Jerusalem is the capital of Israel, but it is not recognized internationally. The land is regarded by Jews, Christians and Muslims as their Holy Land. Israel became a nation again in 1948 after almost 2000 years. The northern kingdom of Israel was conquered by Assyria in 722 BC and the southern kingdom (Judah, capitol Jerusalem) by Babylon in 586 BC. After 70 years of Babylonian exile, they returned to their land in Jerusalem and rebuilt King Solomon’s temple. After Christ and the subsequent fall of Rome in 70 AD, the Jewish temple was destroyed, the nation dispersed and Jews scattered […]
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The Islamic Republic of Iran (formerly Persia from the Bible) is a desert region that strategically surrounds the borders of Pakistan, Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, Turkey, Iraq, Caspian Sea, and Persian Gulf. A wealthy country in oil and natural gas, 80% is export earnings and only 20% is private sector. 28% of the young people are unemployed. The theocratic Islamic Republic was declared in 1979 after the Shah was deposed in the Shi’ite Muslim Revolution. It is a religious dictatorship. The courts can impose a death sentence to male apostates, and life in prison for female apostates. The most amazing thing that […]
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Indonesia has over 6,000 inhabited islands, vast coral reefs, and is the world’s fourth most populous nation. The service industry is their largest employer, and they make about 5% of the USA’s income per person. They were under colonial rule by the Portuguese in the 1500’s, then Dutch, British, and finally Japanese from 1942-1945. They gained their independence after WWII. Indonesia has many challenges still to overcome – previous political threats, militant Islamist groups, poor human rights record, overpopulation, and several natural disasters of earthquakes, tsunamis and flooding which have killed over 200,000 people since 2001. There is also a […]
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With a population of about 1.3 billion, India dominates South Asia and the Indian Ocean. The capital Delhi has 22 million, second largest Mumbai (Bombay) has 20 million, and there are 45 other cities over 1 million. 30% of the population is under 15, and life expectancy is 63 years. India is ancient and complex, with a history of racial, ethnic, religious and linguistic diversity. It is the most ethnically diverse nation on earth with over 2500 distinct people groups. Community and identity are still mostly based on caste. There are around 4700 castes and 25,000 subcastes, and the system […]
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About the Author
Sue McCusker is a writer, Bible teacher, and web developer who loves sharing the stories of life, hope, and faith she sees around her every day. She has written for Guideposts and Angels on Earth magazines, and teaches the story of God in women's Bible study.
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