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Britain to "pare down" relationship with EU
In a recent speech,Boris Johnson,the Mayor of London, called for Britain to negotiate a new "pared down" relationship with the European Union. He said that Britain should "remain in the single market but pull out of the political union" and consider forming an "'outer-tier' of the EU with countries like Norway and Switzerland" (BBC News, December 4, 2012).
He stated, "I don't understand why we continually urge the Eurozone countries to go forward with this fiscal and political union, when we know in our hearts that it is anti-democratic and therefore intellectually and morally wrong" (ibid.). After the speech he observed, "the euro had been a 'nightmare' for its members, and predicted: 'It will eventually blow up but I wouldn't care to bet on when'" (ibid.). Mr. Johnson expressed hope that the British people would be given the opportunity to hold a referendum on whether or not to stay involved with the EU as it moves toward an economic and political union. His desire is to remain "friends" with other EU nations and have "a relationship in which we are not endlessly made to feel bad for not sharing every doctrine of the euro-religion" (ibid.). Bible prophecies have long-foretold the emergence of a ten-nation, German-dominated "Beast" power that will arise in Europe just before the return of Jesus Christ (see Daniel 2 and 7; Revelation 17). Bible prophecies also indicate that this European power (led by Germany-Assyria) will be an adversary of the Israelite nations--including Britain (Hosea 5:5; 8:11-14; 11:1-5). For more information on end-time events see our booklet The United States and Great Britain in Prophecy.
Impact of America's drought
The drought that is ravaging over two-thirds of the U.S. is also taking its toll on the central artery of U.S. trade and commerce, the mighty Mississippi River. Sixty percent of all grain exported from the U.S. travels down the Mississippi (National Park Service), in addition to vast quantities of other products. By mid-December, water levels in some parts of the river will be so low that experts believe all commerce through these portions may come to a stand-still unless the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers clears dangerous underwater rock outcroppings over a 200-mile stretch of the river ( USA Today, November 28, 2012).
The Mississippi is "the major river highway" in the U.S. and is extremely busy on most days. If falling water levels bring river "traffic" to a stop, this could be a partial fulfillment of an ancient Bible prophecy that "your highways shall be desolate" (Leviticus 26:22). Long ago, God warned that serious consequences would come upon His people if they turned away from God. Today, as Israelite nations turn further away from God and His ways, these prophesied events are coming to pass. To learn more about this sobering topic, be sure to review our informative booklet, Who Controls the Weather?
Approving immorality in Auckland
As New Zealand's Parliament presses ahead to legalize same-sex marriage, the nation's slide into immorality is also gaining momentum. Recently, four independent commissioners cleared the way for the construction in the heart of Auckland of a fifteen-story entertainment complex containing a number of brothels (Steve Hopkins, "Central Auckland Super Brothel Approved," November 30, 2012).
The complex will be built opposite the icon of Auckland--the SkyCity Tower--that stands in the heart of the city. No longer are such "shady businesses" hidden on some back street, they are now openly available in the middle of the city! Despite more than 200 public submissions against the brothel, the commissioners gave their approval to the complex, ignoring moral concerns and stating that they did not "see how the proposed brothel could be said to... cause a nuisance of serious offence to ordinary members of the public" (ibid.). Although the governmental system of New Zealand may not have a problem with sexual immorality and prostitution, the God of the Bible certainly does (see Proverbs 23:27-28). Prostitution was forbidden in ancient Israel with a stern warning to obey the laws of God, "lest the land fall into harlotry, and... become full of wickedness" (Leviticus 19:29). Tragically, New Zealand is following America and Britain in a downward plunge into publicly sanctioned immorality and selfish gratification. Thankfully, this slide into immorality will be stopped and reversed by the return of Jesus Christ. For a refreshing glimpse of how God desires human beings to live, read and review our booklet, Your Ultimate Destiny.
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