September - October 2011
The New Middle East
In This Issue
After 9/11: Here’s What We Should Never Forget
While memories of September 11 elicit a flood of emotions, the lessons of that historic day should never be forgotten.
By Samuel C. Baxter
Israel’s New Reality
The Mid-East democratic nation is evaluating its position in a fast-changing region.
Unrest Continues in the Arab World
Will democratic uprisings bring lasting peace—or continued bloodshed?
By Nestor A. Toro
Hurricane Irene: 2011’s <em>Tenth </em>Billion-dollar Disaster
While the storm dissipated above the North Atlantic Ocean, its real impact on the nation had only just begun.
The Nation-state of Israel
David C. Pack Visits Israel and Jordan
Jordan—Old Meets New
Surrounded by clashing religious ideologies, unstable governments, and ongoing protests, the nation seems to stand steadfast in a tumultuous area.
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Why Does God Allow Suffering?
Billions of people suffer every day. Why does God allow it?
Personal from David C. Pack, Publisher/Editor-In-Chief