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TABLE OF CONTENTS
September/October 2000
Vol. 5, Num. 5
Cover Story
Where Have All the Leaders Gone?
As the race for the White House heats up and Americans prepare to choose
who will become the most powerful leader in the world, now is a good time
to consider several vital questions: What is true leadership? What qualities
make a leader great-or not so great? How do most would-be leaders measure
up to the standards of leadership found in the Bible?
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How Significant Is the Race for
the White House?
Could Jesus Christ Be Elected to
the White House?
Feature Articles
A Kindler, Gentler Hell
Is the traditional view of hell getting a theological makeover? That appears
to be the case as religious thinkers examine the roots of the idea and rightly
wonder how a God of love and mercy could consign people to eternal agony.
The Feast of Peace
In October thousands of people will gather in locations around the world
to celebrate a biblical festival rarely mentioned in most churches. Learn how
this virtually unknown event depicts a future of hope prophesied for mankind.
A Lesson in Leadership From a Much-Loved
Lady
Britain's queen mother recently celebrated her 100th birthday. Over the
course of an amazing century she has retained the respect and admiration
of her country. What is it about her that sets her apart from so many
leaders?
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Republican Dynasties: A Growing
Trend
A Halloween Story
On Oct. 31 millions of children will dress in costumes to go trick-or-treating
on Halloween. How did the curious customs of the holiday begin? Why is
it connected with such evil and frightening symbols? Is it only harmless
fun?
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Are You Tricked into Treating
at Halloween?
Halloween's Dark Roots
Can Halloween Be Christianized?
The Olympic Ideal
As the world tunes in to the 2000 Summer Olympic Games in Australia,
let's reflect on several stories, good and bad, from past games. Their lessons
teach us a lot about success and failure in the far greater game of life.
The Book of Acts: The Church
Begins
A century ago a British scholar set out to prove Acts was mostly myth. After
a quarter century of research he shocked the intellectual world when he
accepted Christianity. Such is the amazing accuracy of Luke's careful work.
Regular Features
World News and Trends
An Overview of Conditions Around the World
Profiles of Faith
Peter: From Fisherman to Fisher of Men
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Walking On Water Faith
Over Physics
Letters From Our Readers
Readers of The Good News share their thoughts
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