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The Monitor's ViewSouth Africa's step toward equality before the lawThe country鈥檚 high court orders a former president to prison over his defiance in a corruption probe. The ruling may be a turning point in curbing a culture of impunity.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe life we're meant to liveWho doesn鈥檛 long for freedom from whatever may be constricting us? Realizing that we鈥檙e created to reflect God鈥檚 spiritual, flawless nature empowers us to more freely experience healing and harmony in our lives.
The Monitor's ViewPark it! Why the world is greener.In the past decade, countries have protected enough land to equal the size of Russia. The global drive for land conservation sets an example for other eco-challenges.
What does systemic racism mean to you?Disagreements over phrases like 鈥渟ystemic racism鈥� can make it difficult for opposing sides to notice when they share common values.
Readers RespondReaders write: Facing history through television 鈥� or reviewsLetters to the editor for the June 28, 2021 weekly magazine. Readers discuss diversity in cycling and a review of聽鈥淭he Underground Railroad."- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveMe? Beautiful?Bullied for years because of her appearance, a teen disliked what she saw when she looked in the mirror. But the realization that true beauty is spiritual and God-given to everyone brought lasting peace and happiness with who she is.
The Monitor's ViewA rise in refugees, a need for solutionsThe number of people fleeing violence keeps going up, forcing more attention on successful diplomacy, such as in Libya.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveGoverned by Love, not angerSometimes anger can seem uncontrollable. But as a woman with a proclivity for anger found, we all have an innate ability to feel and express God鈥檚 love, which frees us from bad-tempered thoughts and outbursts.
The Monitor's ViewSpain tries mercy in CataloniaA pardon for nine activists convicted for sedition sets a tone of forgiveness.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveDiscover your true heritageLooking for a better understanding of who you are and where you come from? Starting from the spiritual standpoint of our nature as God鈥檚 children frees us from limitations that would divide or pigeonhole us.
The Monitor's ViewA new political tone over gun violence?As shootings rise, a primary race in New York and President Biden鈥檚 anti-crime package reflect a more nuanced approach to crime.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveLove that leaves no one outMaybe we鈥檙e feeling unloved or excluded 鈥� or treating others that way, unconsciously or otherwise. But recognizing that everyone is included in God鈥檚 love brings joy and healing to our hearts and to our interactions with others.
The Monitor's ViewTime for the NCAA to redefine sportsA Supreme Court ruling against limits on compensation to college athletes may add to the drive to ensure a purity of motives in sports.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveStrengthening family tiesSometimes the responsibility of helping a loved one with a problem can feel oppressive. But a spiritual view of everyone鈥檚 roots as children of God brings inspiration that rejuvenates, strengthens our connections with others, and opens the door to solutions.
The Monitor's ViewA message to Moscow from ArmeniansA surprise victory for the Civil Contract party of Nikol Pashinyan reveals that Armenians see their best security in democratic values and clean governance.
A different view of religion and politicsPolitics is often injected with a religious fervor, a winner-take-all attitude. But religion also has a different function: community building.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectivePrayerful parenting during extreme timesAll-consuming fear about one鈥檚 children 鈥� their development and well-being 鈥� falls away as we trust God, the divine Parent of all.
The Monitor's ViewA welcome diversion in 鈥榯he beautiful game鈥�The start of the delayed Euro 2020 soccer tournament is a nice break from the cares of the world - and the pandemic.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveI don鈥檛 have any racist thoughts ... do I?Caught off guard by the reflex fear he felt when a Black man approached him on the side of the road, a white man realized he could do better when it came to loving his neighbor. He found a powerful starting point in the idea that we are all God鈥檚 children, created to express harmony and love. It鈥檚 a message we can all take to heart as Juneteenth approaches 鈥� and every day.
Juneteenth, George Floyd, and Tulsa: Sweet and bitterCongress voted to make Juneteenth a federal holiday. But anniversaries of George Floyd鈥檚 murder and the Tulsa Race Massacre make the day bittersweet.聽
