It’s Wednesday, October 23rd, A.D. 2024. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 125 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. I’m Adam McManus. (
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By Jonathan Clark
Somalian Christian attacked for leading prayer meetings
Morning Star News reports that a Christian in Somalia, Africa suffered an attack earlier this month at the hands of his relatives for leading prayer meetings.
Mohammad Abdul converted to Christianity from Islam in March. He now leads multiple groups in Bible study and prayer. This angered his Muslim relatives who have violently attacked him and his family multiple times.
Despite the pushback, Abdul said, “You can beat me up more if you want, but I can tell you that [Jesus] has saved me. Whether I die or not, I live to serve Him.”
Please pray for our persecuted brothers and sisters in Christ in Somalia, ranked second on the Open Doors’ World Watch List of nations where it is most difficult to be a Christian.
In John 16:33, Jesus said, “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”
2 million Evangelical South Koreans to pray
This coming Sunday, two million evangelical Christians across many denominations in South Korea plan to join in prayer for their nation.
Rev. Hyun-bo Son is the pastor of Segero Church in Busan, South Korea and is part of organizing the event.
Rev. Son told Christian Daily International that the country is legally headed toward supporting sexually perverted lifestyles. He said, “The problem that Christians have with the issue is that if such laws are passed, then the Christian ecosystem will fail. It will become very difficult to live according to Biblical values.”
Global inflation expected to drop to 3.5% by 2025
The International Monetary Fund released its latest World Economic Outlook yesterday.
It expects global inflation to fall to 3.5% by the end of next year.
The report expects the global economy to grow 3.2% this year and next year with the U.S. driving much of the growth. Meanwhile, China’s economy may experience slower growth this year and next year.
Elon Musk giving away a million dollars a day until election
Over the weekend, Elon Musk announced his America Political Action Committee will be giving away $1 million every day until the November 5 election.
Registered voters in swing states are eligible for the prize and must sign a petition in support of the First and Second Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
The swing states are Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.
On October 19th, John from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania won a million dollars.
JOHN: “My name is John, and I came here to see Elon Musk and support Trump to be the next president. And, you know, when he called me, the first thing that happened, you know, I screamed, and it was a million dollars, and I was pumping my arms in the air, and I went up and actually meeting Elon.
“I kind of forgot about the money for a little bit, since he's such an influential figure for guys my age who are working hard every day. It's really important to get out and vote.”
Then, on October 20th, Kristine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania won a million dollars for signing the free speech, pro-Second Amendment petition.
KRISTINE: “My name is Kristine Fishel. I signed the petition. I took the time to vote early, and I think everyone should, too. The petition is fabulous because free speech, the right to bear arms -- these are things that we all have to remember as Americans how important they are and not to take them for granted. So, I think it's a way to actually bring people back to that and signing the petition.
“Sitting in my seat when [Elon Musk] came on stage was so exciting. Hearing my name called was the surprise of a lifetime. It was so exciting, like, I don't win things, and a million dollars is crazy. So, I