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Readers RespondReaders write: The fate of American wild horsesLetters to the editor for the March 23, 2020 weekly magazine. Readers discuss our cover story on wild horse population management.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe power of 鈥楲ove鈥檚 warm embrace鈥�Frustrated by illness while out of town for a conference, a woman experienced how God鈥檚 perfect love lifts fear and brings healing.
The Monitor's ViewElectric-car sales will zoom over latest bumpsThe current low pump prices and the slowing economy can鈥檛 deter the rising advantages for EVs.
The Monitor's ViewThe unhailed progress for women in politicsThe Democratic presidential race still holds hope for women. So do the numbers of lawmakers and governors.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveGo deeper for refugeIf we feel tossed around by uncertainty or unhappiness, we can open our hearts to God鈥檚 limitless love, which brings comfort, peace, and healing.
- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveOvercome fear, destroy illnessIllness can sometimes seem frightening or inevitable. But a willingness to see ourselves and others as God鈥檚 pure, flawless, beloved children lifts fear and brings God鈥檚 healing presence to light.
The Monitor's ViewAmid coronavirus, Iraq aims for a higher politicsA prime minister-designate tries to form a government that lives up to young people鈥檚 democratic ideals 鈥� and protects Iraqis from the virus outbreak.- A 海角大神 Science Perspective鈥業t shall not come nigh thee鈥�When her daughter came home from school with symptoms of a contagious illness, a mother experienced how the idea that God holds all His children safe from harm lifted fear and opened the way for healing. 聽
The Monitor's ViewA pandemic's generous respondersCharitable giving has spiked as fast as the virus, filling in the gaps of government response to the crisis.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveGod cares for us past measureFaced with the prospect of falling behind on her bills, a woman found comfort in the promise of God鈥檚 limitless care for all. This lifted her fear, and tangible evidence of that care soon emerged in an unexpected way.
The Monitor's ViewTending to those most vulnerable and aloneSeniors isolated in a house or care facility during this crisis need new expressions of contact and care.
How one Monitor friend shook a countrySince Chol Duang聽returned to South Sudan from the U.S., there had been questions. What did you learn in America? Are you a spy?
Readers RespondReaders write: Solutions for conflict, and defending freedomLetters to the editor for the March 16, 2020 weekly magazine. Readers discuss the best way to restore trust and preserve national sovereignty.聽
The Monitor's ViewTo end a pandemic, the world becomes a classroomThe learning curve has been steep for nations in adopting qualities of leadership that can stop the coronavirus.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe continuity of goodIt can sometimes seem that the bad outweighs the good. But considering God鈥檚 unwavering care for all creation brings to light evidence of divine goodness in our lives, as a woman found out when faced with a financial shortfall.
- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveFinding immunity from sicknessAfter contracting a contagious skin condition, a woman found that welcoming God鈥檚 perfect love into one鈥檚 heart lifts fear, protects, and heals.
The Monitor's ViewThe way to shed imperial instinctsThe Dutch king鈥檚 apology for violence used in a former colony, Indonesia, stands in contrast to actions by a few other former empires.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveCan our prayers reduce racial tension?It can sometimes feel as if there鈥檚 little we can do to make a difference in healing the world鈥檚 problems. But as a woman experienced firsthand while witnessing a racial conflict, the desire to see others as God does has healing effect.
The Monitor's ViewFor U.S. voters, a test about a president's ageThe next president, no matter who wins the election, will be the oldest ever. That puts a spotlight on changing views of aging and how much voters accept old ideas about limitations.- A 海角大神 Science Perspective100%Numerical predictions can sometimes feel overwhelming or frightening. But opening our hearts to the wholeness of God and His entire creation allows God鈥檚 healing, saving light to shine through.
