It’s Thursday, December 11th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. I’m Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com)
By Jonathan Clark
UK Supreme Court: Religious education in Ireland unlawful
The U.K. Supreme Court ruled last month that religious education in Northern Ireland is unlawful.
State-funded primary schools in Northern Ireland currently include religious education in the curriculum. Schools also have a time of daily worship. However, the U.K. Supreme Court ruled the curriculum was not “objective, critical and pluralistic.”
In response, Christian Concern is defending Christian education in schools.
Listen to comments from Steve Beegoo, Head of Education at Christian Concern.
BEEGOO: “Parents, don’t retreat. There is an authority that is truly higher than even our courts that we must appeal to and that we must obey. We must stand for truth and to obey Jesus Christ.”
In Matthew 19:14, Jesus said, “Let the children come to Me, and do not hinder them.”
Fewer British Christians, more pagans
The Institute for the Impact of Faith in Life released a new survey on adults in Britain who changed religion.
Christianity experienced the most losses with people usually becoming atheist. Islam saw a modest net gain, mostly from Christianity. Also, movements like Paganism, Wicca, and broad spiritualism saw noticeable growth.
The study said, “Media reports over the past decade document a visible revival of Pagan and Wiccan practices in Britain, particularly among women over 30 and those disillusioned with organized religion but seeking ethical and emotional coherence.”
Isaiah 8:19-20 says, “And when they say to you, ‘Seek those who are mediums and wizards, who whisper and mutter,’ should not a people seek their God? Should they seek the dead on behalf of the living? To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.”
Spanish court acquits 21 pro-lifers
A court in Spain acquitted 21 pro-life activists on Tuesday.
Authorities had arrested the pro-lifers back in 2022 for praying outside an abortion mill. They were participating in a 40 Days for Life prayer chain in the city of Vitoria-Gasteiz.
The ruling stated, “There is no doubt that the defendants did nothing more than exercise their right to free assembly. … The defendants conducted themselves at all times in an exemplary, peaceful manner.”
71 U.S. abortion mills closed this year
In the United States, 23 independent abortion mills closed this year as of October.
That’s up from 12 closures last year. Since Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022, 100 locations closed. Independent abortion mills are not affiliated with Planned Parenthood and account for 58% of abortions in the U.S.
Life News reports that Planned Parenthood has closed 48 locations so far this year.
Dept. of Justice supports Christian students who spoke truth
The U.S. Department of Justice supported two Christian students on Monday in a court case involving transgenderism.
Virginia’s Loudoun County School Board previously suspended the two male students. They had simply objected to a girl, pretending to be a boy, in their locker room.
Harmeet Dhillon is Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the Justice Department. She said, “Loudoun County’s decision to advance and promote gender ideology tramples on the rights of religious students who cannot embrace ideas that deny biological reality.”
Frustrated homesellers pulling homes off market
Realtor.com released their November 2025 Monthly Housing Market Trends Report.
The report found that home prices are rising in traditionally affordable metros. Meanwhile, expensive metros are seeing price drops.
The market has also seen record de-listings as frustrated sellers pull their homes off the market without a sale. Realtor.com noted, “One home was de-listed for about every 3 to 4 new listings nationally.”
Fellowship of Christian Athletes distributed 244,000 Bibles this year
And finally, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes distributed over 244,000 Bibles this year across the U.S. and 68 other countries. That’s up from 219,000 last year.
The achievement is due to 900 FCA camps worldwide, 23,000 huddle groups, and about 400 FCA sports club teams.
A Fellowship of Christian Athletes spokesman told The Christian Post, “FCA’s overarching aim is to reach coaches and athletes with the Gospel, help them grow spiritually and then enable them to help others do the same. We believe this spiritual foundation extends beyond sports, positively influencing teammates, schools, families and entire communities.”
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And that’s The Worldview on this Thursday, December 11th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. I’m Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.