COGwriter The Church of Rome released a new document (called a vademecum, which means handbook) for its bishops on matters of its ecumenical and interfaith agendas yesterday: The Vatican published Friday a guide with suggestions for Catholic bishops to promote unity with other Christian communities, offering practical advice for how to overcome common challenges to ecumenism. […]
Month: December 2020
Sermon: CCOG Q&A: OMG, Europe, German Identity, Vaccines, & more!
COGwriter The Continuing Church of God is pleased to announce this sermon from its ContinuingCOG channel: 1:12:56 CCOG Q&A: OMG, Europe, German Identity, Vaccines, & more! In this sermon, Dr. Thiel answers questions that have been submitted to the Church of God on many topics, such as: What about using expressions like gosh and OMG? […]
CNN: House passes bill decriminalizing marijuana at federal level
Marijuana, Cannibis sativa COGwriter The USA took another step to legalize marijuana at the federal level: House passes bill decriminalizing marijuana at federal level December 4, 2020 WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives has approved legislation that would decriminalize marijuana and seek to “address the devastating injustices caused by the War on Drugs.” Friday’s vote […]
Muslims not happy after France threatens to closes 76 mosques
Minaret on Mosque in Paris (Pixabay) COGwriter Here is a report from an Arab source related to some French government plans and actions: France: 76 mosques face closure, 66 migrants deported The French government launched a “massive and unprecedented” wave of measures to combat what it calls religious “extremism”, targeting 76 mosques suspected of “separatism”. […]
The Real ‘Saint’ Nicholas was not like the Santa Claus portrayal
Russian Iconic Portrayal of Nicholas of Myra COGwriter December 6 is the Greco-Roman Feast for Nicholas. Who was the real Catholic and Orthodox saint called Nicholas? Here are some answers from a Catholic monsignor priest: The Real St. Nicholas – Not Fat and Not Very Jolly Either. (Dec 6) is the Feast of St. Nicholas. […]
CCOG on vaccines
COGwriter We have seen the COVID pandemic and know that pestilences are coming (cf. Matthew 24:8; Revelation 6:7-8)–so what about getting vaccinated? The following was put out today by the Continuing Church of God’s (CCOG) in its Letter to the Brethren: December 3, 2020: Vaccines In the Q&A sermon recommended this week (watch CCOG Q&A: […]
‘UN: COVID-19 to worsen poverty in 47 poorest nations’ ‘World food prices hit 6-year high amid COVID pandemic’
(Official UNCTAD logo) COGwriter Deutsche Welle reported the following: UN: COVID-19 to worsen poverty in 47 poorest nations 3 December 2020 The pandemic could push as many as 32 million people in the world’s least developed countries into extreme poverty, a new UN report has said. … The world’s least developed countries (LDCs) will experience […]
Have you heeded Zephaniah’s warning?
Imagined Depiction of Zephaniah (center) Speaking COGwriter “The prophet Zephaniah lived and wrote about 630 B.C.” (Armstrong HW. The Proof of the Bible, 1958) during the time of Josiah, king of Judah (Zephaniah 2:1). Some observe December 3rd in his honor. God inspired the Prophet Zephaniah to write the following: 1 Gather yourselves together, yes, […]
‘Its China Ties Corroding, Australia to Sign Military Deal with US Ally Japan’
Asia and Australia (Pixabay) COGwriter Voice of America reported the following: Its China Ties Corroding, Australia to Sign Military Deal with US Ally Japan December 2, 2020 Australia plans to sign a military exchange deal with U.S. ally Japan so troops from both sides could pool their firepower if needed to counter China, which has […]
Germany’s SPD proposes European army, UK concerned, and the Bible teaches that Europe will have a ‘great army’
SPD logo COGwriter There is more and more movement towards a real European army: EU army plot to fuel ‘antagonistic’ fury from global enemies and spark conflict threat THE European Union’s attempts to establish a common army could create a sense of “division” and heighten the threat from global enemies, security minister Baroness Goldie warned. […]