This is the lead article in a package of stories for the Dec. 26th weekly edition of The Christian Science Monitor. Photo illustration by John Kehe & Ann Hermes/StaffFirst, the good news: Bad news does not define the human race.
Yes, awful things happen in the world. Somewhere militias are settling political scores with AK-47s. Somewhere a tyrant is compiling a list of dissidents to arrest. Somewhere – too many somewheres – children don't get the food and health care they need, and their mothers remain oppressed as the property of men.
But here's something you'd never guess from watching cable news: There is progress in mankind's affairs as well. Consider these indications...READ MORE
Yes, awful things happen in the world. Somewhere militias are settling political scores with AK-47s. Somewhere a tyrant is compiling a list of dissidents to arrest. Somewhere – too many somewheres – children don't get the food and health care they need, and their mothers remain oppressed as the property of men.
But here's something you'd never guess from watching cable news: There is progress in mankind's affairs as well. Consider these indications...READ MORE
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