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TABLE OF CONTENTS
July/August 2000
Vol. 5, Num. 4
A Message From an Alien Intelligence?
A Good News Editorial
Cover Story
The Human Genome Project: Decoding the Mystery of Man
In an ambitious effort comparable to the race to put a man on the moon, the Human
Genome Project aims to decode each of the 80,000-100,000 genes that comprise
the instruction book for forming a human being. With more than 100 trillion cells
in our body and possessing a brain with 100 billion neurons, we humans are astoundingly
complex. But what are we? Can scientists decode the mystery of what man is?
-Sidebar-
Why the Human Genome Project?
Feature Articles
Can Science Give Us Eternal Life?
Great strides in technology and medicine have raised the hope that human
lifespans may be increased to hundreds-perhaps even thousands-of years.
How have such amazing advances come about? What do they mean for you?
Africa: What's Behind the Zimbabwe Land Crisis?
Squatters have taken over some 1,400 white-owned commerical farms in Zimbabwe,
demanding-with government backing-land redistribution. Some
ideas sound good in theory-until we consider the long-term consequences.
What's My Purpose Here?
Man is a curious mixture of awesome abilities and awful atrocities. How did
we come to be this way? With all our technology and sophistication, we still
don't have answers to the questions of why we're here or where we're going.
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Unlocking the Mind
What Makes Humans Different?
How Did Life Begin?
What is the origin of life? In his theory of evolution Charles Darwin sidestepped
the question, calling it "mere rubbish" to speculate on life's origin.
Can scientists not find the answer because they look in the wrong places?
Hope for Unbelieving Loved Ones
What would one say at the funeral of an atheist-especially when the atheist
is one's own father? What kind of hope could be shared with grieving family
and friends? The truth as revealed in the Scriptures actually offers great hope!
Have You Performed Your Vow Today?
In much of the Western world many couples do not honor their wedding vows
by staying together as husband and wife. Why? Common misunderstandings
about love and the marriage relationship greatly contribute to the problem.
Regular Features
World News and Trends
An Overview of Conditions Around the World
Letters From Our Readers
Readers of The Good News share their thoughts
Questions and Answers
Brief answers to your questions about the Bible
Just for Youth...
Wise Advice for Wise Decisions
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