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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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