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Terrorist-related deaths up 60%: vast majority related to Islamic terrorists

Logo of Boko Haram (ArnoldPlaton) COGwriter The amount of people killed by terrorists is up according to a new report: November 18, 2014 The number of people killed in terrorist attacks jumped more than 60 percent from 2012 to 2013, due largely to unrest in the Middle East and Nigeria, a new report found. Report [...]

CBS: Why the Great Recession may be with us for years

COGwriter Two economists at the US Federal Reserve have conducted research that concludes that the USA economy may not bounce back from what CBS is calling the “Great Recession” for years: Why the Great Recession may be with us for years November 18, 2014 Economic shocks are supposed to be temporary, most economists would say. [...]

Peter and Roman Catholic ‘myths’

Vatican City (photo by Joyce Thiel) COGwriter Today, is celebrated by various Catholics of Rome as the feast of the dedication of the Basilicas of Peter and Paul–both of which I have visited. The one known as St. Peter’s Basilica is in Vatican City and is claimed to have the remains of the Apostle Peter. [...]

Iran nuclear talks reaching ‘deadline;’ Russia a concern

Nuclear facilities in Iran (Ta2aa) COGwriter Another set of meetings between Iran, the USA, and others related to Iran’s nuclear program are intended to possibly result in a deal before a deadline scheduled for next week: November 17, 2014 LONDON—Iranian and international negotiators convene in Vienna Tuesday for a final push to try to reach [...]

After Obama announces stronger military ties to Australia, Australia makes a trade deal with China

Tony Abbot and  Xi Jinping COGwriter After President of the United States made military related statements, the Prime Minister of Australia and President of China announced they signed a major trade deal: China, Australia Sign Free Trade Deal November 17, 2014 SYDNEY—Australia and China have signed a free trade agreement that officials hope will open [...]

Islamic State to issue its own currency to remove itself from Satanic usury

Gold Dinar from 7th Century Umayyad Caliph. COGwriter The Islamic State (also known as ISIL or ISIS) announced its plans to issue its own currency: November 15, 2014 Islamic State mints new currency to fight Satanic Usury Taking a step further towards realising their dream of establishing an Islamic Caliphate, ISIS has announced its plan [...]

Obama and Harper blast Russia on Ukraine in Australia, plus Abbot and Cameron

Barack Obama, Stephen Harper, Tony Abbot, and David Cameron COGwriter The President of the United States, the Prime Minister of Canada, and Prime Minister of Australia made some bold statements: November 15, 2014 U.S. President Barack Obama says the U.S. is leading the world in opposing Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. Speaking Saturday in Australia at [...]

Sermon: What is the Mark of the Beast?

COGwriter The Continuing Church of God is pleased to announce a sermon posted at its ContinuingCOG channel: 1:24:03 What is the ‘Mark of the Beast’? What is the ‘Mark of the Beast’?  Who actually is the Beast?  What does the Bible teach about the ‘mark of the beast’?  What have some suspected that the mark [...]

US Secretary of Defense admits nuclear deterrent has been neglected and needs billions of $

LGM 30 Minuteman COGwriter The U.S. Secretary of Defense is admitting that the U.S.A. has neglected its nuclear weapons deterrent and its military has morale problems: November 14, 2014 U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel says U.S. nuclear arsenal personnel are suffering from low morale, mismanagement and staffing shortages that could undermine the group’s safety, security [...]

Washington National Cathedral hosting Muslim prayers of a group with terrorist ties?

Washington National Cathedral COGwriter Islamic prayers are being given today in the Washington National Cathedral: November 14, 2014 WASHINGTON—Prayer carpets have been laid out under the soaring arches of the Washington National Cathedral for an unprecedented Muslim worship service in one of America’s best-known churches.Church leaders and their Muslim partners say they hope the Friday [...]