It’s Election Day, Tuesday, November 3rd, A.D. 2026. 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 Kevin Swanson and Timothy Reed
Chinese Communists arrest 27 Christians
China Aid reports that Chinese Communists arrested 27 Christians on October 18th in a raid on a house church in Jiangxi Province located in Southeastern China. Two leaders remain in custody.
They were charged with having attended a short theological training course in Indonesia.
High abortion rate and low fertility rate in United Kingdom
Right to Life UK has issues a warning concerning sagging births in England and Wales — the lowest in 50 years.
The report revealed that 32% of pregnancies end in abortion. That’s up from 20% just 15 years ago. The pro-life group noted that things are about to get worse after the abortion-up-to-birth amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill became law earlier this year.
Right now, the United Kingdom’s fertility rate is running about 1.39. That means that 1,000 women of childbearing age will only have an average of 1,390 children during their reproductive years. In order for women to replace the current population, those 1,000 women would need to have 2,100 children during their reproductive years.
North Korean theft of $6.4 billion
The FBI has identified the North Korean government as the culprit in what may be the largest crypto hack in history.
The bandits made off with $6.4 billion of stablecoin, through the crypto-exchange Binance.
Shockingly, that would be about 18% of North Korea’s annual budget which is enough money to pay for 630 nuclear warheads.
As of Monday morning, Binance acknowledged $4.6 billion withdrawals from less trusting customers after the heist took place over the weekend.
ChainAnalysis estimates losses of $17 billion per year in crypto frauds. The FBI’s numbers indicate that online cybercrime losses have increased from half a billion dollars a year in 2011 to $21 billion just last year.
In the words of Nahum, “Woe to the bloody city! It is all full of lies and robbery. Its victim never departs … who sells nations through her harlotries, and families through her sorceries. ‘Behold, I am against you,’ says the Lord of hosts.” (Nahum 3:1, 4b-5)
Ways to protect yourself from financial fraud
Protect yourself from fraud.
Never rely on a phone number displayed on your phone when the voice claims to be a police officer, a banker, or some other official. Call back on a trusted number, reports the Federal Trade Commission.
Establish a family emergency code word. Never use a link to a bank, PayPal, or Amazon provided by an e-mail. Do not trust videos or familiar voices as proof.
Always be suspicious of urgency and secrecy. And never transfer money based solely on a call, text, or video.
Trump celebrated Reformation Day and “message of salvation”
For the first time since the days of President Herbert Hoover, the White House has issued a statement celebrating Reformation Day.
Saturday, October 31st marked the 509th anniversary since Martin Luther issued his 95 theses in Wittenberg, Germany in which he listed unbiblical positions of the Catholic Church.
President Donald Trump said, “From the earliest days of our Republic, prayer and faith in Almighty God have stood as the foundation of our strength, the source of our unity, and the fount of our greatness. This Reformation Day, I send my best wishes to the countless Christians across our country commemorating the Protestant Reformation and its enduring message of salvation by God’s grace through faith in Jesus Christ.
“Five hundred years ago, William Tyndale—inspired by the work of Martin Luther—advanced the Protestant Reformation’s devotion to Holy Scripture through the publication of the first New Testament printed in English, shaping the language of the Bibles that would fortify the faith and resolve of America’s founding generation.”
President Trump added, “The Sacred Scriptures helped form the religious convictions that formed our young Nation’s founding ideals of God-given rights and individual liberty, a spiritual inheritance we honor as we continue to reflect on 250 glorious years of American Independence.
“The Bible remains a cornerstone of our Nation’s character and upholds our steadfast devotion to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Guided by an unwavering faith in Jesus Christ, my Administration is working to restore the moral and religious foundations that have sustained our Republic for generations.”
If you haven’t voted yet, cast your ballot today
This is Election Day. Do not forget to vote!
As we head into the midterm elections today, most of the polls are not favoring Republicans.
Fox News polls are the most favorable to Republican candidates, putting the Democrat ahead in the U.S. Senate race in Ohio, but calling the Michigan, Texas, and Maine races pretty much neck and neck. And Fox News is putting Democrats ahead in the U.S. House races, projecting 223 seats to the Democrats, 195 to the Republicans, and 17 toss-ups.
Remember, God is in control. Proverbs 16:33 says, “The lot is cast into the lap, but the whole disposing thereof is of the Lord.”
Michigan Democrat endorsed Republican Mike Rogers for U.S. Senate
Ahead of the midterm elections, U.S. Representative Haley Stevens, a Democrat, endorsed Michigan Republican Mike Rogers for U.S. Senate, reports CBS News.
Stevens lost in the heated U.S. Senate Democratic primary in Michigan to Abdul El-Sayed, a radical candidate who has gained notoriety for his stances on many issues.
Listen to Stevens’ explanation for her shock endorsement.
STEVENS: “Hey Michigan, as you may have seen, our Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, Abdul [El-Sayed], said that I was no longer welcome in his campaign and that I should stay away.
“And he’s right, and that’s why I am endorsing Mike Rogers for the United States Senate today.
“I don’t belong in Abdul’s campaign. I do not stand with Hasan Piker, who gets trafficked on our college campuses.
“A dear friend of mine earlier today was saying that education is on the ballot, and she’s absolutely right. What our students see, what our children see, and who we are as Michiganders is not hate.”
Michigan is one of the top battleground states headed into tonight’s elections.
Off-duty firefighter saved man from burning building
And finally, an uplifting story from Everyday Heroes television!
An off-duty firefighter in Tulsa, Oklahoma saved a man from a burning building. A.J. Morrison was driving by the fire with ”no gear, no truck — just gym shorts, a t-shirt, and tennis shoes.” He crawled into the house staying as low as he could, found the victim — an unconscious man in a wheelchair — and dragged him out to safety.
MORRISON: “That’s what God put me on this Earth to do. I just try to use my fleshly body as a vessel and carry out His will.”
The Tulsa City Council honored Morrison for his “quick thinking and selfless actions.”
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Canada eager to become Associate Member of European Union
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is doubling down on her bid for Canada to join the European Union as its first associate member.
Von der Leyen said, “Of course, Canada cannot become a full-fledged member of the European Union because of geography. But we both want to bring our relationship to the highest level possible, and this is why we are discussing the idea of Canada becoming the first associate member of the European Union.”
The proposal has received some pushback from European delegations, but Von der Leyen declared, “Our idea is simple: an association without accession. But we can replace accession with a common ambition and vision. We can build a partnership that comes closer to membership than anything we’ve done before.”
As Canada continues its current rift with the United States, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is open to the idea of a closer relationship with the European Union.
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More Safe Haven Baby Boxes are being installed across the country.
The organization, built to protect vulnerable infants who can no longer be cared for by their parents, allows for mothers to safely surrender their babies at local fire departments or hospitals. Once the mother has had time to leave the area, an alarm goes off, alerting the personnel of a child, who is then cared for and checked at a local hospital.
The organization has just recently added new Baby Boxes in Wisconsin, Iowa, and Missouri, with Texas planning to add another soon.
One such hospital to receive a new Safe Haven Baby Box was MercyOne Genesis Davenport Hospital in Iowa. Lauren Lovedy with MercyOne stated, “We have now an upgraded NICU, we have a pediatric unit, we have 24/7 neonatology. If a baby does need medical attention, we’re here to do that for them. We’re not delaying care. Not only are we getting them safe, we’re getting them the care they need.”
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is doubling down on her bid for Canada to join the European Union as its first associate member.
Von der Leyen said, “Of course, Canada cannot become a full-fledged member of the European Union because of geography. But we both want to bring our relationship to the highest level possible, and this is why we are discussing the idea of Canada becoming the first associate member of the European Union.”
The proposal has received some pushback from European delegations, but Von der Leyen declared, “Our idea is simple…an association without accession. But we can replace accession with a common ambition and vision. We can build a partnership that comes closer to membership than anything we’ve done before.”
As Canada continues its current rift with the United States, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is open to the idea of a closer relationship with the European Union.