- Throughout the 1990s, ongo- da complained, “They are the Out,’” Balita, August 4, 1998). ing environmental issues have worst part of our national problems Former Secretary Webb strained relations between the and not the solution.” (“Aquino described well the contradiction. United States and the Philippines. Calls for Orderly Pullout of U.S. On the one hand, most Filipinos, When Secretary Cohen visited the Forces,” Los Angeles Times, Bob especially from the older genera- Philippines to lobby for passage of Drogin, September 18, 1990). tion, are proud of the role their the VFA, reporters asked him The base closings coincided with country played in World War II, when the United States would do a general military reduction in Korea, Vietnam and the Cold War. something about base clean-up three crucial Pacific Rim coun- On the other hand, many Fil- (“Visiting Forces Agreement tries—the Philippines, South ipinos today are “now adamant Would Benefit Region.” U.S. Korea and Japan. about showing their indepen- Department of State, Manila, A growing number of Fil- dence from the U.S.” (Webb, p. 4). August 3, 1998). During his visit ipinos today are deeply conscious with Vice President Al Gore dur- of not wanting to be seen as cow- Toxic Waste and ing the 1998 APEC meetings in ing to the United States, but Social Irresponsibility Kuala Lumpur, President Joseph rather as a fully-independent Estrada brought up the same envi- nation in its own right. When But old wounds and calls for ronmental issue, asking if the President Joseph Estrada pledged nationalism are not the only rea- United States would help clean up support for the VFA to U.S. Secre- sons that a growing number of the former bases (“U.S. Tells Erap tary of Defense William Cohen, Filipinos are expressing chagrin RP Remains a Very Important the New Nationalist Alliance over continued American Ally,” Balita, November 24, 1998). (Bayan) called the meeting a involvement in the Philippines. Although the American forces “complete sell-out of the Philip- Another reason is the social in the Balikatan 2000 exercises pine interests.” The leftist group repercussions of the almost 100- engaged in many community pro- said, “If there is one thing in grave year American presence. One jects, such as giving free medical,

26 Tomorrow’s World © Presslink Images dental and veterinary services to criminal prosecution by Philip- which means people would be Filipinos, the media focused on pine courts.” The article briefly against the U.S. bases.” (“The how victims of toxic exposure mentioned that legal immunity Roots of Poverty,” Today, Alejan- were left out of the treatment only applied to personnel while dro Lichauco, October 23, 1999). (“US Medics Leave Out Toxic on duty. Off-duty personnel were He went on to say that “we must Waste ‘Victims,’” fully responsible not antagonize the Americans,” The Philippine for their conduct but his previous statement Star, Ding Cer- and could be tried showed there is a powerful move- vantes, February in the Philippine ment in the country which is dis- 25, 2000). justice system. It trustful of American economic While mili- also noted that the intervention and involvement. The tary might was a United States had article went on to say that these welcome deter- been refused a initiatives were resisted by the rent against similar request to IMF and the World Bank—which Communist aggression from the exempt its overseas military per- some in Asia see as pawns of 1950s through the 1980s, the sonnel from the jurisdiction of a American economic policy. The environmental question soured United Nations court accepted by author mentioned that the same relations in the 1990s. It is anoth- 137 other countries. thing happened during the er reason why American credibil- Whether the VFA provided Aquino administration, when the ity in the Philippines has taken a undue legal protection for Amer- IMF and the World Bank discour- turn for the worse. ican soldiers or not, the sad and aged plans for a full-scale inte- deplorable issue was that the con- grated steel industry. Personal Conduct duct of visiting forces was a major Regardless of the truth of the of Visiting Forces point of contention. United States matter, the unmistakable percep- military personnel are seen, not tion among some is that the IMF During the vigorous and as good examples of high moral and the World Bank are United sometimes angry debates and conduct, but rather the contrary. States tools to keep Third World protests prior to the return of countries in subjection to the American soldiers for joint exercis- Tools of American dominant economies of the West, es, one of the most emotional Imperialism? not to promote their develop- issues was the conduct of Ameri- ment and growth. can soldiers. In particular, many Even though the United Some blamed the 1997 Asian opposed the introduction of Amer- States and the Philippines enjoy a currency disaster on economic ican troops on the grounds that it great deal of economic coopera- policies and intervention of the would encourage prostitution. tion, this, too, is becoming a West. In an article entitled, “The The implication was also source of consternation to some Asian Man’s Burden,” by Herman given that American troops Filipinos. Tiu Laurel (Today, December 9, would be granted total immunity In some anti-American 1997), the author stated that free in Philippine courts, even if camps, the United States is identi- trade between East and West is arrested for wrongdoing. A Sep- fied as a hindrance to the Philip- just a new method of “coloniza- tember 17, 1998 article in the pines’ economic success. In a tion.” “Asia should never allow Today newspaper, entitled “Bases statement before the Preparatory the colonial history to be repeated. Treaty Rejection Recalled,” point- Commission on Constitutional It can never fully develop until it is ed out that “the ratification of the Reforms on October 19, 1999, free of Western imperialism. Asia VFA is facing strong opposition President Joseph Estrada was can prosper and grow without the from different cause-oriented quoted as saying that 11 major West; it is self-sufficient in science groups and the [Catholic] industrial projects in the 1980s and technology, in markets and Church because of the provision did not succeed because the plan resources. This is why the West has which grants United States mili- “was sabotaged by the Americans. tried to destroy every proposition of tary personnel special privileges They didn’t want us to be strong Asia to be left alone... What that and access into the country, economically, because a strong currency crisis has triggered, and including alleged immunity from economy would spur nationalism, championed by the likes of

Sept.–Oct. 2000 27 Mahathir, is the final stage of the en, and as the sand which is upon the British-descended peoples all struggle to throw off the yoke, the the sea shore; and thy seed shall over the earth. Jeremiah 4:22 Asian man’s burden, since the 17th- possess the gate of his enemies” says: “For My people are foolish, century colonialism of the West.” (KJV). “Gates” refer to choke- they have not known Me. They points or strategic bases—Clark are silly children, and they have Why the Loss Air Force Base and Subic Naval no understanding. They are wise of Credibility? Base have been two vital elements to do evil, but to do good they in the American military presence have no knowledge.” The direct Why this perception? Why in the Pacific. Analysts say the result of this rampant immorality has the United States lost much of removal of a United States mili- and materialism is the loss of its credibility in the Philippines— tary presence in the Philippines allies. Verse 30 goes on to say, one of its closest friends and represented “the most significant “And when you are plundered, allies? Is it because of the some- security realignment in Asia since what will you do? Though you times-bittersweet history between the American retreat from Viet- clothe yourself with crimson, these two nations? Is it the issue nam...” When voices in the though you adorn yourself with of toxic waste? Is it the issue of Philippines first began demand- ornaments of gold, though you immunity and conduct of Ameri- ing the removal of American enlarge your eyes with paint, in can soldiers? Is it the perception troops from Clark and Subic, the vain you will make yourself fair; of IMF “meddling” in the econo- Pentagon insisted that its Philip- your lovers will despise you; they my? Is it simply the desire of an pine bases were “key to protecting will seek your life.” It is going to increasingly independent-minded vital sea lanes in the Indian and get worse before it gets better. nation to throw off the last yoke Pacific Oceans” (“Aquino Calls But it is not too late! If the U.S. of “Western imperialism?” for Orderly Pullout of U.S. repents, seeks God and endeavors Although these are all com- Forces,” Los Angeles Times, Bob to use its national and material ponents of the United States- Drogin, September 18, 1990). blessings not “as an opportunity Philippines relationship today, Long ago, because of Abra- for the flesh, but through love are they the real, underlying rea- ham’s obedience, God made cer- serve one another” (Galatians sons for the United States’ loss of tain temporal promises to him and 5:13), it can be a powerful exam- credibility in the Philippines? to his descendants. He said in Gen- ple of the type of servant leadership The surprising answer is “no!” It esis 12:3, “I will bless those who God intended! Otherwise the is much larger than that—it was bless you, And I will curse him American people will have to be prophesied! The United States, who curses you; and in you all the punished in the worst time of trou- like Great Britain before it, was families of the earth shall be ble ever to come upon the face of prophesied to lose the pride of its blessed.” Yet because of U.S. the earth (Matthew 24:21). power (Leviticus 26:19), to lose national and personal sins, its It is not likely that the U.S., as its powerful sea gates that have blessings are being taken away one a whole, will repent. However, if enabled it to achieve global domi- by one. Instead of being a good Americans individually begin to nation in this century! (For more example, Israel (including today’s really walk with God, and serve information on the identities and United States) was prophesied to and obey Him, they can be future of the American and become a byword. Deuteronomy protected from the coming proph- British-descended nations, write 28:37 says, “And you shall become esied calamities. And, more for our free booklet, What’s Ahead an astonishment, a proverb, and a importantly, they will be training for America and Britain?) byword among all nations where as firstfruits to rule with Christ at The United States and Great the LORD will drive you.” The NIV His return. That will be a glorious Britain have enjoyed unprece- says “you will become... an object time when all nations, including dented success in the past two of scorn and ridicule.” the United States and the Philip- centuries. They have had power Why is the U.S. losing credi- pines—though historical allies— over the “gates of their enemies,” bility among its most staunch will, for the first time, really expe- as prophesied in Genesis 22:17: supporters and its most loyal rience the mutual respect, deep “...in blessing I will bless thee, allies? It is because it has turned understanding and real lasting and in multiplying I will multiply its back on God, so God is turning national friendship that God thy seed as the stars of the heav- His back on the United States and intended them to have! TW

28 Tomorrow’s World RETURNOFTHEDRAGON will make one more attempt to invade Israel after the (continued from page 14) Kingdom of God is set up on earth, but that the Great God will defeat them. 241). Brzezinski worries that “the most dangerous sce- These proud and ancient nations will then learn nario would be a grand alliance of China, Russia and who the God in Heaven really is, and that peace and perhaps Iran… united not by ideology but by comple- real power come not from the barrel of a gun, but from mentary grievances “ (p. 55). This is essentially what learning to live by His laws (see Isaiah 59:8; Psalm the Bible has long foretold—and what is developing on 119:165). In this long-foretold time known as the Mil- the world scene today! lennium, all nations and peoples, including China, will As we have described in previous Tomorrow’s World have their part in contributing to world peace and har- articles, Revelation 9:1–12 indicates that the European mony under the Kingdom of God (see Isaiah 2:2–4). Beast power, in response to the troubling news from One of Europe’s most knowledgeable journalists the north and east—perhaps the formation of an anti- has commented that future events in China will have western alliance—will launch an attack in that direc- “immense” implications for the rest of the world tion (See “When Will Jesus Christ Return?” Tomorrow’s (China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Inc., van Kemenade, 1997, World, May-June, 2000). The “kings of the east” (Rus- p. 32). American analysts assert that “the democratic sia, China and allies) will then launch a counter-attack countries are about to be unpleasantly surprised by the towards Europe with a 200 million man army (Revela- emergence of a hostile, expansionist, nondemocratic tion 9:13–19; 16:12). This event will destroy one-third superpower armed with the most modern weapons… of mankind. Here is the great “intercivilizational war” America and its allies will soon suffer the devastating that Huntington fears will happen. It is described in consequences of having ignored the dragon rising in Bible prophecy, and its setting is the Eurasian conti- the East” (Timperlake & Triplett, pp. 12, 17). Bible nent just before the return of Jesus Christ. prophecy explains what those consequences are—for The Bible indicates that armies of eastern and America and the world. The rise of China will see the western Eurasia will once again gather at Armaged- demise of America and a growing threat to Europe— don (the valley of Megiddo, site of many critical bat- just before the return of Jesus Christ. The return of tles from ancient times through World War I) in a the Dragon is profoundly significant in ways far final struggle for control of the world (Revelation beyond what secular commentators realize. You need 16:12–16). The returning Jesus Christ will defeat to get to know the God who inspired these incredible these armies in an awesome supernatural confronta- prophecies so “that you may be counted worthy to tion. (Revelation 19:19–21). Other prophecies in escape all these things that will come to pass” (Luke Ezekiel 38 and 39 reveal that the armies of Gog (Rus- 21:36). Request your free copy of our booklet, The sia) and Magog (eastern nations including China) Real God: Proofs and Promises, right now. It willTW help

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Sept.–Oct. 2000 29 SIGNS OF THE TIMES “countdown” to Jesus Christ’s Second Coming to (continued from page 3) this earth. Yes, the scientists and news media will often give es the bulb, releasing spores of anthrax, you “reasons” for the unusual storms, earthquakes, dis- one of the deadliest toxins known to ease epidemics and other catastrophes. Even so, the humanity. pattern of alternate drought on the one hand and floods Within hours, subway ventilation fans on the other is becoming more and more ominous. As have circulated the poison throughout the more and more “unusual” storms, earthquakes, terror- system, and people begin dying—perhaps ist acts and disease epidemics occur, all of you who are 100,000, perhaps more. willing to understand will begin to realize that the direct “The death toll would be horrific. You intervention of the CREATOR is involved! could cripple the country,” says Pentagon Only those who are willing to worship and to analyst Peter Probst, whose classified report OBEY the true God—the God who reveals Himself in Terror 2000 identifies this and similar scenar- the Bible—will be able to escape the full impact of ios. “And you can’t bury the victims. You these coming tribulations. Truly, dear reader, it is have to burn them. There would be funeral time to WAKE UP and to act. It is time to find the pyres throughout the city.” true religion of GOD—not what is “comfortable” in A terrorist attack with anthrax—or sarin mainstream religion or in your own dabbling in man- gas, or a World Trade Center-style bomb made “spirituality.” “dirtied” with enough nuclear material to May God help all of you who sincerely want to make parts of the city uninhabitable—is understand to begin reading carefully each issue of almost inevitable, a 1996 Senate report Tomorrow’s World. And may He guide you to enroll warned. in and to study the vital lessons of the Tomorrow’s World Bible Study Course. There is no other course One hundred thousand or more people DEAD in on earth with the same degree of accuracy and one attack? A Senate report that states a terrorist depth—yet you may receive the lessons absolute- attack with anthrax or sarin gas is “almost ly FREE. Just write to the address of the regional inevitable”? office nearest to you (listed on page 2 of this mag- We at Tomorrow’s World want all of our readers azine) and request enrollment. Genuinely study to be truly aware of what lies just ahead. We want your Bible along with this course, and ask the you to grasp the meaning behind the coming Great God of creation for real understanding. upsets in the weather, in world events and in our The entire panorama of prophesied END-time beloved nations. For the God of heaven is truly events is now beginning to unfold. You need to preparing to SHAKE the nations as part of the understand—and to ACT.

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International —PHILIPPINES —AUSTRALIA Borongan: Borongan Cable—Ch 25, SAT 3:00 pm Adelaide: ACE—Ch 6/31, SUN 11:30 am Manila: Home Cable—Ch 11, SAT 9:00 am Brisbane: BRIZ—Ch 31, SUN 8:30 am Naval, Leyte: Naval Cable—Ch 8, SUN 9:00 am Perth: CETL—Ch 31, SUN 9:30 am Hinabangan, Samar: Omerez—Ch 7, SUN 9:00 am —NEW ZEALAND Auckland: Triangle Television—Ch 41, SUN 5:00 pm —CANADA (nationwide) • ON, Toronto: Vision—SUN 6:30 pm (ET & PT) ∆ —MEXICO Mexico City: Cambio—1440 AM, SUN 12:00 noon

IN, Mishawaka: AT&T—Ch 3, THUR 7:30 pm United States IN, Monticello: Insight—Ch 2, WED 8:00 pm IN, Noblesville: Insight—Ch 18, TUE 9:30 pm AL, Birmingham: Cable—Ch 4, FRI 4:30 pm IN, Richmond: Insight—Ch 17, WED 9:30 pm AL, Montgomery: TCI—Ch 3, SAT 5:30 pm KS, Chanute: Cablevision—Ch 5, SUN 7:30 am; TUE 5:30 pm AR, Fayetteville: Access TV—Ch 8, SUN 8:30 pm KS, Parsons: Time Warner—Ch 21, WED 7:00 pm & 9:30 pm AR, Little Rock: Comcast —Ch 18, FRI 9:30 am LA, Monroe: Time Warner—Ch 49, WED 10:00 pm AZ, Phoenix: Access—Ch 22, MON 7:30 pm MA, Cambridge: CCTV—CH 22, TUE 4:00 pm AZ, Prescott: Cable—Ch13, SAT 9:00 pm; SUN 8:30 am MA, Malden: Access TV—CH 3, No set time AZ, Tucson: Access—Ch 54/62, FRI 6:00 pm; SUN 12:00 pm MD, Baltimore: TCI—Ch 5, SUN 4:00 pm, WED 4:00 pm CA, Anaheim: Adelphia—Ch 3, WED 6:00 pm MN, Duluth: Public Access—Ch 24, SAT 7:00 pm; SUN 7:00 pm CA, Buena Park: Comcast—Ch 55, THUR 7:30 pm MN, Minneapolis: NW Community—Ch 35, SAT 10:30 pm; CA, Eureka: Cox—Ch 10, FRI 5:30 pm SUN 4:30 am, 10:30 am & 4:30 pm CA, Garden Grove: Time Warner—Ch 6, SUN 10:30 am MN, Roseville: CTV—Ch 15, SUN 7:30 pm; MON 3:30 & 11:30 am CA, Modesto: Cable One—Ch 8, TUE 3:00 pm MO, Springfield: KSPR—Ch 33, SUN 8:30 am CA, Norwalk: Public Access—Ch 55, THUR 5:30 pm MO, St. Louis: Double Helix—Ch 22, MON 4:00 pm CA, Oceanside: KOCT—Ch 18, SUN 5:30 pm MS, Jackson: Time Warner—Ch 11, WED 12:00 am & 4:00 pm CA, Riverbank: SONIC—Ch 9, WED 6:00 pm ND, Bismarck: CATV—Ch 12, SUN 3:00 pm CA, Sacramento: RCCTV—Ch 75, WED 7:00 pm NE, Omaha: KPTM—Ch 42, SUN 8:00 am CA, San Andreas: MediaOne—Ch 4, TUE 4:00 pm NH, Hanover: CATV—Ch 6, SUN 5:00 pm & 11:00 pm; MON CA, San Diego: Cox—Ch 18 & 24 THUR 6:00 pm 5:00 am & 11:00 am CA, Sonora: TCCCA—Ch 8, SUN 8:00 pm NJ, Oakland: Cablevision—Ch 19/20, SUN 7:00 pm CA, Turlock: Marcus—Ch 2, MON 8:00 pm NM, Albuquerque: CCC27—Ch 27, SUN 7:00 pm CT, Naugatuck: Tele-Media—Ch 10, TUE 9:30 pm NM, Rio Rancho: CABLE ONE—Ch 51, THUR, 7:00 pm FL, Gainesville: Cox—Ch 55, SUN 8:00 pm NV, Carson City: Access TV—Ch 10, SAT 9:00 pm FL, Ocala: Cox—Ch 19, SUN 10:00 am NV, Gardnerville: Community Access—Ch 26, SAT 3:00 am FL, Tampa: Time Warner—Ch 19 & 20, SAT 8:00 pm; SUN 8:00 pm & 3:00 pm; SUN 3:00 am & 3:00 pm GA, Macon: Cox Cable—Ch 18, SUN 5:00 pm; TUE 7:30 am; NV, Reno/Sparks: SNCT—Ch 30/16, SUN 7:30 pm FRI 2:00 pm NY, Brooklyn: BCAT—Ch 56/69, SUN 3:30 pm HI, Hilo: Na Leo—Ch 2, TUE 10:30 pm; FRI 9:30 pm NY, Elmira & Corning: Time Warner—Ch 1, SUN 9:30 am HI, Honolulu: Olelo—Ch 52, THUR 2:00 pm NY, Hauppauge: Cablevision—Ch 25, FRI 10:30 pm HI, Kahului: Akaku—Ch 44, SAT 9:30 pm NY, Irondeguoit: ICAT—Ch 15, No set time HI, Kailua-Kona: Na Leo—Ch 14, TUE 10:30 pm; FRI 9:30 pm NY, Port Jefferson: TCI—Ch 1/99 MON 9:00 pm HI, Kauai: Ho’ike—Ch 12, MON 1:30 pm NY, Queens: QPTV—Ch 35, WED 11:00 pm HI, Lihue: Ho’ike—Ch 12, TUE 1:30 pm NY, Riverhead: Cablevision—Ch 27, MON 4:30 pm HI, Lanai: Akaku—Ch 3, 12 & 13, SAT 9:30 pm NY, Rochester: Community TV—Ch 15, SAT 10:30 am HI, Maui: Akaku—Ch 44, SAT 9:30 pm OR, Portland: MCTV—CH 11, SUN 10:00 am; TUE 1:30 pm HI, Molokai: Akaku—Ch 3, 12 & 13 SAT 9:30 pm TX, Corpus Christi: TCI—Ch 10, THUR 2:00 pm; IA, Des Moines: AT&T—Ch 15, SAT 10:00 am; SUN 11:00 am FRI 10:30 am; SUN 11:00 am IA, Dubuque: TCI of Iowa—Ch 45, THUR 7:30 pm; FRI 1:30 pm; TX, Dallas: Community Television—Ch 14b, FRI 2:00 pm; MON 3:30 pm; TUE 10:00 am; WED 2:00 pm SAT 1:00 pm; SUN 11:00 am IA, Waterloo: Cable—Ch 2, WED 9:00 pm TX, Temple: KPLE—Ch 31/46, SUN 7:30 pm ID, Pocatello: Vision—Ch 12, SUN 7:30 pm; FRI 1:00 pm VA, Chesterfield: Comcast—Ch 6, THUR 6:30 pm IL, Bloomington: AT&T—Ch 10, SUN 11:30 am; WED 7:00 pm VA, Richmond: MediaOne—Ch 7, SUN 9:00 pm IL, Chicago: WGN—Cable, SUN 6:00 am (ET) VT, Barre: Ch 7, SAT 9:00 pm; SUN 2:00 pm & 11:00 pm IL, Peoria: AT&T—Ch 20, SUN 7:30 pm WA, Seattle: TCI—Ch 29, SAT 12:00 pm IL, Springfield: TCI—Ch 4, TUE 6:00 pm WA, Vancouver: Clark/Vancouver—Ch 49, SUN 9:30 am IN, Anderson: Insight—Ch 3, WED 9:30 pm IN, Flora: Insight—Ch 2, WED 8:00 pm IL, Chicago: WGN—National Cable, IN, Frankfort: Insight—Ch 2, WED 8:00 pm • IN, Kokomo: Insight—Ch 12, WED 10:30 pm SUN 6:00 am (ET) IN, Lafayette: Insight—Ch 13, TUE 9:30 pm

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TELEVISION SUPERSTATIONS: WGN: SUN 6:00 am ET VISION, Canada: SUN 6:30 pm ET & PT

New Television Stations: AR, Little Rock: KASN—Ch 38, SAT 8:00 am CA, San Francisco: Community TV—Ch 29, THUR 5:00 pm NY, New York: Bronxnet—Ch 70, THUR 5:30 am & 11:00 pm TX, Austin: Community Access—Ch 11, to be determined WA, Kennewick: Charter—Ch 13, SUN 8:00 pm & TUE 8:00 pm WI, Wausau: Charter—Ch 10, THUR 9:00 pm & FRI 7:30 am

New Zealand Auckland: Prime Television—Ch 41, SUN 6:30 am

Radio Stations: Trinidad & Tobago, TBC, Port of Spain—730 kHz AM, THUR 5:00 pm United Kingdom, Manx Radio—1368 kHz AM, 89/97.2/103.7 mHz FM SUN 10:00 pm Mexico, Mexico City, Cambio—1440 AM, SUN 12:00 noon Barbados, Barbados, CBC—900 kHz AM, MON 8:00 pm Philippines, Ozamiz City, DXSY—1242 kHz AM, SUN 8:00 am Philippines, Manila, DWBL—1242 kHz AM, Thursday 10:30 pm