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Could ‘Planet Nine’ destroy the Earth this month?

Artist’s impression of ‘Planet Nine’ as an ‘ice giant’ (Tomruen) COGwriter Some believe that there is a planet in our solar system called “Planet Nine”: ‘Planet Nine:’ Another look at that proposed planet beyond Neptune A new computer model may show more hypothetical specifics about the proposed Planet Nine. April 9, 2016 Astrophysicists Michael Brown [...]

Gerald Weston appointed next president of the Living Church of God

Gerald Weston COGwriter Dr. Roderick C. Meredith of the Living Church of God has publicly named a new successor: One of the main reasons I wanted to write all of you members directly is that I want all of you to be fully aware and “on board” about the coming transfer of Mr. Gerald Weston [...]

Sermon: Predestination: What it is and what it is not

Many misunderstand ‘predestination’ COGwriter The Continuing Church of God is pleased to announce this sermon from its ContinuingCOG channel: 1:17:33 Predestination: What it is and what it is not Are some people predestined to be saved and others predestined to be lost? What is predestination? Does God have a plan for those not called in [...]

Amoris Laetitia: Pope Francis encourages greater acceptance of those with lifestyles opposed to by the Bible

Francis’ Papal Coat of Arms COGwriter Pope Francis authorized the Synods on the Family in 2014 and 2015. He was unable to get enough bishops to support what he wanted, so today he did what could be termed his own version of an ‘executive order’ titled Amoris Laetitia or The Joy of Love. Its first [...]

Harvard economist advises elimination of the one hundred dollar bill

COGwriter There continues to be an effort around the world to move towards a cashless society. Here is something that was posted last night: April 7, 2016 Harvard economist Larry Summers says “it’s time to go after big money,” and he wants to start by banning the $100 bill. But critics say he and other [...]

Taxes and the Bible

World Currencies COGwriter April 15th is traditionally the day income tax returns are due in the USA (the date is extended if the 15th falls on a weekend or holiday). Many in the USA will be scrambling to try to get their returns done. But what about taxes? Should Christians pay them? Why do the [...]

Rouhani claims ‘Iran is not a threat to any country’

Hassan Rouhani COGwriter Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says Iran is not a threat to any country: April 7, 2016 President Hassan Rouhani said on Thursday Iran posed no threat to any other nation and that it wanted interaction with the rest of the world – remarks contrasting with the view of the country’s hardline supreme [...]

AP: Clinton and Sanders clash over presidential qualifications; Is either ‘qualified’?

Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders COGwriter The two Democratic presidential candidates, Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton, are questioning their opponent’s qualifications for the job: Clinton and Sanders clash over presidential qualifications April 7, 2016 NEW YORK (AP) — Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign fired back at her rival Bernie Sanders after the Vermont senator questioned whether [...]

Limbo and what happens to babies when they die?

Anne Catherine Emmerich COGwriter What is Limbo? Do you know what happens to babies who die? Growing up as a Roman Catholic, I was taught about Limbo. I was also told that certain Catholics (such as Anne Catherine Emmerich) had even been given visions of it. Basically, the belief was that babies who die without [...]

Bob Thiel addresses some false statements from ‘accusers of the brethren’

Scroll of the Book of Proverbs COGwriter Should you ever deal with accusations and false statements? The Book of Proverbs teaches: 4 Do not answer a fool according to his folly, Lest you also be like him. 5 Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own eyes. (Proverbs 26:4-5) [...]