In the face of terrorism, what can we do? Even a simple prayer is enough to begin making a difference. So let’s pray together to combat hatred, fear, and despair.
There is a verse from Psalm 56 that, while consisting of just ten little words, has comforted and healed me throughout my life: “What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee”.
“Taking a moral stance”—that’s how the Monitor editorial on the facing page describes the move by the United States to designate as genocide specific actions by the Islamic State.
Under pressure from Congress, the Obama administration declared on March 17 that the Islamic State has committed genocide against groups in areas under its control, including Yazidis, Christians, and Shiite Muslims.