Vladimir Putin, Official Photograph COGwriter A reader sent me the following: The Russian Bear is stronger and more powerful than it has ever been before. Sadly, most Americans don’t understand this. They still think of Russia as an “ex-superpower” that was rendered almost irrelevant when the Cold War ended. And yes, when the Cold War […]
Month: August 2013
What will likely come from the NSA debate?
COGwriter NSA claims that what it does doe not violate the privacy of Americans: NSA debate: Will reforms ease public concern or compromise safety? August 11, 2013 Top-secret National Security Agency programs that cull metadata from U.S. citizens to keep tabs on potential terrorist threats in no way violate Americans’ privacy, two high-ranking members of […]
Israel enrages the Palestinians over settlement announcement
COGwriter Israel’s government has decided to build more housing in areas that the Palestinians claim: August 11, 2013 Palestinians have reacted angrily to Israel’s approval of nearly 1,200 new Jewish settlement homes, just days before peace talks are set to resume. Palestinian negotiators said the approval cast doubt on Israel’s sincerity in the peace process… […]
BibleNewsProphecy: Will the UK Lose Gibraltar and the Falkland Islands?
COGwriter The Continuing Church of God is pleased to announce a new video about concerns about pornography on our YouTube channel called Bible New Prophecy. 16:46 Will the UK Lose Gibraltar and the Falkland Islands? For many years, the major sea gates of the world were possessed/controlled by the United States (Panama Canal and certain […]
UK not pleased about EU proposal for EU Flag bearing birth certificate
EU Flag COGwriter The UK does not seem to want to admit it, but it appears to be looking to compile a list of reasons why it perhaps would want to leave the European Union or at least not be totally committed to all parts of it: August 10, 2013 Anger over plot to put […]
Should you keep the Fall Holy Days?
COGwriter The Continuing Church of God is pleased to announce its suggested sermon for today which is at its ContinuingCOG channel. 1:08:14 Should you keep the Fall Holy Days? The ‘Fall’ Holy Days come every year in September and/or October on the Roman calendar. Some call them Jewish holidays, but they were kept by Jesus, […]
150th anniversary of CGA’s, then CG7’s magazine
Rebuilt Gymnasium in Sardis COGwriter Today is the 150th anniversary, according to CG7-Denver, of its magazine, now called the Bible Advocate. The following is from former CG7 President Robert Coulter from two articles in the July-August 2013 edition: The Michigan State Conference of the Church of Christ, predecessor to the Church of God (Seventh Day), […]
President Obama indicates some pull back of the improperly named ‘Patriot Act’
The US Bill of Rights COGwriter US President Obama discussed USA government surveillance today: August 9, 2013 Saying the nation deserves a “vigorous public debate guided by our Constitution,” President Obama outlined plans Friday to improve privacy protections within National Security Agency surveillance programs and to better explain to the public how the NSA operates. […]
Israel balks at signing seven-year research deal with EU
COGwriter Israel’s government has decided to balk at a seven-year research deal that the European Union has proposed: August 9, 2013 JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel would rather forgo hundreds of millions of dollars in EU research grants than accept an anti-settlement clause Europe wants written into any new partnership deal, Israel’s deputy foreign minister said […]
Nagasaki remembered 68 years after detonation
Nagasaki Nuclear Bomb (1945) COGwriter Japan is observing the 68th anniversary of the nuclear bombing of Nagasaki: August 09, 2013 The Japanese city of Nagasaki has observed the 68th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing that reduced the city to rubble and ended WWII. Nagasaki Mayor Tomihisa Taue criticized the Japanese government at a ceremony […]