Debt and Demographics “For the Lord God of hosts has a day of tumult and trampling and confusion in the valley of vision, a battering down of walls and a shouting to the mountains” (Isaiah 22:5 ESV). Listen to audio On January 8, 1835, politicians in Washington gathered to celebrate what then-President Andrew Jackson had just accomplished. A senator rose to make the big announcement: “Gentlemen … the national debt … is PAID.” That was the one time in U.S. history when […]
Crime and Punishment “Because the punishment decreed for an evil act is not promptly carried out, therefore people who plan to do evil are strengthened in their intentions” (Ecclesiastes 8:11, Complete Jewish Bible). Listen to audio Crime occurs in every country of the world, and each country may deal with it differently with varying degrees of success. Current data suggests that the most popular approach is increased imprisonment for offenders, especially amongst industrialized nations. Estimates by Statista, a web-based data agency, estimates […]
Global Conflicts “As people faint with fear at the prospect of what is overtaking the world; for the powers in heaven will be shaken” (Luke 21:26, The Complete Jewish Study Bible). Listen to Audio: The International Crisis Group works independently to prevent wars and shape policies that “will build a more peaceful world. Crisis Group sounds the alarm to prevent deadly conflict. Our work is urgently needed as the world is confronted with a dramatic rise in the number of conflicts, with […]
The Global Financial Crisis — 10 Years Later “And the merchants of the earth weep and mourn over her, because no one buys their cargoes any more — cargoes of gold and silver and precious stones and pearls … for in one hour such great wealth has been laid waste!” (Revelation 18:11, 12, 17 NASB) Listen to audio September and October of 2008 was the worst financial crisis in global history, including the Great Depression.” Ben Bernanke, then the chair of the […]
North and South Korea End the Korean War Listen to audio “He shall judge between many peoples, and shall decide disputes for strong nations far away; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more” (Micah 4:3 ESV). In 1910, Korea was annexed by Imperial Japan. After the 1945 Japanese surrender at the end of World War II, Korea was divided into two zones, with […]