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Eye on the World: Friday, April 27, 2012
New: Former Liberian president guilty of war crimes
A special court in the Hague ruled on Thursday that Charles Taylor, the president of Liberia from 1997 to 2003, is guilty of aiding war crimes including murder, terrorism, and sexual slavery during Sierra Leone’s 11-year civil war. Taylor also played a major role in Liberia’s civil war, but he’s still considered a hero by many Liberians. Human rights advocates say Liberia should follow Sierra Leone’s example by initiating prosecutions for crimes committed during wartime.
The author of “Forgiveness in wartime,” who lived through the first Liberian Civil War, writes of those who committed violence against her family, “I do not condone or pardon their actions, but I can see even them as God sees them.”
New: Unemployment in Spain
The Spanish statistics agency announced Friday that the country’s unemployment is at a record high of more than 5.6 million people, or 24.4% of the population. The government has announced deep spending cuts and labor reforms to ease the situation, but a number of unions have organized general strikes to protest the measures.
Austerity often signals “hard times ahead” for those who are affected. But “Prayer about austerity in the Eurozone” explains that God’s care doesn’t include coldness or severity -- in fact, His guidance brings about economic solutions that bless everyone.
Questions about natural gas
Can natural gas replace -- or at least supplement -- petroleum as a low-cost fuel in the US? That’s a question many people are asking in the ongoing energy debate. In some circles natural gas is seen as a way to reduce the country’s dependence on foreign oil; others see the gas supply as uncertain and the environmental risks of extraction as too great.
Can we pray about energy for our country and the world? Sure we can! “Energy that is plentiful -- and safe” shows that when we look to God as the constant, inexhaustible source of our supply, we see perfect solutions come to light.