Donald Trump and Joe Biden (Official White House Photos) COGwriter The Republican National Convention began last night. Donald Trump was officially nominated and accepted the nomination. The campaigning is now in full swing from both major parties. It is of interest to note that the Democrats and the Republicans have gone to some lengths to […]
Month: August 2020
‘If America Became a Christian Nation They probably wouldn’t like what it looks like’
COGwriter A while back, I saw something from Time that seemed interesting. It was partially in response to the PEW survey showing that less people in the USA identify themselves as Protestants or Roman Catholics (see PEW: Declines in USA Catholics and Protestants). And that has reduced further since (see As America becomes more Godless, […]
California burning and suffering, but its political leaders do not connect this with the sins they condone
COGwriter Wildfires continue to wreak havoc in California: August 24, 2020 24-hour shifts will get no reprieve from California’s wildfires Monday as dangerous weather conditions could spark new infernos. Lightning was responsible for about 585 fires in the past week, Cal Fire spokesman Steve Kaufmann said this weekend. By Monday morning, more than 1.1 million […]
COVID policies devastating economy as offficial USA debt now exceeds USA GDP
(Pixabay picture) COGwriter The damage that the USA federal, state, and local governments have caused the economy with COVID policies is greater than many realize. But here is a report related to some of what has happened this year: It would be difficult to overstate the scale of the economic devastation that we are witnessing. […]
Bert Otten on Western Vikings as descendants of the Tribe of Benjamin
Norsemen drawing (Pixabay) COGwriter Retired teacher Bert Otten, who was once part of the old WCG, sent me a paper with his reasons why he feels that many ‘Western Vikings’ are the descendants of the biblical tribe of Benjamin. He told me that I could edit and/or use what he sends in any way. Here […]
PCG claims HWA was Elijah who restored all things, but they overlook his writings to the contrary
“Elijah in the wilderness“ COGwriter PCG’s Joel Hilliker wrote the following: A sign of Jesus Christ’s return you must not ignore When He was here in the flesh, Jesus Himself prophesied. And He also gave a number of signs to look for so that true Christians could know when these prophecies, these end-time prophecies, would […]
Are the USA and its British-descended allies ‘Rome,’ fiddling while their nations burn? ICG warning of increasing government controls.
Old Worldwide Church of God booklet COGwriter Are the USA and its British-descended allies a modern version of Rome that is declining? Some have suggested something to that effect: Are we ‘Rome’? The question has weighed heavily on the minds of American conservatives, libertarians and Catholics at their various conferences. Is America headed the way […]
BibleNewsProphecy: UAE Deal: Peace in the Middle East?
COGwriter The Continuing Church of God (CCOG) is pleased to announce the following video on our Bible News Prophecy YouTube channel: 13:40 UAE Deal: Peace in the Middle East? On August 13, 2020, US President Donald Trump sent out a tweet over Twitter of something called the “Joint Statement of the United States, the State […]
‘Israel says it targeted Hamas posts in Gaza after rocket fired’
Rocket fired from Gaza into Israel (paffairs_sanfrancisco) COGwriter Rockets were reportedly fired from Gaza and Israel responded: Israel says it targeted Hamas posts in Gaza after rocket fired August 22, 2020 Israeli tanks shelled Hamas positions early on Saturday, hours after it said a rocket was launched at southern Israel. A statement from the military […]
‘More Than 12,000 Firefighters in California Battle 560 Wildfires’
BLM photo COGwriter California has been hit with hundreds and hundreds of wildfires: More Than 12,000 Firefighters in California Battle 560 Wildfires August 22, 2020 As more than 12,000 firefighters in California are battling 560 fires, Gov. Gavin Newsom says he has asked for resources and support not only from other U.S. states but also […]