It’s Wednesday, July 15th, 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 and Adam McManus
Pakistani Christians targeted in absurd blasphemy cases
Most blasphemy cases in Pakistan in recent years were fabricated. Officials admitted this to a parliamentary committee last week. Christians were among the people targeted in the hundreds of fabricated cases.
The country’s blasphemy law criminalizes insulting Islam. People often use the law to target religious minorities like Christians.
Just last week, a Pakistani court acquitted a Christian man in this kind of case. Thirty-seven-year-old Dennis Albert had spent two years in prison over false accusations.
In Matthew 5:11-12, Jesus said, “Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in Heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”
British island legalizing assisted suicide
The British Channel Island of Jersey is legalizing assisted suicide.
The self-governing island is under the British Crown. Jersey received Royal Assent for its so-called “Assisted Dying Law” last week. Once the law takes effect, the territory will be the first place in the British Isles to legalize such killing.
Other jurisdictions in the British Isles are also trying to legalize assisted suicide. These include the Isle of Man as well as England and Wales.
Arkansas: Best state for religious liberty; New York is the worst
First Liberty released its 2026 Religious Liberty in the States report. The index ranks states in America based on how well they protect religious freedom.
Only Arkansas and Tennessee received excellent scores on the index. New York and Vermont scored the worst. The majority of states scored below 50 percent on the index.
Arkansas’ Republican Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders spoke at a press conference after her state won the highest score on the index.
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SANDERS: “Jesus commands us to live out our faith boldly. The Constitution protects our rights to do so. In this administration, we don’t just believe that Jesus is our living hope. We will always stand up for the rights of Arkansans who believe the same.
“I want to thank First Liberty for recognizing Arkansas’s work and for honoring us with this ranking. It’s something we are very proud of and we will continue to make sure we stay number one.”
Michigan pro-life groups will not be compelled to hire pro-aborts
A federal judge ruled in favor of pro-life groups in Michigan last week.
A state law would require pro-life organizations to hire pro-abortion employees. Right to Life of Michigan and Pregnancy Resource Center challenged this law in court. The recent ruling blocks Michigan from enforcing the law.
Amber Roseboom, president of Right to Life of Michigan, said, “The court’s decision is a welcome reprieve and reaffirms our fundamental right to hire employees who agree with our life-affirming mission.”
New law will make housing more affordable
The 21st Century Road to Housing Act became law in the United States. last Saturday.
The bipartisan bill is an attempt to make housing more affordable for Americans.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt described the law on X. She said, “This bipartisan bill includes policies long championed by the President. It cuts unnecessary red tape, helps increase housing supply, and limits the ability of large institutional investors to purchase single-family homes.”
Median home price: $440,600
In related news, home prices continued to rise last month.
A report from the National Association of Realtors found that the median sales price of an existing home reached $440,600 in June. That’s the highest on record.
Lawrence Yun with the National Association of Realtors noted, “Affordability is better than a year ago because wage growth is outpacing home price growth. However, progress on long-term housing affordability could be hampered if inventory growth continues to stall.”
People who experienced heartache more likely to turn to Bible
Last week, the American Bible Society released the fourth chapter of its “State of the Bible: USA 2026” report.
The survey found that people who experienced a negative life event in the past year were significantly more likely to be Bible users than those who had not experienced that challenge. Such challenges included divorce, natural disaster, life-threatening illness or injury, death of a close friend or family member, and unemployment.
The report noted, “Amidst hardships, those who regularly engage with Scripture maintain significantly higher flourishing scores.”
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.”
Worldview listeners weigh in from Kansas, Washington, and Indiana
Susan Tarwater in Hoyt, Kansas, wrote me and said, “I do not watch television. So, I depend on The Worldview as a shortened version of important news I need to hear. Especially news that a Christian needs to be aware of without all the glitter.”
Tom Lister in Spokane, Washington wrote me to say, “Adam, I listen to your broadcast every weekday morning. I especially like how you keep us informed about the church, the persecution of many, and how, in many places, the church is slipping into apostasy. I also appreciate how you always end on a very positive outlook. Keep up the good fight! I’m a monthly supporter already but might be able to increase the amount.”
And Melinda Johnson in Indianapolis, Indiana, wrote, “I’ve been listening to and reading The Worldview for several years now. My favorite part of the news is hearing about different stories that are not reported by mainstream media — things like persecuted Christians, updates on abortion, how the Gospel is impacting the world, and issues affecting the conservative Christian movement.
“The Worldview is quite different than any other news, even Christian sources, that cover the regular news. Your newscast brings up topics that help me know what to pray for in the world. You and the team are continuing in a great work!”
3 Worldview listeners gave $205
And finally, on Tuesday by 6:00pm Central, only 3 Worldview listeners stepped up to the plate and invested their treasure to fund the six-member team behind The Worldview for another year
Our thanks to Teresa in Haverford, Pennsylvania who gave $5 as well as Lawrence in Lynchburg, Virginia and Gary in Westminster, Colorado – both of whom gave $100
Those 3 gifts add up to $205. Ready for our new grand total? Drum roll please. (drum roll sound effect) $24,008 (sound effect of people cheering)
That means we need to raise a sizeable $32,557 in just three days to hit our $56,565 goal by this Friday, July 17th.
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And that’s The Worldview on this Wednesday, July 15th, 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.