Viktor Yanukovich COGwriter The second biggest country in Europe, Ukraine, is being pressured to choose sides between the supporters of the European Union and Russia’s Eurasian Union: November 28, 2013 VILNIUS — The European Union told Ukraine on Thursday its rejection of a free-trade deal in favor of closer ties with Russia would risk its […]
Month: November 2013
Christians Should Give Thanks to God; But Not for American Football
COGwriter Today is national holiday in the USA called Thanksgiving. And despite certain claims, its specific origins are not pagan. But, of course, no Christian needs to celebrate national holidays like it. Yet, whether on this day or others, the Bible teaches that God’s people should give thanks: 4 Sing praise to the LORD, You […]
Alexa GCG-related group rankings, plus a detailed response to improper letter from Roderick C. Meredith
Worldwide Internet Users in 2012. (Jeff Ogden) COGwriter Today, I looked up the Alexa popularity rankings for Church of God (COG) groups whose leaders had once been part of the old Global Church of God (GCG). I have included all the main English-language sites of the GCG-affiliated COG groups that I am aware of. Although […]
Germany: Merkel’s new coalition wants Germany to increase influence and set European standards–EU exports already number 1 in the world.
COGwriter Angela Merkel’s party has made a deal with the opposition that if finalized will insure she should stay in power: BERLIN — Chancellor Angela Merkel and her main rivals agreed early Wednesday to a blueprint for Germany’s next government, bringing to a close five weeks of negotiations that ended in a 17-hour session…the document […]
Thanksgivukkah: Hanukkah is somewhat like Jewish Thanksgiving this year, but with elements of Christmas: Thanksristmas?
A Hanukkah Menorah (MathKnight) COGwriter Many Jews celebrate a time that they call Hanukkah. This year it begins Wednesday November 27th at sunset. For 2013, its entire time is from “Sunset, November 27 to nightfall, December 5.” The Miami Herald this year has an article about it titled New holiday: Thanksgivukkah. Essentially, a take-off of […]
Pope Francis speaks against current economic order and proposes changes
Pope Francis (Source: presidencia.gov.ar) COGwriter Pope Francis blasted parts of the world’s economic system and called for changes: November 26, 2013 Pope Francis on Tuesday sharply criticized growing economic inequality and unfettered markets in a lengthy paper outlining a populist philosophy that he says will guide his papacy as he pushes the Catholic Church to reach out more, […]
Another proposal to divide Jerusalem and possibly surround it with armies
Jerusalem COGwriter There is another proposal to divide Jerusalem: Will Jerusalem Be Divided Again? November 26, 2013… For 19 years, Jerusalem was divided between Israel and Jordan with the Old City on the Jordan side. In 1967, the Six-Day War led to the reuniting of the city under Israeli sovereignty. Now, part of the U.S.-backed […]
Some turkey’s may receive Islamic blessings, so should you eat them?
COGwriter A while back, a reader sent me a link to the following item from 2011 that was somewhat true then: America’s favorite meal may be secretly dedicated to Allah… Customer service representatives from Butterball, one of America’s most popular Turkey brands, confirmed to WND that the company’s whole turkeys are – without being labeled […]
Ukrainians protest scrapping of EU proposal, President Yanukovich defends move
Viktor Yanukovich COGwriter There have been protests going on in Ukraine: November 25, 2013 Ukrainian President President Viktor Yanukovych has defended his decision to scrap a landmark trade agreement, while pro-Europe protesters in Kyiv held a second day of demonstrations against the move. Yanukovych described the decision as “difficult, but unavoidable,” and pledged to create […]
Russia’s Putin and Pope Francis both kiss Marian icon
Pope Francis (Source: presidencia.gov.ar) COGwriter Russia’s President Putin and Pope Francis both kissed a Marian image today: November 25, 2013 VATICAN CITY — Russian President Vladimir Putin showed off his religious side during a visit Monday to the Vatican, stopping to cross himself and kiss an icon of the Madonna that he gave to Pope […]