It’s Tuesday, January 27th, 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 Kevin Swanson
Iran Int’l News reports 36,500 protestors killed by Islamic regime
As The Worldview reported yesterday, the latest report of the death count for the recent Iranian protests is now at 36,500, according to Iran International News.
(audio of Iranian officials shooting unarmed protestors)
This information reportedly comes from Interior Ministry documents.
The government carried out 4,000 clashes at various locations around the country over a two-day period earlier in the month.
Iran’s Health Ministry also revealed that the hospitals in the country performed 13,000 surgeries following the protests.
Iran’s internet blackout is going into its 19th day today.
Iran International also reports that government officials are still carrying out “extrajudicial killings, deaths under torture, and the systematic mistreatment of detainees and their families.” Several of our sources have reported multiple Christians killed in the conflict.
Communist Chinese president purged military generals
China’s President and Communist Party General Secretary Xi Jinping has completed his purge of military generals, beginning with top brass Zhang Youxia and at least 17 other generals, reports NTDTV.com.
The Economist called this “the largest political purge of the military’s top ranks since Mao Zedong‘s death in 1976.”
Assaults on ICE officers increased by 1,300% in 2025 over 2024
Public protests are increasing in the United States.
Last year, the Crowd Counting Consortium counted 10,700 protests in the U.S. That’s a 133% increase over 2024. So far this month, there have been 628 protests, the largest of which have centered in Minnesota, Illinois, and California.
Disturbingly, the protests have increased in violence. The Department of Homeland Security recently reported a 1,300% increase in assaults against I.C.E. officers in 2025 (over the previous year), and a 3,200% increase in vehicular attacks.
Rest assured, where human justice may fail, Ecclesiastes 12:14 assures us that “God shall bring every work into judgment, including every secret thing, whether it be good or whether it be evil.”
Shooting death of Minneapolis man sparks gun control debate
The January 24th fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis by law enforcement has sparked a debate on gun control. Apparently, the protester was armed at the time of his encounter with the I.C.E. agent.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli took to X, commenting that, “If you approach law enforcement with a gun, there is a high likelihood they will be legally justified in shooting you.”
However, the pro-gun group, the National Rifle Association, said, “Responsible public voices should be awaiting a full investigation, not making generalizations and demonizing law-abiding citizens.” Plus, Gun Owners for America noted, “The Second Amendment protects Americans’ right to bear arms while protesting ‒ a right the federal government must not infringe upon.”
GOP Rep. Thomas Massie and Barack Obama weigh in on ICE killing
GOP U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky also jumped into the fray. He said, ”Carrying a firearm is not a death sentence; it’s a Constitutionally-protected, God-given right. And, if you don’t understand this, you have no business in law enforcement or government.”
No comment from the liberal media on Mr. Pretti’s choice to carry a gun to the protest.
Then, former President Barack Obama took to X on Sunday to encourage the American public to “support and draw inspiration from” what he calls “the peaceful protests in Minneapolis.”
Satan worshippers thank Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz
Speaking of Minnesota, Republican State Representative Pam Altendorf revealed on video a disturbing display recognizing Satan in the state Capitol.
ALTENDORF: “As I was leaving my committee meeting today here earlier, I noticed that there is a new display here at the State Capitol, and it’s for Governor [Tim] Walz.”
The inscription says, “The Democratic Coalition of Satan Worshippers thanks Gov. Tim Walz for not standing in the way of spreading Satanism in the state Capitol building.”
Rep. Altendorf concluded with this.
ALTENDORF: “Yes, everyone, this is true. I am live, not making this up. You can’t make this up. (laughs) I don’t know why a governor of a state would want this plaque, but there it is.
“The Satan worshipers have thanked Governor Tim Walz, and let me repeat this. The last line says, ‘Satan has a special place for you.’ I’m speechless.”
In Exodus 20:3, God revealed to Moses atop Mt. Sinai, “You shall have no other gods before Me.”
Charismatic leader accused of “fabricated” prophecies and sexual sin
The charismatic church is taking more hits from reports concerning alleged scandalous activities of a homosexual nature.
Shawn Bolz was platformed by Bethel over a period of ten years. Bethel leadership now admits to have continued platforming Bolz despite their knowing of his “fabricated” prophecies and alleged sexual sin, reports CBN News.
Multiple Christian news organizations have headlined this new revelation in an ongoing series of scandals in the evangelical/charismatic church involving Bill Hybels, Carl Lentz, Mike Bickel, Brian Houston, T.D. Jakes, Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker, and Jimmy Swaggart.
The deluge of scandals has taken its toll on the nation.
Public trust in pastors here is now the lowest in recorded history. According to Lifeway Research, only 27% of Americans say they have a high trust in pastors, down from an average of 56% between 2000 and 2009.
Here’s a reminder from 1 Corinthians 11:31 and 32. “If we would judge ourselves, we would not be judged. But when we are judged, we are chastened by the Lord, that we may not be condemned with the world.”
Gold and silver prices soar
Gold and silver prices continue to soar.
Now, $5,100 per ounce for gold, up from $2,600 just a year ago, reports Reuters.
And silver today is $110 per pounce, up from $30 a year ago.
36 states consider anti-transgender bills
And finally, at last count, 36 state governments are floating 366 bills which would put the brakes on the advance of “transgender rights,” limit the public display of drag queens, and allow religious exemptions for churches, schools, and businesses that are morally opposed to homosexuality and transgenderism.
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And that’s The Worldview on this Tuesday, January 27th, 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. I’m Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.