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 April 19 - Swedes Microchip Themselves, Become Guinea Pigs in Digital Dystopia
 Article: Technology For A Global Monetary System

Comment from UTT:
 
Sweden is leading the way to become part of the end times biblical scenario that set up the world for the antichrist. The rest of the world will soon be joining in the formation of a cashless society.

 

The present is becoming increasingly futuristic. Over a thousand of Swedes have chosen to voluntary implant a microchip under their skin to keep track of personal health data and avoid the necessity of having to remember a password. The technology used to chip people is roughly the same being used on dogs and cats.
 
Using today's cutting-edge technology, a microchip, which takes half a second to install, can be read from several decimeters' distance, and its contents can be altered using a mobile phone. From that moment onwards, the digital microchip may be used for many features commonly performed in Scandinavia using mobile phones, such as opening and unlocking doors, paying for goods and services, and storing data.


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 April 17 - North Korean envoy at UN warns of nuclear war possibility
 Article: Wars And Rumolrs Of Wars

Comment from UTT:
 
The red line has been crossed. Countries around the world are now talking about the possibility of nuclear war as the result of the threats being spouted by the North Korean government. Perilous times.

 

Only at a North Korean press conference at the United Nations, can you hear a diplomat say he hoped journalists had a good holiday weekend and then warn of possible thermonuclear war. North Korea has consistently issued threats of war toward the United States in recent decades, but the Trump administration's announced end of a "strategic patience" policy with Pyongyang has upped the ante in terms of warnings and bellicose rhetoric. North Korea's UN deputy representative, Kim In Ryong, on Monday unleashed at a hastily called UN press conference a torrent of threats, war scenarios and rhetoric aimed at the United States.
 
The press event was held hours after US Vice President Mike Pence visited the demilitarized zone between North and South Korea. Pence warned North Korea not to test the resolve of the United States "or the strength of our military forces."


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 April 30 - Scientists: Growing Humans In Artificial Wombs Gets Closer
 Article: Cloning And Genetic Engineering

Comment from UTT:
 
The Bible indicates that whatever man imagines he can do, he can do. Artificial wombs are on the drawing board. So what is next? Will humans remain humans when they become a collection of parts? Human society is on a slippery slope downward.
 

Scientists were successful in creating an artificial womb that grew premature lamb fetuses for four weeks. They hope to develop a similar system for human babies in the next three to five years.

 

Being born prematurely is the most common cause of death among babies, while even survivors are often plagued by various lifelong disabilities due to underdeveloped organs. About 10% of babies born every year in the U.S. are premature. Scientists hope their unique system of "BioBags," fluid-filled plastic bags that serve as artificial uteruses, can make a major difference in the survival and health of these babies.



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 May 3 - Hamas Calls for Israel's Annihilation as Abbas Meets Trump
 Article:Israel And The Last Days

Comment from UTT:
 
The situation in the middle-east continues without any light at the end of the tunnel. What will be required to mediate this situation will be a man of peace who the world will embrace. While Donald Trump has offered to be a mediator, time will tell whether or not he is the man or just a forerunner.
 
Hamas, the Palestinian faction ruling the Gaza Strip, has released a policy statement that demands Jerusalem for a Palestinian capital and alludes to the total destruction of Israel.
 

The statement came as Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas came to Washington to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump. On Wednesday, President Trump offered to be a "mediator and arbitrator" to help the Palestinians and Israelis come to an agreement. But the Islamist group Hamas says it would only accept an independent Palestinian state based on the pre-1967 armistice lines and the right of return for an estimated 5 million descendants of Arabs who left Israel in 1948, both non-starters for Israel.



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 April 27 - Can Christians Affirm Transhumanism?
 Article:Transhumanism

Comment from UTT:
 
Christians are often not aware of the trends that are happening all around them. Transhumanism, the combination of technology with human biology is a good example. Transhumanists plan to accelerate the process of evolution and eventually defy death. Christians who say they believe the Bible should understand clearly that when man plays God, God will not be tolerant and there will be consequences
 

Move over Fitbits and Apple Watches. Technology is coming with radical implications for our physical bodies this century.

 

"The next frontier, the next real step-change in human history, is biological," said author Andy Crouch in an interview with CT last week. "The next 'easy everywhere' in the 21st century is about permanently modifying the conditions of human embodiment."



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 May 3 - UN's 'Absurd' Birthday Present to Israel: Resolution Brands Them 'Occupiers'
 Article:Israel And The Last Days

Comment from UTT:
 
When it comes to rulings promoted by the United Nations against Israel, there is only one way to make sense of the nonsense. Israel is despised by the nations of the world just as the Bible predicted that it would be in the last days. The God of Israel is the God of the Bible and will not be mocked. It is only a matter of time until Bible prophecy will be fulfilled and the nations that come against Israel will be judged.
 
On the same day Israel celebrated its 69th birthday, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, better known as UNESCO, passed a resolution declaring Israel an "occupying power" in Jerusalem.


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 May 2 - Firestorm brewing as scientists work to create synthetic human DNA
 Article: Cloning And Genetic Engineering

Comment from UTT:

Why would scientists who are researching the possibility of artificially manufacturing DNA feel that it would be important to keep this advancement in technology undercover? Obviously, there are still those who are concerned with the reality that will occur when man tinkers with life to this extent. Where are the limits and when will there be a public outcry?
 
Last May a seemingly commonplace meeting kicked off a firestorm of controversy. More than 100 experts in genetics and bioengineering convened at Harvard Medical School for a meeting that was closed to the public - attendees were asked not to contact news media or to post about the meeting on social media.

The same group is getting back together in New York City next week.



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