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Eye on the World: Monday, April 30, 2012
New: Chinese dissident escapes
Relations between the US and China were tense over the weekend after Chen Guangcheng, a prominent Chinese legal activist jailed for criticism of the country’s “one-child” policy, escaped his house arrest last week and reportedly sought refuge in the US embassy in Beijing. The US wants to ensure the safety of Chen and his family ahead of scheduled economic talks between the two countries later this week.
“Prayer for government” focuses on how each of us can pray not only to support humble, selfless motives in our own country’s government, but to recognize that even delicate international situations can be resolved harmoniously through the unifying, purifying touch of the Divine.
Update: Blasts in Syria
Syrian state TV announced Monday that a number of people had been killed in suicide bomb attacks in the northwestern city of Idlib, where the administration’s Air Force and Military Intelligence divisions are headquartered. The attacks were carried out in defiance of a UN-backed ceasefire, which is currently being monitored by only a few dozen unarmed international observers.
“To preserve life” discusses how the Bible’s command to “fear not” and recognize the allness of divine Life, can guide our ongoing prayers for Syria.
New: Myanmar edges onto the international stage
Myanmar – one of the world’s most isolated societies – may finally be emerging on the world stage after decades of military rule. The country’s nominally civilian government, which has been in power since March 2011, has freed several hundred political prisoners, relaxed censorship, and allowed a host of other reforms. The victory of pro-democracy figure Aung San Suu Kyi in a recent parliamentary election has made citizens even more hopeful for the country’s future.
“Toward freedom for Myanmar,” written after this author met with Ms. Suu Kyi, explains why the real power to lead a movement comes from God, unconditional Love, and how each of us can support the expression of that Love through our prayers.