The second interpretation is more alarmist and basically tells you to start digging that backyard bomb shelter. (informationclearinghouse.info)
Unfortunately, an ingenious statistical argument shows that this second interpretation is far more likely. (firstthings.com)
The second interpretation of the assertion that God has purposes for societies is at the same time more in harmony with Hebraic and Christian insights and more adequate to philosophical reflection, Institutions, as purposive structures, have ends that orient their behavior guide their policy, and inform their obligations. (religion-online.org)