Eye on the World: Monday, April 23, 2012

Socialist party candidate Francois Hollande narrowly won the first round of the French presidential election over the weekend, edging out President Nicolas Sarkozy and far-right National Front candidate Marine Le Pen. Hollande will face Sarkozy in a second round of voting on May 6th; both candidates will spend the interim wooing voters from both sides of the political spectrum.

What are your politics?” offers insight for anyone who wants to view elections through a spiritual lens. Prayer lets us cut through talk-show chatter and electoral mud-slinging to see God, divine Love, expressing itself through unity and civil participation.

George Zimmerman, the Florida neighborhood-watch captain accused of murdering teenager Trayvon Martin two months ago, was released from prison on bail on Monday as he awaits trial. He will be taken to a secret location to ensure his safety, and the police will track him electronically. Zimmerman claims he shot Martin in self-defense. 

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