The US of Gloom on its Fourth of July
America's Fourth of July celebrations were accompanied by unparalleled uncertainty, self-doubt, pessimism and disillusionment. Trust in the government, Congress, the opposition, the economy, big business, the churches and the media is at an all-time low. The stimulus package was a colossal failure and resulted in higher national debt, which is now $14.5 trillion dollar. At the same time, as the Wall Street Journal wrote, Germany is sitting on top of the world. What does this all mean in the light of biblical prophecy?
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