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Christendom​—Where Is It Headed? 3-12

During recent decades Christendom’s churches have lost influence and their flocks. This is especially evident in Europe, where empty churches abound. Does this religious decline mean that Christianity is doomed to be a fossil religion?

How Can I Avoid Getting AIDS? 13

AIDS is now among the sexually transmitted diseases afflicting young people worldwide. What is the most effective barrier to the spread of AIDS?

A New School in Africa 16

Jehovah’s Witnesses in Nigeria have pushed their educational program a step further by establishing a new school of special training.

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Cover and above: left, T. B. G. /​TSCHAEN/​WITT/​Sipa Press; right, UK PRESS/​Gamma Liaison