It’s Thursday, November 9th, A.D. 2023. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I’m Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com)
By Jonathan Clark
Pakistan detaining refugees from Afghanistan
Pakistan is detaining refugees and asylum seekers from Afghanistan in preparation for deportation.
Since the Taliban took over Afghanistan in 2021, there are now an estimated 1.7 million undocumented Afghans in Pakistan.
International Christian Concern notes, “A significant number of Afghan refugees in Pakistan face severe persecution if forced to return. Many are Christians or members of other religious minority groups and fled the Taliban’s fundamentalist Islamic rule in 2021.”
Pakistan’s forced deportations will likely affect refugees from Iran and Myanmar as well, where Christians face high levels of persecution. Pakistan is no friend to Christianity either, ranking 7th on the Open Doors’ World Watch List of nations where it is most difficult to be a Christian.
European countries cracking down on illegal immigration
Speaking of deportations, Nordic countries are stepping up cooperation to stem illegal immigration.
Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Norway, and Iceland agreed to set up joint flights to send migrants to a third country. The move comes as Nordic countries seek to cut refugee quotas and crack down on gang violence blamed on “irresponsible immigration policy and a failed integration.”
Similarly, Germany is looking to reduce immigration and make deportations easier. In a change of policy for the country, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said, “We must finally deport on a large scale those who have no right to stay in Germany.”
Christian wedding photographer free to decline homosexual faux weddings
In the United States, a Christian wedding photographer is free to run his business in line with his beliefs after a court settlement last Friday.
Alliance Defending Freedom represented Bob Updegrove in a case against a Virginia law. The law required him to celebrate homosexual ceremonies or face a fine of up to $50,000.
Updegrove’s victory builds on a previous religious liberty case in Colorado known as 303 Creative that went before the U.S. Supreme Court.
ADF Legal Counsel Johannes Widmalm-Delphonse said, “As the Supreme Court recently affirmed in 303 Creative, the government can’t force Americans to say things they don’t believe. This victory for Bob underscores how the 303 Creative decision will protect countless Americans from government censorship and coercion.”
Senator Tuberville to Pentagon: Stop paying for abortion travel
Senator Tommy Tuberville of Alabama is taking heat from his fellow Republicans in the U.S. Senate for his protest against a Pentagon abortion policy.
After the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last year, the military started paying travel expenses for service members to get abortions.
In response, Tuberville put a hold on mass military promotions in the Senate. The chamber can still approve military nominations one at a time, but there are over 300 military promotions before the Senate.
Tuberville said he will continue the hold as long as the Pentagon keeps its abortion policy.
Psalm 1:1, 2 says, “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night.”
Thank Senator Tuberville for his pro-life stand. You can call (334) 523-7424. Or write Senator Tommy Tuberville at Frank Johnson Annex, One Church Street, Suite 500-B, Montgomery, AL 36104. Or send him an email through a special link in our transcript today at www.TheWorldview.com.
Ohioans enshrined abortion into constitution; Virginia GOP lost House
Voters across multiple states went to the polls on Tuesday with Democrats winning several elections.
In Kentucky, Democrat Governor Andy Beshear won a second term, beating Republican Attorney General Daniel Cameron.
In Virginia, Democrats held control of the state’s Senate while taking control of the House. That obliterated GOP Governor Glenn Youngkin’s hope of signing a ban on abortions after the 15th week of growth in the womb.
In Ohio, voters said yes to Issue 1, an amendment that enshrines abortion in the state’s constitution. Issue 1 will allow abortionists to kill babies up until birth.
However, in Mississippi, Republican Governor Tate Reeves won re-election for a second term. Reeves signed the anti-abortion bill that led to the U.S. Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade.
South Africa Rugby team, with Christian players, won 2023 World Cup
And finally, South Africa won the 2023 Rugby World Cup last month, defeating New Zealand in the final that was held in France.
The South African team is the first to win the tournament four times.
The team is also known for multiple Christian players.
Siya Kolisi captains the team and often thanks Jesus on the field, during interviews, and through social media.
Another player, Pieter-Steph du Toit, was the man of the match in the latest victory. He gave thanks to God in a post-game interview.
Listen.
REPORTER: “Well, Pieter, Congratulations! My goodness! What a game that was. What an armed resolute that was. Tell me what is going through your mind right now.”
TOIT: “Firstly, I’m going to give our Heavenly Father thanks for giving us the opportunity and for helping us as a team through this World Cup and for the whole campaign. It’s an unbelievable honor and a privilege to play with this team and giving us the opportunity.”
1 Corinthians 10:31 says, “So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.”
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