CCOG, a corporation sole, not a 501(c)(3)

Why is the Continuing Church of God organized as a "corporation sole"? What is a corporation sole? Has this form of organization been used by a Church of God in the past? What is a 501(c)(3) registered church? What are the advantages and disadvantages of being 501(c)(3) registered? Why are contributions to the CCOG tax-deductible in the USA? Should churches be engaged in 'political speech'?

Do these 7 prophesies point to the end of the USA?

Is the United States of America mentioned in Bible prophecy? In this sermon, Dr. Thiel highlights seven prophecies in the Bible that he believes points to the end of the USA. He also points to other prophecies predicting the rise of the USA as well as some prophesies related to the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Russia, China, and the Islamic nations. Is Daniel 11:39 a reference to Islam or Europe? Does Isaiah 10 tell of the prophesied destruction of the USA? Will the USA be betrayed by 'friends' that Lamentations 1:1-2 refer to?

Halloween: Are there 7 reasons for Christians to celebrate it? What about the Bible?

First Baptist Pastor Alan Rudnik has posted seven reasons he feel that a Christian should celebrate Halloween, which he ties to 'All Saints' Day' as well as the Druids. In this sermon, Dr. Thiel challenges each of those seven reasons and gives biblical and historical rationale for Christians NOT celebrating Halloween, All Saints' Day, All Souls' Day, and the Day of the Dead.