John Chrysostom (Istanbul, Turkey. May 2008) COGwriter The biblical Fall Holy Day season is just about upon us. At sunset Sunday, September 16th, 2012 is the first day of Tishri in the biblical calendar. That will be begin what most in the Church of God refer to as the Feast of Trumpets and what the […]
Month: September 2012
Moody’s Threaten US Credit Rating Drop. UK Banks With EU Control?
COGwriter The USA and UK are facing serious financial concerns and some are starting to really notice: UK banks could be shut down or forced into bail-outs by Brussels Banks in London could be shut down or forced into taxpayer-funded bail-outs against the wishes of the British authorities under controversial “banking union” proposals from Brussels, […]
Israel, Iran, and the USA: Tensions All Over
COGwriter Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants the USA to become more involved in taking clearer action regarding Iran: September 11, 2012 Israel is sounding increasingly agitated over what it views as American dithering with economic sanctions too weak to force Iran to end its suspected drive toward nuclear weapons. In a clear message aimed […]
LCG’s Bill Bowmer on 9/11
United Airlines’ Flight 175 Hitting South Tower, 9/11/2001 COGwriter In a commentary, LCG’s William (Bill) Bowmer wrote the following: Before the world-changing events of 9/11/2001, Americans’ exposure to terrorism was mostly secondhand–perhaps watching video images of a bombed-out Oklahoma City building in April 1995, or reading newspaper stories of a botched World Trade Center bombing […]
King Solomon-Era Temple Cistern Found
Depiction of Levites Carrying the Ark of the Covenant COGwriter An interesting find related to the time of Solomon has been announced: Jerusalem reservoir linked to King Solomon’s temple Israeli archaeologists say it may have been used by pilgrims 2,600 years ago http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/48962218/ns/technology_and_science-science/ Cistern dated to First Temple period found in Jerusalem As we get […]
America Dream or Fiscal Cliff Nightmare?
“I will break the pride of your power” (Leviticus 26:19) COGwriter The USA is not like it used to be, and is facing severe problems because of its debts: September 10, 2012 There is little doubt that the massive fiscal cliff we are now approaching threatens to cripple the U.S. economy and stock market and […]
Is Organic Food Better? HWA & Health
COGwriter Organic foods have been in the news lately. Here are a couple of reports: September 10, 2012 Recently, a study conducted by Stanford University analyzed over 230 field studies and 17 human studies that had previously been conducted in the United States and Europe… The study determined that “consumers can markedly reduce their intake […]
India and Pakistan Sign New Visa Agreement
India COGwriter India and Pakistan are trying to improve aspects of their relationship: September 9, 2012 Pakistan and India agreed to ease visa restrictions for their citizens to boost business travel and trade across their border as part of their push for peace. India’s Foreign Minister S.M. Krishna signed the visa agreement in Islamabad yesterday […]
Californians Getting Brain-infecting Parasites from Pigs
COGwriter Want another reason to avoid pork? Notice the following: California’s Unspoken Health Problem: Brain Parasites …it is the major cause for epilepsy worldwide. The CDC estimates that there are 1,900 diagnosed cases every year, 386 annual cases in California alonewhich can cost upwards of $66,000. Often it is paid through Medicare – costing taxpayers […]
TW: Australia’s Economic Woes
COGwriter The latest TW News & Prophecy from the Living Church of God has the following: Australia’s economic woes. The resource-based Australian economy has greatly benefited from massive iron ore exports which have supported China’s economic boom. “China takes 25% of Australia’s exports and iron ore accounts for 60% of all the goods Australia sells […]