Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu COGwriter It appears that Israel may be getting closer to possibly launching an attack against Iran’s nuclear capabilities: Saudis give nod to Israeli raid on Iran The Sunday Times – July 5, 2009 by Uzi Mahnaimi in Tel Aviv and Sarah Baxter The head of Mossad, Israel’s overseas intelligence service, […]
Month: July 2009
PCG’s Changes to the Mystery of the Ages
COGwriter As part of a lawsuit settlement with WCG years ago, Gerald Flurry’s so-called Philadelphia Church of God (PCG) acquired rights to reproduce certain documents written by the late Herbert W. Armstrong (HWA). The lawsuit was originally triggered by PCG’s distribution of a book by HWA titled The Mystery of the Ages (MOA). Yesterday, I […]
LCG on British Immigration
Palace of Westminster in London COGwriter In its latest update, LCG reported the following regarding immigration in Britain: Immigration: A Clear Fulfillment to Bible Prophecy? The number of migrants to Britain has increased by more than 50% in just 2008. Experts predict that between now and the year 2031, 70% of the population increase in […]
ICG on the 4th of July
Has the USA Chosen the Wrong Path? COGwriter In his latest weekly update, ICG’s Mark Armstrong reported: Most people started their 4th of July holiday weekend today… If you put yourself through the depressing task of staying current with national and international events, you are well aware that the United States is hurrying to adopt […]
Sarah Palin Resignation
Sarah Palin COGwriter Today, Sarah Palin announced that she would resign as governor of Alaska: Sarah Palin to Resign as Alaska Governor AP WASILLA, Alaska (July 3) — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin said Friday she is resigning from office at the end of the month, raising speculation that she would focus on a run for […]
Canada’s Economic Concerns
Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Canada COGwriter The following news item was of interest: Canada’s Dollar Heads for Weekly Decline as Recovery Falters By Chris Fournier July 3 (Bloomberg) — Canada’s dollar rose, paring a weekly decline that’s been driven by signs the economic recovery is faltering and a drop in crude oil below $67. The Canadian […]
UCG: Are You Paying Attention to the Warnings?
“Orthodox” 16th Century Representation of the “Apocalypse” COGwriter In the latest edition of its Good News magazine, UCG’s Rex Sexton wrote: The Warnings Are Loud and Clear—But Are You Listening? Do our everyday headlines contain strong warnings about a dire future? Consider these recent items you may have glossed over: • U.S. national debt reaches […]
Russia Shuts Down Casinos
Love of Money can be a Problem (1 Timothy 6:10) COGwriter While the USA President is taking steps to encourage immorality, the situation is different in Russia: Game over for Russia’s punters as gambling ban closes casinos Luke Harding in Moscow… Nearly two decades after the first casino opened its doors, Russia is to ban […]
Obama: A Champion for Gays
COGwriter Continuing to promote policies towards those who most strongly supported him, President Obama announced that he wanted to be “a champion” for homosexuals: Obama Pleads With Gays, Vows to Be ‘Champion’ President tells gay leaders at White House: “I will not only be your friend, I will continue to be an ally and a […]
Ethiopia Won’t Show Ark
Depiction of Levites Carrying the Ark of the Covenant COGwriter In an expected move, representatives of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church have now stated that they will not show what they have long claimed to be the Ark of the Covenant: Ethiopian church speaks out on Ark of the Covenant Statement says Ten Commandments box won’t […]