It’s Wednesday, August 27th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I’m Adam McManus. ([email protected])

By Jonathan Clark

India threatens life in prison for sharing Christ

Christians may face life in prison for simply sharing the Gospel in India.

The country’s northern state of Uttarakhand amended its anti-conversion law last week. Violations are now punishable by life imprisonment. The law also cracks down on sharing one’s faith through social media.

Rev. Vijayesh Lal told Morning Star News, “These provisions, with penalties up to life imprisonment, represent some of India’s harshest anti-conversion measures and could turn ordinary conversations about belief into criminal acts.”

Please pray for the church in India. The country is ranked 11th on the Open Doors’ World Watch List of the most difficult places to be a Christian. 

Trump imposes 50% tariffs on India over funding Russian war

The U.S. imposed new tariffs on exports from India starting today. The tariffs come in response to India’s continued purchasing of Russian oil.

President Donald Trump’s levies on Indian exports are at 50% now.

India has become one of the top buyers of Russian oil since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022. The Trump administration is accusing India of effectively funding Russia’s war through its oil purchases. 

5,000 Irish march for Jesus

Around 5,000 people joined the March for Jesus in Belfast, Northern Ireland over the weekend.

Rev. John Ahern organized the event. He told Christian Daily International, “As the people of God, if we're willing to humble ourselves and pray, as the Bible says in 2 Chronicles 7:14, and turn from our wicked ways, God has promised to hear from Heaven, forgive our sin and heal our land.”

The event builds on last year’s march in Dublin where about 12,000 Christians participated. Another march in Dublin is scheduled for next month. 

2 Chronicles 7:14 says, “If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from Heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.”

Minnesota Christian colleges allowed to offer free credit to high schoolers

A U.S. District Court ruled in favor of faith-based colleges in Minnesota last Friday.

Previously, the state barred such colleges from offering free college credit to high school students. Minnesota parents successfully challenged the decision with the help of The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty. 

Diana Thomson, senior counsel at Becket, said, “Minnesota tried to cut off educational opportunities to thousands of high schoolers simply for their faith. That’s not just unlawful—it’s shameful. This ruling is a win for families who won’t be strong-armed into abandoning their beliefs, and a sharp warning to politicians who target them.”

D.C. hospital halts transgender drugs on minors

ABC News reports that Children's National Hospital in Washington, D.C. will no longer offer transgender drugs to minors. 

It’s the latest hospital in the U.S. to stop offering so-called “gender transition” drugs. Other hospitals to make similar decisions include Yale Medicine, Kaiser Permanente, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, and UChicago Medicine. 

These decisions follow President Trump’s executive order to end federal funding for transgender procedures on minors.

U.S. gov’t owns 10% of Intel stocks

Last Friday, Intel announced an $8.9 billion investment in the company’s stock by the U.S. government.

This means the government will own about 10% of the computer chip manufacturer. The deal converts government grants into equity share in the company. 

On Truth Social, President Trump wrote, “The United States paid nothing for these Shares, and the Shares are now valued at approximately $11 Billion Dollars. This is a great Deal for America and, also, a great Deal for INTEL.”

100-year-long German prayer chain

And finally, this week is the anniversary of when a Christian community in Herrnhut, Germany began a round-the-clock “prayer chain.”

The community started after Count Nikolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf opened his estate to Protestant refugees. On August 27, 1727, dozens in the community committed to pray, in turns, every hour of every day. The prayer chain reportedly lasted over one hundred years.

The Moravian community went on to send hundreds of missionaries around the world, becoming the spearhead of Protestant missions. 

Colossians 4:2 says, “Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving.”

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And that's The Worldview on this Wednesday, August 27th, 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.  I’m Adam McManus ([email protected]). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.