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Readers RespondReaders Write: There may be cause for hope after allLetters to the editor for the January 24, 2022 weekly magazine. Readers discuss the joy of listening to children鈥檚 ideas and the importance of positive, global perspectives.聽
The Monitor's ViewThe power behind Sudan鈥檚 protestsSeeking democracy, the people rely on joy to unify against military rule.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveAngels-awareGod is always communicating angels of inspiration to us 鈥� and an openness to this divine wisdom paves the way for healing, as a college basketball player experienced after sleeping poorly and feeling ill before a game.
The Monitor's ViewWhy the Taliban feel alone in a shifting Muslim worldMany Islamic states are moving toward moderation and tolerance, which explains why they are shy about recognizing the new Afghan regime.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveGifted with agelessnessDoes life inevitably go downhill as time goes by? Acknowledging our spiritual nature as God鈥檚 children offers a powerful starting point for overcoming age-related limitations.
The Monitor's ViewWhat police reform looks like from withinAn emphasis on dignity and diversity helps police departments bond with the communities they serve.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveRegenerationOpening our hearts to God鈥檚 love opens the door to a life that鈥檚 鈥渞efreshed and ripe for springing into newness,鈥� with renewed joy, peace, light, and generosity, as this poem conveys.
The Monitor's ViewSee Dick and Jane resilientEducators worried about learning loss in students during the pandemic can look to a counternarrative in the field of literacy promotion.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveMoved with compassionWhat if we each made a conscious effort to love others as Jesus did, impelled by divine Love itself?
The Monitor's ViewReversing the odds on the gambling industryA rise in gambling addiction has pushed three former industry bigwigs to lobby for reforms.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveWhen painful memories are faced and healedAcknowledging God as everyone鈥檚 common Parent offers a powerful starting point in healing racial strife and its effects 鈥� as a woman experienced when prayer lifted mental baggage that had been swept under the rug for decades following a situation she鈥檇 faced in high school.
The Monitor's ViewSyria鈥檚 war victims as peacemakersA verdict in a German court against a former Syrian official accused of heinous crimes during his country鈥檚 war has given hope to victims that they can play a role for peace.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveLiving love, wherever we areWherever life may take us, our fundamental purpose is to reflect the healing, regenerating, spiritual love that Christ Jesus exemplified.
The Monitor's ViewThe power of sport to quell violence in AfricaThe continent鈥檚 premier soccer tournament has pushed this year鈥檚 host, war-torn Cameroon, to be a showcase for peace.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveDivinely validatedIf we鈥檙e feeling unappreciated or unvalued, striving to see ourselves and others as God鈥檚 valued, worthy sons and daughters can turn a situation around for the better.
The Monitor's ViewHow aid can nudge the TalibanThe US and UN vow that assistance for Afghanistan鈥檚 humanitarian crisis goes to the people, empowering them, not a suspect regime.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveFinding resilience through God鈥檚 graceWhen difficulties emerge, we can rely on God鈥檚 gracious love, which imbues us with strength, hope, wisdom, and healing.
The Monitor's ViewThe natural rights behind Kazakhstan protestsA global trend toward autocratic rule was defied by a mass, unplanned protest asserting civic rights in the Central Asian country.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveWhatever happened to the golden rule?Animosity and self-centeredness can seem all too common these days. But we all have a God-given ability to let love 鈥� rather than self-justification, frustration, or ego 鈥� impel our interactions with others.
The Monitor's ViewA brighter future: How do we get there?A new Smithsonian exhibit challenges visitors to draw on their own inspiration and creativity to imagine a better world.
