It’s Tuesday, August 4, 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, Timothy Reed and Adam McManus
Amnesty Int’l apologized for smearing Christians and pro-lifers
Some good news on the Christian persecution front today.
Amnesty International has officially apologized for publishing a report that accused 117 Christian and pro-life groups in the UK as “anti-rights.”
In the apology, Amnesty admitted the report “should never have been published” and fell “significantly short” of its standards for research.
The report had attacked the Evangelical Alliance, Christian Concern, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, The Christian Institute, The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children, and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association UK as well as crisis pregnancy centers.
Oil is slowing through Strait of Hormuz and the Bab-al-Mandab strait
Transporting oil and other goods out of the Middle East has become a real problem. Now the problem has reached its highest crisis point since the wars in the region fired up in the spring.
BBC reports the situation is far worse now, with Iranian pressure at the Strait of Hormuz, and Yemen Houthi pressure put on the Bab-al-Mandab Strait into the Red Sea.
Only 10-15 ships a day pass through the Strait of Hormuz. That’s about one-eighth the normal shipping flow. And the Bab-Al-Mandab Strait is only getting about 25-30 ships a day. That’s about half the normal flow.
Saudi Arabia and Iran’s economies both took a hit
Saudi Arabia’s economy took a 4.8% hit in the 2nd Quarter of this year. Iran is looking at a 5.4% decline for the year, according to International Monetary Fund numbers.
Iran is also dealing with 68% inflation this year.
Drought and fires impacting Europe
God’s hand has fallen hard on Western Europe.
The United Kingdom experienced its driest July in nearly 200 years. Much of the nation is in drought. France recently battled its largest recorded wildfire, following months of drought and extreme heat.
Parts of the Danube River have dropped to the lowest levels in 30 years. Italy’s River Po has also registered a historic low. And Germany’s Rhine River is at its lowest level since 2018.
And fires in Spain and France took down over a million acres, resulting in the destruction of about 300 structures.
Syrians & Haitians, here temporarily, were supposed to self deport Monday
Here in the United States, 356,000 U.S. immigrants on Temporary Protected Status were ordered to leave by August 3rd.
Presently this affects Syrians and Haitians, but may eventually impact another 1,000,000 immigrants from other countries.
This comes after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling issued last month backed the Trump administration’s policy to end Temporary Protected Status.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security website is encouraging self-deportation, offering free travel, and a $2,600 bonus to get them out.
New York is pushing assisted suicide and the nuns are pushing back
The state of New York is pushing medically-assisted suicide, and a group of Catholic nuns are protesting.
The Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm and the Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne have been granted a reprieve by a federal district court.
They will not have to counsel terminally ill patients or assist them with medically assisted suicide, at least for now, according to the Beckett Fund for Religious Liberty.
Christian physician assistant vindicated for opposing transgender insanity
A Christian physician’s assistant won her court case in Michigan.
Valerie Kloosterman, a University of Michigan Health-West health worker, was fired five years ago, because of her stance against transgenderism and her affirmation of biblical principles.
The health system agreed to pay $410,000 to Kloosterman and her attorneys, while also pledging to “create a religious accommodation policy in accordance with the law, notify and train all its employees, [and] grant reasonable religious accommodations without retaliation.”
Armed citizens stopped mass murderer at Idaho In-N-Out Burgers
Two armed citizens stopped a mass murderer at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho over the weekend.
Police Chief Matthew Hicks recognized the two heroes for their courageous actions taken when they returned fire on the assailant.
HICKS: “We can confirm that there was an off-duty state trooper and a citizen who actively engaged the suspect by returning gunfire towards him. We want to take a moment and commend the actions of the off-duty officer and the citizen and their heroic action to stop this incident. We believe their actions helped drive the suspect away from the scene, preventing further casualties.”
Three died and seven more were wounded in the rampage. The suspect, who used an AR-style rifle, now identified as Chad Williams, died as a result of self-inflicted gunshot wounds.
The New York Post reported that Terry Dudley, a taxi driver in Twin Falls, was among those hit by bullets, according to a GoFundMe account to raise money for his medical expenses. Dudley, a widower and father-of-four, was shot twice in the back as he charged his Tesla.
Massachusetts considers birthday abortions without exceptions
The state of Massachusetts is on the verge of allowing abortions up until birth without any exceptions.
Dr. Christina Francis with the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists, commented on the measure. She said, “It is never medically necessary to purposely end the life of a pre-born child in order to save her mother. Under certain circumstances where a pregnancy complication threatens a mother’s life, a physician must separate mom from baby, sometimes when the baby is too young to survive outside the womb.”
Both houses have approved the bill — now awaiting the governor’s signature. Maura Healey is Massachusetts’s first lesbian governor.
Call Governor Healy at (413) 784-1200 and urge her not to sign this law that allows abortionists to kill babies on their birthdays. You can also email her through a special link in our transcript today at www.TheWorldview.com.
Americans elected three homosexual governors
Americans have elected three homosexual governors: Massachusetts Governor Maura Healy, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek, and Colorado Governor Jared Polis.
The Wisdom book of Proverbs reminds us that “When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when a wicked man rules, the people groan.” (Proverbs 29:2.)
Support for homosexual faux marriage is collapsing
Support for homosexual faux marriage is collapsing in the states.
The latest YouGov Economist poll finds only 54% of Americans now in favor of legalizing the practice, while 32% oppose.
The percentage of those who approved of the legalization of homosexual faux marriage peaked in the United States about three years ago at 70%.
Washington state fires burned 6,000 acres
Those fires in Washington state have burned down about 6,000 acres, including 700 structures.
Over 60,000 people have been evacuated from the Spokane area.
Christian singer booted from Alaska Airlines flight over “preaching”
Christian singer Whitney Lynn’s website describes her as an internationally-recognized evangelist, singer, songwriter, and deliverance minister with millions of Instagram views.
Last week, before an Alaskan Airlines flight took off because of some delay, Whitney stood up and boldly shared the Gospel of Jesus Christ in a relevant and pithy manner to the captive audience on the plane.
Listen to what she said as she filmed herself.
LYNN: “Hello, everybody. Good morning. I know we’re all waiting. It’s kind of frustrating, right? This wait? But I want to tell you that God’s timing is perfect, and God knows everything. Maybe He’s sparing us from danger today.
“So, I want you to rest and know that Jesus Christ loves you so much that He died on the cross for your sins. He rose again in three days. He’s alive and He’s the one true God. But the wages of our sin is death. Hell forever.
“Apart from Jesus, we won’t make it to Heaven. But He loves you so much. Make him Lord. Repent of your sins. He is coming back very soon. I pray protection over this flight, in the name of Jesus. Amen.”
Oddly enough, the airline staff said they felt “unsafe” and proceeded to escort her off the plane.
As she was making her way down the aisle to get off the plane, Whitney dialogued with a male Alaskan Airlines flight attendant on video.
FLIGHT ATTENDANT: “The crews don’t feel safe with you.”
LYNN: “They don’t feel safe?
FLIGHT ATTENDANT: “Yeah.”
LYNN: “Oh my gosh! I didn’t know the message of Jesus Christ was unsafe. Wow! Do I have any guns or anything like that? No, I don’t.
“So, freedom of speech is not safe. I tell you what this is. It’s called spiritual warfare. Is it a crime? Is it against the law? Can you tell me that? I’m just asking you a question.
FLIGHT ATTENDANT: “I’m not going to answer any more questions.”
LYNN: “I’m getting my stuff as I’m talking. So, can you answer the question? Is it against the law? To preach the gospel?
FLIGHT ATTENDANT: “I don’t need to answer any questions.”
LYNN: “You can. You sure can. Last days. People can’t talk about Jesus anymore. That’s how you know there’s power in that name. Makes people feel unsafe. That’s sad, very sad.
“Well, God bless everybody. If you know Jesus today, make Him Lord of your life and continue to spread the Gospel. Persecuted to be a Christian, it’s coming. We’re gonna go to jail.”
Whitney Lynn has now been banned for future travel on Alaskan Airlines as well as a few other carriers.
Proverbs 28:1 notes that, “The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion.”
You can write Shane Tackett, the president of Alaskan Airlines to object to their decision to ban Christian singer Whitney Lynn. His address is 19300 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA 98188. Or call: 1 (800) 252-7522.
TN listener calls newscast the hub, challenges listeners to evangelize
Here at The Worldview in 5 Minutes newscast, Jeff Thompson in Sevierville, Tennessee emailed me and said, “Adam, I want to make two points. First, I see your ministry like a large wagon wheel with many spokes going out in all directions. Your newscast is at the hub, goes out and reaches all points on the compass. You will never know, this side of Heaven, the effect your ministry has had on the lives of the people and what they did with the information you shared.
“You are doing a work that the Lord gave you to do. So, He will move the hearts of His people to provide the means to complete the work. Philippians 4:6-7 reminds us, ‘Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.’
“Second, I would challenge The Worldview listeners to be like the sons of Issachar. In 1 Chronicles 12:32, it explains that the men ‘understood the times and knew what Israel should do.’ Be intentional in your walk with Christ. Remember to obey our Lord and take the Gospel into all the world. Show the love of Jesus to everyone in your sphere of influence. If we obey this command and love those around us, I can promise that you will have a full and exciting life.”
26 Worldview listeners gave $12,870.83
And finally, by Monday night at 10:30pm Central, 26 Worldview listeners stepped up to the plate and invested their treasure to fund the 6-member team behind The Worldview for another year.
Our thanks to Tony and Jennie in Palmdale, California who gave $20.83, Brent in Madison, Alabama and Margaret in Raleigh, North Carolina – both of whom gave $25, Cara in Mebane, North Carolina, Hannah in Leo, Indiana, and Mark in Goodyear, Arizona – each of whom gave $30 as well as Julie in Victoria, Texas and Kevin in Scottdale, Pennsylvania – both of whom gave $50.
We appreciate Aiden in Robert, Missouri and Richard and LeAnn in Zeeland, North Dakota – both of whom gave $100 as well as Christa in Humboldt, Saskatchewan, Canada who gave $150.
We’re grateful to God for Kirsten in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Bob in Atascadero, California, and Dan in Frostproof, Florida – each of whom gave $200 as well as Griffin in Kila, Montana who pledged $25/month for 12 months for a gift of $300.
We were touched by the generosity of Sean in Winona, Minnesota who gave $500, Frances in Beacon, New York who gave $500, Mitch who gave $500, and Cathy in Fate, Texas who pledged $41.67/month for 12 months for a gift of $500.
And we were blown away by Chuck who will continue his $50/month pledge for a gift of $600, David in Northumberland, Pennsylvania who will continue his $50 monthly pledge for another year for a gift of $600, Michael and Jacci in Valley Center, California who will continue their $80 monthly pledge for a gift of $960, Charles in Hollywood, Maryland who gave $1,000, Charcie in Castle Rock, Colorado who gave $1,000, Jack and Genita in Bradstone, Kentucky who gave $1,200, and Jeanne in Columbia, South Carolina who gave $4,000.
Wow!
Those 26 gifts add up to $12,870.83. Ready for our new grand total? Drum roll please. (drum roll sound effect) $122,550 (sound effect of people cheering)
I can finally see the finish line from here.
In order to hit our final goal of $123,500 on this second spillover day – Tuesday, August 3rd — God needs to prompt folks to give the FINAL $950 in order for the 6-member Worldview newscast team to be fully funded for another year.
If one person gives $50 and another 3 people pledge $25/month for 12 months, we will get there. We are so close!
Just go to TheWorldview.com, click on Give, select the dollar amount, and make sure to click on the “recurring” button if that’s your wish.
And remember this: If you want to continue your monthly pledge to The Worldview that you started prior to July 1, 2026, please email us so we can count your generous ongoing gift toward our total.
Help us get across the finish line.
Go to TheWorldview.com and click on Give.
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And that’s The Worldview on this Tuesday, August 4th, 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.
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Benjamin Netanyahu and Volodymyr Zelensky met Trump at White House
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with President Trump at the White House in Washington D.C. last week, reports the Guardian.
For Netanyahu, it was his first time back at the White House since hostilities commenced with Iran in late February. The meeting also comes as domestic support for Israel continues to slip, while the Iran war is driving up oil prices before the midterms.
In his meeting with Zelensky, President Trump discussed ongoing support for the Ukrainian war effort against Russia. Zelensky stated, “We also spoke about diplomacy. It’s important that the diplomatic process be reinvigorated. Our teams will arrange the details of their further communication. I am grateful to the United States for its firm support.”