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- A 海角大神 Science Perspectivein Love embracedIf we鈥檙e mourning the loss of a loved one, we can turn to God for the comforting, grief-lifting assurance that existence is so much more than mortality, and that life can never truly be lost.
The Monitor's ViewA light of truth on Nicaragua鈥檚 shady electionA brave group of private poll watchers undercuts the regime鈥檚 legitimacy by exposing low voter turnout.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveA return to VietnamAll too often, military veterans struggle with painful or traumatic memories, even after their service has ended. But lasting healing and peace of mind are never out of reach, as a Vietnam War veteran experienced after years of guilt and resentment that were hampering his ability to move forward with his life.
- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveBlack lives, blue lives, and everyone's true lifeRecognizing everyone鈥檚 true nature as God鈥檚 child heals anger, fear, or hopelessness and empowers us to support all-inclusive safety for our communities.
The Monitor's ViewHow ballots can win over bulletsToo many of today鈥檚 violent conflicts start with election disputes. The world is trying to ensure Libya鈥檚 first presidential election doesn鈥檛 go that way.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveHelpful 鈥榩olicing鈥� we can all doSpiritually 鈥減olicing鈥� our thinking 鈥� striving to let God, good, animate us, rather than giving in to anger or fear 鈥� opens the door to inspiration that improves our lives and benefits those around us.
The Monitor's ViewClimate action by dictate? Or democracy?In India鈥檚 pledge for net-zero emissions, the world鈥檚 largest democracy faces off with the largest dictatorship, China, on which type of governance is best to curb carbon emissions.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe breath of SpiritDivine inspiration reveals what we all are as children of God 鈥� spiritual, pure, strong, joyful, united 鈥� and empowers us to actively live those qualities, as this poem conveys.
The Monitor's ViewAfrica鈥檚 urgency to end the Ethiopian warA moral lesson from the lack of intervention in the Rwanda genocide helps push the continent鈥檚 leaders to prevent atrocities in Ethiopia.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe bedrock of meaningful relationshipsHow can we navigate relationships with wisdom, joy, and harmony? Starting from a spiritual standpoint 鈥� recognizing our unity with God 鈥� offers a rock-solid foundation.
The Monitor's ViewIn Israel, Arab magnanimity toward another minority聽In an apparent gesture of empathy, the leader of an Arab party in the ruling Israeli coalition asks that money for his community be shared with the minority ultra-Orthodox community.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveLove: Our release from alienationSometimes sadness or anger over a disagreement may make us want to withdraw from an organization or friendship. But yielding to God鈥檚 powerful love instead of to the pull of resentment paves the way to reconciliation and healing.
The Monitor's ViewNo time for anger over climate changeA young inventor at the global climate summit inspires the crowd to see ingenuity in everyone.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveLoving the 鈥榰nlovable鈥�Following Jesus鈥� instruction to love and pray for even those who may have wronged us can sometimes seem like a daunting task. But as a man experienced after a family member鈥檚 hurtful remarks weighed on him so heavily that he became ill, recognizing that all of God鈥檚 children are created to express love lights the way to healing, reformation, and reconciliation.
鈥極n the edge of a cliff鈥�: What voting rights tell us about US democracyBasing his assessment of democracy in the United States on Black Americans鈥� right to vote, our聽commentator finds that ideal yet to be realized.聽
The Monitor's ViewFor 鈥榣ove of the game,鈥� athletes can be mentally resilientAs more athletes reveal their mental health challenges, some find aid in rediscovering a sport鈥檚 purpose.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveLove the Earth 鈥� unselfishlyAs the 26th UN Climate Change Conference begins this week with the goal of accelerating action toward tackling climate change, we can all consider an important question: What can each of us do 鈥� practically and prayerfully 鈥� to help the Earth?
The Monitor's ViewMerkel鈥檚 exit message for the worldAs she ends 16 years as chancellor, she worries most about losing history鈥檚 lessons about 鈥渁cting in a purely national way.鈥�
Readers RespondReaders write: A forester's perspective on carbon offsetsLetters to the editor for the November 1, 2021 weekly magazine. Readers discuss聽carbon sequestration efforts聽and creating interfaith community.
The Monitor's ViewIn Sudan and Myanmar, appeals to soldiers鈥� conscienceThe civilian uprisings against each country鈥檚 military coups rely on persuading foot soldiers not to shoot.
