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The Monitor's ViewInviting Taiwan to Biden鈥檚 democracy summitChina might learn about democracy by not bullying Taiwan about attending the December summit.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveForever complete and usefulSometimes it can seem that our ability to productively and meaningfully contribute to society is at the mercy of factors beyond our control. But the realization that we all have a God-given purpose and identity opens the door to fresh opportunities and capabilities.
The Monitor's ViewHow reconciliation can enlarge EuropeA European Union summit will look at admitting six Balkan states 鈥� if those states can fix issues preventing EU membership.
Readers RespondReaders write: America's exit from AfghanistanLetter to the editor for the October 4, 2021 weekly magazine. A reader discusses the desire to place blame following the fall of Kabul.聽- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe grace of forgivingWhen forgiveness seems an impossible task, we can let God鈥檚 love dispel hurt, redeem wrongs, and impel peace, grace, and even 鈥渟weet reuniting,鈥� as this poem conveys.
The Monitor's ViewWhen Islamists defend democracyWith democracy at stake in Iraq and Tunisia, top Islamists are rising to its defense.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveOur greatest opportunityHealing in 海角大神 Science not only includes cures for our ills, but also transforms the way we see the world around us and opens the door to even greater good.
From college prep to Mideast peace: Stop talking and start collaboratingAs this writer experienced, transformative connections are formed not by squaring off head-to-head but collaborating side by side.
The Monitor's ViewWhat Washington can agree onMassive spending bills like the two infrastructure measures have brought bipartisan attention to preventing fraud.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveFinding peace amid chaosWhen things get turbulent or frightening, it can seem hard to find mental calm. But Christ鈥檚 timeless promise of peace offers a basis for experiencing healing, harmony, and peace of mind.
The Monitor's ViewA woman鈥檚 courage to end wartime rape in EthiopiaOut of conscience, the country鈥檚 minister for women resigns after campaigning for justice against wartime sexual violence.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveAre we living in a post-truth era?Sometimes it can seem as if facts take a back seat to opinion or emotion. But getting to know God as infinite, pure Truth itself is a powerful basis for finding clarity, harmony, and mental as well as physical healing.
The Monitor's ViewA youth-led movement against Malaysia鈥檚 race-based politicsAs in other Muslim nations, many young people in this Southeast Asian nation see official discrimination for or against groups as a source of corruption and a denial of individual rights.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveSearching for higher ground?If frustration, discouragement, or fear threaten to overwhelm, we can open our hearts to God鈥檚 love, lighting the path to peace, joy, and healing.
The Monitor's ViewMerkel鈥檚 style shaping Germany鈥檚 new governmentNo one party clearly won Sunday鈥檚 election to replace Angela Merkel after her 16 years in power. Yet the leading contenders may imitate her methods of seeking compromise to form a coalition.聽
A risk that worked: Talking about race head-on with neighborsWhen three neighbors 鈥� two white and one Black 鈥� talk about race, they learn the benefits of seeking, not to be understood, but to understand.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveEye healed during church serviceRecognizing that God, good, is always present has powerful healing effects.
The Monitor's ViewA China encircled by freedomsThe Indo-Pacific鈥檚 clubs of democracies and free-trade nations may do more to curb Chinese aggression than military pushback.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveGood that鈥檚 never wastedEvents in Afghanistan and elsewhere may beg the question, Can good be wasted or lost? An Iraq War veteran explores how recognizing God as the source of limitless good lifts dismay and frustration that would hamper progress.聽
The Monitor's ViewLook who鈥檚 defending the rights of Afghan women聽Foreign aid groups, eager to assist a hungry nation, insist on guarantees for their female Afghan staff to operate freely. The Taliban might listen.
