Peter G. Nathan

True peace has been forever elusive for the “holy city”—but the Bible shows that it won’t be like that forever!

What role has secularization and the sidelining of religious values played in the decline of Britain, and Western culture at large? The BBC provides a case study.

God’s hand in history is evident—if you know where to look! At a time when “progressive” thinkers seem determined to erase history, it is more important than ever to understand the events that helped build Western civilization.

“God save the Queen” is an instantly recognisable phrase of patriotic sentiment in the British Commonwealth. It expresses hope for the monarch’s long reign and respect for her preeminent place in national life; indeed, it is found on all formal proclamations coming from the Crown. It also looks to God to come to the country’s aid in time of need. In the mid-eighteenth century, during the reign of George II and the troubling period of the Jacobite rebellion, the anthem “God Save the King” was first sung, later becoming the national anthem of the UK.

 The British Museum in London has recently ended a marvelous exhibition. But why did it conspicuously ignore one of its greatest resources?