Court: Amish parents cannot abstain from school vaccinations; Unapologetic prayer at NASCAR; 7,000 Americans contracted cyclospora virus, many from Taco Bell

It’s Tuesday, July 21st, 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 Kevin Swanson, Timothy Reed and Adam McManus

Chinese pastor reveals prison conditions

The Chinese pastor, just released from prison, because of the U.S. President’s intervention, spoke out about his experience in a Wall Street Journal article.

Ezra Jin said eight of his church members are still in prison, in rough conditions. He wrote that “[They] are confined in cramped cells and sleep on floor mats in blistering heat. Many leave behind young families. I won’t rest until they see freedom.”

Throughout the day, the Christians were required to sit on hard benches and could not stand up without requesting permission of the authorities.

The pastor further stated, “These Christians love their nation. They only want to worship God peacefully, according to the Bible, and to serve others, especially the poor, the disabled, and the elderly.”

900 people in Congo, Africa have died from E-bola

That E-bola outbreak in Congo, Africa has now killed over 900 people and will soon be the second worst E-bola outbreak in history.

At least 36 health workers have contracted the disease and died in the outbreak.

Samaritan’s Purse has two treatment centers operating right now in the Congo. At least one of the ministry workers has been diagnosed with the disease, and is being treated in Frankfurt, Germany.

State Secretary Marco Rubio denounces leftist political violence

Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke at a summit on political terrorism attended by representatives from more than 60 countries. Rubio explained the culture of violence and revolution that is on the rise with the Left, both in the United States and across the world. 

Listen.

RUBIO: “You are here because your political leaders are being attacked and stabbed and shot in your streets, because your businesses have been bombed, because your railways have been sabotaged, because your police officers have been beaten and burned. You are here because this is real, and it is getting worse. It can no longer be denied. It can no longer be ignored because it is time to crush this evil forever.

“The simple fact is, none of this that I've just described is new. Far-left political terrorism is not a recent-day modern novelty. It is not a fiction manufactured by conservative politicians. For most of the modern era, it was, in fact, the dominant form of political violence.”

Romans 13:3 says, “For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil. Do you want to be unafraid of the authority? Do what is good, and you will have praise from the same.”

Vice President J.D. Vance and Usha welcome fourth child

Psalm 127:3 declares, “Children are a heritage of the Lord. The fruit of the womb is His reward.”

Vice President J.D. Vance and his wife Usha welcomed their fourth child into the world — Alec Neel Vance, reports LifeSiteNews.com.

The Vice President spoke at a Right to Life event last year in this vein.

VANCE: “So let me say very simply: I want more babies in the United States of America.” (cheering)

He went on to say, “I want more happy children in our country, and I want beautiful young men and women who are eager to welcome them into the world and eager to raise them."

This marks the first time in more than 150 years that a sitting Vice President has had a child born into the family while in office.

Also, Donald Trump, a father of five, represented a shift after Presidents Bill Clinton’s one child, George W. Bush’s two children, and Barack Obama’s two children.

7,000 Americans contracted cyclospora virus, many from Taco Bell

Here in the states as many as 7,000 Americans are suspected to have contracted the cyclospora virus, a parasitic disease producing weeks of diarrhea.

The Associated Press reports that federal health officials have identified lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source.

Last Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned consumers not to eat shredded iceberg lettuce from Taco Bell restaurants in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia. A record number of cyclospora cases have been reported in more than 30 states.

The FDA's traceback investigation identified a single supplier of iceberg lettuce from Mexico. Officials suspect that the lettuce was watered with feces-contaminated water.

So far, the disease is most prevalent in New York, Michigan, and North Carolina.

Republicans wants to curtail surveillance Flock cameras

Conservative Republicans in the United States House of Representatives put forward a bill to curtail the surveillance being conducted through devices such as Flock cameras.

The bill, filed by Republican Congressman Keith Self of Texas, would force police departments to obtain a warrant to search through camera data and license plate readers when looking for criminals. 

Representative Self explained, “Americans’ Fourth Amendment right to be secure in their privacy does not disappear just because of new technology or artificial intelligence. Americans have a constitutional right to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, and our government is supposed to get a warrant before invading that privacy. This bill simply restores that protection.” 

As of 2025, Flock is used by over 6,000 municipalities in the United States. The company had raised a total of $950 million in venture funding, with a $7.5 billion valuation.

Court: Amish parents cannot abstain from school vaccinations

The U.S. Second Court of Appeals ruled against the Amish community in New York, which had sued to abstain from school vaccinations. The ruling strips parents of their right to abstain from school vaccinations for their children due to religious reasons. 

The New American pointed out, “Should the case reach the Supreme Court of the United States, as legal experts expect, the decision could have nationwide implications for religious exemptions in all 45 states that currently allow them for school vaccines.”

America’s hot summer

It’s a hot summer, especially in the Western states.

Billings, Montana topped out at a record 111 degrees on Sunday. Salt Lake City also set record temperatures. And ABC News reports that 100 million Americans will experience extreme temperatures this week.

Forecasters are expecting 20-30 degrees hotter than the average temperatures.

Aspen Fires in Colorado burned 100,000 acres

The Colorado Aspen Acres Fire is the biggest fire in the country thus far — burning down 100,000 acres, reports The Colorado Sun.

The Pacific Northwest has two big fires raging now as well. First, the Hay Creek Complex fire has burned over 92,000 acres, and the Rowe Creek Complex fire has burned 36,000 acres.

Spain wins Soccer’s World Cup

On Sunday, Spain beat Argentia 1-0 in the final World Cup soccer game, reports ABC News.

ANNOUNCER: “At long, long last, Spain's magic moment. Spain are the champions. Spain have seized their second star. The kings of Europe have conquered the world.”

President Donald Trump showed up at the Met Life Stadium to hand off the reward.

Two million Spanish fans took to the streets to cheer the world champions as they travelled down Madrid's historic avenues from near Moncloa Palace.

Unapologetic prayer at NASCAR

NASCAR stock car racing opened up its FaithFest Jesus is Lord 250 with a prayer this weekend in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina.  

Listen to the unapologetic prayer by Craig Church of Faith Fest Evangelistic Ministries.

CHURCH: “Let us pray. Thank you, Father, for this historic moment here at North Wilkesboro Speedway. I pray your blessings over the drivers, this team, the race in this place. Jesus Christ, use John 3:16 to change lives across this nation.

‘For God so loved the world that it did His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.’

“I want to proclaim Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God. God bless America. Revive us again. And I pray this prayer in the most precious and powerful name I know, Jesus Christ. Amen.”

Rhode Island Worldview listener calls newscast “a treasure trove”

A listener in Rhode Island wrote, “Adam, I first heard The Worldview as a featured spot on Sermon Audio. Since that time, I have listened faithfully without hardly ever missing an episode via the Apple podcasts app.

“In fact, it's the first podcast of the day that I listen to while tidying my home before starting my shift as a remote scheduling coordinator and customer service representative. 

“I have also recommended it to my friends. One of my closest friends is a new listener and she will ‘binge listen’ to the previous week's episodes on her way to church. 

“I am extremely grateful to you and your team for this ministry. I don't know of a broadcast like it! World news from a Christian worldview? In about 5 minutes? Updates on the persecuted church? Scripture references? This broadcast is a treasure trove!”

9 Worldview listeners gave $3,285

And finally, by Monday night at 8:50pm Central, 9 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 Jennifer in Florence, Texas and Carlee in Keswick Ridge, New Brunswick, Canada – both of whom gave $25.

We were touched by the generosity of Paul and Elise in Beacon, New York who gave $200, Jared in Lakeland, Florida who gave $275, Rich and Wendy in Elma, Washington who gave $300, and Grady in Bedford, Texas who pledged $30/month for 12 months for a gift of $360.

And we’re grateful to God for Derrick and Vivia in Florida City, Florida who gave $500, Troy and Jennifer in Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas who pledged $50/month for 12 months for a gift of $600, and Tara in Loretto, Minnesota who gave $1,000.

Those 9 gifts add up to $3,285. Ready for our new grand total? Drum roll please. (drum roll sound effect) $42,238 (sound effect of people cheering)

That means, in just four days, we need to raise $38,988.50 to hit our $81,226.50 goal by this Friday, July 24th!  The finish line is $123,500 by Friday, July 31st to be fully funded for another year.

By the way, Monday morning’s report of 26 donations was the high water mark for this year’s fundraiser. With your help, can you be one of 30 folks to make a donation or a pledge today for my report on Wednesday?

In order to hit our July 24th goal, we need to find 11 Worldview listeners who will pledge $100/month for 12 months or give a one-time gift of $1,200, 20 folks who will pledge $50/month or give a one-time gift of $600, and 44 listeners who will pledge $25/month or give a one-time gift of $300.

Please, go to TheWorldview.com, click on Give, select the dollar amount, and make sure to click on the “recurring” button if that’s your wish. 

Remember, if you want to continue your monthly pledge to The Worldview that you started in a previous year, please let me know so we can count your generous ongoing gift toward our total.

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And that's The Worldview on this Tuesday, July 21, 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.