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68th anniversary of the ‘State of Israel’: Doesn’t this show that many Protestant prophecy watchers are in error?

COGwriter On May 12, 2016 (it varies each year based upon the lunar calendar) the nation of Israel celebrates its independence and formation as the State of Israel. Israel became independent on May 14, 1948, and this was officially recognized May 1, 1949. This independence has affected the views of many Protestants related to prophecy. [...]

More predictions that planet ‘Nibiru’ will destroy the Earth this year

Artist’s impression of ‘Planet Nine’ as an ‘ice giant’ (Tomruen) COGwriter A reader sent me a link to the following: May 9, 2016 NASA Confirmation : Planet Nibiru Is Coming Toward Earth – NIibiru Will Be A Life Ending Event THE SIGNS THAT PLANET X, (NIBIRU) IS CLOSELY APPROACHING 2016.  What is planet X also [...]

Germany is building a larger army; Russia is working on ‘Satan 2′

Symbol of the German Bundeswehr COGwriter A reader sent me a link to the following about Germany increasing the size of its army: May 10, 2016 23:46 Germany is marching towards rebuilding what was once western Europe’s largest army, with a “long overdue” decision to recruit 14,300 additional soldiers over the next seven years, to [...]

Pentecost is June 12, 2016

Artist Depiction of Pentecost (Cadetgray) COGwriter The Day of Pentecost for 2016 is approaching, and is June 12 in 2016. Unlike other biblical holy days, some version of the Day of Pentecost is observed by a lot of mainstream churches, both Catholic and Protestant. And of course, since Pentecost is a biblical holy day, it [...]

‘Make Believe Money’

Diocletian Antoninianus (Photo by Sosius11) COGwriter Charles Butler of the Daily Reckoning posted the following: Make Believe Money Didn’t hear about the Jobs Report from Friday? Well, it’s all just a little ridiculous to me, that the markets get all wound up over surveys and hedonic adjustments, but it is what it is, so let’s [...]

Facebook is also in the censorship business

COGwriter Facebook has been called out for its distortions of what is supposed to be news: Talk-radio giant Rush Limbaugh wants to know: Why is everyone so surprised that Facebook actively censors conservative news? “This doesn’t surprise me,” Limbaugh said on his show Monday, reacting to reports that former Facebook “curators” and at least one [...]

CBS: ‘Iran tests missile capable of reaching Israel’

Iranian Emad missile (Mohammad Agah) COGwriteri Iran’s missiles can hit Israel: Iran tests missile capable of reaching Israel May 9, 2016 TEHRAN, Iran — Iran test-fired another ballistic missile, the latest in a spate of tests following the implementation of the nuclear deal with world powers earlier this year, according to a report Monday by [...]

Transit of Mercury linked to Biblical Armageddon prophecy?

Transit of Mercury (EricandHolli) COGwriter Is the transit of Mercury today a sign of Armageddon? Some seem to think so: May 9, 2016 Transit of Mercury linked to Biblical Armageddon prophecy SENSATIONAL claims have emerged linking today’s transit of Mercury to a Biblical prophecy of destruction. And Armageddon apparently starts at 11.12am when Mercury appears [...]

The Prophet Isaiah: Did he record prophecies that will affect the USA, UK, and Germany in the 21st century?

1904 Artist’s Depiction of Isaiah COGwriter Some observe a memorial of the Prophet Isaiah May 9th of each year. Here is some information about him: The first verse of the Book of Isaiah states that Isaiah prophesied during the reigns of Uzziah (or Azariah), Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, the kings of Judah (Isaiah 1:1). Uzziah’s [...]

‘Socialism’s false promise’ and Venezuela

Old USSR flag COGwriter Cal Thomas wrote the following: May 7, 2016 Given its track record, one wonders why socialism is gaining in popularity in the U.S. and what appeal it has to a generation that, apparently, knows little about it.A recent survey from Harvard University has found that 51 percent of young people between [...]