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How Did You Get Here— Through Creation or Evolution? You Need to Get All the Facts! A recent U.S. survey showed that the majority of people say they believe in God. Yet, ironically, at the same time most say they also believe in evolution! Clearly many people are confused or they honestly aren't sure what to believe. Such confusion is understandable. After all, schools routinely steep our children's minds with a pro-evolution, anti-creation viewpoint. We often see news reports that this or that fossil discovery "proves" evolution and shows we human beings are descended from primitive life-forms. Science books and textbooks are full of such speculation presented as dogmatic statements. But what is the truth? You'll be surprised to learn what many leading scientists say! We've prepared two booklets that address many of the facts about creation and evolution—facts you'll seldom see discussed in the news or in scientific and educational circles. Life's Ultimate Question: Does God Exist? and Creation or Evolution: Does It Really Matter What You Believe? examine many eye-opening scientific findings. You'll find both booklets fascinating reading. Request or download your free copies today!

TABLE OF CONTENTS

July/August 2006
Vol. 11, Num. 4

Editorial: No Excuses
A Good News editorial

Cover Story

Our Amazing Spaceship Earth
Scientists have spent multiple years and many billions of dollars searching for life elsewhere in the universe, only to find that earth alone not only teems with life, but seems to be expressly designed for life. A growing body of evidence indicates that an amazing intel ligence seems to be behind it all. What is that intelligence telling us?

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Grasping the Vastness of Our Universe

Our Privileged Place in the Universe
The Good News interviews Dr. Jay Richards, coauthor of The Privileged Planet . Dr. Richards presents an intriguing argument—that not only is earth perfectly designed for life, but also for discovery of the universe.

Can You Believe Both the Bible and Evolution?
A number of the world's mainstream religions have come to accept Darwinian evolution as the explanation for our existence. But does Darwinism really square with the Scriptures? Can we believe both?

What Motivates Ahmadinejad?
Iran's president Ahmadinejad appears intent on developing nuclear weapons. In the West he is portrayed as a madman, but few realize the real motivating force behind his dream of triumphant Islam.

Is the New Testament a Fraud?
Recent books and movies have portrayed the formation of the New Testament as "history's greatest cover-up." Is it part of a conspiracy, or is it a true and accurate picture of Jesus Christ and His apostles?

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The New Testament: From Oral Testimony to the Written Word

Gambling: Why It's a Bet Nobody Wins
Compulsive gambling can and does destroy lives just like drug addiction and alcoholism. The growth of gambling by leaps and bounds is one more sign of the moral decline currently gripping many nations.

Fasting: A Spiritual Power Tool!
Three earlier articles in this series have covered prayer, Bible study and thinking or meditation. Along with those tools for spiritual growth, we need to frequently combine this fourth tool—fasting.

A Place Called Megiddo, Part 2
In last issue's article we raised the question of how today's political leaders could be deceived to fight Christ at His second coming. Could something at the ancient site of Megiddo lead to an answer?

Regular Features

World News and Trends
An overview of conditions around the world.

God, Science and the Bible
News from the world of science about God and the Bible.

Letters From Our Readers
Readers of The Good News share their thoughts.

Questions and Answers
Answers to readers' questions.

Youth Focus From Vertical Thought
A long time from now in a galaxy far, far away.