Anne Catherine Emmerich gave many “prophecies” COGwriter Several years ago, after visiting the Vatican in Rome, I wondered why Catholics did not seem to be able to understand the Book of Revelation (which they normally call the Apocalypse). This led me to acquire at least two dozen books on Catholic prophecies. Essentially I concluded that […]
Month: May 2009
Catholic Child Abuse in Ireland
Ireland as Seen From Space COGwriter A bishop in Ireland (Noel Treanor) is offering his apologies for the rampant sexual abuse of children (mainly boys) by Catholic institutions in Ireland: 24 May 2009 13:00 UK Bishop apology for ‘evil’ abuse The Bishop of Down and Connor has apologised to all victims of child sex abuse […]
Obama, GM, and Depression
COGwriter Despite his recent comment that current US deficit spending is “unsustainable” ( <!– /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:””; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:”Times New Roman”; mso-fareast-font-family:”Times New Roman”;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} –> Runningen R, Nichols H. Obama Says U.S. Long-Term Debt […]
Change in India and Sri Lanka
India COGwriter India has declared a winner in its latest election: India has chosen the middle path Kapil Komireddi guardian.co.uk, Saturday 23 May 2009 16.00 BST In giving a near-majority to the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance, Indian voters have sent a sharp message: that they reject the communalism of the right, represented by the Hindu-chauvinist […]
Giant Spiders in Australia
Giant Tarantula COGwriter In today’s announcements, LCG reported a spider problem in Australia: End-Time Invasion by Beasts. Giant poisonous spiders are invading a coastal town in northeast Australia. These palm-sized spiders carry enough venom to kill a dog and make a human very sick. Usually residents of the wilderness, these spiders live under logs and […]
ICG on Iran
Tehran, Iran COGwriter In his commentary last night, ICG’s Mark Armstrong wrote: Whether or not mainstream media recognize it, the Iranian nuclear issue is the most urgent conundrum facing mankind. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu made his scheduled visit to Washington D.C. this week, and the meetings went virtually unreported. What little was available on the […]
UCG, Obama, & Abortion
Bas-relief at Angkor Wat depicting a demon performing an ancient abortion. COGwriter In his latest commentary, UCG’s Robin Weber wrote: Abortion vs. a Culture of Life This week two major news items collided to push once again the abortion controversy front and center in the American consciousness. President Barrack Obama—a “pro-choice” advocate—spoke about abortion at […]
Menachem Handle
COGwriter A 2,900 year old handle that appears to bear the name Menachem was recently discovered and announced: Ancient handle with Hebrew text found in Jerusalem Associated Press – May 20, 2009 by JOSEPH MARKS JERUSALEM – Archaeologists digging on Jerusalem‘s Mount of Olives have discovered a nearly 3,000-year-old jar handle bearing ancient Hebrew script, […]
Ireland Expected to Back Lisbon Modified
EU Flag COGwriter Last year, the Irish voted against the Lisbon treaty. Now they are apparently in favor of a modified version of it: EU states ask Ireland to set referendum date Irish Times – May 19, 2009 JAMIE SMYTH in Brussels IRELAND’S EUROPEAN partners have asked the Government to set a date for the […]
Legacy in the News
COGwriter Leon Sexton’s Thailand Legacy Institute was in the news: MSU grad’s on a mission The Commercial Dispatch, Columbus Mississippi – May 11, 2009 STARKVILLE — The city of Chiang Mai is a sprawling metropolitan area in the northern mountains of Thailand. The climate is hot and humid, the food is spicy and fresh, and […]