The Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah COGwriter Some have been upset by the following: ‘Homosexuality is a disease’ says Indian health minister ‘Homosexuality is a Western disease’ says Indian minister Speaking at a HIV/Aids convention in New Delhi, Indian health minister Ghulam Nabi Azad sparks outrage after labelling gay sex a “disease” most commonly found […]
Month: July 2011
Great Tribulation Cannot Begin Before 2015
“Orthodox” 16th Century Representation of the “Apocalypse” COGwriter Although inaccurate “prophets” such as Ronald Weinland and Harold Camping have declared that the biblical period known as the “great tribulation” began some time ago, the reality is that this biblically prophesied event cannot begin prior to 2015. Why? Mainly because Jesus taught that the “great tribulation” […]
Europe Pushing Sunday, SDAs Opposed. Seventh Day Baptists Do Not Consider Saturday of High Importance
“Sunday Church”, Naxos Greece COGwriter Many in Europe are trying to take steps that would promote additional Sunday restrictions: A new alliance promoting fair and balanced work conditions in Europe asked the European Union’s Economic and Social Committee last week to declare Sunday a “work-free day” in its new working guidelines for member states… “We […]
Otto von Habsburg Died
Crown of the “Holy Roman Empire” COGwriter Otto von Habsburg died today: BERLIN (AP) — Otto von Habsburg, the oldest son of Austria-Hungary’s last emperor and the longtime head of one of Europe’s most influential families, died Monday, his spokeswoman said. He was 98… He settled in Poecking in the 1950s and went on to […]
LCG Reflecting on the USA on the 4th of July
Has the USA Chosen the Wrong Path? COGwriter In his latest commentary, LCG’s William Bowmer reported: Christians understand that our citizenship is in heaven (Philippians 3:20). In one sense, it is absurd to proclaim personal or national “independence” when human beings are utterly dependent on God. But this does not mean we should not observe […]
Britain Can Do ‘Nothing’ To Prevent Argentina from Retaking the Falkland Islands?
Palace of Westminster in London COGwriter In its latest TW News & Prophecy, LCG reported: Britain can do “nothing” to prevent Argentina retaking Falkland Islands Britain can do “nothing” to prevent Argentina retaking Falkland Islands read a recent headline in the British Telegraph. “The head of the Naval task force in the Falklands War has […]
PCG ‘Thrilled’ to Have F-16s Fly Over Armstrong Auditorium
COGwriter Today, military jets are to fly over the Philadelphia Church of God’s Armstrong Auditorium: Armstrong Auditorium’s 2011-12 performing arts series will kick off July 3 with the screaming thunder of F-16s from the 138th Fighter Wing of the Oklahoma Air National Guard. According to OANG’s Capt. Chris Wells, the 138th will perform the maneuver […]
Maryland Episcopol Church Becoming Roman Catholic
Pope Benedict XVI COGwriter At least one Episcopal church is becoming Catholic: Episcopal Church in Maryland to Convert to Catholicism Fox News – 2 July 2011 Mark Lewis now offers a prayer every Sunday morning that centuries ago would have been considered an homage to the enemy. It’s a prayer for the bishop of Rome, the […]
Thailand Votes to Change its Prime Minister
Tribal Girls in Thailand COGwriter Thailand voted to change its government leadership: BANGKOK | Sun Jul 3, 2011… (Reuters) – Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva conceded defeat in a national election on Sunday after exit polls showed the opposition Puea Thai Party winning a majority of parliament’s 500 seats. He congratulated Yingluck Shinawatra, Puea Thai’s […]
CG7: After Abortion, You Can Still Choose Christ
Bas-relief at Angkor Wat depicting a demon performing an ancient abortion. COGwriter The following is in the July 2011 edition of CG7-Denver’s Now What? written by Kimberly Davidson (who may or may not be in a COG): Rapid deterioration As I grew into adulthood, my self-esteem continued to deteriorate…Then my body started desiring and needing […]