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3rd anniversary of the ‘Monsanto Protection Act’

Non-GMO and GMO-Breeding for Plants COGwriter Today marks the third anniversary of H.R. 933, which critics have called the ‘Monsanto Protection Act.’ Here is some information reported about it near that time: Critics slam Obama for “protecting” Monsanto There’s no love lost between Washington and the American public, it seems, five days after Congress for [...]

Pakistan tells USA it will continue its nuclear missile development

Truck-mounted Pakistani missile (SyedNaqvi90) COGwriter Pakistan wants to continue developing its nuclear military capabilities: Pakistan Rejects US Calls for Curbing Tactical Nuke Weapons March 26, 2016 ISLAMABAD— Pakistan’s top nuclear security advisor has rejected growing U.S. pressure and safety concerns about its production and deployment of battlefield nuclear weapons. “We are not apologetic about the [...]

Sermon: Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg and Europe’s Future

Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg COGwriter The Continuing Church of God is pleased to announce this sermon from its ContinuingCOG channel: 1:18:01 Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg and Europe’s Future Former German Economic & Technology Minister as well as former Defense Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg spoke at the Hub Conference in Berlin and gave a presentation titled “Wish List [...]

Should you observe God’s Holy Days or demonic holidays?

Should you observe God’s Holy Days or demonic holidays? This seems like an easy question, but most who profess Christ do not seem to know the right answer. Are you aware that even the Book of Genesis alludes to God’s Holy Days? March 25, 2016 is called “Good Friday,” March 26, 2016 is called “Holy [...]

Another bombing in Brussels; Former CIA director says EU gets in the way of security

COGwriter There was another terrorist bombing in Brussels today: March 25, 2016 Brussels, Belgium (CNN) An explosion and gunfire rang out Friday afternoon around Brussels — the focal point in Europe’s fight against terrorism following the bloody attacks there just three days ago. A major police operation was underway in the Brussels district of Schaerbeek, [...]

What days did early Christians observe?

COGwriter This time of year, those faithful in the Churches of God have been following Paul’s admonition to examine themselves prior to the start of the Spring Holy Days (1 Corinthians 11:27-32). While most people realize that Jesus observed what many consider to be “Jewish” Holy Days, most have apparently not realized that the observance [...]

New Zealand votes to keep current ‘Union Jack’ flag; What’s ahead for New Zealand?

Flag of New Zealand COGwriter Despite ‘colonization’ concerns, the majority of voters in New Zealand decided to keep its current flag: March 24, 2016 New Zealanders have voted to keep their existing flag after a national referendum, preliminary results show. The referendum asked whether the flag which includes the Union Jack should be replaced by [...]

Brussels’ bombings impacting UK and USA politics

COGwriter The terrorist attacks claimed to be by the Islamic State are affecting politics on both sides of the Atlantic. Notice something related to the UK: March 24, 2016 The lethal extremist attack in Belgium has sparked a pitched debate in Britain over whether the UK would be safer if it votes to leave the [...]

Easter is Ishtar

Clothed Ishtar, early 2nd millennium BC (Marie-Lan Nguyen) COGwriter This coming Sunday, many will celebrate the festival called Easter. Where did the name Easter come from? Easter itself is not a Christian term but comes from paganism as even Roman Catholic and Protestant sources confirm: The English term, according to the Ven. Bede (De temporum [...]

Pope Francis’ statement about Jesus wanting to suffer more is wrong

COGwriter Pope Francis spoke before a crowd today and Zenit included one of his unbiblical statements in its subtitle article on this: Francis Says Our Jesus Says to Each One of Us: ‘If I Could Suffer More for You, I Would Do So’ March 23, 2016 “The Easter Triduum,” the Holy Father said, “is the [...]