It’s Thursday, July 16th, 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
U.S. to Iran: Stop persecuting Christians
The United States is calling for Iran to end its persecution of Christians. According to Open Doors, it’s the tenth worst country in the world.
In one case, authorities in the country sentenced a Christian convert to nearly 10 years in prison back in May. Forty-two-year-old Ghazal Marzban is now on a hunger strike.
A State Department spokesman told Fox News Digital, “We are aware of these reports. It is reprehensible that the Iranian regime continues to persecute religious minorities, including Iranian Christians.”
Dr. Hormoz Shariat with Iran Alive Ministries told Fox News that Christians in Iran are courageous in the face of persecution.
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SHARIAT: “Believers in Iran are full of [the] Holy Spirit. They are courageous. They’re out there. Many of them are living, and some of them are dying for Jesus. I see such a courage among the Iranian Muslim background believers.”
Revelation 12:11 says, “And they overcame [the Devil] by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death.”
America restarted naval blockade against Iranian ports
On Tuesday, the United States restarted its naval blockade against Iranian ports. This comes after the Islamic Republic continued to attack commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
Yesterday, the U.S. military carried out more strikes on Iran. President Donald Trump threatened strikes on Iran’s infrastructure next week unless the country reopens negotiations.
Pro-life British Member of Parliament was killed
A pro-life British politician was found dead at her home on July 9th.
Seventy-eight-year-old Ann Widdecombe had served as a conservative member of Parliament from 1987 to 2010. The Catholic politician was an outspoken opponent of abortion.
Counter-terrorism police report that she was clearly the victim of a targeted attack and are still investigating a motive.
Supreme Court Justices ask for additional security
Here in America, U.S. Supreme Court Justices testified before Congress about threats to their lives.
The Supreme Court is requesting nearly $15 million in additional funds from Congress for the personal security of the justices.
Justice Amy Coney Barrett talked about one incident when she was the victim of an erroneous call to her residence.
BARRETT: “Roughly six weeks ago, I was the victim of a swatting incident. At that point, my teenage son, one of my teenage sons, opened the door to go out with friends and saw in our street it was full of police cars who had responded to a false report of gunshots and raised voices in my home.
“I was very, very grateful that I had Supreme Court Police outside my home because they were able to stop and meet with, and explain to the county police, that it had been a false alarm. And so, the police did not actually attempt to enter our home.”
Conservative justices faced intense threats surrounding the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in 2022. For example, Justice Amy Coney Barrett had to be sent home with a bullet proof vest when threats were high.
In Proverbs 8:35-36, Wisdom says, “For whoever finds me finds life, and obtains favor from the LORD; but he who sins against me wrongs his own soul; all those who hate me love death.”
Christian student required to attend a perversion assembly
A Christian middle schooler in Washington State is suing her school district for violating her faith.
Highline Public School District in Burien, Washington held a mandatory so-called “Inclusion Assembly” back in May. The event covered topics that conflicted with the girl’s Christian faith. So, she asked to be excused, but the school forced her to participate.
The American Center for Law and Justice filed a lawsuit against the school last week on behalf of the Christian student. The ACLJ stated, “Our client is a little girl who has done nothing but live out her faith with kindness and respect for others.”
Only 33% of Americans trust churches, down from 60% in 2001
A new Gallup survey found that Americans don’t trust institutions in the United States.
Only 27% of U.S. adults expressed confidence in major institutions. That’s down from 43% in 2001. These institutions include banks, churches, Congress, the military, public schools, and the medical system.
Thirty-three percent of Americans express confidence in churches and organized religion. That’s down from 60 percent in 2001.
Tyrannosaurus Rex fossil sold for $50 million
A Tyrannosaurus Rex fossil sold for a record-breaking $50.1 million in New York on Tuesday.
A paleontologist discovered the skeleton on a ranch in South Dakota in 2021. Known as “Gus”, it’s one of the largest and most complete dinosaurs ever discovered.
Paleontologists claim that Gus lived about 67 million years ago. However, scientists discovered a T. Rex fossil in 2005 that contained unfossilized soft tissue.
Answers in Genesis noted, “Soft tissue is not compatible with an old Earth, and yes, it is indeed a powerful confirmation of the Biblical timeline.”
Worldview listeners from Manitoba, Indiana and Kentucky weigh in
Azalia Marten in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada wrote me and said, “I want to thank The Worldview team for writing the newscast every weekday. I greatly appreciate your views. Thank you for putting your lives into this!”
John Martini in Moores Hill, Indiana wrote me and said, “I appreciate three things about your news program: First, important topics are covered. Second, the reporting is concise and includes primary sources. And third, there is a direct Biblical connection made in many of the news stories. We often pray about the topics presented.”
And Megan Severe in Elizabeth Town, Kentucky, said, “I am a history teacher and it’s very important to me to teach my students to be aware of current events in the world. What happens today is going to shape our history. I was delighted to find your podcast and have been listening to it every morning as I get ready for work over the past year.
“The podcast helps prepare me to know what important world events I should tie into my lesson. I even played it for my classes to listen to so they could hear the news from a Christian perspective. I love how you tie in Bible verses. Thanks for what you do!”
13 Worldview listeners gave $2,817
And finally, by 9:00pm Central on Wednesday night, 13 Worldview listeners had stepped up to the plate and invested their treasure to fund the six-member team behind The Worldview for another year
Our thanks to Marcia in Cairo, New York who gave $25, Augustine in Auburn, California who gave $30 as well as Tim in Newton, Kansas and Kevin and Lisa in Scottdale, Pennsylvania – both of whom gave $100.
We were touched by the generosity of Chuck in Penticton, British Columbia, Canada and Josh in Davenport, Iowa – both of whom gave $150, as well as Leticia in Blum, Texas who pledged $15/month for 12 months for a gift of $180, and Gena in Huntsville, Alabama who gave $182.
And we’re grateful to God for Richard in Camden, Wyoming who emailed me to say he is continuing with his $25/month pledge for a gift of $300, Keith in Longview, Texas who gave $300, Pat in Park Ridge, Illinois who pledged $25/month for 12 months for a total gift of $300, Daniel in Raleigh, North Carolina who gave $400, and Dennis in Fort Worth, Texas who emailed me to say he is continuing with his $50/month pledge for a total gift of $600.
Those 13 gifts add up to $2,817. Ready for our new grand total? Drum roll please. (drum roll sound effect) $26,620 (sound effect of people cheering)
That means we need to raise $29,945 to hit our $56,565 goal in just two days by this Friday, July 17th.
Remember, if you want to continue your monthly pledge to The Worldview that you started in a previous year, please let me know so we can count your generous ongoing gift toward our total — like Richard and Dennis did.
We need to find 8 Worldview listeners, who will pledge $100/month for 12 months, or give a one-time gift of $1,200, 16 folks who will pledge $50/month or give a one-time gift of $600 and 32 listeners who will pledge $25/month or give a one-time gift of $300.
Go to TheWorldview.com, click on Give, select the dollar amount, and make sure to click on the “recurring” button if that’s your wish.
To be honest, the race to the finish line of funding the six-member Worldview team for another year is almost half way over and we are significantly behind!
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