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- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveHealed during swine flu pandemicUpon receiving a diagnosis of swine flu, a woman found that turning to God brought calm instead of fear 鈥� and quick healing ensued.
The Monitor's ViewCrash course in civics to end a pandemicThe world鈥檚 democracies are being strained with new impositions on daily life. 聽The U.S. in particular needs better education in the principles and workings of democracy.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveA holy presenceEven when we鈥檙e feeling isolated or alone, God鈥檚 comforting, healing presence is right with us, as this poem highlights.
The Monitor's ViewAs rescue money flows, so can honesty and accountabilityStarting with the Fed鈥檚 new transparency, government leaders should keep corruption in check in order to keep the public on their side.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveOur always-present help during crisesAt a time of crisis, is panic our only option? One mayor found he could rely completely on God鈥檚 help and direction as he navigated an emergency situation in his town.
The Monitor's ViewFor Syria, a light of justice in a German courtroomThe trial of two former secret police is a first in using an independent court to expose war crimes in Syria. It probably won鈥檛 be the last.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveA spiritual path out of uncertaintyDesperate and afraid in the face of sudden financial uncertainty, a woman prayed. Learning more about the nature of God as Love itself lifted her fear 鈥� and soon she experienced God鈥檚 loving care in tangible ways.
The Monitor's ViewA priority in a pandemic: The vulnerable firstThe global crisis has put a focus on aiding those most at risk, even outside one鈥檚 own society. The uplift in thought should not end when the COVID-19 crisis does.- A 海角大神 Science Perspective海角大神 Science rescued meCan the idea that God loves us actually change one鈥檚 experience for the better? A woman who grew up in an abusive environment found that what she learned at the 海角大神 Science Sunday School a friend invited her to improved her life in meaningful, lasting ways.
The Monitor's ViewThis Ramadan, Muslims find new reasons for charityThe pandemic has shut off much of the holy month鈥檚 rituals but not its spiritual meaning.
Did you hear the one about the Monitor?We鈥檙e the bran muffin of journalism.聽But we change lives because we force open that too-small box that most human beings think they live in.- A 海角大神 Science Perspective鈥楪ive us grace for to-day鈥�Across the globe, stay-at-home orders have kept immediate family members closer together 鈥� sometimes sparking tension as well as joy. But each of us can turn to God for the daily grace of patience, kindness, and poise we need to meet such situations, as a mother of three has experienced throughout her time as a parent.
The Monitor's ViewHong Kong embraces its rights 鈥� for the rest of usThe April 18 arrest of 15 leading pro-democracy activists only attests to the weakness of China鈥檚 attempts to ignore basic rights like rule of law.
Readers RespondReaders write: Nonsense words, politics and religion, and moreLetters to the editor for the April 20, 2020 weekly magazine. Readers discuss the聽First Amendment, Melissa Mohr鈥檚 column, and more.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveFlu symptoms healedWhen a man and his colleagues began to exhibit flu-like symptoms, he turned to God in prayer 鈥� and experienced how God鈥檚 limitless, healing love is present at every moment.
The Monitor's ViewDebt forbearance as a tool to defeat the pandemicThe financial impact from COVID-19 has forced a wave of debt relief, especially for the most vulnerable.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveFinding sanctuary when buildings are closedIn many parts of the world, churches (and other public spaces) are closed in compliance with governmental regulations. But wherever we are and whomever we are (or aren鈥檛) with, each of us can experience the sanctuary of divine joy, comfort, and healing.
The Monitor's ViewA beacon for ending lockdownsStrategies do exist to reopen societies as COVID-19 is suppressed. South Korea just set an example.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveNo fear can stop humanity鈥檚 brotherhood and sisterhoodThe Bible describes what removes fear: 鈥減erfect Love鈥� (see I John 4:18). When we understand this divine Love 鈥� and our unity with Love, God 鈥� we鈥檙e able to rise above the heightened fear that surfaces during a time of contagion.
The Monitor's ViewCrossover lessons: Earth Day and the pandemicCOVID-19 poses issues of living in harmony with nature that apply to climate change. Both problems require harmonious action.
