COGwriter US President Donald Trump’s executive orders are causing concern: March 31, 2017 President Trump, who vowed that “from now on, those who break the rules will face consequences,” … As a recap, the President signed two executive orders on trade today. One directive orders a review of all U.S. trade deficits with other countries […]
Month: March 2017
EU responds to Brexit with a stick and carrot
COGwriter European Council President Donald Tusk responded to the United Kingdom’s notification of its intent to withdraw from the the European Union: EU offers Brexit trade talks, sets tough transition terms 31 March 2017 The European Union offered Britain talks this year on a future free trade pact but made clear in negotiating guidelines issued […]
Amos was God’s prophet–will you listen to his message?
Portion of Septuagint Rendering of Amos 2 COGwriter Today, the Church of Rome considers to be a memorial day for the Hebrew Prophet Amos (the Eastern Orthodox use June 14th). Here is some information about him from Wikipedia: Amos, an older contemporary of Hosea and Isaiah,[1] was active c. 750 BC during the reign of […]
CBO points to massive debt: Can the depth of a coming financial crisis be known?
COGwriter The US Congressional Budget Office (CBO) is forecasting even greater USA government debt: March 30, 2017 U.S. debt held by the public will balloon to 150 percent of economic output by 2047 unless tax and spending laws are changed, the Congressional Budget Office said on Thursday, far exceeding the record level just after World […]
Russia’s Putin denies hacking, PCG again claims he fulfills Ezekiel 38, and Russia has a hypersonic missile
COGwriter Noticed a lot of news about Russia today. Here is something from the mainstream media: March 30, 2017 Accusations that Russia interfered in last year’s U.S. elections are “lies” used for “domestic American politics,” Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday. “We said on numerous occasions and I reiterate that we are confident … and […]
Jews, TPM, and the Biblical date of Passover
A Shmura Matzo (Unleavened Bread is Used for Passover) COGwriter When is the Christian Passover for 2017? Sunday, April 9th, after sunset which is when the 14th of Nisan begins. On Monday, April 10th after sunset which is when the 15th of Nisan begins–called the Night to be Observed (watch also The Night to Be […]
Rogue State? Donald Trump’s election has started to fulfill at least 7 predictive warnings
COGwriter Notice something from the German press: Trump’s attack on the climate will fail, spectacularly President Donald Trump’s most recent assault on the environment not only makes the US into a rogue state on climate change. It will also fail in its goal to create jobs and stimulate the economy, says DW’s Sonya Diehn. 29 […]
UK officially informs EU of its intent to withdraw
COGwriter In a letter today, UK Prime Minister Theresa May officially notified European Council President Donald Tusk that the United Kingdom will be leaving the European Union in accordance with Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty. Here are some excerpts from the letter she sent: 29 March 2017 Dear President Tusk On 23 June last […]
Was Jesus resurrected on a Sunday?
COGwriter Was Jesus resurrected on a Sunday? What does the Bible teach? (For some information about the ‘crucifixion’ in Spanish, please click on ¿Murió Jesús un día miércoles o un viernes?) Here is one explanation, primarily using New Testament texts, about the day of the crucifixion and the day of the resurrection, from the 1952 […]
Pope pushed ecumenical interfaith agenda with Canadian bishops, while Mexican bishops denounce all who would build the border wall
Mexico-USA western beach border wall COGwriter Pope Francis worked on his ecumenical and interfaith agenda with Canadian bishops and also brought up policies of US President Donald Trump: Pope Encourages Bishops of Canada to Foster Interreligious Dialogue March 28, 2017 Pope Francis received the Bishops of Canada on Tuesday, who are in Rome on their […]