It’s Wednesday, September 30th, 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 Jonathan Clark

Christian social worker penalized for Biblical views

A social worker in the United Kingdom appeared in court on Monday to defend his religious freedom.

As a Christian, Felix Ngole has expressed his Biblical views of marriage and sexuality. This cost him a job. Touchstone Leeds, a mental health charity, withdrew an offer of employment after it learned of his views. Ngole is challenging the decision in court as discrimination. 

He said, “I am determined to pursue this appeal and seek a clear and lasting precedent for Christian freedom.” 

In Luke 6:22-23, Jesus said, “Blessed are you when men hate you, and when they exclude you, and revile you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of Man’s sake. Rejoice in that day and leap for joy! For indeed, your reward is great in Heaven.”

Only 40 percent of French believe in God

The European Centre for Law and Justice released a report on religion in France.

The study found only four in 10 French people say they believe in God today, down from two-thirds in 1947. 

The historically Roman Catholic country is seeing a collapse of Catholicism. Only 46 percent of French people identify as Catholic. And just five percent attend Catholic Mass, down from 35 percent in 1960. 

Even as France secularizes, Evangelical Protestants are a growing share of the population. It’s estimated that a new evangelical church opens every ten days.

Man gets 6 years for taking explosive devices to Mass

Here in the United States, a New Jersey man was sentenced to nearly six years in prison on Monday for taking explosives to a church.

Louis Geri was arrested outside the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington, D.C. last year. He had over 100 homemade explosive devices. 

The cathedral was hosting the annual “Red Mass” that day. Supreme Court Justices and government officials have historically attended the service. However, on that day, no justices were present because of security concerns, noted the National Catholic Reporter.

The Red Mass dates back many centuries and gets its name from the color of the liturgical vestments worn by the celebrants and the color of fire, a symbol of the Holy Spirit.

The mentally-ill man also carried a nine-page list of written demands, which included requests for hundreds of thousands of dollars, an expatriation flight to Japan, and that the Supreme Court remove Arizona from the United States and declare it a “foreign enemy.”

Trump rolled back fuel efficiency requirements on cars

The Trump administration rolled back fuel efficiency requirements for car manufacturers on Monday.

Under the Biden administration, companies had to make cars two percent more fuel efficient every year. The Trump administration changed this to one percent more efficient every year. This would make new cars less expensive. 

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said, “Thanks to President Trump’s leadership, we have finally ended the illegal mandate that forced automakers to produce more expensive electric vehicles that American families didn’t want.”

Federal Reserve raised interest rates

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates earlier this month for the first time in over three years.

The Fed increased its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point to a range of 3.75 to 4 percent. This will likely mean higher borrowing costs for credit cards and mortgages.  

The Fed stated, “Inflation remains elevated. Today’s policy action will support a timelier return to the Committee’s 2 percent goal.” The annual inflation rate was 3.4 percent last month. 

22-year-old homeschool graduate denied from being Fremont firefighter

And finally, Andrew Coates served as a volunteer firefighter at Fremont Fire Department over the past two years. He applied for a full-time position. But the city denied the application because his diploma came from a homeschool program. 

Nebraska’s Republican Governor Jim Pillen condemned the city’s action. He said, “We should be encouraging young leaders like Coates, not turning them away. My administration will be investigating ways to remedy this situation.”

Coates appeared on Washington Watch with Tony Perkins heard on 800 radio stations last week. He said he’s received support from lots of homeschoolers. 

Listen.

COATES: “The support has honestly been overwhelming. We’ve received support from homeschoolers, firefighters, churches, organizations just all over the world. I’ve actually been receiving letters in the mail from homeschool families that just want to stand and support us. It’s really just overwhelming support.”

He also asked for prayer in his case.

COATES: “Be in prayer for us. Pray for a few things. Wisdom during this time that we would just be seeking God first. Clarity to be able to continue. Humility in the way we handle things. Courage as we continue to stand against this.”

In Joshua 1:9, God said, “Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”

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And that’s The Worldview on this Wednesday, September 30th, in the year of our Lord 2026. 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.