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Pope Francis ‘Calls for Loosening of Purse Strings’

COGwriter Pope Francis has again called on others to give away their wealth: Pope at General Audience Calls for Loosening of Purse Strings February 10, 2016 “If the Jubilee does not come out of your pockets, it’s not a true Jubilee. You understand?” Pope Francis said this during his General Audience in St. Peter’s Square [...]

Spending and other Valentine’s Day traditions

Valentine Card, 1909, Shows Pagan Ties COGwriter Since many observe Valentine’s Day, this post will cover some of the traditions of it around the world and where some came from. Notice the following: February 14, 2014 Many countries have their own particular traditions and customs on February 14 and here’s a selection: Italy Originally, Italians [...]

Most in the UK not convinced it should remain in the EU

Logo of the United Kingdom Independence Party COGwriter A new poll shows than half of those in the United Kingdom (UK) really want to stay in the European Union (EU): February 10, 2016 LONDON (Reuters) – The number of Britons who back remaining in the European Union is level with those wanting to leave in [...]

Sanders and Trump win, ‘Establishment takes a beating’

Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump COGwriter The first regular presidential primary was held in New Hampshire (Iowa has a different system, called caucuses) resulted in solid victories for Democrat Bernie Sanders and Republican Donald Trump. February 10, 2016 MANCHESTER, N.H.—Democratic socialist Bernie Sanders and outspoken billionaire Donald Trump have won their respective New Hampshire primary [...]

Pope Francis, Lent, Easter, and the original faith

Orthodox Church in ‘Lenten Vestments,’ Czech Republic (Frettie) COGwriter Roman Catholics are now observing Lent. Last yeas, Pope Francis taught the following: February 22, 2015 Dear brothers and sisters, Last Wednesday, Lent began with the Rite of Ashes, and today is the first Sunday of this liturgical time that makes reference to the 40 days [...]

MIght the rise of Guttenberg help his brother Karl-Theodor?

Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg COGwriter A German-speaking person translated the following and sent it to me: The creeping return of the zu Guttenberg’s 08 Feb 2016 By Claudia Ehrenstein and Thomas Vitzthum Philipp zu Guttenberg could become secretary in Rheinland-Pfalz under Julia Kloeckner. He already is sitting in her competence team. Could that mean there is [...]

Barack Obama carries ‘charms’ and speaks of Islam

COGwriter US President Barack Obama was interviewed by CBS: February 9, 2016 Mr. Obama said Pope Francis’ visit to the White House where he had the opportunity to share thoughts and prayers with the pontiff was a stand-out moment during his presidency. Charms in his pocket Every day in his pocket, the president said he [...]

Is Ash Wednesday endorsed in the Bible?

Cross of Ashes COGwriter On February 10, 2016, some will observe Ash Wednesday and start Lent. Lent is considered to be a time of self-imposed abstinence by millions. Time reported the following: What’s the purpose of Ash Wednesday? It marks first day of the 40 days of Lent, a roughly six-week period (not including Sundays) [...]

Are scientists forecasts on the future state of planet completely wrong?

Are forecasts of mass flooding wrong? (Photo by Averette) COGwriter Scientists reportedly have figured out what planet Earth will be like in 100 years and 10,000 years: February 8, 2016 A large group of climate scientists has made a bracing statement in the journal Nature Climate Change, arguing that we are mistaken if we think global [...]

Another points to the USA and Sweden moving to a cashless society–a prelude to 666?

‘The Number of the Beast is 666′ painting COGwriter A reader sent me the following: February 8, 2016 Here Comes the a Cashless Society By Mike Konrad A recent look at some headlines, all less than two months old, gives us a scary view as to what is coming: Bring On the Cashless Future – [...]