It’s Tuesday, June 10th, 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 Kevin Swanson
Panama grants asylum to 11 Iranian Christians
Eleven Christian asylum seekers from Iran have been given a 6-month reprieve in Panama.
A 27-year-old woman, Artemis Ghasemzadeh, told International Christian Concern that “If you’re a Muslim and you convert to Christianity, it’s a problem. The police want to catch you.”
The Christians will continue searching for a country that will take them to avoid repatriation, imprisonment, and possibly death if they return to Iran.
According to Open Doors, Iran is the ninth most dangerous country worldwide for Christians.
Cuban prosecutors threatening pastor and wife with prison
Cuban prosecutors are threatening eight years of imprisonment for a Christian pastor and his wife who mentioned God in a public trial.
Pastor Luis Guillermo Borjas and his wife, Roxana Rojas, of the Assemblies of God, were detained on May 19th for mentioning God’s justice in a trial involving their son.
The trial for the couple is scheduled for this week. Please keep Pastor Luis and his wife Roxana n your prayers.
Open Doors reports that Cuba is the 26th most difficult country worldwide in which to be a Christian.
Franklin Graham: We need evangelists who are unafraid and unapologetic
A thousand delegates attended the European Congress on Evangelism in Berlin, Germany at the end of last month.
Fifty-nine years ago, Evangelist Billy Graham addressed the first European Congress on Evangelism in Berlin.
BILLY GRAHAM: “The city of Berlin has influenced the world in every field. What a place from which to shout to the world: Christ is the Savior.”
On May 30th, Evangelist Franklin Graham, his son, addressed the conference as well.
FRANKLIN GRAHAM: “The Gospel has power. We’re going to reach Europe. We need an army — an army of evangelists — unafraid, unashamed, unapologetic, uncompromising.”
In his closing remarks, Graham spoke of the opposition he received in England recently.
He said, “When we were losing our contracts in the U.K., it was coming from the LGBT+ community. They were the ones opposing us, who have the rainbow flags, which I see as the flags for the anti-Christ. And they wanted to have victory. Well, God gave us victory! … This is the group coming after us. …
“So, don’t compromise, and be strong. Fulfill your ministry. We know there’s going to be suffering and challenges, some fights, but let’s be strong. We go in the power of the name of Jesus Christ, King of kings and Lord of lords.”
Conservative Columbian presidential candidate shot in head
The conservative candidate for President in Columbia, Miguel Turbay, was shot three times on Saturday, twice in the head. The 39-year-old senator remains in serious condition in a Bogota hospital.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, “We stand in prayer with Miguel’s family, loved ones, and his supporters. Those responsible for this attack must face justice.”
Lenin statue toppled in Kyrgyzstan
The legacy of atheist tyrants does not last forever. Kyrgyzstan is removing a 75-foot-tall monument of Vladimir Lenin in the city of Osh.
Photos showing Lenin’s statue face down on the ground were made public over the weekend. This comes as Moscow has just installed a large monument to the communist dictator Joseph Stalin in a city subway.
Keep in mind Psalm 49:12-13, 16. It says, “Man in his pomp yet without understanding is like the beasts that perish. This is the path of those who have foolish confidence; yet after them people approve of their boasts. … Be not afraid when a man becomes rich, when the glory of his house increases. For when he dies, he will carry nothing away; his glory will not go down after him.” (ESV)
CA protestors clash with ICE over illegals; Trump send 2,000 troops
California protestors who are at odds with the Trump administration’s policy on arresting illegal immigrants have taken to the streets, creating mayhem in major cities, reports The EpochTimes.com.
Police arrested 150 protesters in San Francisco, and about 60 in Los Angeles over the weekend.
The riots started with protestors attempting to thwart Immigration and Custom Enforcement’s arrests in Los Angeles on Friday.
President Trump has deployed 2,000 National Guard troops. California Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom is calling for a withdrawal.
Plus, California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a court order attempting to gain a restraining order on the deployment.
Silver hits an all-time high
Silver has hit a 13-year high — topping out around $36.70 per ounce on Monday.
Gold is still hovering around $3,330 per ounce. The gold to silver ratio is still about the highest it has been in history — right around 90:1. The ratio has averaged around 65:1 since the year 2000. Historically, prior to the 1920s, the ratio was about 20:1.
Michael Tait of Christian band Newsboys confesses to sexual sin
The Contemporary Christian Music band, Newsboys, revealed over the weekend that lead singer, Michael Tait confessed to having been leading a “double life.”
This comes after a lengthy investigative report was released from the Julie Roys organization, alleging drug abuse and the sin of homosexual behavior on the part of the lead singer. The report included multiple testimonies of scandalous behavior dating back as far as 2005.
Michael Tait was a founding member of dc Talk, another big Christian Contemporary band from the 1990s. The two bands won 20 Dove Awards and four Grammys combined.
The Newsboys group was featured in the films God’s Not Dead, God’s Not Dead 2, and God’s Not Dead: A Light in Darkness.
Actor Tim Allen reading through whole Bible
Tim Allen, known for his role in the sitcom Home Improvement, is reading through the whole Bible.
He posted on X that since beginning the challenge last year, he’s finished reading the whole Old Testament. He called the read a “humbling overwhelming experience.” And, he said, “What a treasure!”
Allen just posted that he is in the book of Romans. He announced last year that this would be the first time he has ever read the Bible.
Psalm 19:8, 10-11 says, “The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes. More to be desired are they than gold, Yea, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. Moreover, by them, Your servant is warned. And in keeping them, there is great reward.”
See The American Miracle movie tonight
Last night, I brought my family to see The American Miracle docudrama in San Antonio, Texas. It’s in 1,000 theaters through Wednesday, June 11th. We loved it. It was inspirational to learn about God’s providential intervention in human history to enable America to win the War for Independence against seemingly insurmountable odds.
We especially enjoyed hearing a portion of Daniel Webster’s speech given on July 4, 1826, on the 50th anniversary of the birth of America and the deaths that day of Thomas Jefferson, age 83, and John Adams, age 90.
TAYLOR: “My name is James Arnold Taylor. I played Daniel Webster in The American Miracle. The most powerful thing is the power of Providence on this country that we have forgotten. I can’t wait for everybody to be blessed by this film and to know that we’re here for a purpose and that God has a plan.”
The people who have seen the film, including this homeschool mom, have raved.
HOMESCHOOL MOM: “I was very inspired by this film. I’m just a home school mama who just finished 25 years of homeschooling my three kids. And as I was watching this film, I thought, ‘I’ve poured into my kids. Now, I wish so many other people could hear this story.’ This message could go out to so many kids who don’t have the privilege of homeschooling.”
MOM #2: “This movie will help you equip your children to understand the true history of America.”
Go to www.AmericanMiracleMovie.com, watch the trailer, click on the Tickets tab, type in your zipcode, and purchase tickets for tonight or Wednesday night since it’s only in the theaters for a total of three days.
21 Worldview listeners gave $2,439.20 to fund our annual budget
And finally, toward our midpoint goal of $61,750 to fund half of The Worldview newscast’s annual budget by this Friday, June 13th, 21 listeners stepped up to the plate. We surpassed our 20-donor goal by one donor.
Our thanks to Esther in Bolivar, Missouri, Joseph in Blountville, Tennessee, and Augustine in Auburn, California – each of whom gave $25 as well as Tim in Derby, New York who gave $49.20.
We appreciate Linda in Lutz, Florida, Katherine in Reddick, Florida, Jeff in Boise, Idaho, and Janna in Midvale, Idaho – each of whom gave $50.
We’re grateful to God for Heather in LaGrange Park, Illinois, Katherine in Derby, New York, Kara in Granbury, Texas, Jeanne in Thomasville, North Carolina, Raymond in Fort Worth, Texas, Eric in Lakewood, Colorado, Justin in Cary, North Carolina, and Casey in Wilmington, North Carolina – each of whom gave $100.
And we were touched by the generosity of Todd in Interlaken, New York who gave $200, Keith in Longview, Texas who gave $240, Karl in Grand Rapids, Michigan who gave $250, Daniel in Raleigh, North Carolina who gave $300, and Michelle in Lexington Park, Maryland who gave $325.
Those 21 Worldview listeners gave a total of $2,439.20. Ready for our new grand total? Drum roll please. (Drum roll sound effect) $14,671.20 (People clapping sound effect)
That means we still need to raise $47,078.80 by this Friday, June 13th to hit the half-way mark, to stay on the air, and fund our 6-member Worldview newscast team for another fiscal year.
Listen to this. On Saturday night, I spoke to Scooter in Naples, Florida who was moved by God to give something bigger due to the challenge from my Michigan friend to consider larger gifts. He has generously offered to match, dollar for dollar, the next 12 Worldview listeners who give a one time gift of $1,000. But, if that’s not in your budget, just give the amount that God has placed on your heart.
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South Korean federal and local governments are offering up to $29,000 in cash to couples who agree to get married.
The Korean Times also reports that government-provided benefits intending to stir up romantic interest include $370 for dating expenses, $750 for engagement meeting costs, and $7,500 for travel subsidies.
Korean and other Asian societies maintain a very low illegitimacy rate. So, marriage is supposed to help the birth dearth. South Korea’s fertility rate is just about the lowest in the world — 0.75 child per woman.