It’s Thursday, May 14th, 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
Chinese communists arrest 6 Christians for teaching Sunday School
Communist authorities in southwest China recently arrested six Christians for conducting Sunday school classes.
The Christians face charges of “organizing minors to engage in activities undermining public order.”
Dr. Bob Fu, founder and president of ChinaAid, said, “This case — both the charges and the process — mark a shocking new phase in China’s persecution of religious minorities. … Criminalizing Sunday School and the peaceful sharing of faith with children is an outrageous abuse of law and a direct assault on the fundamental rights of parents and churches.”
In Matthew 19:14, Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of Heaven.”
Trump to talk to Chinese president about imprisoned Christians
U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing, China yesterday.
He plans to discuss Taiwan, trade, and the Iran war with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
President Trump said he would also discuss recent and high profile cases of Christians being imprisoned in China. Listen to his comments first about pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai followed by comments about Pastor Ezra Jin.
TRUMP: “Jimmy Lai, he caused lots of turmoil for China. He tried to do the right thing. He wasn’t successful, went to jail, and people would like him out. And I’d like to see him get out too. I’ll bring him up again. I have brought him up.
“And there’s another gentleman, a pastor, as you know, with a beautiful daughter and son-in-law, that would like to see him get out. I’m going to bring his name up.”
California mayor resigns after spying for China
In the United States, a California mayor resigned on Monday, May 11th, after acting as an agent for the Chinese government.
The Justice Department recently charged Eileen Wang, the mayor of Arcadia, with acting as an illegal agent for China. Arcadia is located 13 miles from downtown Los Angeles.
Wang agreed to plead guilty to the charges. She worked on behalf of Chinese officials by promoting their propaganda in the United States.
FBI Director Kash Patel wrote on X, “FBI and our federal partners continue to move aggressively to root out this kind of influence in American institutions all over the country.”
Businesses abandoning California over high taxes and regulation
More businesses are exiting California for states with lower taxes and less regulations.
The latest example is KB Home, reports The Washington Times. The American homebuilding company is moving its headquarters from Los Angeles to Tempe, Arizona.
Other major companies that have relocated their headquarters out of California include Oracle, Tesla, Chevron, Charles Schwab, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise. The most popular destination states include Texas, Tennessee, Arizona, Nevada, and Florida.
Proverbs 29:2 reminds us, “When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when a wicked man rules, the people groan.”
Democrat California Governor Gavin Newsom is on the wrong side of that equation.
Texas town is 97th American city to ban abortion
Life News reports a Texas town became the 97th city in America to ban abortion.
The City of Muleshoe, Texas voted 4-1 on Monday, May 11th, to adopt the Sanctuary City for the Unborn ordinance.
Mark Lee Dickson, founder of Sanctuary Cities for the Unborn, said, “This vote would not have been possible without the residents who gathered signatures and stood for the protection of pregnant mothers and unborn children. Muleshoe has now joined dozens of Texas communities taking a stand against abortion trafficking and the exploitation of vulnerable women and children.”
U.S. overdose drug deaths fell last year
The number of reported drug overdose deaths fell in the United States last year.
The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention found there were over 68,000 drug overdose deaths in 2025. That number is down 14 percent compared to the previous year. However, overdose deaths are up 30 percent from a decade ago.
The states with the biggest drop in overdose deaths last year included New York, Virginia, and Oregon. But a few states saw a significant uptick in such overdose deaths, including New Mexico, Arizona, and Colorado.
White House hosts 9-hour prayer event on National Mall
And finally, the White House is hosting a nine-hour prayer event at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. on Sunday.
The event is called Rededicate 250: A National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving. It’s one of many events this year to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.
Top U.S. officials speaking at the prayer event include Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and House Speaker Mike Johnson.
The event’s website describes the jubilee as a “historic gathering to give thanks for God’s providence, reflect on our nation’s story, and rededicate America as One Nation under God.”
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And that’s The Worldview on this Thursday, May 14th, 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.