Americans believe in “karma” but not the Devil, 1,800 terrorist attacks in West Africa in 2023, One million people visit the Ark Encounter in Kentucky annually

It’s Wednesday, August 2nd, A.D. 2023. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I’m Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark 1,800 terrorist attacks in West Africa in 2023 The region of West Africa saw over 1,800 terrorist attacks during the first half of this year. The violence has led to 4,600 deaths and 6.2 million internally displaced people. Omar Touray, a Gambian diplomat, reported the figures to the United Nations Security Council last Tuesday.  International Christian Concern commented on how the attacks affect the church. They said, “Islamic extremists aim to establish a [Muslim] caliphate and enforce extreme Sharia law in whatever areas they conquer. … If the quest for a global Jihad continues, Christians are especially vulnerable and singled out as ‘infidels’. … Please pray for the church to unify and strengthen as it continues to persevere, and even grow, through persecution.” European politician objects to COVID worship bans Alliance Defending Freedom reports a top European Union official is challenging COVID-era restrictions on public worship. Dr. Ján Figeľ is a Slovak politician and former European Union Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief. He filed the challenge with the European Court of Human Rights. The case could be the first time the top court rules on the worship bans. Figeľ stated, “Prohibiting people from worship and communal religious exercise is profoundly illiberal and illegitimate. Worship bans were unfair and disproportionate. Our arguments submitted to the Court demonstrate clearly that blanket bans are violations of religious freedom under international human rights law.”  Indiana pro-life law protects 95% of pre-born babies In the United States, an anti-abortion law went into effect in Indiana yesterday. The law prohibits most abortions with certain exceptions.