{"id":86053,"date":"2024-01-26T00:01:17","date_gmt":"2024-01-26T08:01:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/?p=86053"},"modified":"2024-05-01T07:52:28","modified_gmt":"2024-05-01T15:52:28","slug":"watchlisted-youre-probably-already-on-a-government-extremism-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/prophecy\/watchlisted-youre-probably-already-on-a-government-extremism-list\/","title":{"rendered":"‘Watchlisted: You’re Probably Already On A Government Extremism List’"},"content":{"rendered":"

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We continue to see more government surveillance as well as hatred towards those who wish to take their religion seriously.<\/p>\n

ZeroHedge<\/em> posted the following:<\/p>\n

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Watchlisted: You’re Probably Already On A Government Extremism List<\/h2>\n

January 25, 2024<\/p>\n

According to the FBI, you may be an anti-government extremist if you\u2019ve:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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a)\u00a0purchased a Bible or other religious materials<\/a>,<\/em><\/p>\n

b) used terms like \u201cMAGA\u201d and \u201cTrump,\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

c) shopped at Dick\u2019s Sporting Goods, Cabela\u2019s, or Bass Pro Shops,<\/em><\/p>\n

d) purchased tickets to travel by bus, cars, or plane,<\/em><\/p>\n

e) all of the above.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

In fact, if you selected any of those options in recent years,\u00a0you\u2019re probably already on a government watchlist<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

That\u2019s how broadly the government\u2019s net is being cast in its pursuit of domestic extremists. https:\/\/www.zerohedge.com\/political\/watchlisted-youre-probably-already-government-extremism-list<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The government of the USA is doing a lot of surveillance with social media and other forms of electronic communications.<\/p>\n

Plus, we are seeing societal changes reminiscent of George Orwell’s 1984<\/em>.<\/p>\n

More is coming.<\/p>\n

Notice the following from the Bible:<\/p>\n

1 Hear my voice, O God, in my meditation;
\nPreserve my life from fear of the enemy.
\n2 Hide me from the secret plots of the wicked,
\nFrom the rebellion of the workers of iniquity,
\n3 Who sharpen their tongue like a sword,
\nAnd bend their bows to shoot their arrows \u2014 bitter words,
\n4 That they may shoot in secret at the blameless;
\nSuddenly they shoot at him and do not fear.<\/p>\n

5 They encourage themselves in an evil matter;
\nThey talk of laying snares secretly;
\nThey say, \u201cWho will see them?\u201d
\n6 They devise iniquities:
\n\u201cWe have perfected a shrewd scheme.\u201d
\nBoth the inward thought and the heart of man are deep. (Psalms 64:1-6)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

And while you might think that if you have done nothing wrong, you have nothing to fear from surveillance, consider that many running the government of the USA consider that not supporting homosexual marriages<\/a>, cross-dressing<\/a>, abortion<\/a>, etc. are extremist. I also saw someone once on a documentary that stated that people who believed in the millennium<\/a> could not be trusted and should be considered as potential terrorists. The fact that we in the Continuing<\/em> Church of God<\/a> would be considered pacifists<\/a>, does not change the fact that since we hold to millennial and other biblical views that we will not be improperly classified by government employees with various agendas.<\/p>\n

The USA is moving towards being a totalitarian state.<\/p>\n

Its top leadership wants to stop aspects of the Bible from being taught.<\/p>\n

Related to the Biden-Harris agenda, the Continuing<\/em> Church of God<\/a> (CCOG) put together the following video on our Bible News Prophecy<\/a> YouTube channel:<\/p>\n

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Biden-Harris & Hate Speech<\/a><\/h3>\n

Joe Biden has stated he would create a task force to deal with online threats and extremism. What does the first amendment, part of the Bill of Rights, to the US Constitution say? Is the Biden-Harris team committed to \u201cadvance LGBTQ+ equality in America\u201d? Has the Biden-Harris campaign posted that giving more religious freedom is \u201chate against LGBTQ+ individuals\u201d? What is the so-called \u201cEquality Act\u201d all about? Could Kamala Harris be more strident about this than even Joe Biden? Has the Biden-Harris teams appointed Richard Stengel to help deal with speech and communications and has Stengel called for the elimination of more aspects of free speech? Might he consider it wrong to quote scriptures that might be considered as \u201cinsults\u201d by those opposed to biblical sexual morality? What about Canada\u2019s position on some of this? Are various ones in governmental positions suggesting banning at least parts of the Bible (including those that show homosexuals can change)? Is believing the New Testament considered to be a bigger problem of prejudice than racial views? Does Big Tech (like YouTube) rely more on their \u2018community standards\u201d instead of the Bible? Is a famine of the word coming according to Amos and might that involve the internet? Should we call out sins, but be wise as to how, when, and where according to scripture? Where will the fake news ultimately lead to per 1 Thessalonians 5:2? Are Harris-Biden views promoting hate against those who hold to aspects of biblical morality?<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Here is a link to the video: Biden-Harris & Hate Speech<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are not the only ones. Two years ago, something was proposed in California that looked to try to do that\u2013specifically Canada has been opposed to quoting Romans 1:18-32, Leviticus 18:22, and Leviticus 20:13. Related to that, we put out the following video on our Bible News Prophecy<\/a> YouTube channel:<\/p>\n

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Banning the Bible?<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Could we see a ban of the Holy Bible in North America? Have there been partial bans proposed and enforced by government officials in Canada? Do any USA politicians consider any biblical teachings as fraudulent and hence banning them is NOT a violation of the 1st amendment to the Constitution of the USA? Are there risks associated with AB 2943? Have politicians like Hillary Clinton and California Assemblyman Al Muratsuchi called for long-held religious beliefs to change and \u201cevolve with the times\u201d? What about Jude 1:3 and 2 Timothy 3:14? Are there biblical prophecies about not being able to hear the word of God? Might we see more restrictions on explaining teachings of the Bible on the Internet and other forms of media? What are some of the verses that various government people do not want made public? Dr. Thiel provides facts on these issues and more.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Here is a link: Banning the Bible?<\/a><\/p>\n

Furthermore, in Canada, certain government officials have prohibited quoting scriptures that condemn various sexual sins. Related to that we put out the following video on our Bible News Prophecy<\/a> YouTube channel:<\/p>\n

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Canadian censoring of the Bible<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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In 2017, Lauri Skori of the Battle River School board told a religious school in Alberta, Canada that it could not teach\/read certain portions of the Bible. In 2002, a court in Canada ruled against one who referred to certain scriptures that some homosexuals objected to. In 2017, there was \u201cAn Act to Amend the Canadian Human Rights Act and Criminal Code\u201d related to those who wish to be considered transgendered. Government officials in Canada and elsewhere have been ruling against the Bible. Is any of this prophesied? Will this get worse? What was the prophet Amos inspired to write?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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Here is a link to our video: Canadian censoring of the Bible<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Jesus said:<\/p>\n

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4 … the night is coming when no one can work. (John 9:4, NKJV)<\/p>\n

4… the night cometh, when no man can work (John 9:4 KJV)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The prophet Amos was inspired to record the following:<\/p>\n

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11 “Behold, the days are coming,” says the Lord God,
\n“That I will send a famine on the land,
\nNot a famine of bread,
\nNor a thirst for water,
\nBut of hearing the words of the Lord.
\n12 They shall wander from sea to sea,
\nAnd from north to east;
\nThey shall run to and fro, seeking the word of the Lord,
\nBut shall not find it. (Amos 8:11-12)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

In a October 23, 1980 co-worker letter, the late Pastor General of the old Worldwide Church of God, Herbert W. Armstrong<\/a>, wrote:<\/p>\n

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The Bible warns us the time is just ahead when NO MAN CAN WORK\u2014in the Lord\u2019s Work. We must sacrifice now as never before for this Work that we may FINISH the Work that Christ has called us to do. Pray as never before, for this Work.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

In a November 22, 1982 co-worker letter, Herbert Armstrong wrote:<\/p>\n

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\u2026 brethren and co-workers, the prophesied Great Tribulation (nuclear World War III) will start soon after the European unification. That means OUR WORK OF SPREADING THE GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD WILL BE FINISHED! We have not now much more time. Soon shall come a FAMINE of hearing the Word of the Lord (Amos 8:11). God says, work while it is day, for the night is coming when no man can work \u2013 in the Work of God! Nothing else is important in our lives, now, but this all-important Work of God. (http:\/\/cog-ff.com\/html\/pcomments_07_04_08.html, viewed 10\/03\/13)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Yes, the Bible tells of a time that will come when the word of God will not be found. And that would seem to be because of governmental actions, including restricting what will be allowed on the internet. In the 21st century, the internet is accessed by people in every country, and thus some type of internet restriction\/suspension\/site removal is coming.<\/p>\n

But this is NOT the time to HIDE (Matthew 25:25) and risk being cast out by Jesus (Matthew 25:36-30; Revelation 3:14-18).<\/p>\n

In the Continuing<\/em> Church of God we continue to do the work, which at this time certainly includes the following:<\/p>\n

1 Cry aloud, spare not;
\nLift up your voice like a trumpet;
\nTell My people their transgression,
\nAnd the house of Jacob their sins. (Isaiah 58:1)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Abortion, transgenderism, homosexuality, pornography, and other sins promoted by the USA government are wrong! And we regularly make posts and videos denouncing them.<\/p>\n

It is also wrong for any government to attempt to muzzle biblical teachings.<\/p>\n

Now, it should be pointed out that Jesus taught Matthew 24:14 will be fulfilled BEFORE the full \u2018famine of the word\u2019 happens.<\/p>\n

After the\u00a0Gospel of the Kingdom of God<\/a> has sufficiently reached the world the end comes and the Beast will rise up (he is the one associated with the abomination Jesus mentions below):<\/p>\n

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14<\/strong><\/span> And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come. <\/span><\/div>\n
15<\/strong><\/span> \u201cTherefore when you see the \u2018abomination of desolation,\u2019 spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place\u201d (whoever reads, let him understand), <\/span><\/div>\n
16<\/strong><\/span> then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. <\/span><\/div>\n
17<\/strong><\/span> Let him who is on the housetop not go down to take anything out of his house. <\/span><\/div>\n
18<\/strong><\/span> And let him who is in the field not go back to get his clothes. <\/span><\/div>\n
19<\/strong><\/span> But woe to those who are pregnant and to those who are nursing babies in those days! <\/span><\/div>\n
20<\/strong><\/span> And pray that your flight may not be in winter or on the Sabbath. <\/span><\/div>\n
21<\/strong><\/span> For then there will be great tribulation, such as has not been since the beginning of the world until this time, no, nor ever shall be. <\/span><\/div>\n
22<\/strong><\/span> And unless those days were shortened, no flesh would be saved; but for the elect\u2019s sake those days <\/span><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

But Matthew 24:14 will be fulfilled BEFORE the full ‘famine of the word’ happens.\u00a0 Perhaps it should be mentioned that we have had our English language booklet, Gospel of the Kingdom of God<\/a>, translated into over 1000 languages–the list can be found at www.ccog.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Now, it should be pointed out that after the Gospel of the Kingdom of God<\/a> has sufficiently reached the world according to Jesus, the end comes and the Beast will rise up (Matthew 24:14-22, Revelation 13) and more even totalitarian controls will be put in place.
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Years ago, we put out the following:<\/p>\n

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Orwell\u2019s 1984 by 2024?<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

In 1949, the late George Orwell wrote a disturbing book about a totalitarian government called \u201cnineteen-eighty four.\u201d Despite laws that are supposed to protect freedom of speech and religion, we are seeing governments taking steps consistent with those that Geroge Orwell warned against. We are also seeing this in the media, academia, and in private companies like Google, Facebook, and Twitter. With the advent of technology, totalitarianism beyond what Orwell wrote is possible. Does the Bible teach the coming a totalitarian state similar to George Orwell\u2019s? What about the Antichrist and 666? Will things get worse? What is the solution? Dr. Thiel answers these questions and more. A written article of related interest is titled \u201cTotalitarian controls getting closer\u2013The Guardian pushing internet censorship<\/a>.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Here is a link to our video: Orwell\u2019s 1984 by 2024?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Now, we have the Biden-Harris Administration pushing for more surveillance and suggesting that those who hold to various aspects of biblical morality are extremists.<\/p>\n

More Orwellian surveillance is coming.<\/p>\n

Some items of possibly related interest may include:<\/em><\/p>\n

Preparing for the \u2018Short Work\u2019 and The Famine of the Word<\/a> What is the \u2018short work\u2019 of Romans 9:28? Who is preparing for it? Here is a link to a related video sermon titled: The Short Work<\/a>.
\nInternet Censorship and Prophecy <\/a> Are concerns about internet censorship limited to nations such as Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea. But what about the USA, Canada, and Germany? What about the European Union? What about internet media companies such as Facebook, Google, YouTube, or email services like MailChimp? Has the attempt to control information been made by various ones over the centuries? Was the New Testament affected by it? What about the church throughout the centuries? Has the Bible already been partially censored? Which Bible prophecies point to coming Internet censorship? What about the Book of Amos? What about the coming 666 Beast and final Antichrist? Is there anything that can be done about this? Should Philadelphian Christians be working on anything now? Will preaching the Gospel of the Kingdom of God vs. a highly media-supported alternative lead to a \u2018famine of the word\u2019? More internet censorship is coming as various statements in the Bible support.
\n<\/a>The Spanish Inquisition and Early Protestant Persecutions<\/a><\/span> Was the Church of Rome really responsible for this? What happened? Here is a link to a related video sermon: The Past and Future Inquisition<\/a>.
\nPersecutions by Church and State<\/a> This article documents some that have occurred against those associated with the COGs and some prophesied to occur. Will those with the cross be the persecutors or the persecuted\u2013this article has the shocking answer. There is also a YouTube video sermon you can watch: The Coming Persecution of the Church<\/a>. Here is information in the Spanish language: Persecuciones de la Iglesia y el Estado<\/a>.
\nOrwell\u2019s 1984 by 2024?<\/a> In 1949, the late George Orwell wrote a disturbing book about a totalitarian government called \u201cnineteen-eighty four.\u201d Despite laws that are supposed to protect freedom of speech and religion, we are seeing governments taking steps consistent with those that George Orwell warned against. We are also seeing this in the media, academia, and in private companies like Google, Facebook, and Twitter. With the advent of technology, totalitarianism beyond what Orwell wrote is possible. Does the Bible teach the coming a totalitarian state similar to George Orwell\u2019s? What about the Antichrist and 666? Will things get worse? What is the solution? Dr. Thiel answers these questions and more in this video.
\nCanadian censoring of the Bible<\/a> In 2017, Lauri Skori of the Battle River School board told a religious school in Alberta, Canada that it could not teach\/read certain portions of the Bible. In 2002, a court in Canada ruled against one who referred to certain scriptures that some homosexuals objected to. In 2017, there was \u201cAn Act to Amend the Canadian Human Rights Act and Criminal Code\u201d related to those who wish to be considered transgendered. Government officials in Canada and elsewhere have been ruling against the Bible. Is any of this prophesied? Will this get worse? What was the prophet Amos inspired to write? This is a video.
\nInternet Control, Famine of the Word, and 666 <\/a> Is the internet going to be used to suppress the teaching of the word of God?<\/span><\/span>
\nChristian Repentance<\/a> Do you know what repentance is? Is it really necessary for salvation? A related sermon is also available titled: Real Christian Repentance<\/a>.
\nIs God Calling You?<\/a> This booklet discusses topics including calling, election, and selection. If God is calling you, how will you respond? Here is a link to a related sermon: Could God be Calling You?<\/a> A short animation is also available: Is God Calling You?<\/a><\/span>
\nShould the Church Still Try to Place its Top Priority on Proclaiming the Gospel or Did Herbert W. Armstrong Change that Priority for the Work?<\/a> Some say the Church should mainly feed the flock now as that is what Herbert W. Armstrong reportedly said. Is that what he said? Is that what the Bible says? What did Paul<\/a> and Herbert W. Armstrong<\/a> expect from lower level leaders? A related sermon is available titled Priority of the Philadelphia Work<\/a>.
\nPersecutions by Church and State<\/a> This article documents some that have occurred against those associated with the COGs and some prophesied to occur. Will those with the cross be the persecutors or the persecuted\u2013this article has the shocking answer. There is also a YouTube video sermon you can watch: The Coming Persecution of the Church<\/a>. Here is information in the Spanish language: Persecuciones de la Iglesia y el Estado<\/a>.
\nThe Gospel of the Kingdom of God<\/a> This free online pdf booklet has answers many questions people have about the Gospel of the Kingdom of God and explains why it is the solution to the issues the world is facing. Here are links to three related sermons: The World\u2019s False Gospel<\/a>, The Gospel of the Kingdom: From the New and Old Testaments<\/a>, and The Kingdom of God is the Solution<\/a>.
\nUSA in Prophecy: The Strongest Fortresses<\/a> Can you point to scriptures, like Daniel 11:39, that point to the USA in the 21st century? This article does.<\/span> Two related sermon are available: Identifying the USA and its Destruction in Prophecy<\/a> and Do these 7 prophesies point to the end of the USA?<\/a>
\nWho is the King of the West?<\/a> Why is there no Final End-Time King of the West in Bible Prophecy? Is the United States the King of the West? Here is a version in the Spanish language: \u00bfQui\u00e9n es el Rey del Occidente? \u00bfPor qu\u00e9 no hay un Rey del Occidente en la profec\u00eda del tiempo del fin?<\/a> A related sermon is also available: The Bible, the USA, and the King of the West<\/a>.
\nLost Tribes and Prophecies:\u00a0What will happen to Australia, the British Isles, Canada, Europe, New Zealand and the United States of America?<\/a>\u00a0Where did those people come from? Can you totally rely on DNA? Do you really know what will happen to Europe and the English-speaking peoples? What about the peoples of Africa, Asia, South America, and the islands? This free online book provides scriptural, scientific, historical references, and commentary to address those matters. Here are links to related sermons:\u00a0Lost tribes, the Bible, and DNA<\/a>;\u00a0Lost tribes, prophecies, and identifications<\/a>;\u00a011 Tribes, 144,000, and Multitudes<\/a>;\u00a0Israel, Jeremiah, Tea Tephi, and British Royalty<\/a>;\u00a0Gentile European Beast<\/a>;\u00a0Royal Succession, Samaria, and Prophecies<\/a>;\u00a0Asia, Islands, Latin America, Africa, and Armageddon;<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0When Will the End of the Age Come?<\/a>;\u00a0\u00a0Rise of the Prophesied King of the North<\/a>;\u00a0Christian Persecution from the Beast<\/a>;\u00a0WWIII and the Coming New World Order<\/a>; and\u00a0Woes, WWIV, and the Good News of the Kingdom of God<\/a>.<\/span>
\nBiden-Harris: Prophecies and Destruction<\/a> Can the USA survive two full presidential terms? In what ways are Joe Biden and Kamala Harris apocalyptic? This book has hundreds of prophecies and scriptures to provide details. A Kindle version is also available and you do not need an actual Kindle device to read it. Why? Amazon will allow you to download it to almost any device: Please click HERE to download one of Amazon \u0019s Free<\/strong> Reader Apps<\/a>. After you go to your free Kindle reader app (or if you already have one or a Kindle), you can go to: Biden-Harris: Prophecies and Destruction (Kindle)<\/a> to get the book in seconds.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

(Wikipedia) COGwriter We continue to see more government surveillance as well as hatred towards those who wish to take their religion seriously. ZeroHedge posted the following: Watchlisted: You’re Probably Already On A Government Extremism List January 25, 2024 According to the FBI, you may be an anti-government extremist if you\u2019ve: a)\u00a0purchased a Bible or other […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-86053","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-prophecy"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/86053","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=86053"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/86053\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":87826,"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/86053\/revisions\/87826"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=86053"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=86053"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=86053"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}