It’s Thursday, February 6th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 125 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. I’m Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com)
By Jonathan Clark
Gunmen shot and killed pastor during Sunday church service
Gunmen, affiliated with a cult group targeting Christian communities, shot and killed a 54-year-old pastor in Nigeria, Africa on January 19th.
Pastor Yomi Adetula was at a Sunday morning service when he died.
A local leader told International Christian Concern, “Adetula was a man of God who dedicated himself to serving the community. We face challenges from groups that oppose spiritual efforts, and we must advocate for greater awareness and collective action to protect the rights of Christians to worship freely.”
Nigeria is ranked seventh on the Open Doors’ World Watch List of nations where it is most dangerous to be a Christian.
Psalm 116:15 says, “Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints.”
Kyrgyzstan further restricts religious liberty
A law went into effect this month in Kyrgyzstan that further restricts religious freedom in the central Asian country.
The new religion law bans unregistered churches as well as sharing one’s faith in public.
A Protestant leader told the human rights group Forum 18, “The new law does not make anything better or easier for us to practice our faith, but makes it more difficult. I have stopped believing in any improvements in the laws or in the attitude of the government towards us Christians.”
Argentina withdraws from World Health Organization
Argentina announced yesterday it is pulling out of the World Health Organization.
Through a spokesman, President Javier Milei said, “We Argentinians will not allow an international organization to intervene in our sovereignty, much less in our health.”
The move follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to leave the World Health Organization last month. Both countries accused the organization of mishandling health issues like the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pam Bondi confirmed as U.S. Attorney General
The U.S. Senate confirmed Pam Bondi as the next U.S. Attorney General.
Trump’s pick passed with a vote of 54-46 along party lines. Only Democrat Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania voted with the Republicans.
Bondi previously served as Florida’s Attorney General.
During her confirmation hearings, Bondi called out the Biden administration for targeting Catholics, concerned parents, and pro-lifers.
BONDI: “Going after parents at a school board meeting has got to stop. For practicing your religion, sending informants into Catholic churches must stop!”
Trump’s Executive Order: “Keeping Men out of Women’s Sports”
President Donald Trump signed an executive order yesterday entitled, “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports.”
As the title suggests, the order protects women from having to compete against men, pretending to be women, in sports at schools and colleges.
The order coincided with National Girls and Women in Sports Day.
U.S. Republican Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina said, “This executive order restores fairness, upholds Title IX’s original intent, and defends the rights of female athletes who have worked their whole lives to compete at the highest levels.”
Trump created a government-run sovereign wealth fund
On Monday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to create a government-run sovereign wealth fund.
The U.S. would join other countries around the world with such an investment vehicle owned by the government.
Prominent examples include Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, the China Investment Corporation, and Norway’s Government Pension Fund.
Trump suggested a U.S. sovereign wealth fund could be used to buy the social media platform TikTok.
CeCe Winans wins two Grammys
And finally, CeCe Winans, a Christian singer, received two more Grammy awards over the weekend.
She won “Best Gospel Album” and “Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song,” bringing her number of Grammys to 17.
Winans is known for her song “Goodness of God.”
“And all my life You have been so, so good
With every breath that I am able
Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God
“I love Your voice
You have led me through the fire
In darkest night You are close like no other
I’ve known You as a Father
I’ve known You as a Friend
And I have lived in the goodness of God, yeah
“ ‘Cause all my life You have been faithful, oh yes You have
And all my life You have been so, so good
With every breath that I am able
Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God”
Winans said, “Winning a Grammy is always an incredible honor, but to be recognized for music that uplifts and inspires makes it even more special. I’m beyond grateful to God, my team, and the amazing supporters who continue to believe in the music and the message.”
Colossians 3:16 says, “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”
Close
And that’s The Worldview on this Thursday, February 6th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Subscribe by Amazon Music or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I’m Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.