It’s Wednesday, June 25th, 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 and Adam McManus
313 attacks on Christians in India this year
The United Christian Forum has recorded 313 attacks on Christians in India during the first five months of this year.
That’s over two attacks per day, a trend that has held since 2023. Attacks have risen significantly since 2014 when only 127 incidents were recorded
A. C. Michael with United Christian Forum warned, “If this trend is not stopped immediately, it will threaten the identity and existence of the Indian Christian community in its motherland.”
Please pray for the persecuted church in India. The country is ranked 11th on the Open Doors’ World Watch List of the most difficult countries to be a Christian.
80% of young French Protestants optimistic about future
The Protestant Federation of France released a survey of young Protestants in the country.
Seventy-seven percent of respondents cited the Bible as their primary source of spiritual information ahead of other sources like discussion groups and digital content.
Eighty percent of these young Protestants in France are optimistic about the future compared to 58% of 15 to 30-year-olds nationally. Researchers noted that young Protestants view their faith as not just a personal but also a public commitment.
1 Timothy 4:12 says, “Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”
Netanyahu commends President Trump for bombing Iran’s nuclear sites
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu commended President Donald Trump for authorizing the June 22nd “Operation Midnight Hammer” which led to America’s bombing of Iranian nuclear sites
NETANYAHU: “Congratulations President Trump! Your bold decision to target Iran’s nuclear facilities with the awesome and righteous might of the United States will change history.
“In Operation Rising Lion, Israel has done truly amazing things. But in tonight’s action against Iran’s nuclear facilities, America has been truly unsurpassed. It has done what no other country on Earth could do.
“History will record that President Trump acted to deny the world’s most dangerous regime, the world’s most dangerous weapons. His leadership today has created a pivot of history that can help lead the Middle East and beyond to a future of prosperity and peace.
“President Trump and I often say, ‘Peace through strength!’ First comes strength, then comes peace.”
U.S. strike set back Iran’s nuclear program by only a few months
The New York Times reports that a preliminary classified U.S. report says the American bombing of three nuclear sites in Iran set back the country’s nuclear program by only a few months.
The strikes sealed off the entrances to two of the facilities but did not collapse their underground buildings.
Before the attack, U.S. intelligence agencies had said that if Iran tried to rush to make a bomb, it would take about three months. After the U.S. bombing run and days of attacks by the Israeli Air Force, the report by the Defense Intelligence Agency estimated that the program had been delayed, but by less than six months.
The report also said that much of Iran’s stockpile of enriched uranium was moved before the strikes, which destroyed little of the nuclear material. Iran may have moved some of that to secret locations.
Presidential Commission on Religious Liberty holds first meeting
The Presidential Commission on Religious Liberty held its first meeting last Monday at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C.
Texas Republican Lt. Governor Dan Patrick chaired the meeting which included religious leaders and legal experts.
Listen to comments from former U.S. Housing Secretary Dr. Ben Carson.
CARSON: “This commission promotes freedom of beliefs and that spiritual aspect of our existence that advances civilization. We will strive to facilitate the maintenance of one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”
Back in May, President Donald Trump established the commission by executive order to advise him on protecting religious liberty in the United States.
Students for Life to give away nearly 400,000 diapers
Students for Life of America is planning the largest diaper giveaway this coming Saturday on Capitol Hill.
The pro-life group will distribute 392,715 diapers. Each one represents an unborn baby murdered at Planned Parenthood abortion mills, according to its 2022-23 annual report.
Kristan Hawkins, the president of Students for Life of America, said, “While this diaper drive is a large, singular feat, we hope it drives the pro-life movement to keep pushing Congress to defund abortion mills, hold up and encourage mothers and families, and be pillars of Life in their communities.”
Proverbs 24:11 says, “Deliver those who are drawn toward death, and hold back those stumbling to the slaughter.”
U.S. giving up 6.3% compared to 2023
A new report from Giving USA found that U.S. charitable giving increased to $592.5 billion in 2024.
Total giving was up only 6.3% last year compared to 2023. Adjusted for inflation, it was up only 3.3%.
Every type of recipient organization saw an increase in donations in current dollars. However, religious groups were the only ones to see a slight decrease in giving when adjusted for inflation.
U.S. Marshals rescued 60 missing children & arrested child predators
The U.S. Marshals Service rescued 60 missing children during an operation in Florida this month.
The operation also led to the arrests of eight individuals, including child predators.
William Berger, U.S. Marshal for the Middle District of Florida, said the operation “signifies the most successful missing child recovery effort in the history of the United States Marshals Service. …
“The unique part of this operation was the fact that underaged, critically missing children … were not only recovered but were … provided with physical and psychological care. This operation further included follow-up assistance in hopes that these youths will not return to the streets to be further victimized.”
10 Worldview listeners gave $2,132 to fund our annual budget
And finally, toward our $123,500 goal by Monday, June 30th to fully fund The Worldview annual budget for our 6-member team, 10 listeners stepped up to the plate.
Our thanks to an anonymous donor who gave $7, Daniel and Abigail in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada who gave $25 as well as Luke in Bastrop, Texas and Glenn and Linda in Palmdale, California – both of whom gave $50.
We’re grateful to God for John in Kentwood, Michigan who gave $100, Robin in Simsbury, Connecticut who gave $120, and Gena in Youngsville, Louisiana who gave $176.
And we were touched by the generosity of Emilia in Greenwood, Missouri who gave $244, Thomas in Spokane, Washington who pledged $30 per month for 12 months for a gift of $360, and Nellie in Caldwell, Idaho who gave $1,000.
Those 10 Worldview listeners gave a total of $2,132.
Ready for our new grand total? Drum roll please. (Drum roll sound effect) $67,533.55 (People clapping and cheering sound effect)
That means by this coming Monday, June 30th, we need to raise a whopping $55,966.45 in just 6 days. That’s $9,327.74 per day!
We are looking for 9 super donors. Could you give $10,000? Or perhaps you feel the Lord prompting you to become one of 3 businesspeople who could give $5,000? Or one of 5 businesspeople who could contribute $2,500? If so, those donations would total $37,500.
Then, we would need another 7 people to pledge $100/month for 12 months for a gift of $1,200. And another 14 people to pledge $50/month for 12 months for a gift of $600?
Please, go to TheWorldview.com and click on Give on the top right. If you want to make it a monthly pledge, click on the recurring tab.
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And that’s The Worldview on this Wednesday, June 25th, 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. Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I’m Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.