It’s Tuesday, March 31st, 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 and Timothy Reed

Court awards Christian photographer $800,000 over discrimination

Christian photographer Chelsey Nelson has scored an $800,000 settlement from the city of Louisville, Kentucky. That comes after city officials tried to force her to photograph and promote homosexual weddings.

Bryan Neihart, Senior Counsel at Alliance Defending Freedom, worked on the case. His take is that “the government cannot force Americans to say things they don’t believe. For almost six years, Louisville officials tried to do just that by threatening to force Chelsey to promote views about marriage that violated her religious beliefs.”

Chelsey said she hoped people would see the reason she fought for her free speech, even if they don’t agree with her.

NELSON: “What I wish more of them would understand is that I’m actually fighting for their right to create consistent with their beliefs, even though it’s a separate worldview and belief system from my own.”

“My witness to my children is very important to me. I would hate for them to grow up and look back and see that their mom cowered on this issue because she feared man more than she fears God. So that was an incredible inspiration to me.”

2 Timothy 2:15 says, “Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of truth.”

Spain, Sweden, Netherlands, & Germany embrace abortion and perversion the most

The worst nations in the world for attitudes towards homosexuality and abortion are Spain, Sweden, Netherlands, and Germany.

Sweden was the worst nation on all morality indexes.

Nigeria, Kenya, and Indonesia maintained the highest moral conscience on moral issues, in this survey conducted by Pew Research.

Of the 25 nations surveyed, the United States was the only country where the majority of the people surveyed considered their own nation as morally evil. Canada topped off as the most self-righteous nation, with 92% considering their citizenry to be morally good. 

Trump shares Franklin Graham’s evangelistic message on Truth Social

U.S. President Donald Trump shared a letter on his Truth Social account on Sunday which had been sent to him by Evangelist Franklin Graham last October.

Without any additional comment from President Trump, the letter from Franklin Graham contained a powerful evangelistic message, reminding him, “The only One who can save us from hell is Jesus Christ. You cannot save yourself. … The only way to Heaven is through the shed blood of Jesus Christ. God requires of us to turn from our sins, and by faith, believe in our heart, that Jesus Came to Earth, died on the cross for our sins, was buried, and God raised Him to life on the third day.”

The letter closed with Romans 10:9: “If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.” 

70% oppose sending Abortion Kill Pill in mail

A large percentage of Americans oppose the Abortion Kill Pill being shipped through the mail.

According to a new poll from CRC Research, 70% oppose abortion drugs being dispensed through the mail. Plus, nearly half of respondents say they would be less likely to support those who promoted the kill pills.

Marjorie Dannenfelser, President of Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, said, “Voters could not be speaking any more clearly on abortion drugs flooding the mail, driving up abortion rates and undermining protections for women and children. They recognize this is an urgent public health and safety crisis that demands a return to common sense, like in-person doctor visits that were required under the first Trump administration.”

Job 36:6 says, “He does not preserve the life of the wicked, but gives justice to the oppressed.”

Beef and oil prices are spiking

The price of beef is spiking as markets are volatile, oil prices remain high, and beef herds continue to diminish in the United States.

In January 2026, only 86.2 million head of cattle were reported in the United States, the lowest number since 1951. 

The war in Iran is also affecting the supply chain for fertilizer and oil, products the cattle industry relies upon heavily. 

“Project Hail Mary” movie acknowledges God’s providential control

The film Project Hail Mary has topped the worldwide box office for two weekend in a row now.

The Christian movie review organization, Movie Guide, touts the movie as “Christian” for its reference to a belief in God, and an acknowledgement of God’s providential control over what happens. The story is about a school teacher who saves the world.

Fox News called the film, starring Ryan Gosling, an anti-woke blockbuster. Megan Basham, Babylon Bee, and other conservative commentators gave the film a thumbs up.  

Rotten Tomatoes gives it a 95% critics score, and a 96% audience score. And some say this may be the film that saves Hollywood.  The film has netted $300 million in two weekends. It’s the top-grossing film of the year, thus far.

However, parents should be warned that Focus on the Family reveals that God’s name is used in vain 7 times, there are references to hooking up, and that the content is heavy for kids.

The movie is based on the book by the same name written by Andy Weir which has been featured on the New York Times’ best-seller list for 41 weeks in a row. He also wrote The Martian in 2011 which was adapted into the 2015 film of the same name starring Matt Damon and directed by Ridley Scott. 

Another country music crossover into pop

And finally, in pop media, country music is crossing over again onto the pop charts.

Ella Langley, a Southern Baptist girl, made it to #1 on both charts with “Choosin’ Texas.”

The trend picks up with Carrie Underwood and Taylor Swift’s big hits from the early 2000s.

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And that’s The Worldview on this Tuesday, March 31st, 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.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I’m Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.