Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople COGwriter A Romanian Orthodox archpriest wanted Protestants, and apparently also Rome, to understand that the Orthodox are committed to ecumenism: Orthodox churches remain “fully committed” to ecumenical cooperation, despite recent disagreements with Protestants, according to a senior Orthodox theologian… “…The Orthodox churches are more fully committed than ever to CEC […]
Month: June 2011
CT: Presbyterians Endorse Ordaining Fornicators, Adulterers, and Homosexuals
The Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah COGwriter The July 2011 edition of the publication calling itself Christianity Today reported the following: A majority of the 173 presbyteries, or regional bodies, within the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) have voted to remove from the 2-million-member denomination’s constitution an ordination requirement of “fidelity in the covenant of marriage between […]
Saudi’s Say They Will Get Nukes if Iran Does
Hiroshima After the Atomic Bomb Was Detonated COGwriter Saudi Arabia does not intend to sit by and idly wait if Iran gets nuclear weapons: Riyadh will build nuclear weapons if Iran gets them, Saudi prince warns Prospect of a nuclear conflict in the Middle East is raised by senior diplomat and member of the Saudi […]
Greeks Riot, Yet Austerity Plan Approved
Greek Riots, 2008 COGwriter There have been developments in Greece: Instant view: Greek parliament votes for austerity plan Reuters – 29 June 201 ATHENS (Reuters) – Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou won a parliamentary majority in favor of a five-year austerity plan on Wednesday, clearing a major hurdle in Greece’s bid to win access to international […]
Netherlands Bans Jewish and Islamic Animal Slaughtering Practices
Jewish Sacrificial Altar COGwriter The Netherlands has decided that killing animals when they are conscious is not allowed, irrespective of religious practices: 28 June 2011 The Netherlands’ parliament voted Tuesday to ban non-anaesthetised slaughter of animals, in a move that will make the Islamic halal and Jewish kosher methods of slaughter illegal…observant Jews and Muslims […]
Islam vs. the West
Mosque in Damascus COGwriter In his commentary today, Wyatt Ciesielka of the Living Church of God wrote: Islam vs. the West: Final Conflict Ahead? Militant Islam continues to strengthen its hold across the Middle East…Can Islam find a peaceful place of co-existence with Western culture? Or will its spread lead to increasing tensions and ultimately […]
Central Banks Believe US Dollar Will Lose Reserve Currency Status
“I will break the pride of your power” (Leviticus 26:19) COGwriter Many central bankers around the world are realizing that the day of dominance of the US dollar is numbered: Dollar seen losing global reserve status Financial Times – June 27, 2011 The US dollar will lose its status as the global reserve currency over […]
TWSPs Coming to New Zealand and Australia
Dr. Douglas Winnail COGwriter In his latest update, LCG’s Dr. Douglas Winnail had the following: Next Tuesday, I will head to New Zealand and Australia to give TWSPs in Auckland, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth before heading on to South Africa and then back to Charlotte. Your prayers for all these efforts to serve God’s […]
Israel: Forced Peace Plan to Cause World War
Jerusalem COGwriter While the Palestinians believe that the UN should recognize their statehood, Israel says this could cause world war: Palestinians officially decide to seek UN recognition for statehood in September Haaretz – June 26, 2011 The Palestinian Authority officially announced Sunday its intention to turn to the United Nations in September in an effort […]
Post Apostolic Leaders on Images & Icons
COGwriter Did early Christians use images or icons as part of their worship? What did early Church of God leaders teach on this subject? What did early Catholic and Orthodox saints teach about this? The Apostle John, the last of the original apostles to die, and the last writer of the New Testament wrote: Little […]