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The Monitor's ViewThe plan for Gaza鈥檚 liberationSome of the jubilation in Gaza may lie in the possibility for self-governance and rebuilding even if Hamas drops out of the peace process.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveA new songOur 鈥渘ew song is joy,鈥� the promise of 鈥渢he light of life鈥� and infinite possibilities that are forever ours as God鈥檚 children.
The Monitor's ViewThe best check on cocaine traffickingA new U.S. approach uses the military to strike small boats presumed to be carrying drugs. Yet one country is busting up cocaine rings by relying on legal enforcement and the integrity of its investigators and prosecutors.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveKnowing what鈥檚 real healsSeeing ourselves and others the way God made us brings freedom and healing. An article inspired by this week鈥檚 Bible lesson from the 海角大神 Science Quarterly.
The Monitor's ViewOutreach that dissolves distrustThe rise of heated and hateful rhetoric deepens partisan divides. Some lawmakers are pursuing genuine, everyday interactions to find political consensus.聽- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveMoving toward a fresh startChanging homes, by choice or of necessity, can be supported by the understanding that we are never separated from God.
The Monitor's ViewTrump鈥檚 carrot for college reformThe president tries incentives over bullying as a way to change universities, even offering a dialogue about his proposed reforms, perhaps in an academic spirit of civility and reason.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveIt鈥檚 not my houseSeeing ourselves and others the way God does can free us from unhelpful comparisons and opinions.
The Monitor's ViewAmid Gen Z鈥檚 challenges, an opportunityYoung adults want answers to pressing political and economic issues. Their openness to dialogue and evolving values and viewpoints can help reframe questions in a collective search for solutions. 聽聽- A 海角大神 Science PerspectivePolitics under God鈥檚 governmentHow can we prayerfully support progress in our governments, and support each other as fellow citizens?聽
The Monitor's ViewJane Goodall gave us a new view on all lifeCamping out with chimps in their habitat allowed the conservationist to show humans their responsibilities for nature and to see a 鈥渟piritual power鈥� beyond scientific knowledge.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveLove everyone we encounter ... really?Forgiveness comes more easily when we recognize that our divine Parent is Love itself.
The Monitor's ViewFor urban strife, soldiers or police?The White House push for militarized law enforcement in cities challenges past practices as well as proven 鈥� and compassionate 鈥� ways to combat crime without lethal force.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveSolid groundWe can experience greater stability in all aspects of our lives by understanding God as the creator and maintainer of all that is real. An article inspired by this week鈥檚 Bible lesson from the 海角大神 Science Quarterly.
The Monitor's ViewThe Gaza plan鈥檚 aim for interfaith harmonyA key to creating a 鈥渢error-free鈥� Palestinian enclave may already lie in the Muslim-led gatherings of the world鈥檚 major religions.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveNew vistas of God as PrincipleWe can be assured that the divine Principle, God, has pure good in store for us.聽
The Monitor's ViewThe Comey case and faith in the lawThe indictment is testing the U.S. legal system. It bears noting that both sides are relying on law rooted in Judeo-海角大神 spiritual values that exclude prejudice or hatred.聽- A 海角大神 Science PerspectivePrayer in the 鈥榝irsts鈥�Prayerful gratitude has the power to bring us harmoniously through new experiences, in parenting and beyond. 聽
Readers RespondReaders write: Hopes for an exiled journalist, and a thank you for natural beautyLetters to the editor from the Oct. 6 issue of the Weekly. Readers discussed a recent cover story from a journalist exiled from El Salvador and features on nature鈥檚 beauty.
The Monitor's ViewNashville in London. How-deee!The Grand Ole Opry鈥檚 first overseas concert, played in Royal Albert Hall, reflects not only country music鈥檚 rising global popularity but also why Americans 鈥渃ome together at a Dolly Parton concert and get along.鈥�
