Anti-Semitic protestor in Berlin (Boris Niehaus) COGwriter Top German officials are warning about anti-Semitism in Germany: 21 April 2018 Germany’s Justice Minister Katarina Barley warns of rising anti-Semitism Germany’s Justice Minister Katarina Barley warned about rising anti-Semitism on Saturday following an assault on a young man wearing a kippah in Berlin. “We have to admit […]
Month: April 2018
COGWA: World’s churches are not proclaiming the Gospel of the Kingdom
COGwriter Today, I noticed the following lead article at one of COGWA’s websites: Jesus had a central message that formed the basis for His entire ministry and teachings. He pinpointed this central message in the heart of His most famous sermon—the Sermon on the Mount. He made a statement about what should be the highest […]
Sermon: No One to Date? Teen Q&A? Engagement? 2nd Marriage?
COGwriter The Continuing Church of God is pleased to announce this sermon from its ContinuingCOG channel: 1:25:50 No One to Date? Teen Q&A? Engagement? 2nd Marriage? This is the second part of a two-part sermon on dating for Christians. In it, Dr. Thiel covers subjects such as what do you do if there is no […]
There is some good news to report about the Basque situation
Old pro-ETA mural (Baldeadly) COGwriter Here is some positive news: 20 April 2018 The Basque terrorist group Eta, which killed more than 800 people during its four-decade armed campaign, has apologised for the suffering it caused and asked for the forgiveness of victims and their families as it prepares to dissolve. In a statement released […]
Turkey repatriates gold and denounces US dollar dominance
COGwriter Turkey is another nation that has decided to repatriate its gold: Is Gold Repatriation A Trend? Turkey Gets Its Reserves Back From The U.S. – Reports April 20, 2018 Turkey joined the ranks of Germany and Hungary as the latest country which brought back its gold to home base, this according to reports from […]
BBC: Prince Charles to be next Commonwealth head
Commonwealth members in dark blue COGwriter The BBC is reporting the following: Prince Charles to be next Commonwealth head 20 April 2018 The Prince of Wales will be the next head of the Commonwealth, the BBC understands. The Queen had said it was her “sincere wish” that Prince Charles would succeed her in the role […]
Earth Day, the Vatican’s plan, and USA’s isolation
Unofficial Earth Day Flag COGwriter April 22nd is known as “Earth Day.” This year’s focus is on plastic according to the Earth Day website: Join Earth Day Network on Earth Day 2018 – April 22 – to help end plastic pollution. Plastic is threatening our planet’s survival, from poisoning and injuring marine life to disrupting […]
‘Assad steps up efforts to crush last besieged enclaves’ Did Syria win?
Missile heading into Syria (AP photo via VOA) COGwriter Reuters had the following related to the situation in Syria after the bombing: Assad steps up efforts to crush last besieged enclaves April 19, 2018 The Syrian government on Thursday stepped up its efforts to retake the opposition’s last besieged enclaves, as rebels prepared to withdraw […]
Germany and France want united trade and military positions to stand against Donald Trump
Emmanuel Macron and Angela Merkel COGwriter The Europeans are meeting and want to dominate international trade and have a military that is independent of the USA: 19 April 2018 Chancellor Angela Merkel received her French counterpart on a building site in central Berlin on Thursday, and German media delighted in the symbolism. … “We need […]
70th Anniversary of Israel, based on Israeli calendar
COGwriter April 19, 2018 (it varies each year based upon the lunar calendar) is the date the nation of Israel celebrates the 70th anniversary of its independence and the formation as the State of Israel. Israel became independent on May 14, 1948, and this was officially recognized May 1, 1949. Because of the intended move […]