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Vol. XLI I, No . 2
February 1977
ARTICLES
Just What Do You Mean: Born Again?
Rhodesia: Why No Peace ls in Sight
The Majority: Uncommitted , Unconcerned and Unaware
A Tale of Two Prophets
A Personal Letter from Herbert W. Armst rong
Telling of His Visit to Southern Africa
Human Survival :
living in the Shadow of Worldwide Famine
FEATURES
Personal from Herbert W. Armstrong
TV-Radio Log
In Brief
Garner Ted Armstrong Speaks Out!
ABOUT OUR COVER
A " District Assistant" in Rhodesia 's Ministry of
Interna! Affairs reflects the uncertain mood of all in
his country today. A four-year guerri lla war drags
on; settlement talks have stalemated. A report on
Rhodesia's uncertain future begins on page 4.
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