Damage from Syrian Conflict COGwriter The government of Syria apparently had a military victory today (bolding mine): 19 May 2013 Syrian troops have stormed the rebel stronghold of Qusair and now control the town centre, state media say. State TV says 70 “terrorists” have been killed while activists say 30 people have died including many […]
Month: May 2013
Today is Pentecost. What does it teach?
Artist Depiction of Pentecost (Cadetgray) COGwriter Today is the Day of Pentecost for 2013. Unlike other biblical holy days, some version of the Day of Pentecost is observed by a lot of mainstream churches, both Catholic and Protestant. And of course, since Pentecost is a biblical holy day, it is observed by Church of God […]
Bible Millionaire game and Pentecost quiz
By COGWriter So, you have two Sabbaths in a row and wonder what you and/or your family should do? Well, a very popular link at the COGwriter website is to the Who Wants to be a Biblical Millionaire? quiz, developed by Michael Thiel. It is an interesting game and Michael is always adding more questions […]
Thousands protest in Rome
COGwriter There have been major austerity protests in Rome today: 18 May 2013 Thousands of people have protested in Rome against austerity policies and high unemployment, urging new Prime Minister Enrico Letta to focus on creating jobs to help pull the country out of recession. “We hope that this government will finally start listening to us because we are […]
North Korea launches three missiles
(Photo by ISC Kosmotras) COGwriter North Korea apparently has decided that test launching missiles is in its best interest as it allegedly fired at least three today: May 18, 2013 South Korea says North Korea has fired three short-range missiles into the East Sea — also known as the Sea of Japan. The South’s Defense […]
France becomes 14th nation to legalize homosexual ‘marriage’
French President-Elect François Hollande Janvier (© Matthieu Riegler, CC-BY) COGwriter The President of France signed an unbiblical bill today: May 18, 2013 France has become the 14th country to legalize same-sex marriage, after President Francois Hollande signed the bill into law.Mr. Hollande acted Saturday, a day after the Constitutional Council threw out a legal challenge […]
CBO: Obama budget proposes about $1 trillion more in additional taxes
“I will break the pride of your power” (Leviticus 26:19) COGwriter In the USA, one of the biggest bites on income for those who work and own businesses is taxes. There are state and federal income taxes, sales taxes, property taxes and other taxes. And some countries, especially in Europe, taxes are higher. Apparently US […]
Russia sends ‘killer missiles’ to Syria and moves some of its naval fleet closer to Syria
Russian anti-submarine destroyer COGwriter Russian seems to be planning on publicly stretching its naval muscles: Russia sends ‘killer’ missiles to Syria to help Assad regime Michael R Gordon & Eric Schmitt, New York Times | May 17, 2013 WASHINGTON: Russia has sent advanced anti-ship cruise missiles to Syria, a move that illustrates the depth of […]
The Catholic Therese of Lisieux
Therese at age 15 COGwriter Thérèse of Lisieux was canonized as a ‘Catholic saint’ on May 17, 1925, by Pope Pius XI. She died in 1897. She became quite popular in the 20th century. Her remains have traveled the world. They have been viewed, adored, worshiped and prayed to by various Catholic in more […]
France’s President Hollande, ‘Europe existed before Britain joined it.’
French President-Elect François Hollande Janvier (© Matthieu Riegler, CC-BY) COGwriter The President of France made the news today with his comments about the UK: Europe can survive without Britain, says François Hollande François Hollande launched a three-pronged attack on Britain saying that Europe would survive without the UK, while claiming David Cameron risked splintering the […]