It’s Wednesday, June 18th, A.D. 2025. 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 Muslims level false accusations against Christians
Muslims in Pakistan are using the country’s blasphemy laws to target religious minorities. Human Rights Watch released a report on the issue, entitled, “A Conspiracy to Grab the Land: Exploiting Pakistan’s Blasphemy Laws for Blackmail and Profit.”
For example, Christians experience false accusations of blasphemy against Islam. Locals then weaponize the accusations by inciting mob violence against Christians and seizing their property.
Sadly, the government does little to nothing about such attacks. Pakistan is ranked eighth on the Open Doors’ World Watch List of the most difficult places to be a Christian.
Psalm 14:4 asks, “Have all the workers of iniquity no knowledge, who eat up My people as they eat bread, and do not call on the LORD?”
Trump warns Iranian civilians to evacuate Tehran
U.S. President Donald Trump called for Iranian civilians to evacuate their capital city of Tehran this week as fighting between Israel and Iran escalates.
And yesterday, he wrote on Truth Social, “We know exactly where the so-called ‘Supreme Leader’ is hiding. … We are not going to take him out. … at least not for now. But we don’t want missiles shot at civilians, or American soldiers. Our patience is wearing thin.”
A senior White House official told Fox News that U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities are on the table.
Supreme Court: Religious groups cannot be compelled to fund abortion
On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed a lower court ruling that had previously forced religious groups to fund abortions.
The state of New York required groups, including churches, to cover abortions in their health insurance plans for employees. Religious groups have been challenging the policy for years.
Attorney Noel Francisco commented on the case. He said, “Religious groups in the Empire State should not be forced to provide insurance coverage that violates their deeply held religious beliefs. We are confident that New York will finally get the message and stop discriminating against religious objectors.”
House voted to cut $9 billion in foreign aid and public broadcasting
The U.S. House of representatives narrowly passed a measure to cut $9 billion in funding for foreign aid and public broadcasting.
The House approved the legislation by a vote of 214-212 last Thursday.
House Speaker Mike Johnson commented, “It is just one of the ways Republicans are codifying DOGE’s findings and putting taxpayer dollars to better use.”
The bill faces an uncertain future in the U.S. Senate.
Children’s Hospital in Los Angeles closes its transgender center
The Children’s Hospital in Los Angeles recently announced it will close its so-called “Center for Transyouth Health and Development” next month.
The center performed sex mutilating surgeries and offered puberty-blocking drugs to children.
The announcement follows an executive order from President Trump that bans federal funding for transgender operations for minors.
Alabama has most people with Biblical worldview; Rhode Island the least
Dr. George Barna released a new report on the worldview of Americans ranked by state.
The report notes that only 4% of U.S. adults hold to a Biblical worldview. However, that number varies by state.
The states with the highest proportion of adults with a Biblical worldview are Alabama at 12.6%, Mississippi at 12.5%, South Carolina at 9.8%, and Arkansas at 9%.
States with the least proportion of adults with a Biblical worldview are Rhode Island at 0.25%, Maine at 1.1%, Nebraska at 1.5% and Massachusetts at 1.8%.
Even though states like Alabama and Mississippi have a higher incidence of adults with a Biblical worldview, Dr. Barna noted, “In absolute terms, every state in the union is failing miserably at developing the biblical worldview among its residents.”
Isaiah 55:7 says, “Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, and He will have mercy on him; and to our God, for He will abundantly pardon.”
Worldview listeners in Wisconsin, Oklahoma, and Kentucky share their hearts
I invited Worldview listeners to share what they enjoy about the newscast in 2-6 sentences by email. You can share your thoughts — along with your full name, city and state — and send it to adam@TheWorldview.com
Barabara Resheske in Lake Nebagamon, Wisconsin wrote, “I read every word of The Worldview transcript because it confirms my belief that the world is in turmoil, but Christ is in control. I pray when you request prayers for the persecuted. I thank you for telling us what the mass media doesn’t. Indeed, I thank you for truth, honesty, and transparency.”
Ruth Stapp in Edmond, Oklahoma wrote, “I love The Worldview and look forward to seeing it every day. Your information is exactly what I need. I do not enjoy watching the news on TV because of the bias and lies. Plus, your newscast gives me an opportunity to delve further into any of the stories that spark my interest through the links you provide.”
And Daniel Wojnicki in Louisville, Kentucky. wrote, “I enjoy that The Worldview gives facts and news insights all in one short newscast. Because it’s a Christian news source, there is no distortion of the truth. Being informed about the truth is very rare these days, especially in an age ruled by corrupted news anchors.”
8 Worldview listeners gave $3,022 to fund our annual budget
And finally, toward our $92,625 goal by this Friday, June 20th to fund three-quarters of The Worldview newscast’s annual budget for our 6-member team, 8 listeners stepped up to the plate as of 4:00pm Central yesterday afternoon.
Our thanks to Margaret in Raleigh, North Carolina who gave $25 and Jessica in Delmar, Maryland who gave $50.
We’re grateful to God for Mandy in Walpole, New Hampshire and Max in Macon, Georgia – both of whom gave $200 as well as Rose in Everson, Washington who gave $247.
And we were touched by the generosity of Carlee in Keswick Ridge, New Brunswick, Canada who pledged $25/month for 12 months for a gift of $300, Susan in San Antonio, Texas who gave $1,000, and Scooter in Naples, Florida who gave $1,000 to match Susan’s gift.
Those 8 Worldview listeners gave a total of $3,022. Ready for our new grand total? Drum roll please. (Drum roll sound effect) $46,896.70 (People clapping and cheering sound effect)
Toward this Friday, June 20th’s goal of $92,625, we need to raise $45,728.30.
Remember, if you are one of the final 2 people who will give a one-time gift of $1,000, Scooter in Naples, Florida will match you with a corresponding $1,000 gift of his own.
I am wondering if there are two businesspeople in our listening audience – two — who would consider a generous $10,000 matching gift if 5 other listeners gave a one-time gift of $2,000. If you are one of those 2 businesspeople, please email me at adam@TheWorldview.com and include your phone number so we can chat.
I need to find 20 Worldview listeners who will pledge $50/month for 12 months for a gift of $600. And another 40 listeners to pledge $25/month for 12 months for a gift of $300.
Go to TheWorldview.com and click on Give on the top right. Your gift will help us fund the 6-member Worldview newscast team for another fiscal year.
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And that’s The Worldview on this Wednesday, June 18th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Follow us on X or 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.