2007 Carnival at Pátio de São Pedro square, in Recife, Brazil (Wiki Photo) COGwriter Tuesday marks Mardi Gras and the end of the season known as “carnaval” (which is several days to many weeks long depending upon the culture). Essentially the “carnival season” is a time of having parties and indulging in practices that certain […]
Month: March 2011
COGWA Now Lists 232 Congregations
COGwriter The Church of God, a Worldwide Association (COGWA) updated its website today. As of 03/06/2011, COGWA listed 232 congregations with 109 in the USA and 123 international ones. COGWA is likely the third or fourth largest COG. The United Church of God (UCG), the group that COGWA broke away from, is still the largest. […]
LCG: Conquering AIDS God’s Way
COGwriter In yesterday’s TW News & Prophecy, LCG reported: Conquering AIDS God’s way. A recently published study in the online journal PLoS Medicine revealed startling findings about the AIDS epidemic in Zimbabwe. In recent years, “HIV prevalence has declined in Zimbabwe by approximately 50%.” HIV is the virus that causes AIDS. The primary reason it […]
ICG on Libya and Economy
Muammar al-Gaddafi COGwriter This morning, I received the following from ICG’s Mark Armstrong: For all the predictions of his imminent resignation, death or flight from Libya, Gadaffi remains and there are constant reports of civilian demonstrators coming under attack from mercenaries or the Libyan military. Truth be told, it’s a little difficult to know just […]
UCG’s Aaron Dean Reports Finances, AC Reports Another Ministerial Loss
COGwriter Finally got a chance to watch Aaron Dean’s financial report video of this week, a few moments ago. Aaron Dean is the Treasurer for the United Church of God (UCG). He reported that UCG had a proposed income of US$23,250,000 for the period of July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. He now […]
LCG on Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg
Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg COGwriter In today’s TW World & Prophecy, the Living Church of God (LCG) reported: German Defense Minister resigns in scandal. Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg, Germany’s Defense Minister, resigned Tuesday amid pressures related to plagiarism in his doctoral dissertation. Apparently, more than 20% of his dissertation was copied without attribution. Mr. zu Guttenberg was […]
Pork Industry Wants Consumers to ‘Be Inspired’
COGwriter The following struck me as unusual today: Pork industry to call on consumers to ‘Be Inspired’ (3/4/2011) Rod Smith Special Coverage from the National Pork Forum in Phoenix, Ariz., March 3-5. The National Pork Board is scheduled to unveil its new advertising and promotion campaign this afternoon in which it will turn the page […]
EU’s Van Rompuy Proposes Tax Increase, But…
Herman Van Rompuy COGwriter Might EU President Herman Van Rompuy fulfill the following scripture? 20 “There shall arise in his place one who imposes taxes on the glorious kingdom; but within a few days he shall be destroyed, but not in anger or in battle. (Daniel 11:20) EU President Herman Van Rompuy has gone on […]
China Worried About Unrest
Chinese Soldiers COGwriter The “Peoples’ Republic of China” is worried about unrest in its country and is taking steps to reduce reporting about it. VOA reports: China is changing how foreign journalist can work in the country and reporters are being warned they risk expulsion if they try to cover pro-democracy rallies. Some tourist areas […]
Pope Says Jews Should Not Be Blamed for Jesus’ Death
Pope Benedict XVI COGwriter Pope Bendict XVI wrote some positive statements in a new book: Pope exonerates Jews for Jesus’ death in new book AP – March 2, 2011 VATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict XVI has made a sweeping exoneration of the Jewish people for the death of Jesus Christ, tackling one of the most […]