It’s Wednesday, June 4th, 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
Christians persecuted in Mali, Africa by military junta
Christians are facing increased persecution in Mali after the military junta initiated a crackdown in May.
The military of the West African nation dissolved all political parties in the crackdown. Jo Newhouse with Open Doors Sub-Saharan Africa said, “Christians in Mali have faced increasing persecution over the past few years. By closing the democratic space, and further encroaching on civil liberties, the junta is adding unwelcome pressure to an already volatile situation.”
Please pray for the church in Mali, Africa. The country is ranked 14th on the Open Doors’ World Watch List of the most difficult places to be a Christian.
Ukrainian evangelist: Thousands coming to Christ
A Ukrainian evangelist addressed the European Congress on Evangelism in Berlin, Germany last Thursday.
Evangelist David Karcha reported that Ukrainian Evangelicals have been ministering to their fellow countrymen since Russia invaded the country in 2022. Churches are seeing thousands of people come to Christ during the war.
Karcha said, “In the world’s eyes, Ukraine is a story of war. But in God’s eyes, it is a story of revival, a story that reminds us all that the Gospel advances.”
2 Corinthians 10:4-5 says, “For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds … and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God.”
American economy predicted to grow by only 1.6% this year
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development cut its economic growth outlook for the United States.
The group forecasts the U.S. economy will expand by 1.6% this year, down from its previous forecast of 2.2%. Experts also expect global economic growth to slow this year in the wake of U.S President Donald Trump’s tariff policies.
They also noted, “trade uncertainty and economic policy uncertainty has reached unprecedented levels.”
Dept of Ed. shuns homosexual pride month, celebrates Title IX month
To its credit, the U.S. Department of Education is not celebrating homosexual pride month in the month of June. Instead, the Trump administration is recognizing June as “Title IX Month.”
Title IX of the Education Amendments was signed into law by President Richard Nixon on June 23, 1972. It prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs. However, the Biden administration tried to inject transgender protections into the law.
Under Trump’s Education Department, the administration is promising to protect women’s and girls’ sports from such transgender activism.
Muslim immigrant used flamethrower on peaceful pro-Israel group in CO
An immigrant, motivated by anti-Semitic beliefs, has been accused of brutally attacking a peaceful pro-Israel group advocating for Israeli hostages held captive by the Muslim terrorist group known as Hamas, reports The Blaze.
Mohamed Sabry Soliman, a 45-year-old Egyptian national in the United States despite reportedly overstaying his visa, is suspected of attacking a group of individuals participating in a walk in Boulder, Colorado at 2:00pm on June 1st.
According to CNN, he allegedly used a makeshift flamethrower and Molotov cocktails to set people on fire at an event in support of hostages in Gaza as he yelled “Free Palestine.” He injured at least 12 people. The victims ranged in age from 52 to 88 years old, including a Holocaust survivor.
The U.S. Attorney General’s office has charged Soliman with a hate crime.
The attack targeted the “Run for Their Lives” group, a grassroots organization that gathered on Pearl Street on Sunday evening to support the release of the hostages captured by the terrorist group in October 2023. According to the FBI, the Jewish group chapter gathers weekly.
Maya Bajayo is the organizer of the “Run for Their Lives” group.
BAJAYO: “We’re here only to raise awareness for the hostages. It makes it even more scary for us that it could have been us.”
Amazingly, Bajayo, who has been leading the walk for 83 Sundays straight, refuses to stop walking despite the threat of violence. She explained why to Channel 9 News.
BAJAYO: “To show people that we’re still here, the problem hasn’t been solved, and the hostages need to be released. We’re just not going to give up on them.”
Oklahoma Governor: “Life begins at conception.”
During June, Oklahoma is celebrating a “Month for Life.”
Republican Governor Kevin Stitt signed the proclamation Monday. He wrote on X, “Life begins at conception. We’re committed to supporting moms every step. And God has a plan for every life.”
The proclamation encouraged citizens to join the Oklahoma March for Life on Saturday, June 7.
10th anniversary of Supreme Court’s pro-homosexual marriage ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court handed down its Obergefell v. Hodges decision 10 years ago on June 26, 2015. The infamous ruling requires states to recognize same-sex unions as marriages.
A new survey from Gallup found that 68% of U.S. adults support faux same-sex marriage, up from 60% in 2015. However, that support has plateaued over the last five years.
No one shared why they like The Worldview in 5 Minutes
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18 listeners gave $4,202 to fund The Worldview newscast
Toward this week’s $30,875 goal to fund one-fourth of The Worldview newscast budget by this Friday, June 6th, 18 listeners stepped up to the plate.
Our thanks to Joshua in Bolivar, Missouri who gave $30 as well as Rachelle in Longview, Washington, Margaret in White Salmon, Washington, Jeremy in Swansea, Wales in the United Kingdom, and Karena in Eugene, Oregon – each of whom gave $50.
We appreciate Dick in Hoyt, Kansas, Hannah in San Jose, California, David in Plano, Texas, Adam in Gile, Wisconsin, and David in Crestview, Florida – each of whom gave $100.
We’re grateful to God for Hannah in Green Valley, Arizona who gave $132,Genevieve in Wheat Ridge, Colorado who pledged $20/month for 12 months for a gift of $240, Kristen in Columbia Falls, Montana who gave $250, and Luis and Patricia in Kyle, Texas who pledged $25/month for 12 months for a gift of $300.
And we appreciate the generosity of Steven in Coatesville, Pennsylvania who gave $350, James in Cardiff, Wales in the United Kingdom who pledged $50/month for 12 months for a gift of $600, Patricia in Winfield, Iowa who gave $700, and Larry and Sue in Crooked Creek , Alberta, Canada who pledged $75/month for 12 months for a gift of $900.
Those 18 listeners gave a total of $4,202. Ready for our new grand total? Drum roll please. (Drum toll sound effect) $4,932 (People clapping sound effect)
That means by this Friday, we still need to raise $26,873.
We missed our goal of 20 donors on Tuesday by only 2 donors. In order to hit our goal by this Friday, June 6th, we need to raise $8,957 on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Toward that end, I wonder if there might be 4 Worldview listeners who could give $1,000. Another 8 who would pledge $50/month. And 12 more who would pledge $25/month. That would enable us to raise $11,800 on Wednesday. Maybe we can hit 20 donors today.
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