It’s Wednesday, July 8th, 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
Rising anti-Christian incidents in Israel
Anti-Christian incidents are surging in Israel this year.
A report from the Religious Freedom Data Centre found there were 83 incidents of harassment during the second quarter of 2026. That’s up from 44 incidents during the first quarter.
These incidents include spitting, verbal assault, threatening behavior, and physical assault.
The report noted, “In recent years, these acts have increasingly taken place openly, in broad daylight.”
In John 15:18, Jesus said, “If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me before it hated you.”
Hamas dissolved Gaza government
The Islamic Resistance Movement, known as Hamas, announced the dissolution of its government in Gaza on Monday.
The Islamic militant group took control of the Palestinian territory in 2007. In 2023, it led an attack on Israel. Since then, Israel and Hamas have been at war. The Trump administration has been working on a peace plan to end the conflict over the past year.
Hamas is now preparing to transfer power to a committee backed by the United States.
Fewer Americans support Israel
Support for Israel is declining in America. The data comes from a new Associated Press-National Opinion Research Center poll.
Forty-percent of U.S. adults say America is too supportive of Israel’s conflict with the Palestinians. That’s up from 37% in 2024.
Along party lines, 60 percent of Republicans say the U.S. shows the right amount of support for Israel. That’s up from 33 percent in 2024. Meanwhile, 58 percent of Democrats say the U.S. supports Israel too much. That’s up from 45 percent in 2024.
Trump: “Our founders were great, our cause was just.”
U.S. President Donald Trump gave his Independence Day speech at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. last week.
President Trump celebrated America’s unique freedoms on the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. He said, “Unlike so many others in the world, in this country we have freedom of speech, freedom of religion, equal justice under the law.”
Listen to more of his comments.
TRUMP: “We have thrived and flourished because our founders were great, our cause was just, our people are brave, our culture is exceptional, and our destiny is written by God. (applause)
“And, as we can see here tonight, after 250 years, the spirit of 1776 still lives within us all. At 250 years old, we may be the oldest constitutional republic on Earth, but our country is just getting started, because the best is yet to come.” (applause)
Psalm 67:3-4 says, “Let the peoples praise You, O God; let all the peoples praise You. Oh, let the nations be glad and sing for joy! For You shall judge the people righteously, and govern the nations on Earth.”
South Carolina prohibits bank discrimination against Christians
The state of South Carolina will prevent banks from discriminating against people on the basis of their beliefs.
Republican Governor Henry McMaster signed the Guarantee Banking Act last week. The measure prohibits large financial institutions in the state from denying financial services to people over their religious or political beliefs.
Matt Sharp with Alliance Defending Freedom commented, “By enacting this bill, South Carolina joins Tennessee and Idaho in leading the charge to protect citizens, non-profits, religious organizations, and businesses from discriminatory debanking.”
U.S. stock market surged
The U.S. stock market surged during the first half of 2026.
Markets grew despite war in the Middle East and oil shortages.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 8.9 percent this year. That’s its best growth during the first half of a year since 2021. The S&P 500 climbed 9.4 percent this year, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq grew 12.5 percent.
Britain discovered rare copy of Declaration of Independence
PBS reports on a rare copy of the Declaration of Independence that was discovered in the United Kingdom this year.
A volunteer at the country’s National Archives was cataloguing the papers of Royal Navy captains from the American War for Independence. That’s when volunteer Michael Scurr found the rare copy of the Declaration.
It was one of 11 copies printed in Exeter, New Hampshire in July 1776. The copy was later seized by the British Royal Navy on Christmas Eve of the same year. It remained buried in archives until this February.
Dr. Graham Moore from The National Archives said the discovery is “one of the rarest forms of the Declaration we know about.”
Worldview listeners weigh in from Alaska and Kentucky
Trevor Williams, age 10, in Wasilla, Alaska, wrote, “You are doing good with The Worldview in 5 Minutes. Please keep it going! Me and my family listen to it every morning at Bible time. I love to hear it. It is good to know about these things. Keep on doing these podcasts.”
Jason Oleson in Fairbanks, Alaska wrote, “I think The Worldview is very unique in that it focuses on lots of statistics and shows things that are very alarming, but also overlooked by many other outlets. The Worldview is also something I get news from because it focuses on events that are relevant to us as Christians. I learn a lot about current events through your newscast and would love to see it keep going!”
And Leah Smith in Franklin, Kentucky wrote, “I really appreciate The Worldview in Five Minutes for its weekday overview of what's going on in America and overseas in terms of society, ministry, culture, and politics.
“The short length is just perfect for me to get caught up on news without wasting my time scrolling news websites! Most of all, I trust The Worldview for your Christian perspective. I'm actually able to hear about my imprisoned and suffering brothers and sisters, enabling me to pray for them. I'm so uplifted by your Biblical point of view! This newscast is a huge blessing in my life!”
13 Worldview listeners gave $6,747 on Tuesday
And finally, on Tuesday by 4:15pm Central, 13 Worldview listeners stepped up to the plate and invested their treasure to fund the six-member team behind The Worldview for another 365 days.
Our thanks to Sheila in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania who gave $50, Greg in Didsbury, Alberta, Canada who gave $67, Robert in Wilmot, South Dakota who gave $100, and Cathy in Fate, Texas who pledged $15/month for 12 months for a gift of $180.
We were touched by the generosity of Gay in Victoria, Texas who gave $250, Peter in Seaside, California and Rick in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – both of whom gave $300.
And we’re grateful to God for Kevin and Paula in Durham, Kansas who gave $500, Jeff in Aloha, Oregon who gave $600, Liping in Tulsa, Oklahoma who gave $1,000, Thomas in Huffman, Texas who gave $1,000, Rita in Guilford, Indiana who pledged $100 per month for 12 months for a gift of $1,200, and Cory in Morrison, Colorado who also pledged $100 per month for 12 months for a gift of $1,200.
Those 13 gifts add up to $6,747. That’s the most given in one day so far. Ready for our new grand total? Drum roll please. (drum roll sound effect) $17,698 (sound effect of people cheering)
We need to raise $13,177 to hit our $30,875 goal by this Friday, July 10th. We need to find 5 Worldview listeners who will pledge $100 per month for 12 months or give a one-time gift of $1,200, 6 folks who will pledge $50/month or give a one-time gift of $600 and 12 listeners who will pledge $25 per 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.
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And that's The Worldview on this Wednesday, July 8th, in the year of our Lord 2026. 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.
