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Most calories for Americans come from ultra-processed ‘foods’

COGwriter Americans are consuming too much ultra-processed ‘foods’: March 10, 2016 More than half of all calories consumed in the U.S. come from “ultra-processed” foods, which can contribute to serious health complications like obesity and heart disease, new research finds. Ultra-processed foods are products that contain several manufactured ingredients that are not generally used when [...]

European dismisses US campaign rhetoric on trade, and wants the world to follow its standards

COGwriter A reader sent me a link to the first item below: EU trade chief: U.S. campaign rhetoric won’t stop TTIP trade talks March 10, 2016 Europe’s top trade official plans an ambitious push to seal a sweeping U.S.-European free trade deal this year even as bitter U.S. presidential primary races sour voter sentiment towards [...]

The Christian Passover has not truly been renamed after a pagan goddess

COGwriter Passover is next month (April 2nd after sunset). And while most seem to consider that Passover is a Jewish holiday, the reality is that most who profess Christ actually are in churches that somewhat claim to observe Passover. Oddly many many call it something else–Easter, the name of a pagan goddess (also spelled Ishtar), [...]

Zenit: ‘A Cyclone Called Francis’

COGwriter Zenit.org, a pro-Vatican news agency, reported the following: A Cyclone Called Francis March 9, 2016 Something extraordinary is happening and mercy is going to spread throughout the world. March 13th will mark the third year of Pope Francis’ pontificate. … Among the most evident results of Pope Francis’ pontificate is the path that leads [...]

Trump wins; Sanders and Clinton split; what about her email?

Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, and Bernie Sanders COGwriter Republican primary voters preferred Donald Trump yesterday, whereas those voting for Democratic candidates split between Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton. March 9, 2016 Republican front-runner Donald Trump racked up primary wins in the big prize of Michigan as well as Mississippi and Hawaii on Tuesday, brushing off [...]

Modern and ancient writings about the Apostle John’s writings

Fragment from the Gospel Written by John (Ryland’s Papyrus c. 125 A.D.) COGwriter The Apostle John wrote what is known as the fourth gospel as well as three letters and the Book of Revelation. Some realize this, though some do not wish to believe this: The Huffington Post and other publications have explored two new [...]

Ignorning threats from the USA, Iran again conducts ballistic missile tests

Iranian Emad missile (Mohammad Agah) COGwriter Iran is proceeding with its military ambitions: March 8, 2016 Iran said Tuesday it conducted ballistic missile tests at several sites across the country in order to show its “deterrent power” and readiness to confront threats. The tests come two months after the United States imposed new sanctions against [...]

EU makes deal with Turkey to send back migrants; UN objecting

Migrants in Europe COGwriter The President of the European Council gave a message to potential migrants: March 7, 2016 PARIS—European Union leaders said Tuesday they have reached a possible deal with Ankara to return thousands of migrants to Turkey, and that they are confident a full agreement can be reached at a summit next week. [...]

Might the Chinese accept the final Antichrist?

European Depiction of Antichrist in Center (1498) COGwriter Will the Chinese accept the final Beast power who is aligned with the final Antichrist? Bible prophecy strongly suggests yes as the following points out: 4 So they worshiped the dragon who gave authority to the beast; and they worshiped the beast, saying, “Who is like the [...]

Church of God News in Spanish

COGwriter The Continuing Church of God continues to get additional materials translated into the Spanish language. Here are links to the items we received today: Migrants to lead to ‘end of Europe’ or rise of the Beast of Revelation? Or both? ¿Emigrantes llevan al ‘fin de Europa’ o al levantamiento de la Bestia de Apocalipsis? [...]