Article by Jordan Clive In Nigeria, the oil industry basically works as an international cartel. Given that all oil activity is done by one firm -the government- and having all legislation in its favor, the barriers to petroleum market entry for prospective private oil firms in Nigeria have proven impossible to beat. In a global economy increasingly dependent on oil, [...]

There are several ways Hurricane Sandy could help Mitt Romney become the next President of the United States. A scripture in Mosiah provides insight into how Hurricane Sandy could possibly be tied to the presidential election. “Believe in God; believe that he is, and that he created all things, both in heaven and in earth; believe that he has all wisdom, and all power, [...]

“They took their swords, and all the weapons which were used for the shedding of man’s blood, and they did bury them up deep in the earth.” Alma 24:17 In this scripture, the ancient American Anti-Nephi-Lehies buried their weapons of war so they wouldn’t be tempted to shed “man’s blood.”  In our day, Albania is undertaking a similar task- to [...]

“For there is nothing hid, which shall not be manifested; neither was any thing kept secret, but that it should come abroad.” Mark 4:22 One way secret things are being manifested, is through a website called, “WikiLeaks.” Julian Assange launched WikiLeaks in December 2006.  The Australian programmer and internet activist created WikiLeaks.org as an international website dedicated to publishing secretive, [...]

“We believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, in obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law.” 12th Article of Faith Some Latter-day Saints (Mormons) honor and sustain the law by working for the United States government. Here are interesting bios of LDS politicians: Latter-day Saints (Mormons) in U.S. politics- biographies Mitt Romney Mitt Romney is the former governor of [...]

“This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.  For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God…from such turn away.” 2 Timothy [...]

“Ye hear of wars in foreign lands; but, behold, I say unto you, they are nigh, even at your doors, and not many years hence ye shall hear of wars in your own lands.” Doctrine and Covenants 45:63 In the United States we hear of “wars in foreign lands,” but experience relative peace at home.  That could change at any moment.  While I [...]

“In that day shall there be an altar to the  Lord of hosts in the land of Egypt” Isaiah 19:19 Some think the 2011 political revolution against Hosni Mubarak will lead to increased freedom. Though Egypt has been a hostile place to its 5-10% Christian population, that could all change.  In Isaiah 19, the prophet gave several prophecies about Egypt that [...]

“…it is common for the lesser part of the people to desire that which is not right; therefore this shall ye observe and make it your law—to do your business by the voice of the people.  And if the time comes that the voice of the people doth choose iniquity, then is the time that the judgments of God will [...]

“And it came to pass that I, Mormon, did utterly refuse from this time forth to be a commander and a leader of this people, because of their wickedness and abomination.” Mormon 3:11 Mormon, an ancient American military leader refused to lead the Nephites against the Lamanites when they became prideful and violent. Without Mormon to lead them, the Nephites steadily [...]