It’s Wednesday, March 5th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 125 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. I’m Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com)
By Jonathan Clark
Chinese Communists refer to Christianity as a cult
China celebrated its continued persecution of Christianity, calling it a cult organization.
State-owned media platforms said, “China’s public security authorities intensified efforts to dismantle cult organizations in 2024. They have worked to curb the growth and spread of cult organizations, mitigating potential threats to national political security and maintaining social stability.”
The Chinese Communist Party treats religious freedom as a threat to the government. International Christian Concern notes home churches are “often raided and their members arrested on charges of working against the interests of the state.”
British Christian teacher fired for opposing transgenderism
Yesterday, a tribunal in the United Kingdom began hearing the case of a Christian teacher who was fired for opposing transgenderism.
The teacher, identified as Hannah, is suing the Nottinghamshire County Council which runs the school she worked at. She accuses the school of dismissing her for exposing its “trans affirming” policy.
Ahead of the hearing, Hannah said, “I was informed by my conscience as a Christian to live right before my God and also by the body of evidence I had researched which informed me clearly that social transitioning young children is harmful.”
Trump pauses military aid to Ukraine
In the United States, the Trump administration is planning to pause military aid to Ukraine.
This follows a heated meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy last Friday.
The U.S. has sent over $180 billion in aid to Ukraine since Russia invaded it in 2022.
A White House official told Fox News, “President Trump has been clear that he is focused on peace. We need our partners to be committed to that goal as well. We are pausing and reviewing our aid to ensure that it is contributing to a solution.”
English becomes official language of U.S.A.
President Trump signed an executive order on Saturday to make English the official language of the United States.
The order revokes a mandate from former President Bill Clinton. That mandate required the government to provide language assistance for its documents and services for non-English speakers.
It’s the first time the federal government has recognized an official language. Trump’s order noted it is “long past time that English is declared as the official language of the United States. A nationally designated language is at the core of a unified and cohesive society, and the United States is strengthened by a citizenry that can freely exchange ideas in one shared language.”
Homeschooling could be restricted in several states
The Home School Legal Defense Association warns that states may be considering bills to restrict homeschool freedom this year.
The Coalition for Responsible Home Education introduced a model piece of legislation called the “Make Homeschool Safe Act.” However, the deceptively titled act would only bring more state control over homeschooling.
The Home School Legal Defense Association noted, “It is an all-out attack on homeschool liberty from beginning to end.” The group encouraged homeschool advocates to pray and get to know their state legislators.
In 1 Timothy 2:2, the Apostle Paul tells us to pray for those in authority “that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence.”
“House of David” is visually stunning and spiritually rich
And finally, with strong cinematography, solid performances and a focus on biblical accuracy, Prime Video’s “House of David” is an ambitious mix of drama and historical storytelling, capturing the fall of King Saul and the simultaneous rise of David with the scope of “The Lord of the Rings” and the character depth of “The Chosen,” reports The Christian Post.
From Jon Gunn and Jon Erwin (who previously teamed up for “Jesus Revolution,” “I Can Only Imagine” and “The Case for Christ”), the first season, which premiered on Prime this week, follows David’s early years: His journey from shepherd to warrior and court musician, culminating in his battle against the giant Goliath.
In 1 Samuel 17:26, young David asked a question about Goliath: “Who is this uncircumcised Philistine that he should defy the armies of the living God?”
Rather than simply retelling well-known events, “House of David” focuses on the personal struggles of its characters, making them relatable and human (even Goliath!), a technique that helped propel “The Chosen,” also recently acquired by Amazon, to a worldwide phenomenon.
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