COGwriter One week from now, various spending cuts are supposed to take place in the US. Some, including the US President Obama, are very concerned about what this will do, while others have differing views: 22 February 2013 Economy Slow Down Predicted As Sequester Looms CAPITOL HILL — U.S. President Barack Obama is calling on […]
Month: February 2013
Papias taught doctrine that the Church of Rome now condemns
COGwriter Today is considered to be Saint Papias’ day on the Roman Catholic calendar. (Note: There was a Papirius of Smyrna who is not the same person.) Papias was probably a true Christian. I believe this is so, not only from his limited writings, but because he was a leader in the city in Asia […]
No surprise here, obese Americans get more calories from ‘fast food’ than thinner ones
Cheeseburgers (Jef Poskanzer from Berkeley, California) COGwriter A new study confirms what most of all have long realized: 21 February 2013 According to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 11.3 percent of daily calories consumed by adults in 2007 through 2010 came from fast food… While the percentage of […]
The return of German imperialism is a threat for World War III
Berlin Reichstag COGwriter Global Research reported the following which is based upon a German report: 21 February 2013 Germany is making intensive preparations to conduct new wars to secure resources. This was the unmistakable message of a lead article in Germany’s business newspaper Handelsblatt, “Expedition Resources: Germany’s new course.” The article shows the real face […]
Tens of thousands protesting in Greece
COGwriter The Greeks are protesting again: February 20, 2013 ATHENS — Tens of thousands of Greeks took to the streets of Athens on Wednesday as part of a nationwide strike against austerity that confined ferries to ports, shut schools and left hospitals with only emergency staff.Beating drums, blowing whistles and chanting “Robbers, robbers!,” more than […]
YouTube viewer impressed by Bob Thiel’s 2009 speculation about the timing of the last pope
COGwriter Received an interesting comment a few days ago related to a YouTube video that was uploaded September 1, 2009. MEDeLongSC has replied to your comment on 2012, Catholic Prophecies, and the Antipope To reply back click here. To see all comments on this video click here. “Near or after 2012 the last pope will […]
What happened to the early Church that led to modern mainstream Christianity?
Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. (Luke 12:32) COGwriter Many wonder how the churches of this world got that way. Mainly, it was because many had ideas that conflicted with the Bible, and many of those ideas ultimately got accepted by apparently billions […]
South Korea’s President warns North Korea and expects reunification
Flag of Korea, 1889 COGwriter South Korea’s outgoing President made at least one statement of prophetic interest publicly today: February 19, 2013 SEOUL — In a farewell speech to the nation six days before leaving office, South Korean President Lee Myung-bak on Tuesday warned Pyongyang its missiles and weapons are taking the North “closer and […]
Senator Simpson warns of ‘failed presidency’ because of debt
“I will break the pride of your power” (Leviticus 26:19) COGwriter Former Senator Alan Simpson is concerned that the debt “can” continues to be “kicked down the road” and will result in a failed presidency for Barack Obama. This is also a concern for former White House Chief of Staff Erskine Bowles: February 19, 2013 […]
Currency wars being downplayed, but some seem to be pursuing them
World Currencies COGwriter Currency wars have been discussed again: 18 February 2013 Europe Central Bank head Mario Draghi has been trying to play down worries about currency wars. At the European Parliament on Monday, he responded to concerns that the recent high value of the euro against other currencies could choke off the region’s economic […]