It’s Thursday, February 22nd, A.D. 2024. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I’m Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com)

By Jonathan Clark

Eight Christians attacked in India by radical Hindus

A radical Hindu group recently attacked eight Christians in India’s central state of Chhattisgarh.

The group beat the Christians in the street as they returned from their weekly worship service. The injured Christians had to go to the Intensive Care Unit, including their pastor. He suffered the worst injuries. And it’s not the first time he faced an attack like this. Yet, he has continued to serve his church for years.

One local Christian told International Christian Concern, “The persecution has increased after the new Government formed in the state. The Christian community has been going through psychological trauma, as both radical Hindu nationalists and the successful administration of the state target the Christian minorities.”

British Parliamentarians opposed a ban on so-called “conversion therapy”

Earlier this month, the House of Lords in the British Parliament debated a bill that would ban so-called “conversion therapy.”

Christians warn the bill could be used to punish parents, therapists, and pastors who want to help individuals overcome unwanted sexually perverted desires and identities. 

Remarkably, parliamentarians opposed the bill. The U.K.-based Christian Concern shared, “This was the first time in British history that more politicians in Parliament opposed a conversion therapy ban than supported one. This was also an international first, as this has never previously happened elsewhere either.”

COVID vaccine recipients had neurological, blood, and heart-related issues

The Global Vaccine Data Network released the largest global study on COVID-19 shots this month.

The study looked at nearly 100 million people who got the shot. It covered the countries of Argentina, Australia, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, New Zealand, and Scotland. 

The research found people who got the shot from Pfizer, Moderna, or AstraZeneca had increased risk for certain adverse effects. Adverse events included neurological, blood, and heart-related issues.

Trump hinted at possible VP pick

On Tuesday, former President Donald Trump spoke at a Fox News town hall event hosted by Laura Ingraham.

Trump confirmed several names that are on his vice presidential shortlist. The names include entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, South Carolina Senator Tim Scott, Florida Rep. Byron Donalds, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, and former Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard.

INGRAHAM: “Are they all on your shortlist?”

TRUMP: “They are.”

INGRAHAM: “And when can we expect that you will announce your choice.”

TRUMP: “Honestly, all of those people are good. They’re all good. They’re all solid. And I always say I want people with common sense because there’s so many things happening in this country that don’t make sense. Who wants an open border? Who wants high interest rates? Who wants all electric vehicles?”

Capital One is buying Discover

Capital One Financial agreed to acquire  Discover Financial Services on Monday for $35.3 billion.

The deal would merge two of America’s largest credit card issuers. If completed, the acquisition would create the sixth largest bank in the U.S. and the largest credit card issuer. 

The deal would give Capital One ownership of one of the four major credit card networks. The other networks are Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.

George Barna: “America needs spiritual renewal more than political majority”

And finally, Dr. George Barna released his latest report, titled “America Needs Spiritual Renewal More than a Political Majority.”

With the upcoming presidential election, many hope a political leader can unite the country. However, the report noted Americans are very fragmented based on their worldview beliefs: “A majority of adults possess the same points of view in relation to less than one-third of the 53 unique worldview indicators in the Inventory.”

Dr. Barna wrote, “Placing the burden of uniting this divided a country on the shoulders of a president or political party is unrealistic. Only a spiritual awakening can usher in the required tidal wave of spiritual wisdom and commitment, and that kind of renewal does not happen overnight or randomly. It must become an intentional and long-term commitment.”

2 Chronicles 7:14 says, “If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from Heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.”

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And that’s The Worldview in 5 Minutes on this Thursday, February 22nd in the year of our Lord 2024. Subscribe by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I’m Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.