COGwriter The August 2011 edition of the United Church of God’s publication United News has the following from its Scott Ashley: Is the Council Planning to Change Doctrine? No. Despite persistent rumors and insinuations to the contrary, UCG continues to strongly defend the doctrines we’ve always held… One Internet message stated that the home office […]
Month: August 2011
ICG and LCG on Future of Euro and Europe
World Currencies COGwriter In his latest update, ICG’s Mark Armstrong had the following line: But Europe, and the euro is poised for collapse now that Italy has joined the insolvent ranks of Greece, Portugal and Spain. Europe may have civil unrest and civil war (see pages 79-81 of my 2012 and the Rise of the […]
In Russia, Iran’s Ahmadinejad Warns USA and Israel
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad COGwriter Iranian President Ahmadinejad threatened the USA and Israel if, for example, they attack one or more Iranian nuclear facilities: 14 August 2011 Ahmadinejad: Iran will respond ‘decisively’ to U.S., Israel attacks Iranian president tells Russia Today news network that although Iran would retaliate harshly in the event of attack, there is no […]
Pope’s Excommunication of Martin Luther and Do Catholic Writings Suggest that an Antipope will be the Antichrist?
View in Vatican City (photo by Joyce Thiel) COGwriter The Vatican is going to put more pronouncements on public display: AFP – Aug 11, 2011 The Vatican will display the papal ruling to excommunicate Germany’s Martin Luther dated January 3, 1521 in an exhibition of hundreds of priceless documents from its secret archives…Among the displays […]
TW: Famine in Africa
COGwriter In yesterday’s TW News & Prophecy, the Living Church of God reported: Tragedy of famine. The Associated Press recently announced, “Hundreds of thousands of Somali children could die in East Africa’s famine unless more help arrives, a top U.S. official warned Monday in the starkest death toll prediction yet… drought has turned into famine […]
Berlin Wall: 50 Years Later, A Prophetic Lesson?
Berlin Wall, 1989 COGwriter The Berlin Wall was constructed 50 years ago: Fifty years after the Berlin Wall was literally built overnight on Aug. 13, 1961, very little of it is left to look at. http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2011/0813/Berlin-Wall-turns-50-and-some-want-to-rebuild-it-barbed-wire-and-all The Berlin Wall’s construction 50 years ago must be a constant reminder to citizens today to stand up for […]
TW: London Riots
COGwriter Today’s TW News & Prophecy from the Living Church of God has the following: London riots spread. This week’s London riots have spread menacingly across the nation to Birmingham, Manchester and Liverpool. Youthful rioters burned vehicles and buildings and looted shops and businesses. More than 100 police were injured and more than 1,000 youths […]
Herman van Rompuy: President of the Eurozone
Herman Van Rompuy COGwriter The EU more or less has two presidents, a rotating one and a “permanent” one. The permanent one is Herman van Rompuy. A reader sent me a translation and link to the following: Diesen selbstkritischen Punkt haben die Staats- und Regierungschefs der Euro-Zone vor zwei Wochen ganz ans Ende ihrer Gipfelerklärung […]
Canada’s Trade Deficit Up
Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Canada COGwriter Canada is having some trade issues: Canada’s trade deficit swells to $1.6B Montreal Gazette – Mark KennedyThe trade deficit for June was $1.6 billion, up from $1 billion a month before. Exports were down 1.7 per cent to $36.5 billion, with declines led by energy products and automotive parts. Imports […]
Chinese Troops Supporting Pakistan Military
Chinese Soldiers COGwriter There is more direct military cooperation going on between China and Pakistan: Chinese Troops Join Pakistan Exercise Defense News – Aug 10, 2011 The Pakistan Army has included Chinese troops for the first time in exercises that were conducted along the border with the Indian states of Punjab and Rajasthan, Indian Defence […]