Pope Leo IX COGwriter April 19th is a date that some in the Church of Rome honor, as one of their saints, Pope Leo IX (whose name had been Bruno). Here is some of what they teach about him: Son of Count Hugh of Egisheim. Cousin of Emperor Conrad II. Chapter canon of Saint Stephen’s, […]
Month: April 2018
’95 percent of the world’s population is breathing unhealthy air. What is the solution?
COGwriter Air pollution is a problem. And it is worse than most people seem to realize: The annual State of Global Air Report was published on Tuesday by the Health Effects Institute (HEI) and it found that over 95 percent of the world’s population is breathing unhealthy air. Long-term exposure to air pollution contributed to […]
Iran’s Rouhani, ‘We tell the world that we will produce or acquire any weapons we need, and will not wait for their approval’
Hassan Rouhani COGwriter Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says Iran will get the weapons it wants and is not a threat to any neighbor: April 18, 2018 Iran will acquire whatever weapons it needs to keep out “invading powers” that seek to surround it the country’s President Hassan Rouhani said at a military showcase in Tehran. […]
‘The Shack’ and does God have a plan of salvation that works for everybody?
COGwriter World Net Daily (WND) had an article against doctrinal points that are associated with a book and movie called The Shack. Here are some comments from that article: Christian universalists believe there is a heaven and everyone will eventually get there, leaving no one left in hell and no reason for its continued existence. […]
Trade wars: China and EU push back against the USA
Cover of the January-March 2018 edition of Bible News Prophecy COGwriter China has again hit back against the USA on trade: April 17, 2018 In response to reports that the US is ramping up the “third front” in its trade spat with China by authorizing another investigation under Section 301 of the Trade Act of […]
Church of God News in Spanish
COGwriter The Continuing Church of God continues to get additional materials translated into the Spanish language. Here are links to the latest items we received today: Doug Casey Warns ‘It’s Going To Get Very Disagreeable In The US At Some Level Quickly.’ California SB1424 risks. Brandon Smith claims ‘World War III Will Be An Economic […]
BBC: “France’s Macron: EU in ‘civil war’ over democracy”
Emmanuel Macron & Beast of the Sea portrayal COGwriter The press in Europe, British then German below, reported the following: 17 April 2018 France’s Macron: EU in ‘civil war’ over democracy French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that “there seems to be a European civil war” between liberal democracy and rising authoritarianism. He urged the […]
Might Petra be the ‘place in the wilderness’ where Philadelphian Christians may be protected?
Treasury building in Petra COGwriter Some believe that the Great Tribulation is close. Jesus told Philadelphian Christians about protection from it (Revelation 3:10). Where might Philadelphian Christians be protected from the Great Tribulation? The Bible tells of a place in the wilderness where some Christians are subject to protection (Revelation 12:14-16). Could this be Petra […]
Sanhedrin releases a Trump-Cyrus ‘Temple Coin’ and Claims ‘Third Temple’ needed to avert war
(Photos: Mikdash Educational Center) COGwriter The Sanhedrin has decided to issue a special commemorative coin to celebrate Israel’s soon 70th anniversary: The recent effort that created the commemorative “Trump-Cyrus Coin,” sporting images of President Trump and ancient Persian King Cyrus, is now minting a special edition “70 Year Redemption Coin” to raise funds to build […]
Chuck Norris: Syrian spark could ignite Israeli Armageddon
Valley of Megiddo from the hill of Megiddo (Photo by Bob Thiel) COGwriter Chuck Norris wrote the following: Syrian spark could ignite Israeli Armageddon President Trump tweeted last Wednesday: “Russia vows to shoot down any and all missiles fired at Syria. Get ready Russia, because they will be coming, nice and new and ‘smart!’ You […]