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- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveEmbracing changeSometimes change can seem scary. But recognizing that God鈥檚 goodness is constant and unchanging enables us to approach changes in circumstance with peace of mind.
Washington as a microcosm for AmericaWashington has always showcased all of the complexities United States itself 鈥� simultaneously a symbol of all its glories and its shortcomings.聽
The Monitor's ViewA dictator鈥檚 brazen act against a truth-tellerThe forced landing of an airliner in Belarus to arrest one journalist shows how much the regime fears its own people 鈥� and their acts of 鈥渓iving in the truth.鈥�
The Monitor's ViewBiden鈥檚 focus on climate migrationWith far more people displaced worldwide by weather than by conflict, the U.S. focus on helping Central America adapt to climate change is a foretaste of what must be done.聽- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveLove beats fatigueIf we feel as though we don鈥檛 have the energy to do what we鈥檙e called upon to do, a heartfelt desire to let God鈥檚 love shine through us is a rejuvenating place to start.
Teacher appreciation: Our role in encouraging excellenceGreat teachers are passionate about their subjects and make a lasting impact on their students.聽Appreciating teachers can inspire that greatness.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe antidote for defensivenessWhat can we do when offense and anger, rather than humility and thoughtfulness, characterize our response to criticism? Considering our nature as God鈥檚 children is a valuable starting point for progress, as a woman who was prone to defensiveness experienced.
The Monitor's ViewEgypt the calm-makerIts role in the Israel-Hamas truce won high praise and signals progress in its regional role in mediating conflicts.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectivePrimitive 海角大神ity ... still healing todayAre the teachings of Christ Jesus still relevant today, over 2,000 years later? Absolutely 鈥� 海角大神 healing is possible right here and now, as a man experienced after being involved in a serious accident.
The Monitor's ViewFinally, a summer outdoors for kids: Play on!As pandemic restrictions ease, new opportunities are created for non-remote learning.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveTurn to Love's parentingTurning to God, divine Love, for inspiration and guidance brings greater wisdom, peace, and joy to parenting efforts.
The Monitor's ViewWhy so many Colombians are protesting so longMass demonstrations, now in their fourth week, signal a demand for an end to politics of hate and polarization.
A year after Floyd, a teen activist takes stockAfter George Floyd's death, Mavis Rudof resolved to聽鈥渙bstruct the injustice that we are living in right now.鈥� A year later, she sees a 鈥渨indow of possibility for changes."- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveA powerful foundation for respectHow can we bridge the conflicts that divide us? This short podcast by the Editor of the Monitor explores a spiritual basis for respect that fosters healing and progress.
The Monitor's ViewThe peace that wears on the Hamas-Israel warNonviolent tactics, such as general strikes or peaceful protests, offer an alternative that can lessen anger and radicalism.
Grappling with the classics: Elitist or universal?Should colleges ditch the classics to make room for more diverse literature?聽To Anika Prather, these ancient works are聽vital to understanding Black history.
Why are so many people hungry in America?Hunger in America isn鈥檛 a new problem but the pandemic added new challenges 鈥� and innovations 鈥� to existing complexities of food assistance.聽- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveHelping to stop tyranny, intolerance, and bloodshedThe ongoing situation between Israelis and Palestinians may make us wonder, Can peace truly be achieved? This article from the column鈥檚 archives, written in 2014, highlights a spiritual basis for lasting peace that remains very relevant today.
The Monitor's ViewWhat matters in writing a new constitutionChile鈥檚 election of a new constitution-writing assembly helps bend the arc of democracy in Latin America.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveWhen God healed my familyPrayer based on an understanding of God and God鈥檚 perfect creation does more than comfort 鈥� it heals.
