Hiroshima After the Atomic Bomb Was Detonated COGwriter CBS reported the following: January 15, 2012 The ticking clock of Iran’s nuclear threat (CBS News) Iran this weekend accused the CIA of masterminding the assassination of a nuclear scientist on the streets of Tehran this past Wednesday. The U.S. denies any involvement. Nevertheless, the clock is […]
Month: January 2012
Feast of Tabernacles’ Sites for 2012
Banner at 2007 Feast of Tabernacles in Tobago COGwriter The Living Church of God has announced many of its site for the Feast of Tabernacles (a major Fall pilgrimage) in 2012: We are pleased to announce the following 2012 U.S. Feast sites and coordinators. There is no information on the www.cogl.org web site about these […]
LCG: Isaiah in 2012
COGwriter In its latest commentary LCG has the following: Isaiah in 2012? By Jonathan McNair | Saturday, January 14, 2012 The Bible can seem like an ancient book, full of “thees” and “thous”. It can seem confusing, with dragons, and dreams, and lots of things that “theology experts” argue about. But when we actually read […]
Obama Administration Announces Plans to Cut US Troop Presence in Germany
COGwriter Two readers sent me stories on the following: Thousands of US soldiers to leave Germany The US military will withdraw thousands of soldiers from Germany as the American military takes half of its troops out of Europe as part of a forces redeployment to focus more on the Middle East and Asia. American Defence […]
UK Leader Wants Jerusalem Divided, While USA Leaders Tell Israel Not to Strike Iran
Jerusalem COGwriter The UK’s Minister for the Middle East and North Africa, Alistair Burt, is calling for the division of Jerusalem: UK Minister Calls For Divided Jerusalem Burt also said that the building of settlements beyond the so-called ‘Green Line’ is counter-productive and insisted Jerusalem would have to be divided. Observers say Burt’s comments carry […]
Do Faithful Christians Celebrate Valentine’s Day?
COGwriter In about a month, multiple-millions of people who profess Christ will observe Valentine’s Day on February 14th. Yet, Jesus and His disciples did not observe Valentine’s Day nor anything close to it. Valentine’s Day is not a biblical holiday. It is essentially based upon lawlessness and does not edify Christ. 13 years ago, an […]
TW Reports on Baron Guttenberg’s Possible Political Comeback
Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg COGwriter Today’s TW New & Prophecy from the Living Church of God has the following: Guttenberg to Run for German Office in 2013? In September 2011, Baron Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg said he would leave Germany for the U.S. His decision stemmed from a plagiarism scandal that resulted in his resignation as German […]
Canada Has Trade Surplus, USA Has Increased Trade Deficit
Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Canada COGwriter Canada had a good trade month, but the USA did not: Canada posts surprise trade surplus Montreal Gazette – 13 January 2012 OTTAWA — Canada’s trade balance with the rest of the world unexpectedly swung into a surplus in November, as exports — led by energy products and automobiles — […]
Obama Asks for $1.2 Trillion More Debt
COGwriter Notice the following: Obama requests $1.2T increase in debt ceiling 12 January 2012 WASHINGTON – President Obama is kicking off 2012 with an uncomfortable but inevitable request — for Congress to permit another $1.2 trillion increase in the debt ceiling. With the U.S. debt at about $15.2 trillion, it is now estimated to be […]
Malaysia Makes 179 Nations With Full Diplomatic Relations with Vatican City
Vatican City (photo by Joyce Thiel) COGwriter The Islamic nation of Malaysia joined 178 other nations to enter into full diplomatic relations with Vatican City: VATICAN CITY, JAN. 11, 2012 (Zenit.org).- With Malaysia being the latest addition, there are now 179 states that enjoy full diplomatic relations with the Holy See. Benedict XVI on Monday […]