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The Monitor's ViewWhen equality outmatches loathingA courting of Israel鈥檚 Arab parties by Jewish politicians reflects how the Middle East might see peace.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe 鈥榮timulus package鈥� that lastsWhen efforts to pay the bills come up short, where can we turn? Following Jesus鈥� instruction to seek the kingdom of God first and foremost is a solid starting point, as a man found when experiencing deep financial trouble.
The Monitor's ViewWhy bullets may not work in MyanmarThe military鈥檚 mass killing of protesters focuses democracy advocates to search for legitimacy by forging consensus on a new constitution.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveHumility that empowersStung by a friend鈥檚 comment that she needed humility, a woman turned to the Bible and the writings of Mary Baker Eddy for a closer look at what it truly means to be humble 鈥� which prompted an empowering shift in her thinking.
The Monitor's ViewIt's comeback time for America's pastimeOpening day this year for Major League Baseball could bring a renewal of fan affection and for the game itself.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveSilencing 鈥榣ocker room talk鈥�As God鈥檚 children, each of us is inherently capable of knowing what is right and acting accordingly, with compassion, dignity, and grace.
The Monitor's ViewA nod for a different African futureNiger鈥檚 shift toward putting Islamist militants on trial hints at a shift from a military approach.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveWhile we waitThere isn鈥檛 anywhere that God-gifted grace, patience, and joy can鈥檛 be expressed 鈥� uplifting our outlook and experience even when it seems we鈥檙e in a waiting game for something good to happen.聽
The Monitor's ViewA police officer's calmness in actionThe first to respond to the mass shooting in Boulder, Officer Talley showed why the public looks to certain qualities in police.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveCan prayer stop a bully?鈥淚t might seem naive to think that prayer could stop a group of bullies,鈥� a woman acknowledges as she reflects back on an experience she had as a student, 鈥渂ut that鈥檚 exactly what happened.鈥�
The Monitor's ViewThe Biden 鈥榤oonshot鈥� for Afghan reconciliationAs pressure mounts for a U.S. exit, the new president pushes elected Afghan leaders to work with the Taliban in finding a peaceful blend of Islam and democracy.
Overcoming anti-Asian hate: Can the US learn from its past?Seeing Asian Americans as 鈥渙ther鈥� ignores their humanity and obscures the diversity within the Asian American community, sometimes leading to tragedy.
The Monitor's ViewTurkey shows why a central bank鈥檚 independence is centralThe dismissal of a central bank chief does more than put an economy at risk. Democracies now depend on these deliberative bodies for long-term stability.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveLove that dissolves political tensionsAre conflict and division the inevitable outcomes of disagreements about politics? Not when we look to God鈥檚 unifying love as the basis of our relationships with others.
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- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveCall on GodFinding herself in an uncomfortable situation at a secluded airport parking lot, a woman found inspiration in the biblical message of God鈥檚 power and goodness. And she discovered that everything she needed to remain safe was already at hand, because God was there, too.
The Monitor's ViewOne way to build China-US trustThe two rivals can find common ground in reversing a military coup in Myanmar, creating goodwill to solve other tense conflicts.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveGod鈥檚 kingdom, within reach鈥淵our kingdom come,鈥� Jesus prayed. Those three words point to a spiritual reality with powerful, healing relevance.
The Monitor's ViewBritain reins in its company bonus cultureProposed rules would instill more honesty in companies by ensuring pay incentives don鈥檛 lead to reckless or corrupt behavior.
How to avoid world war? Use your imagination.Military officers 鈥� and 鈥�2034鈥� co-authors 鈥� use imagination to reverse-engineer conflict between the U.S. and China as a cautionary tale to avoid war.
