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Marijuana ‘legal’ in Washington, D.C.

Marijuana, Cannibis sativa COGwriter Recreational marijuana is now legal in Washington, D.C., though some in Congress seem to have other views: February 26, 2015 A law that legalizes marijuana use is now in effect in Washington, D.C. The new law, which voters passed in a referendum last November, took effect shortly after midnight local time [...]

Preparing for Passover 2015

A Shmura Matzo (Unleavened Bread is Used for Passover) COGwriter The Christian Passover for 2015 is Thursday evening, April 2nd, after sunset which is when the 14th of Nisan begins. The Apostle Paul wrote: 23 For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you: that the Lord Jesus on the same [...]

National Security Advisor speaks out against Israeli Prime Minister’s upcoming speech

Susan Rice COGwriter Sandra Rice is speaking out against Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to accept an offer to speak to the US Congress: February 25, 2015 President Barack Obama’s national security advisor has sharply criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to speak before Congress about the U.S.-led talks with Iran over its nuclear program. Netanyahu [...]

Ukrainian archbishop wants Pope Francis to speak louder against Russia

Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk (Kremlin.ru) COGwriter Ukrainian Catholic Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk would like Pope Francis to speak louder against Russia: February 25, 2015 The head of Ukraine’s Greek Catholic church has urged a tougher line on Russian aggression in his country both from Pope Francis and the international community. Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk said on [...]

The Gospel of the Kingdom of God

When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the holy angels with Him, then He will sit on the throne of His glory. All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate them one from another, as a shepherd divides his sheep from the goats. And He will set [...]

Eurozone leaders grant Greece an extension: Babylon the Great will form

Poster for the European Union COGwriter Greece has been able to make a deal related to its debt: February 24, 2015 Eurozone finance ministers approved a four-month extension of debt-ridden Greece’s $270-billion bailout Tuesday after Athens pledged to carry out more financial reforms. National parliaments in Europe’s 19-nation euro currency bloc must still give their [...]

Islamic State kidnaps 90

Islamic State Fighters COGwriter The Islamic State continues to take outrageous steps as the following shows: February 24, 2015 Islamic State militants kidnapped at least 90 people from Assyrian Christian villages during raids in northeastern Syria, activists said Tuesday. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, which monitors violence in Syria, said the militants abducted [...]

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: NSL: Jews possibly should not apply NSL: Los judíos posiblelmente no deberían hacer solicitud http://www.cdlidd.es/nsl-los-judios-p... Rick Warren endorses ecumenical agenda, including Marian veneration Rick Warren aprueba agenda ecuménica, incluyendo veneración [...]

Putin calls ‘apocalyptic’ war with Ukraine ‘unlikely’

Vladimir Putin COGwriter Russian President Vladimir Putin said he hoped an apocalyptic war with Ukraine would not happen: February 23, 2015 Mr Putin was asked if there was a real threat of war, given the situation in eastern Ukraine. “I think that such an apocalyptic scenario is unlikely and I hope this will never happen,” [...]

Egypt calls for ‘King of the South’ military

Abdel Fattah el-Sisi (Kremlin.ru) COGwriter Egypt’s top leader is calling for the development of a military force consistent with biblical prophecy: February 22, 2015 Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has said that a pan-Arab military force is needed to combat terrorism. He told Egyptian state TV that the need for such a unified force was [...]