Muslim Brotherhood الإخوان المسلمون Al-Ikhwān Al-Muslimūn COGwriter The Muslim Brotherhood is increasing its influence in the Middle East and North Africa: Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood Leader Wants Reforms Across The Arab World The Muslim Brotherhood, long suppressed by former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, has formed the Freedom and Justice Party to contest the country’s upcoming elections. […]
Month: August 2011
SDAs and COGs on the Two-Horned Beast
James and Ellen White COGwriter James and Ellen White established the Seventh-day Adventist church and based many doctrines on visions that Ellen White claimed to have. The Seventh Day Adventist Position on the Two Horned Beast The SDAs primarily base their position on the two-horned beast from interpretations of Ellen G. White whom they […]
Earthquakes Hit Virginia and Colorado
(Choo photo) COGwriter The USA was hit by some unusual earthquakes: Earthquake rocks East Coast USA Today – 23 August 2011 A powerful earthquake rocked the Mid-Atlantic region Tuesday afternoon, hitting areas from North Carolina to as far as away Ottawa, Canada. 5.9-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes East Coast New York Times Rare Strong Earthquake Hits Colorado By […]
LCG: Flashmobs and Prophecy
COGwriter In his commentary today, Wyatt Ciesielka from the Living Church of God, has the following: Commentary: Flash Mobs and Bible Prophecy By Wyatt Ciesielka | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 Jesus famously warned that prior to His Second Coming, “nation will rise against nation and kingdom against kingdom” (Matthew 24:1-7). Centuries earlier, God warned through […]
U.N. and Others Upset With Syrian President
Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad (Source: Agência Brasil, Wikipedia) بشار الأسد COGwriter As Libya seems to be changing, more pressure will likely face the President of Syrian. Here are a few news items giving some carnal reasons why: Assad broke word, U.N. chief says Washington Post – 22 August 2011 UNITED NATIONS – UN Secretary General Ban […]
Gold Hits New Record
The 220 kg Gold brick displayed in Taiwan COGwriter Gold hit another high again today: PRECIOUS METALS: Gold Vaults To New Record High, Shy Of $1900 Wall Street Journal – 22 August 2011 NEW YORK (Dow Jones)–Gold ended at a new record high amid growing speculation the US won’t be able to resist another round of […]
Qaddafi’s Last Stand? The Muslim Brotherhood in Libya
Muammar al-Gaddafi COGwriter Libya is apparently transitioning: Libya’s bizarre leader Gadhafi defiant to end TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) – In flowing brown Bedouin robes and black beret, hailed as the “king of kings of Africa,” the aging dictator swept up onto the global stage, center front at the United Nations, and delivered an angry, wandering, at […]
CT: Why the 9/11 Cross Should Offend Us All
Labarum Cross COGwriter The improperly named publication Christianity Today (CT) currently has the following headline and subheadline at its website: Why the 9/11 Cross Should Offend All of Us The symbol might actually cause ‘dyspepsia, symptoms of depression, headaches, anxiety, and mental pain and anguish.’ Ryan Holladay Essentially, the article states that the atheists complain […]
Qaddafi’s Being Attacked in Tripoli; Gaza Situation Escalates
Muammar al-Gaddafi COGwriter Libya’s leader seems to be getting into a tougher situation as the USA is indicating he will not last too much longer: Libya Rebels Battle Qaddafi Troops in Tripoli Bloomberg – 21 August 2011 Street battles raged in Tripoli between rebels and forces loyal to Muammar Qaddafi for the first time in the […]
Dr. Winnail: ‘Transforming Faith’
Dr. Douglas Winnail COGwriter In his latest update, LCG’s Evangelist Dr. D. Winnail had the following: Transforming Faith: How has your faith influenced or changed your life? The Apostle Paul urged New Testament Christians, “do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind” (Romans 12:1-2). The word “transformed” […]