It’s Thursday, March 26th, 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 and Adam McManus
Christian ministries to send millions of Bibles into Iran
Christian ministries are gearing up to send millions of Bibles into Iran.
The country’s Islamic regime persecutes Christians for sharing their faith or even privately owning a Bible. However, Bible smuggling teams are praying for new doors to open despite the war.
Dirk Smith, Vice President at Eastern European Mission, spoke to CBN News. He compared this moment in Iran to the opportunity right before the Berlin Wall came down in 1989.
SMITH: “Our prayer is that we’re prepared. We’re ready to go. And that was what happened when the wall came down in 89 the opportunity came, and when we pray, God will open those doors. That’s what happened when the wall came down with the Soviet Union, we were able to walk in and distribute hundreds of thousands of Bibles.”
In Colossians 4:2-3, the Apostle Paul wrote, “Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving; meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ.”
Iran rejected peace deal with America
Iran rejected a peace plan from the United States yesterday to pause the war in the Middle East.
The conflict began nearly a month ago when the U.S. and Israel carried out strikes on the country. The Associated Press reports the death toll has reached over 1,500 people in Iran, over 1,000 in Lebanon, 16 in Israel, and 13 U.S. military members.
The U.S. is sending more troops to the region in what could become a ground assault.
U.S. Supreme Court rules for Mississippi street preacher
In the United States, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of a street preacher last Friday.
Gabriel Olivier is an evangelical Christian who desires to share his faith with others.
OLIVIER: “I was arrested outside of a concert amphitheater arena for preaching the Gospel on a public sidewalk.”
However, the City of Brandon, Mississippi passed an ordinance to effectively silence his evangelism. Sadly, lower courts sided with the city. He even faced arrest under the ordinance.
The Supreme Court’s ruling now allows Olivier to go back to trial in the lower courts to challenge the city ordinance.
He celebrated the ruling.
OLIVIER: “The Supreme Court has ruled unanimously, 9-0 in our favor. And I just wanted to say thank you to first and foremost, the Lord, for answering our prayers. I also thank you for First Liberty, for representing me, helping me along the way, and doing such a great job. Thank you to all those who support First Liberty with your donations. That is a wonderful contribution to help the case of religious freedom here in our nation.”
He added, “Now all people with deeply held Christian religious beliefs who are called to share the Good News can do so in the public arena.”
Psalm 119:46 says, “I will speak of Your testimonies also before kings, and will not be ashamed.”
Late-term abortionist Kermit Gosnell, who killed born babies, died
The infamous abortionist Kermit Gosnell died at a hospital earlier this month, according to prison officials in Pennsylvania. He was 85.
Gosnell was serving three life sentences for killing three babies — after they were born alive. Shockingly, after complete delivery, Gosnell would jab scissors into the back of a baby’s neck and then cut the baby’s spinal cord. Gosnell called the killing of these children “snipping.” Steven Massof, a former Gosnell employee, said the so-called “snipping” is really “like a beheading,” reported the Baptist Press.
Gosnell likely killed thousands of babies in this manner. Not surprisingly, his abortion mill became known as the “House of Horrors.”
Listen to a portion of the trailer to the 2018 movie called “Gosnell: The Trial of America’s Biggest Serial Killer.”
POLICEMAN 1: “Philadelphia Police Department: We have a search warrant.”
POLICEMAN 2: “What is that smell?”
POLICEMAN 3: “Man, you got to see this.”
DETECTIVE JAMES WOOD: “I’ve never been in an abortion clinic before.
So far, we’ve found over 30 of them. [aborted babies in the abortion mill]. A healthy woman goes into a clinic, comes out dead, and there’s no police report?”
COURT OFFICIAL: “Prosecution has offered you a plea bargain, Dr Gosnell.”
GOSNELL: “Then I would have to admit I was guilty. I’m not guilty!”
PROESECUTOR: “When was the last time your division inspected Dr. Gosnell’s [abortion] clinic?”
INSPECTOR: “We had instructions, directly from [Republican] Governor [Tom] Ridge‘s office, not to inspect.”
NURSE LEXY McGUIRE: “Nothing that man did protects women or children. And you don’t have to be a pro-life activist to see that.”
DISTRICT ATTORNEY DAN MOLINARI: “Kermit Gosnell is perhaps the most prolific serial killer in American history. You better win!”
Watch the trailer for the movie “Gosnell.”
Proverbs 6:16-19 describes the seven things that God hates, including “hands that shed innocent blood.”
Maria Gallagher, executive director of the Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation, told LifeNews, “We continue to grieve the loss of the babies and women who fell victim to Gosnell’s violent crime spree. And we hold out hope that the lessons learned from Gosnell’s reign of terror will not be forgotten.”
Democrats won special election in Florida
Democrats won a special election on Tuesday in South Florida.
Democrat Emily Gregory defeated Republican Jon Maples to win the state House District 87 seat. She won by only 800 votes or about two percentage points.
The district is home to President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence.
The Associated Press reports, “Gregory’s victory is the latest example of how Democrats have flipped seats in a series of special elections that could be a sign of momentum in a midterm election year that will provide a political verdict on Trump’s second term.”
Christians are weak on abortion, marriage and family
And finally, Dr. George Barna released his latest report on the worldview of Americans.
Notably, the majority of U.S. adults—ranging from 68% to 82%—lack Biblical alignment in essential areas of worldview beliefs and behaviors. This is even more common among younger generations.
The weakest worldview category for Americans, even committed Christians, is social issues such as marriage, family, and the sanctity of life.
Dr. Barna noted, “Very few adults presently own a biblical worldview. But the survey also shows that with some commitment and very focused mentoring, millions of Americans could certainly develop a Biblical worldview.”
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And that’s The Worldview on this Thursday, March 26th, in the year of our Lord 2026. 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.