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Russia raids LGBT bars; Guardian asks, Did Christian homophobia come from a mistranslation of the Bible?

The Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah Beyond Lot’s Tent (Wikipedia)   COGwriter Russian police have taken actions against LGBTQ night spots: December 2, 2023 Russian forces have raided gay clubs and bars across Moscow days after the country ruled that the LGBTQ community was an extremist organisation. … Several LGBTQ venues have already closed following […]

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Argentina’s Best Hope: Dollarization? What about real hope and change for Argentina and Christians?

(Pixabay photo) COGwriter Saw the following headline and article: Argentina’s Best Hope: Dollarization December 1, 2023 On November 19, libertarian firebrand and political outsider Javier Milei won Argentina’s presidential runoff election. His victory comes amid a grave economic crisis. Inflation has risen above 140 percent, and over 40 percent of Argentines now live in poverty. […]

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Sermon: The End of European Babylon

COGwriter The Continuing Church of God is pleased to announce this sermon from its ContinuingCOG channel: 1:14:31 The End of European Babylon The end of ‘Babylon’ is prophesied in the Bible, yet some Greco-Roman Catholic writers look forward to it. Where did Babylon come from? Any connection to Nimrod or the Tower of Babel? How […]

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3 top Russian fears and 10 top American fears

COGwriter RT reported the following: December 1, 2023 The prospect of becoming seriously ill is the biggest worry of Russian people as they head into a new year, a new study by the NAFI research center and VSK Insurance House has revealed. Almost one-third of the respondents said getting sick was their main fear, according […]

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COP28: King Charles and scripture, Bill Gates improperly optimistic, India increases coal production, and higher heat is coming

Official Logo (from Wikipedia) COGwriter The 28th meeting of the Conference on the Parties (COP28) is taking place in Dubai. Here is a report from the Associated Press: Top world leaders talk of climate crisis at UN summit. They say they must act on fossil fuels, … December 1, 2023 DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) […]

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Zephaniah, CGOM, and Prophecy

Imagined Depiction of Zephaniah (center) Speaking COGwriter Some commemorate the death of the prophet Zephaniah on December 3rd. Church of God Outreach Ministries (CGOM) had the following as the main article in its Outreach. Here is some of what it contained: Prophecy in Perspective Bible prophets are an enigma. Why take up all that print—around […]

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I365: New study at Gezer site proves Biblical accounts of David and Solomon

Stone steles in Gezer (photo from Wikipedia)         . COGwriter The Bible teaches: 15 And this is the reason for the labor force which King Solomon raised: to build the house of the Lord, his own house, the Millo, the wall of Jerusalem, Hazor, Megiddo, and Gezer. 16 (Pharaoh king of Egypt had gone up and […]

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Russia’s Supreme Court effectively outlaws LGBTQ+ activism in a ruling consistent with other Russian government pronouncements

Russia’s Supreme Court Building (photo by Stas Lobov) COGwriter The Supreme Court of the Russian Federation took a major step against the LGBTQ+ agenda: Russia’s Supreme Court effectively outlaws LGBTQ+ activism in a landmark ruling November 30, 2023 Russia’s Supreme Court on Thursday effectively outlawed LGBTQ+ activism, in the most drastic step against advocates of […]

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Krampus is not a holiday for Christians

Krampus Movie Poster COGwriter Many probably have never heard of Krampus. But there have been a few movies focused on this creature. The Krampus holiday is celebrated mainly in parts of Europe. It usually runs from December 5 through December 8, with some beginning the evening of December 4th. Here is some of what National […]

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PV: Archbishop Vigano: We Are Undergoing A Global Coup D’état & Must Fight Back Or Lose Everything

Viganò group logo COGwriter Pope Francis recently punished two high level bishops: Pope punishes leading critic Cardinal Burke in second action against conservative American prelates November 28, 2023 Pope Francis has decided to punish one of his highest-ranking critics, Cardinal Raymond Burke, by revoking his right to a subsidized Vatican apartment and salary in the […]

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