Dmitry Medvedev, Pope Francis, and Patriarch Kirill (Kremlin.ru) COGwriter The Russians are pleased that Pope Francis met with Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill: February 13, 2016 MOSCOW — Russians ranging from Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev to ordinary citizens are seeing the landmark meeting of the heads of the Roman Catholic and Russian Orthodox churches as having […]
Month: February 2016
Sermon: Pornography, False Comfort, and False Religion
19th Century French Illustration COGwriter The Continuing Church of God is pleased to announce this sermon from its ContinuingCOG channel: 1:13:29 Pornography, False Comfort, and False Religion What is pornography? Is pornography harmless fun? Or does it provide false comfort and distort one’s views on matters of sexuality? Does the Bible really prohibit it? If […]
Michael Fortner predicting start of WWIII near the Euphrates and USA nuclear response
Euphrates River in Syria (photo by Bertramz) COGwriter A self-described “Christian” claims that world war three will begin near the Euphrates river: February 12, 2016 Michael D Fortner… describes himself as a journalist, historian, bible prophecy expert, and Christian book publisher Mr Fortner read from Revelations Chapter nine in the Bible.Mr Fortner, who has lived […]
Migrants to lead to ‘end of Europe’ or rise of the Beast of Revelation? Or both?
w Islamic Migrants (photo by Bwag) COGwriter Will Islamic migrants lead to the end of Europe? Russia is in Syria and some think part of the reason is to eliminate Europe: Russia Bristles at NATO Expansion in Eastern Europe February 12, 2016 Russia has called NATO’s moves a threat to stability in Europe. The military […]
The ‘Sacred Heart of Mary’ and Valentine’s Day
COGwriter February 14th is known to many as Valentine’s Day. The ‘heart’ is a common symbol related to Valentine’s Day, as is the pagan deity Cupid. Back in the 1800s, Alexander Hislop wrote: In the Church of Rome a new kind of devotion has of late been largely introduced, in which the beads play an […]
Syrian rebels feel abandoned by the West as Russian military actions affect them
Russian Sukhoi Su-25s in Syria (Mil.ru) COGwriter Russian military actions are affecting the situation in Syria: February 11, 2016 The Russian military’s increasingly aggressive patrolling and exercises on the margins of Nato have raised genuine concerns – even in a country such as Sweden – that a conflict with Russia can no longer be regarded […]
Pope Francis ‘Calls for Loosening of Purse Strings’
COGwriter Pope Francis has again called on others to give away their wealth: Pope at General Audience Calls for Loosening of Purse Strings February 10, 2016 “If the Jubilee does not come out of your pockets, it’s not a true Jubilee. You understand?” Pope Francis said this during his General Audience in St. Peter’s Square […]
Spending and other Valentine’s Day traditions
Valentine Card, 1909, Shows Pagan Ties COGwriter Since many observe Valentine’s Day, this post will cover some of the traditions of it around the world and where some came from. Notice the following: February 14, 2014 Many countries have their own particular traditions and customs on February 14 and here’s a selection: Italy Originally, Italians […]
Most in the UK not convinced it should remain in the EU
Logo of the United Kingdom Independence Party COGwriter A new poll shows than half of those in the United Kingdom (UK) really want to stay in the European Union (EU): February 10, 2016 LONDON (Reuters) – The number of Britons who back remaining in the European Union is level with those wanting to leave in […]
Sanders and Trump win, ‘Establishment takes a beating’
Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump COGwriter The first regular presidential primary was held in New Hampshire (Iowa has a different system, called caucuses) resulted in solid victories for Democrat Bernie Sanders and Republican Donald Trump. February 10, 2016 MANCHESTER, N.H.—Democratic socialist Bernie Sanders and outspoken billionaire Donald Trump have won their respective New Hampshire primary […]