Special to CosmicTribune.com, January 1, 2026 General Iraqi civil law sets the minimum age for marriage at 18. But Iraq has instituted Ja’fari law, which allows marriage upon a girl reaching puberty (potentially as young as 9-years-old) Baghdad’s decision to institute Ja’fari law has led to a bridal market boom, a report said. Human rights […]
Special to CosmicTribune.com, January 1, 2026 WORDS OF LIFE Matthew 26 36 Then Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to them, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” 37 He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee along with him, and he began to be […]
Special to CosmicTribune.com, December 30, 2025 By John J. Metzler, December 30, 2025 It’s time to consult the crystal snow globe and try to peer ahead what may be on the horizon for the new year. Without question 2025 has been tumultuous, but the year ahead holds cautious promise to finally solve some political crises […]
Special to CosmicTribune.com, December 30, 2025 Spiritual Food* Leviticus 18 20 “‘Do not have sexual relations with your neighbor’s wife and defile yourself with her. 21 “‘Do not give any of your children to be sacrificed to Molek, for you must not profane the name of your God. I am the Lord. 22 “‘Do not […]
Special to CosmicTribune.com, December 30, 2025 Excerpts from weekly Astronomy.com report. Travel southeast from Capella to capture Auriga’s targets. The chart zooms in on the Happy Face asterism. Credit: Astronomy: Roen Kelly Sunday, December 28 Let’s keep the holiday joy going with a smile among the stars — tonight we’re tracking down the so-called Happy Face […]
Special to CosmicTribune.com, December 25, 2025 Special to WorldTribune, December 25, 2025 Excerpts from a commentary by Margaret Menge Three years ago I wrote about the homily our priest gave on Christmas Eve — about what it meant that Christ was born at night: That he came into a world that was shrouded in darkness […]
Special to CosmicTribune.com, December 26, 2025 WORDS OF LIFE Proverbs 6 16 There are six things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to Him: 17 haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, 18 a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, 19 a false witness […]
Special to CosmicTribune.com, December 24, 2025 Spiritual Food* Luke 9 57 As they were walking along the road, a man said to him, “I will follow you wherever you go.” 58 Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head.” 59 He said […]
Special to CosmicTribune.com, December 23, 2025 In a stunning admission, virologist Dr. Andrew Hill acknowledged in a zoom call that publication of his study could lead to the deaths of at least a half million people. In defending his reversal on the effectiveness of ivermectin as a treatment for COVID-19, he discussed his “difficult situation” […]
Special to CosmicTribune.com, December 23, 2025 Spiritual Food* Psalm 37: 8-16 Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret — it leads only to evil. 9 For those who are evil will be destroyed, but those who hope in the Lord will inherit the land. 10 A little while, and the wicked will […]
