It’s Thursday, January 19th, 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 Open Doors documents persecution of Christians in new list Open Doors US released its 2023 World Watch List on Tuesday.  The document ranks the top 50 countries where it is most dangerous for Christians. North Korea is back…

It’s Wednesday, January 18th, 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 Muslims bombed Congo church service, killing 17 and injuring 39 A bomb went off on Sunday during a church service at an Evangelical church in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa. Forces allied with the Islamic State…

It’s Tuesday, January 17th, A.D. 2023. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I’m Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Kevin Swanson Biden’s proclamation on Religious Freedom Day On Monday, President Joe Biden issued a Proclamation on Religious Freedom Day, 2023.  He took the opportunity to announce his appointment of Rashad Hussain, a Muslim, as Ambassador-at-Large…

It’s Monday, January 16th, A.D. 2023. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I’m Adam McManus. By Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com) Burmese military bomb a church leading to civilian casualties The campaign of violence continues in Myanmar against civilians. On December 30, the Burmese military shelled St. Michael Catholic Church in San Hka village, located in the…

It’s Friday, January 13th, A.D. 2023. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I’m Adam McManus. By Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com) Three Chinese Christian leaders detained on trumped up charges since August A church in China’s Shaanxi Province has expressed concerns for the wellbeing of its three leaders, who have been held in secret detention over trumped-up…

It’s Thursday, January 12th, 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 Persecution hot spots: Myanmar, Iran, China, India, Afghan, and Turkey International Christian Concern recently shared where they expect persecution hotspots to be this year. Christians in China face more crackdowns on house churches and religious leaders. Myanmar’s political…

It’s Wednesday, January 11th, 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 Open Doors USA becomes Global Christian Relief Open Doors USA is relaunching as Global Christian Relief after leaving persecution watchdog group Open Doors International. The rebranded ministry retains the same board of directors and CEO, David…

It’s Tuesday, January 10th, A.D. 2023. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com.  I’m Adam McManus.  (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Kevin Swanson Mexican Baptist woman tied to tree and beaten Christian Solidarity Worldwide reports that a Baptist woman was tied to a tree and beaten by villagers in a southern Mexico community in Hidalgo…

It’s Monday, January 9th, A.D. 2023. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I’m Adam McManus. By Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com) Brave Indonesian pastor teaching about Christ to students in Muslim country Located in the Muslim-majority country of Indonesia, Pastor Arib was told they could no longer meet in their church building to worship, which they had…

It’s Friday, January 6th, A.D. 2023. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I’m Adam McManus. By Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com) ISIS activity spikes in Iraq Between December 19th and 21st, 17 Iraqi people have been killed by ISIS fighters. Eight were killed in the Diyala Province after villagers approached ISIS fighters on motorbikes, but were quickly…