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The Monitor's ViewLebanon鈥檚 post-blast embrace of reformIn their compassion toward victims of a preventable tragedy, Lebanese show a desire to finally adopt a culture of accountability.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveLife鈥檚 master planStruggling to find inner peace and his place in the world, a young man wondered whether it was even worthwhile to be alive. But turning to God for guidance brought increasing confidence, joy, and inspiration that led him to a meaningful career path that continues to this day.
The Monitor's ViewA pandemic鈥檚 knock-it-off effect on warInklings of peace in the world鈥檚 hot spots suggest people seek a higher priority in health.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveWhat鈥檚 constant in uncertain times?In these days of lockdowns and 鈥渟afer-at-home鈥� orders around the world, it can seem hard to find a sense of normalcy. But as a woman from Melbourne, Australia, has found, God-given qualities of strength, joy, and peace are a constant in our lives, there for us to feel and express even when it seems life has been turned upside down.
The Monitor's ViewFusion鈥檚 future gets real in FranceFor decades fusion power plants have been held out as a solution to energy and climate challenges. Now as assembly starts on such a plant, the question of their viability may finally be answered.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveWomen in The Church of Christ, Scientist鈥淚n natural law and in religion the right of woman to fill the highest measure of enlightened understanding and the highest places in government, is inalienable...鈥� wrote the Monitor鈥檚 founder. And there鈥檚 a spiritual basis for that claim that empowers each of us to fulfill our potential with strength and grace.
A look behind the scenes of the Monitor's suffrage coverageWe wanted to tell the story of the hard-won victory for women鈥檚 voting rights in 1920, along with the evolution of women into global leaders.
The Monitor's ViewThe roots of inherent rights like votingThe 19th Amendment helped shatter the excuses used to subordinate women. It was a historic moment in proclaiming the equality of all.
Tracking the anti-science wave: Commentary on the roots of distrustDistrust in science is widespread in the United States. Perhaps the solution is to have scientists more openly involved in politics.聽- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveCounterfeit thoughts in neon sequin dressSometimes our thoughts can become muddled, fearful, or unhealthy. But learning more about God, good, as divine Mind breaks through anxious, negative thinking and brings healing calm.
The Monitor's ViewThe pandemic鈥檚 food crisis sparks a green revolutionA report in Britain shows how nimble innovation can help a country rethink food security after a period of log-jams and panic.- A 海角大神 Science Perspective鈥榃hen you pray, move your feet鈥�In recognition of the lifework of John Lewis, including his commitment to loving 鈥減eople in particular,鈥� not just 鈥減eople in general,鈥� here鈥檚 an article from our archives that points to the spiritual basis for racial equality.
The Monitor's ViewWhy old-style news is new againThe pandemic has forced Americans to turn to traditional media and away from 鈥渋ffy鈥� sources. This truth-seeking could last longer than the disaster driving it.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveGod鈥檚 love heals griefDevastated by her husband鈥檚 unexpected death, a woman turned wholeheartedly to God for comfort. Her prayers brought inspiration, renewal, and a tangible sense of God鈥檚 love that lifted the pull of grief.
The Monitor's ViewA moment in the US for deep listeningA national unsettling caused by the pandemic and the racial justice movement has opened an opportunity to change the way Americans debate issues.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveWhat does love have to do with ending a pandemic?If we鈥檙e feeling there鈥檚 little we can do to contribute to healing the world鈥檚 ills, it鈥檚 worth considering the power of love impelled by God, all-powerful divine Love itself.
The Monitor's ViewMalaysia upends its malaise on corruptionRising demand for clean governance results in the first Malaysian leader to be convicted of corruption and a wider embrace of equal justice for all.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveFinding the courage to do what鈥檚 rightEach of us has a God-given ability to let go of fear, prejudice, and self-justification that would keep us from knowing and doing what鈥檚 right.
The Monitor's ViewA protest against one racial inequity 鈥� tree desertsMinneapolis鈥� low-income neighborhoods are planting trees and gardens to help create closer communities and heal social divisions.
Letter from Karachi: In a too-familiar crisis, signs of life and lovePakistan鈥檚 coronavirus response leads one writer to reflect on the country鈥檚 painful histories聽鈥� but also its resilience.
