It’s Wednesday, September 10th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I’m Adam McManus. ([email protected])

By Jonathan Clark

Australia outlaws certain prayers

Christian Daily reports that the attorney general of New South Wales, Australia reaffirmed a ban on certain kinds of prayers last week. 

The southeastern state of Australia enacted a ban on conversion practices earlier this year. The law prohibits “performing a ritual, such as an exorcism or prayer-based practice to change or suppress someone’s sexual orientation or gender identity.”

Lyle Shelton is the national director of the Family First Australia political party. He wrote online, “Some prayers are now illegal in New South Wales. If a mum, dad, pastor, or friend prays with someone who asks for help to follow God’s Word, they could face sanction.”

Shelton called for people to pray as the early church did in Acts 4:29. The verse says, “Now, Lord, look on their threats, and grant to Your servants that with all boldness they may speak Your word.”

Israel carried out a strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar yesterday. 

Israel carried out a strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar yesterday. 

Hamas said the attack killed five members but did not kill the negotiating delegation. The delegation was meeting in Qatar’s capital of Doha to consider a U.S. proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza.

It appears to be the first time Israel carried out an attack in Qatar. However, it’s not Israel’s first strike outside its borders recently. Israel carried out strikes on Hamas leaders in Lebanon and Iran last year. 

10,000 Brits march for life

About 10,000 Brits participated in the March for Life United Kingdom on Saturday. 

The event started with church and prayer services followed by the march and speeches from pro-life leaders.

Carla Lockhart, Chair of the Pro-Life Parliamentary Group, addressed the crowd.

SPEAKER: “Ladies and gentlemen, young people, boys and girls, what a privilege it is to stand before you today in the streets of London.

“I traveled from Northern Ireland this morning to stand in solidarity with you, fellow campaigners, who speak up for life.

“Friends, today's theme is human rights for all humans. Then surely this simple truth must be the foundation upon which we build. The most basic human right is the right to life.”

Isabel Vaughan-Spruce, the co-director of March for Life, spoke at the event. She had previously faced arrest for praying silently outside an abortion mill. 

Vaughan-Spruce reflected on the success of the march. She said, “Whilst the center of London seemed to have erupted in chaos on Saturday, with police desperately trying to control various protests and arresting hundreds of people, the pro-life crowd exemplified the peace and joy of those who are confident that that their cause is just, and their hope is rooted in something greater than politics.”

Trump announces protection of prayer in public schools

In the United States, President Donald Trump addressed the Religious Liberty Commission at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. on Monday.

Trump announced that the Department of Education will soon issue new guidance protecting the right to prayer in public schools.

Listen to comments from President Trump.

TRUMP: “When faith gets weaker, our country seems to get weaker. When faith gets stronger, as it is right now, we're having a very good period of time, after some rough years.

“Under the Trump administration, we're defending our rights and restoring our identity as a nation under God. We are one nation under God, and we always will be.” (applause)

Psalm 33:12 says, “Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people He has chosen as His own inheritance.”

Florida first state to end vaccine requirements

Florida announced plans last week to become the first state to end vaccine requirements. Not just COVID vaccine requirements, but all vaccine requirements.

Listen to comments from Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo.

LADAPO: “Your body is a gift from God. What you put into your body, (applause) what you put into your body, is because of your relationship with your body and your God. I don't have that right. Government does not have that right!”

The plan includes ending all vaccine mandates for school-aged children. 

Americans having fewer children

And finally, Gallup released a new survey on Americans’ ideal family size.

On average, U.S. adults think 2.7 is the ideal number of children for a family to have. That’s down from 3.6 in the 1950s.

Meanwhile, the actual U.S. birth rate is at an all-time low of 1.6 births per woman. That’s down from 3.7 in the 1950s. The replacement rate is generally defined as 2 children per woman. 

The survey notes, “Men, U.S. adults who attend religious services weekly or monthly, Republicans, people of color, and men under age 50 are significantly more likely than their counterparts to prefer three or more children.”

Psalm 127:3 says, “Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb is a reward.”

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