by Norbert Link

2018 ends with a bang, and the prospects for 2019 are even more grim. President Trump’s unilateral decision, announced by him on Twitter and without any prior consultation or warning, to admit defeat by withdrawing all troops from Syria (leaving the country to the mercy of the ruthless dictators of Russia, Turkey, Iran and Syria) and to withdraw half of the US troops from Afghanistan, combined with the resulting resignation of Defense Secretary General James Mattis (“the only adult left in the room”), have placed the world and especially a worried Europe on notice that the USA is a completely unreliable “partner” and that President Trump’s “unpredictable” and “chaotic” decisions “compel” the EU to create a unified army as soon as possible.

The next bombshell by the end of 2018 has been the partial shutdown of the US government (with wavering changes of mind by the American President) and fears of a global recession and the demise of the dollar.

We also warn of the growing fear and real danger of international cyber warfare; Putin’s alarming ambitions regarding the creation of a militaristic Russian Empire; and we speak on interesting developments in Germany; the collapse of the Israeli government; the mixed bag of Austria’s EU Presidency; and the devastating tsunami in Indonesia, reminding us of another tsunami several years ago—both of which happened during the Christmas season. We also report on the eruption of Italy’s most active volcano, Mount Etna.

We conclude with several eye-opening articles on Christmas and the Catholic Church.

Throughout this section, we have underlined pertinent statements in the quoted articles, for the convenience and quick overview of the reader.

by Norbert Link

As this is the last Update before Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 2018, we selected a few articles to show you the complicated American history and sometimes frightening status of today’s Christmas celebrations by Christians and non-Christians alike. It is of course our position that we must not keep Christmas if we want to follow the teachings of the Bible. Please be sure to view our new StandingWatch program, “Does God Bless Our Christmas Celebrations?”

We also address, among other things, the White House’s highly controversial announcement to withdraw all troops from Syria; Turkish President Erdogan’s hypocritical words and actions; President Trump’s defeat on the issue of the border wall and his billion dollar gift to Mexico; the attempt of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church to break away from Russia; American and German reactions (or the lack of them) to the murder of an American journalist by the Saudis; developments in Germany; Belgium and Italy; the intensifying fight for and against Brexit; and the perceived need for Europe to become an independent nuclear power bloc.

Throughout this section, we have underlined pertinent statements in the quoted articles, for the convenience and quick overview of the reader.

We begin with the election of Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer as the new leader of Germany’s biggest but strongly divided party, the CDU, thereby replacing Angela Merkel who will remain German Chancellor for the time being.

We continue with the ongoing Brexit chaos and the postponement of a vote in the British Parliament to approve Theresa May’s Brexit deal with the EU, which was almost certain to fail; as well as further unsuccessful attempts by May to re-negotiate her deal with the EU and her survival of a No-Confidence vote, within her own party, by a slim margin.

We speak on the willful ignorance of many in light of a coming World War; increasing arms sales and the power of the euro; the violent demonstrations in Paris over tax and other issues; a terrorist attack in France; and the collapse of the Belgium government over immigration issues. We also point out ongoing frictions between the EU and the USA.

In this context, please view our new StandingWatch program, “USA and EU on Collision Course.” 

We address further controversial developments regarding Donald Trump and strong criticism from unsuspected sources; and we address anti-Semitism in Europe; the dead Israeli-Palestinian “peace” treaty; and the ongoing desire and preparation to build a Third Temple in Jerusalem.

We conclude with Josef Stalin’s belief that Adolf Hitler survived World War II; radioactive wolves in Chernobyl; ridiculous reactions of a school principal and parents to a teacher telling students the truth about the fairy tale of Santa Claus; as well as the desire of many Jews to keep Christmas.

Throughout this section, we have underlined pertinent statements in the quoted articles, for the convenience and quick overview of the reader.

by Norbert Link

We begin with further developments regarding the ongoing volatile situation pertaining to Russia and Ukraine [Please view our StandingWatch program, “How Will the New Russian-Ukrainian Conflict Be “Solved”?], and continue with other interesting events at the G20 summit in Argentina, including the signing of a trade agreement between the USA, Canada and Mexico; the temporary stand-off between the USA and China on tariffs; and attempts of German automakers to prevent the imposition of American tariffs.

We report on the world’s reaction to the death of former US President George H.W. Bush and point out his historical role regarding Germany’s reunification, while quoting from one of our older Updates from 2009. Please view our most recent StandingWatch program, titled, “George H.W. Bush and the German Reunification”.

We also speak on the CIA assessment that Prince Mohammed of Saudi Arabia was responsible for the murder of an American journalist.

We address the magnitude 7.0 earthquake in Alaska and the warning signs for California [Please view our recent StandingWatch program, “Is California’s Big Earthquake About to Strike?”]. We address events in France, including the passing of a controversial law prohibiting corporal punishment for children. We also speak on the ongoing violent demonstrations in Paris.

We give an update on the volatile and more and more confusing Brexit debacle; report on attempts and intrigues by German politicians to replace Angela Merkel; publish a frightening article of murderous right-wing radicals in the German army; the insensitive, if not intentionally offensive conduct of the German Interior Ministry towards Muslims and others; and developments pertaining to the Catholic Church, including the huge sexual abuse scandal; conflicting messages by Pope Francis pertaining to homosexuality; and the remarkable developments of a coming collaboration between the Vatican and Arabs against Israel.

We conclude with articles confirming the biblical account of man’s creation; the quest for the Ark of the Covenant (referring to one of our Q&As discussing this matter in detail); and ongoing preparations for the building of the prophesied third temple. In this regard, please view our recent StandingWatch programs, “Netanyahu’s Announcement of a Third Temple?” and “Ancient and Modern Beliefs in the Third Temple” 

Throughout this section, we have underlined pertinent statements in the quoted articles, for the convenience and quick overview of the reader.

by Norbert Link

We focus on Britain’s political chaos due to a controversial Brexit “deal,” which was agreed to by Britain and the EU last Sunday, but which is feared to fail in the British Parliament in early December (please also view our StandingWatch program, “What the BIBLE Says on the Brexit Debacle” and the latest edition of our new feature, “Comments on News and Prophecy (November 24, 2018)” We also report on interesting consequences from Brexit, such as a deteriorating relationship between the UK and the US, and the creation of a European army.

We continue with different viewpoints of Americans and Germans and quote comments by Angela Merkel, Emmanuel Macron and Martin Schulz, advocating the creation of a sovereign United States of Europe; speak on the lost lessons of World War I; and quote Hillary Clinton’s controversial statements on European immigration which even Democrats wished she would not have made.

We warn of a renewed conflict between Russia and Ukraine (please view our new StandingWatch program, “How Will the New Russian-Ukrainian Conflict Be ‘Solved’?” speak about valid concerns that Saudi Arabia, under its ruthless and murderous Crown Prince, wants to build a nuclear bomb with inadvertent American assistance; as well as European arms embargos on Saudi Arabia, pointing out the tragic irony in light of biblical prophecy. We also speak on the “humanitarian crisis” at the US-Mexico border and the economic costs to the US for temporarily closing parts of the border; and the status of California’s wildfires.

We conclude with a dire report on climate change by the Trump Administration which is at odds with the President in many respects; and with Russia’s “joke” on questioning the American moon landing, thereby bringing to mind the many ridiculous conspiracy theories or “fake news,” which are quite popular in Russia and Europe.

Throughout this section, we have underlined pertinent statements in the quoted articles, for the convenience and quick overview of the reader.

by Norbert Link

We focus again on the prophesied European desire to build a real army (please view our recent StandingWatch program, “Coming—A European Empire with a Real Army”; address the perceived need for Europe’s prophesied (final) “revival” in light of alleged American “threats”; and we speak on Europe’s and China’s dissatisfaction with America’s financial power and Europe’s attempts to circumvent US sanctions against Iran.

We continue with the fear of an economic collapse in the USA; Britain’s political chaos due to a controversial proposed Brexit “deal” between Britain and the EU which is expected to fail; address the uncertain future of Benjamin Netanyahu; and focus on the questionable “friendship” between Germany and Israel, which never really existed in the first place. We also talk about increasing anti-Semitism in Europe and address the debunked “Alternative Temple Theory,” falsely claiming the Second Temple was not built on the Temple Mount. This has of course great consequences for the location of the massive Third Temple which the Bible shows WILL BE BUILT prior to Christ’s Second Coming. For PROOF, please read our free booklet, “The Fall and Rise of the Jewish People.”

We speak on a (temporary) legal defeat for President Trump regarding immigration and the ongoing war between President Trump and the “fake” media which has been famously labeled as “the enemy of the people”; continue with Trump’s highly controversial decision pertaining to Saudi Arabia; the shocking news that half of Americans and over 70 percent of conservatives consider themselves nationalists; report on California’s new perils; and ask the question whether the horrible massacre at Jonestown, Guyana, which occurred 40 years ago, could happen again.

Throughout this section, we have underlined pertinent statements in the quoted articles, for the convenience and quick overview of the reader.

by Norbert Link

We begin with the memorial celebration of world leaders in Paris, France, regarding the end of World War One on November 11, 1918; address America’s isolationism and the strong and very appropriate condemnation of nationalism by French President Macron; and continue with the ongoing demand of European leaders for a real European Army to “protect and defend” against American influence. In this context, please view our new StandingWatch program, titled, “Coming—A European Empire with a Real Army.” 

We speak on Germany’s 80^th anniversary of the Kristallnacht and the resurfacing anti-semitism especially in Eastern Germany; address Germany’s future after Angela Merkel’s demise; and report on the possibility of the election of conservative German politician Manfred Weber as the next president of the European Commission.

We continue with the Brexit debacle; proposed American sanctions against Russia’s Nord Stream 2 pipeline; and the investigation of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s murder which is pointing at the “highest levels” of the Saudi government; speak on Israel’s political turmoil in light of a ceasefire agreement with Hamas; and discuss remarkable developments pertaining to the desire of building the biblically-prophesied third temple in Jerusalem.

We address the unprecedented devastating wildfires in California; speak on real and imagined legal trouble for President Trump; and the false teaching of the concept of purgatory and indulgences; and we conclude with reporting on the next economic crisis which may lead to major global military confrontations and the claim of a financial expert that cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin will boom during the next global financial crisis due to the unsustainable debt level of world economies, especially of the USA.

Throughout this section, we have underlined pertinent statements in the quoted articles, for the convenience and quick overview of the reader.

by Norbert Link

We begin with the results of the US midterm elections, which will lead to foreseeable hostile confrontations between House and Senate Republicans and Democrats and total legislative gridlock [please view our new StandingWatch program, titled, “Frightening Results and Consequences of Midterm Elections”]; and address Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ forced resignation and Fox News moderator Sean Hannity’s inappropriate conduct and President Trump’s war with CNN’s Jim Acosta. We continue with developments in Europe, including consequences from Angela Merkel’s announcement that she will not run again as Chairman of her party and as Chancellor; a serious warning from French President Macron for Europe and his demand for a “real” European army; the formation and coalition of ten European militaries; the ongoing hopeless battle surrounding Brexit negotiations; and the dismissal of controversial German ex-spy chief Hans-Georg Maassen.

We speak on American sanctions against Iran which will also affect many other countries, and explain that especially Europe is extremely unhappy about US conduct while grudgingly admitting that at this point, they don’t have enough power to oppose the Trump Administration; and we report on the deeply divided USA—a nation in turmoil which is still (or again) plagued by the “ghost of the civil war” which some feel could break out again with full force. We also address once more the ongoing misconceptions and misrepresentations pertaining to America’s constitutionally guaranteed birthright citizenship.

We point out the nonsense of daylight saving time and explain its astonishingly evil history; speak on Jewish mysticism and superstitions; and report on ongoing fears of California’s “Big One” due to a series of large earthquakes resulting from a movement along the San Andreas Fault system.

We conclude with frightening experiments and developments involving genetically engineered viruses which some feel have the potential of wiping out all life on planet earth; and Artificial Intelligence (AI) which, it is claimed, may replace the worship of God.

Throughout this section, we have underlined pertinent statements in the quoted articles, for the convenience and quick overview of the reader.

by Norbert Link

We begin with Sunday’s election results in the German state of Hesse, constituting bad news for Germany’s coalition parties (CDU and SPD), and we address Angela Merkel’s announcement that she will not run again as her party’s (CDU) leader in December, and even though she does not want to resign as Chancellor, this might be the inevitable consequence long before the scheduled federal elections in 2021. We also focus on potential successors to Angela Merkel.

We continue with an article about warning signs for Europe’s future; contemplated highly contentious actions to end America’s long-standing birthright citizenship (in this regard, please view our new StandingWatch program, titled, “The TRUE FACTS about America’s Birthright Citizenship”); and Donald Trump’s war with the “fake news media.” We also warn of a potential worldwide economic collapse with devastating consequences especially for the USA; and introduce Brazil’s new leader who has been described admirably as “a figure like Trump.”

Finally, we address “freedom” in Saudi Arabia and the new-found partnership between India and Japan.

 Throughout this section, we have underlined pertinent statements in the quoted articles, for the convenience and quick overview of the reader.