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The Monitor's ViewManifold justice for George FloydReactions to the murder verdict of a former Minneapolis police officer reflect a United States digging deeper for all the aspects of justice coming out of this tragedy.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveMy protest plansHow can we heal division and injustice, whether race-based or otherwise? A spiritual take on the concept of 鈥減rotesting鈥� offers a radical starting point.
The Monitor's ViewMilitary chaplains: Their new role as peacemakersThe U.S. wars in Afghanistan and Iraq have expanded the purpose of chaplains to be mediators in faith communities.
Honesty, bias, and voter ID lawsThe issue of voter ID laws may seem like just another partisan rift in an increasingly divided America. But on this issue, untruths have clouded ideological debate.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveA new view of normalIs there such a thing as a 鈥渘ormal鈥� that is certain and consistently good? In a word, yes 鈥� and we find it in God.
The Monitor's ViewA bellwether on corruption in Latin America?The pandemic may have stalled anti-graft campaigns in the region, but an election in Ecuador shows voters still want integrity in leaders.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveGod wasn鈥檛 in the snowstormGod doesn鈥檛 cause dangerous situations. But when it seems we鈥檙e in trouble, God is right there to comfort, heal, and guide us to safety 鈥� as a woman experienced when an unexpected snowstorm suddenly arose during a car trip.
The Monitor's ViewAsia鈥檚 democracies take a standSouth Korea, Taiwan, and Indonesia condemn the violence in Myanmar while Japan has begun to challenge China鈥檚 abuses.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveDebilitating foot condition healedFaced with a problem that made it difficult to stand or walk without pain, a woman found that looking to God, rather than matter, as the source of our health brought permanent healing.
Slavery鈥檚 鈥榣ingering鈥� effects, reparations, and a hope of reconciliationReparations discussions 鈥� and their implementation 鈥� are increasing. Our writer hopes they might spark a truth and reconciliation process in the U.S.
The Monitor's ViewWhy a parched Iran may seek peaceClimate change鈥檚 effect on the Middle East has already helped push deals between Israel and two Arab states. Will Iran be next?- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveWhy God is relevantSometimes learning about God may be low in a list of pressing priorities (or absent from it altogether). But to know God鈥檚 nature and presence is to find the inspiration, love, and healing that meet our everyday needs, as a man experienced when he fell ill and feared for his life.
The Monitor's ViewDemocracy's strength: Eyes on the spiesIn public hearings before Congress, top U.S. intelligence officials not only give their best estimates of threats to the U.S., but also ensure their work is transparent and accountable. That makes dictators uneasy.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectivePrayer for humilityOpening our hearts to God, we experience more of what it means to reflect 鈥淪pirit鈥檚 pure goodness / like a ray of the sun鈥檚 shine,鈥� as this poem describes it.
The Monitor's ViewBiden鈥檚 first steps on Central American migrationThree countries will boost border security against people-smuggling, signaling the Biden administration鈥檚 goal of improving rule of law in the region.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThere is always lightSometimes it can seem that there鈥檚 more darkness and chaos than light in the world. But the light of Christ is always here to uplift, heal, and illuminate the path to progress.
The Monitor's ViewDoes a rebirth of democracy lie ahead?One vision from a U.S. government think tank imagines how innovation and scientific progress could pave the way.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectivePraying for our teenagersFrom social pressures to pandemic-related stress to specific incidents such as the ongoing violence in Belfast, it seems the world鈥檚 teenagers have a lot to deal with these days. Each of us can play a part in supporting young people through prayer affirming everyone鈥檚 inherent grace, stability, and strength as God鈥檚 child.
The Monitor's ViewIn Ethiopia鈥檚 war, a retreat worthy of African idealsA leader鈥檚 admission of atrocities in Tigray fulfills a principle of accountability.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe path forwardSometimes it can seem tough to find and stay on the path toward progress. But as a young woman experienced when she found herself in an unhealthy relationship, God gives us the strength and wisdom we need to think and act in ways that bless ourselves and others.
