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Bill Nye, the unscience guy, holds to massive error

COGwriter A couple of years ago, Bill Nye, who calls himself the ‘science guy,’ was interviewed about some of his evolutionary views: Why Bill Nye Calls Evolution ‘Undeniable’ and Creationism ‘Inane’ Darwin’s theory explains so much of the world, from bumblebees to human origins, says the Science Guy. … In his new book, Nye delights [...]

’6 Totally Insane Things That Will Happen If Our Power Grid Goes Down’

USA electrical power grid COGwriter Notice the following: March 1, 2017 Totally Insane Things That Will Happen If Our Power Grid Goes Down If our society suffered a widespread power failure that lasted for weeks or months, it would be no different for us than if we were suddenly sent back to the 1800’s. It [...]

CBS: Viewers strongly approve of Trump’s speech to Congress

COGwriter CBS reported the following related to US President Donald Trump’s speech before a joint-session of Congress: Viewers strongly approve of Trump’s speech to Congress March 1, 2017 Viewers nationwide strongly approved of President Trump’s speech Tuesday night, with many Democrats joining Republicans in calling it “presidential” and positive in tone. Republicans and Independents found [...]

Pope Francis, Lent, Easter, and the original faith

Orthodox Church in ‘Lenten Vestments,’ Czech Republic (Frettie) COGwriter March 1st marks the day that Roman Catholics begin to observe Lent this year. Last year, Pope Francis said: February 10, 2016 I wish you a blessed Lent. May Our Lady of Pompeii accompany you and, please, pray for me [Original text: Italian] [Translation provided by [...]

How to talk to kids about legal marijuana

Short-term bodily effects of marijuana, Cannibis sativa COGwriter Marijuana is harmful. You should communicate that to your children, and when appropriate, grandchildren: How to talk to kids about legal marijuana Doctors say to focus on health risks February 28, 2017 The American Academy of Pediatrics is weighing in, issuing new guidelines this week for doctors [...]

World Council of Churches head meets with Palestine’s Abbas and pushes its ‘peace plan’

Official logo of the World Council of Churches from its website COGwriter The World Council of Churches (WCC) continues to mingle in politics: February 28, 2017 Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas formally received the General Secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC) the Rev Dr Olav Fykse Tveit for a meeting to discuss just peace [...]

Many will observe ‘Ash Wednesday,’ but is it scriptural?

Cross of Ashes COGwriter On March 1, 2017, many around the world 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 [...]

EU lawmakers call for ‘Federal Union’ of European states

Logo of the Federal Union of European Nationalities COGwriter There are more calls for more unity in Europe:: EU Lawmakers Urge “Federal Union” For European States… Or Else February 27, 2017 In the letter, four representatives of EU governments – Claude Bartolone of the French National Assembly, Laura Boldrini of the Italian Chamber of Deputies, [...]

David Stockman: ‘After March 15 Everything Will Grind To A Halt’

COGwriter David Stockman, former Director of the United States Office of Management and Budget under President Ronald Reagan, has a warning for the US: Stockman: “After March 15 Everything Will Grind To A Halt” February 27, 2017 As Greg Hunter writes, former Reagan Administration White House Budget Director David Stockman says financial pain is a [...]

Shrove Tuesday and Mardi Gras

New Orleans Mardi Gras (Infrogmation) COGwriter February 28, 2017 is known in some places as Mardi Gras (French for “Fat Tuesday” and is called Shrove Tuesday in parts of the UK. Pope Francis used to be a Mardi Gras bouncer: The Pope’s Days as a Mardi Gras Bouncer Pope Francis is spending this Fat Tuesday [...]