Hospitals treated COVID-shot rejectors as “plagued rats”; SC Gov appointed Lindsey Graham’s sister to serve remainder of term; 28 Georgia inmates got baptized after Bible studies

It’s Tuesday, July 14th, 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, Timothy Reed and Adam McManus

Fulani Muslim militia most deadly force against Christians

The Observatory for Religious Freedom in Africa has issued a study on terror-related violence on the Dark Continent. The group revealed that the Fulani Muslim militia is by far the most deadly force in the persecution of Christians worldwide.

They kill Christians at a rate 4.4 times that of other Muslims. Thus far, they have killed 79,323 people in six years — amounting to 36 people a day. They kill at 3 times the rate of Boko Haram. That’s twenty times the number of people that have been killed in the US-Iran war this year. 

Senegal, Africa: Marriage is between one man and one woman

The National Assembly of the West African country of Senegal has defined marriage as a union between one man and one woman.

Homosexuality is still legal in 21 out of 54 African countries. So far, homosexual faux marriage has been incorporated in one nation -- South Africa.

U.S.-Iran war is back on

America’s war with Iran is back on, and the Middle East is in flames.  

The U.S. military bombed dozens of military targets yesterday. The Saudis also bombed the Yemen airport. The Houthi-controlled Yemeni government is an ally with Iran in the present war.

The Center for Strategic and International Studies reports a depletion of one-third to one-half of American Patriot, Tomahawk, and Terminal High Altitude Areas Defense missiles. At current rates, the replenishment will take four years. This does not include the use of missiles during the period of May through July. 

Trump Meme coin tanked; Bitcoin down by 50%

The Trump Meme coin has tanked — costing investors $3.8 billion. The president received $636 million from the venture, according to a recent financial disclosure. 

However, Bitcoin has also lost half its value since the Trump election in November 2024. Total losses are running about $2.2 trillion for investors.

Gold capitalization has increased about 3% since November 2025.

122,000 American layoffs

The website Layoffs.fyi records 122,000 layoffs this year. That’s the highest rate in four years. 

Amazon is leading the pack for corporate layoffs with a total of 30,000 layoffs over the last nine months.

America produces more oil than Saudi Arabia and Russia

America is now, by far, the largest oil producer in the world — now producing 42% more than Saudi Arabia, and 37% more than Russia.

Back in 2008, the United States produced about half of what Saudi Arabia and Russia produced. That has changed dramatically in the last 17 years. 

GOP Senator Mitch McConnell rejects rumors he’s braindead

Republican Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky broke the silence and intrigue surrounding his lengthy hospital stay.

Rumors had swirled that the senator was braindead or under cardiac arrest after he was transferred to the hospital. The senator has clarified that he had suffered a fall, but he did not break bones or suffer a concussion.

Senator Lindsey Graham met his maker

Longtime Republican Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina went to meet his Maker on Saturday night.

According to the D.C. office of the Chief Medical Examiner, Graham died of a ruptured aorta brought on by chronic heart disease.

Graham, age 71, was never married and never had children.

SC Gov appointed Lindsey Graham’s sister to serve remainder of term

South Carolina Republican Governor Henry McMaster announced Monday that he has appointed the late Senator’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, to serve the remainder of his term.

When Lindsey Graham was 20, his mother died of Hodgkin's lymphoma at age 50, and his father died 15 months later of a heart attack at age 68. Because his sister, then 13 years old, was left orphaned, the service allowed Graham to attend the University of South Carolina in Columbia so he could remain near home as his sister's legal guardian.

Here’s a portion of Governor McMaster’s press conference.

McMASTER: “Today, under the law, it's my duty and honor to name someone to serve in the place this extraordinary man for the remainder of his term.

“Lindsey took care of his little sister in years long departed. It's my honor to ask his little sister, Darlene Graham, to finish his work for him now.

“And by the way, Darlene, I don't know if I told you, but after we spoke on the phone in the wee hours of Sunday morning, and you agreed to serve, through tears. Earlier, I had wondered what you would say, and I was humbled by your quickness to see the duty that you had to serve.

“I called the president afterwards, and he thought it was a great idea, and I'm sure that everyone here does as well.”

Obamacare premiums going higher

Obamacare premiums are jacking up another 14% for next year.  

That follows a 20% increase last year. The Peterson-KFF organization notes that the program lost three million members so far this year — now at a total of 19.2 million enrollments. 

The average family of four pays $24,000 into Obamacare for this year, and $27,000 next year.  That compares to Samaritan Ministries Christian medical sharing that runs about $8,000 per year. 

Hospitals treated COVID-shot rejectors as “plagued rats”

Psalm 146:3 instructs us: “to not put your trust in princes, nor in a son of man, in whom there is no help.”

Recent Centers for Disease Control numbers indicate that 80% of Americans got at least one COVID shot. U.S. death rates, based on 2019 numbers, rose 17% in 2020 during the COVID crisis.

After the vaccine came out in early 2021, the death rate increased again by 23% over 2019 levels. Then, the death rate increased by 16% in 2022. Death rates did not reduce to 2019 levels until 2024. Last year’s death rate actually registered 4% less than 2019.

Former trauma surgeon Dr. James Miller told podcast host Alix Mayer that those who did not take the Covid shot, after its rollout, were treated differently in hospitals, and in an inhumane manner, like “plagued rats.”

Listen.

MILLER: “Absolutely, the vaccinated and unvaccinated were treated differently. They started just denying basic health services to unvaccinated people, which spurned not giving diabetes medicine [and] you can't go see your family doctor.

"Now, you could still get emergency care in the ER, but 100% you were treated differently. You were treated as a dirty, plagued rat. And this was common in social media. But it was no different in the hospital. The medical community is no different.”

Next, Dr. Miller spoke of The Overton Window referring to the moment when an argument becomes politically acceptable to the mainstream population. In this case, it is more acceptable now, in 2026, for Americans to express their distrust of the medical establishment about how it handled the COVID shot rollout and how it mistreated the unvaccinated 20% of the population. The term, The Overton Window, is named after the American policy analyst Joseph Overton.

Listen.

MILLER: “I think part of why this is such a good time to talk about this is I think The Overton Window has shifted on the discussion. I think all people have realized the medical care system did not meet their expectations during COVID.

“I think most people thought, before COVID, when you go to the doctor, they're going to help you out a bit, and you're going to get better, and they're going to wish you well. I think most people thought when I'm really sick, I'm going to go to the hospital and they're gonna help me out a lot and do their best and get me well.

“After COVID, most people realized their doctors were there for themselves. Their doctors were more than happy to give them a toxic substance that would hurt them, like the COVID injection. And I think most people came to see that the hospitals were really killing fields.”

28 Georgia inmates got baptized after Bible studies

The Grady County, Georgia Sheriff’s department issued an official announcement over the weekend: 28 inmates got baptized!

They had been faithfully attending Bible studies throughout the week, and confessed their faith in Christ.  

The announcement said, “Together, we gathered in prayer, lifted our voices in worship, and celebrated these life-changing decisions. Moments like these serve as a reminder that hope, grace, and redemption are possible for everyone.”

Back in March, another 14 inmates were baptized at a Franklin County jailhouse in Florida, according to Channel 7 News.

PASTOR: “I'm going to baptize you in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. And I'm baptizing you in the power of that cross I'm talking about today. All right, ready?”

These inmates also attended Bible studies each week and heard sermons from local pastors.

Inmate Ethan Vonier became a Christian behind bars.

VONIER: “I found Christ in jail. I feel like the good Lord put me here. We're all doing better each day.”

And inmate Robert Hill was grateful for a fresh start and a Biblical destiny.

HILL: “It's a new beginning. Everybody in here probably wants a new beginning. You know, he gives it to you. You know what I mean? Gives you a fresh start.  Jeremiah 29:11 -- He has a plan for me. I know it. I want it. I'm going to get it.”

Psalm 107:10-14 tells the story: “Those who sat in darkness and in the shadow of death, bound in affliction and irons—because they rebelled against the words of God, and despised the counsel of the Most High. Therefore, He brought down their heart with labor. They fell down, and there was none to help. Then, they cried out to the Lord in their trouble and He saved them out of their distresses. He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and broke their chains in pieces.”

Worldview listeners weigh in from Virginia and Texas

Joseph Holt, age 20, at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, wrote me to say, “Thanks for faithfully presenting the news every morning. I like your podcast because it’s short and concise. I can get a briefing on the news while I’m brushing my teeth in the morning before work or school starts. You present the facts from a Biblical worldview and do not shrink from condemning evil. Thanks for keeping this up so long. Here’s to another great year!”

And Richard Powell in Lonetta, Texas wrote, “I appreciate how much time you guys save me by putting the newscast together so I don’t have to filter through so much.  I also appreciate that it’s concise and that you come from a Biblical perspective.  I typically read it as part of my morning routine.”

8 Worldview listeners gave $2,760

And finally, on Monday by 8:00pm Central, 8 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 Sarina in Barnwell, Alberta, Canada who gave $25, Janna in Midvale, Idaho who gave $75, and Susan in Timnath, Colorado who gave $100.

We were touched by the generosity of Bianca in Manzini, Eswatini, Africa who pledged $15/month for 12 months for a total gift of $180. Since their money is worth one-sixteenth what ours is worth, it’s like Bianca donated $2,965. Imagine that!

And we’re grateful to God for Dwayne and Anita in Moriarty, New Mexico who gave $200, Frances in Beacon, New York who pledged $40/month for 12 months for a gift of $480, Stuart in Zillah, Washington who gave $500, and Tim in Blooming Grove, Texas who pledged $100/month for a total gift of $1,200.

Those 8 gifts add up to $2,760. Ready for our new grand total? Drum roll please. (drum roll sound effect) $23,803 (sound effect of people cheering)

That means we need to raise $32,762 to hit our $56,565 goal by this Friday, July 17th.  

We need to find 8 Worldview listeners, just like Tim did, who will pledge $100/month for 12 months, or give a one-time gift of $1,200, 19 folks who will pledge $50/month or give a one-time gift of $600 and 38 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.  If Bianca from Eswatini, Africa can give the equivalent of $2,965, what could you give?

Go to TheWorldview.com and click on Give.

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