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Eye on the World: protests in Thailand
Tens of thousands of protesters filled the streets of Bangkok, Thailand’s capital city, on Monday, calling for the removal of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. The movement calls for the delay of scheduled parliamentary elections, which protesters fear will entrench Ms. Yingluck’s interests, and the installation of a “people’s council” that would revamp Thailand’s democracy. Police and soldiers were deployed to maintain order, but so far the protests have been peaceful and even festive. The protests are limited to Bangkok — outside the capital, and particularly in the northern part of the country, Ms. Yingluck still enjoys substantial support.
“A spiritual model to guide government” explores how each of us — no matter where we live — can pray to support good government around the world. We should be grateful when protests are peaceful, but we can also recognize that prayer to perceive God’s ongoing care is the most effective way of ensuring safety and freedom for people everywhere. Rather than fighting for one specific ideology, we can find healing solutions by recognizing the spiritual worth of everyone, protesters and government officials alike. With this mindset, we’ll inevitably see any needed adjustments in government take place without violence or anger.
You might also enjoy “Are you a spiritual revolutionary?” It explains how we can lean on prayer as a force that unites instead of divides, that bridges disparate interests and removes obstacles to progress. As the writer notes: “One of the most powerful prayers anyone can make on behalf of government is to recognize that intelligence and integrity are spiritual qualities given to each of us by God. This is true about all people. ... As God's likeness, they reflect intelligence, compassion, integrity, and honesty.”
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