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- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveLessons in true compassionIf we鈥檙e feeling wearied by the push and pull of current events, political or otherwise, a spiritual perspective on what it means to be compassionate can uplift the way we react to news and to others who think differently than we do.
The Monitor's ViewThe pandemic鈥檚 bloom of startupsApplications for new businesses are way up in the U.S., a sign of creative and courageous entrepreneurship that defies the social isolation and gloom.
Readers RespondReaders write: Seeing the good, a fig tree saga, and moreLetters to the editor for the Oct. 5, 2020 weekly magazine. Readers discuss the difficulties of fig cultivation, searching for positivity, and more.
The Monitor's ViewWhy Trump鈥檚 detractors wish him wellAs in modern warfare, more of today鈥檚 politics accepts the principle that even a fallen opponent deserves health care.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveReinventing yourself? Find your true self!If our sense of purpose and worth seems adrift, it鈥檚 worth considering our nature and purpose as God鈥檚 children 鈥� as a mother has experienced firsthand as her children grow older.
What China and the US got rightHere we are, at a moment when mutual miscalculations have in some ways put both the U.S. and China on the back foot. But reason聽 can still prevail.
Is there room for empathy in politics?Majorities of voters in both major U.S. parties say it is essential for someone in high political office to be compassionate and empathetic.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveHealing through prayer aloneHealing through spiritual means is not just a phenomenon of the early 海角大神 Era 鈥� it鈥檚 happening today and practiced on a scientific basis.
The Monitor's ViewThe Arab pinch on Palestinians to uniteIsrael鈥檚 new ties with two Arab nations help push Hamas and Fatah toward holding an election that the Palestinian cause needs.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveCountering 鈥榣ockdown fatigue鈥�In the face of ongoing restrictions on everyday activities, it can be tempting to feel dispirited. But through prayer, we can let God鈥檚 love lift us out of despondency and into joy, resilience, and strength.
The Monitor's ViewAn apology ricochets in the KoreasLong portrayed as infallible, North Korea鈥檚 leader apologizes for the killing of a South Korean. His move from myth-making to truth-telling opens a door for peace.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveLife is more than a statisticSometimes it can seem our identity is confined to a vulnerable, mortal body. But as an airplane passenger experienced when the pilot lost control, considering existence from an unlimited, spiritual perspective brings comfort and safety.
The Monitor's ViewWhy a candidate鈥檚 age matters lessFar more Americans see the older age of the presidential contenders as an asset than those who don鈥檛. Society is getting wise to those with wisdom.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveHave you thought about holiness lately?More than an abstract, impractical concept, the idea that God has made us holy opens the door to more peace 鈥� even during stressful times.
The Monitor's ViewWar in the Caucasus as a window on what brings peaceA serious eruption of violence between Armenia and Azerbaijan is a test for the idea that democracies are less inclined to use war to distract from domestic woes.
A change at the Monitor this yearBy the time you read this, we will have made a change aimed at both unifying the Monitor and putting the Weekly magazine on the best path to thrive.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveLoving in the face of verbal violenceWhen a colleague鈥檚 recurring verbal attacks soured the work environment for himself and others, a stage manager turned to the Bible for help. As he learned more about what it means that God is Love, the situation turned around dramatically.
The Monitor's ViewAn embrace of law to curb China鈥檚 bullyingThe Philippines has joined a chorus of nations asserting international law over Beijing鈥檚 claims to remote islands.
The Monitor's ViewFinding justice for Breonna TaylorLike other cities following police violence, Louisville is relying on a local desire for social harmony and justice to drive needed reforms.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe 鈥榙ivine Us鈥� 鈥� a basis for unityA sincere desire for greater unity and love among humanity is a natural expression of our spiritual nature. Seeing each other as brothers and sisters in God inspires in us the compassion and humility that can help bring this about.
