It’s Wednesday, February 26th, 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 and Adam McManus
Indian mob attacked 50 Christians
A mob of nearly 200 people attacked a group of 50 Christians as they gathered for worship last week in India.
The mob entered the church and assaulted the Christians with iron rods, leaving three severely injured and many more with bruises all over their bodies.
The attack took place on February 16th in the northwestern state of Rajasthan, reports Christian Solidarity Worldwide. The state is now the latest one in India to pass an anti-conversion law. Such laws are often used to target Christians.
India is ranked 11th on the Open Doors’ World Watch List of nations where it is most dangerous to be a Christian.
Illegal border crossings at a 15-year low
In the United States, illegal immigration is down dramatically since President Donald Trump took office.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection released the latest numbers last week.
From January 21 through January 31, apprehensions at the southern border were down 85% compared to the same period last year.
And on February 25th, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt made this announcement.
LEAVITT: “This administration’s efforts to seal the border continue to prove extraordinarily successful. In President Trump’s first month back in office alone, illegal border crossings hit lows not seen in decades, down 94%
over the past year, while interior arrests are up 134%. And this past Saturday, this is a significant statistic, there were only 220 illegal border crossings on Saturday. This is a 15-year low. Think about that in comparison to the amount of illegal border crossings we saw under the previous administration.”
Leavitt highlighted the ripple effect that securing the border is having.
LEAVITT: “Fox recently reported that a San Diego migrant shelter is closing its doors after saying they have not received new asylum-seeking families or individuals since January 20. We all know what happened on January 20, don’t we?
“And yesterday, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced that the massive Roosevelt Hotel migrant shelter in Manhattan will shut down in the next few months.
“We’re also seeing a reverse migration effect. There are now verified reports from the Associated Press of migrants abandoning their journey to the United States and heading back home. This is the first time the Border Patrol has received these reports since 2020 during President Trump’s first term. The returning migrants claimed in interviews that the new heavy security posture adopted by the Trump administration was a significant reason for their decision to return to the countries of their origin.”
Leavitt documented the support of the American people for securing the border.
LEAVITT: “81% of Americans support deporting illegal migrant criminals from our nation’s interior. 76% of Americans support closing the border. This is from a Harvard Harris Poll, a very legitimate pollster.”
Apple to invest $500 billion in U.S. over four years
On Monday, Apple announced it will invest over $500 billion in the U.S. over the next four years.
The tech giant plans to expand its facilities in America and create 20,000 jobs.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt elaborated.
LEAVITT: “The investment isn’t limited to one specific region of our country. Apple teams and facilities will expand all over our country: in Arizona, California, Iowa, Nevada, North Carolina, Michigan, Oregon, Texas and Washington.
“With President Trump in charge, America is open for business. Apple CEO Tim Cook said it best in the company’s announcement: ‘We are bullish on the future of American innovation.’”
The announcement comes after President Trump announced 10% tariffs on all imports from China. Apple imports many of its products from the country currently.
The new investment in the states includes a 250,000-square-foot server manufacturing facility in Houston, Texas.
3.4% students now homeschooled
Last week, Pew Research released a study on homeschooling in the U.S.
During the 2022-23 school year, 3.4% of K-12 students were homeschooled, up from 2.8% during 2018-19 school year.
Eighty-three percent of homeschooling parents said they opted for homeschooling over concern about school environments. Seventy-five percent said they want to provide moral instruction. Seventy-two percent desired to emphasize family life together. And 53% wanted to provide religious instruction.
Johnny Cash: From drug addict to Jesus follower
And finally, today marks the birthday of Johnny Cash.
The iconic American singer was born on February 26, 1932.
He rose to fame in the music scene in the 1950s before coming to Christ later in the 1970s. He became known as the “Man in Black” for his all-black stage suits.
In an interview on 60 Minutes, Cash revealed how much drugs and alcohol he would consume in the midst of his concerts before coming to Christ.
CASH: “The amphetamines to get me up, the barbituates to bring me down. When I started drinking beer, along with the amphetamines, I’d drink about four or five a night, but I got up to 12-14,or a case a night. And I would take to the concert with me. I want to get just about that high off the ground before I’d go on stage. Sometimes, I’d misjudge how high I was, you know, and I’d get on stage and I was a wreck.”
After his conversion, Cash would use his music to share the Gospel, often performing at Billy Graham Crusades.
CASH: “I thank God for bringing me out of it and putting me back up on my feet and bringing me back to do the thing I love to do most of all, sing a Gospel song for you.” (applause)
Cash remains one the best-selling music artists of all time. He was inducted into the Country Music, Rock and Roll, and Gospel Music Halls of Fame.
One of his last recorded songs was called “I Came to Believe.” Listen to the chorus.
CASH: “I came to believe in a Power much higher than I.
I came to believe that I needed help to get by.
In childlike faith, I gave in and gave Him a try.
And I came to believe in a Power much higher than I.”
Proverbs 3:5-6 says, “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.”
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And that’s The Worldview on this Wednesday, February 26th, 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.