From Supreme Court reshaping America to Babylon's economic revival, there's still hope: (Titus 2:13). Are you ready?
Pastor's Point of View 418 - July 24, 2026
This week on Pastor's Point of View (PPOV) Pastor Andy Woods breaks down the latest developments in prophecy-from Supreme Court decisions reshaping America to Babylon's stunning economic revival. Justice Clarence Thomas warns of a "repurposing" that threatens our constitutional foundation. Meanwhile, 58 miles south of Baghdad, billions are pouring into Babylon's restoration as a global tourism hub-exactly as Revelation 17-18 predicts. One-world religion meetings now converge near the ancient Tower of Babel site. "The woman which you saw is the great city which reigns over the kings of the earth." (Revelation 17:18) From persecution rising in the UK to apostasy spreading through mainline denominations, the signs are converging. But there's hope: "Looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ" (Titus 2:13).
Justice Clarence Thomas torched the Supreme Court's ruling on Tuesday that birthright citizenship should apply to the children of illegal immigrants and people living temporarily in the United States.
Thomas said that he did not believe the decision would hold up to the test of time and argued that it devalued American citizenship. The case revolved around an executive order issued by President Donald Trump which argued that the 14th Amendment does not confer citizenship on the children of illegal immigrants or those temporarily in the United States.
Justice Samuel Alito expressed discontent with the Supreme Court's Tuesday decision to strike down the Trump administration's restrictions on birthright citizenship, calling the ruling both "one of the most important decisions" in the court's history and "a serious mistake" in a dissenting opinion.
The high court ruled 6-3 that an executive order signed by President Trump on Day 1 of his second term violated the Citizenship Clause of the 14th Amendment, which guarantees automatic citizenship for almost all children who are born on...
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito warned Monday that the Court's ruling on mail-in ballots opens the floodgates for potential voter fraud opportunities.
In a 5-4 decision authored by Trump-appointed Justice Amy Coney Barrett, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that federal law allows states to continue counting non-military mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day. Alito wrote in his dissenting opinion that the decision "leaves open opportunities for voter fraud that may further undermine Americans'...
A far-left Democrat who won a Colorado congressional primary on Tuesday has made it clear she is no fan of House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
Melat Kiros, 29, a Ph.D. student who lost her job with a law firm after the Hamas raid on Israel by arguing that it was fine to criticize the Israeli government, appears likely to head to Congress representing Colorado's 1st District.
Her victory comes after far-left Democrats won primaries in New York City.
After Socialists rejoiced at recent election victories in New York City, President Donald Trump issued a warning about their real goals.
In Tuesday's New York City Democratic primary elections, Darializa Avila Chevalier, a darling of the rabid pro-Palestinian left, narrowly defeated Rep. Adriano Espaillat, a five-term incumbent.
Left-wing former city Comptroller Brad Lander and state Assembly member Claire Valdez easily disposed of their centrist opponents, according to the...
II. Global Religion
During an appearance on Texas Impact's Weekly Witness, Talarico argued that legislation restricting gender-affirming care for transgender minors and Texas's abortion ban stemmed from what he called a "Christofascism movement."
"You saw it in the anti-LGBTQ legislation, including the bill that would have denied gender-affirming health care to trans children," Talarico said. "And then, of course, famously, infamously, we saw it last session with the most extreme abortion ban in the country. All of these ideologies stem from this Christofascism movement."
2 Timothy 3:5
"holding to a form of godliness, although they have denied its power; Avoid such men as these."
Abu Dhabi World Assembly will bring one of the world's most important interfaith events to the United Arab Emirates in 2027. Abu Dhabi has been selected to host the 11th World Assembly of Religions for Peace, marking the first time the gathering will be held in the Gulf region. The announcement was made during the 2026 International Council Meeting of Religions for Peace in Mauritius.
The selection highlights the UAE's strong commitment to tolerance, coexistence, and global peace. It also reflects growing international confidence in the...
III. Babylon
Iraq Teams up with Oman, UAE, Jordan and more as it Unleashes a Powerful, Multi-Billion Dollar Tourism Renaissance Driven by Ecotourism Expansion, Heritage Revival, Visa Liberalisation, Infrastructure Overhaul and Rural Destination Development Across Baghdad, Babylon, Ur and the Southern Marshlands to Redefine Middle East Travel and Unlock Global Visitor Growth. A major transformation is being advanced across Iraq's tourism sector as the country...
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region of Iraq - Iraq's tourism authority said on Saturday that the ancient city of Ur in southern Dhi Qar province is poised for a "tourism revolution" as authorities advance infrastructure and development projects aimed at boosting religious and archaeological tourism.
Nasser Ghanem, head of the Tourism Authority at Iraq's Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Antiquities, told the state...
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region of Iraq - The Tourist City of Ur, located in the remains of the ancient Sumerian city in Dhia Qar provice, will launch a so-called "drama city" that will feature theaters, an opera house, and recording students in a landmark cultural initiative intended to revitalize the historic site.
Hussein Khazaal, assistant director of Ur Tourist City, told the Iraqi state-owned media agency that the project is the first...
IV. Persecution
WHAT HAPPENED: A new law in the United Kingdom could see parents, teachers, and doctors imprisoned for trying to talk a child out of trans treatment.
? DETAIL: On Thursday, Labour Member of Parliament (MP) Olivia Bailey, the Equalities Minister, published a draft bill to ban conversion therapy, which involves attempting to change or suppress a person's sexual orientation or gender identity. Under the bill, those who try to prevent children from saying they are gay or transgender could face up to five years in prison. While the government...
Patriotic California residents have been left outraged after they were told they can no longer fly the Stars and Stripes just days before America's 250th birthday.
Locals in San Marcos are putting up a fight after their Homeowners Association (HOA) informed them that they would be fined $100 if they continue to display American flags outside their townhomes.
The Ambiance Owners' Association, which governs a 112-unit townhome community with properties valued at around $1...
V.Apostasy
The Presbyterian Church (USA) General Assembly voted this week to start requiring its churches to indicate if they are open to an LGBTQ pastor. A form that churches fill out called the Ministry Discernment Profile will now include a question that "allows congregations to indicate their openness and readiness to call an LGBTQIA+ candidate." The form will be viewable to all clergy candidates, who can see the congregation's own assessment of its readiness to have a gay or lesbian pastor. The form would have room for the church to explain its stance...
The Rapture isn't fiction-it's biblical truth. Paul taught this to brand-new Christians, placing it alongside core doctrines like conversion and the Holy Spirit. The Rapture (up) and Second Coming (down) are two distinct phases of Christ's return. Are you ready?