All Commentary
- A 海角大神 Science PerspectivePrayer in the 鈥榝irsts鈥�Prayerful gratitude has the power to bring us harmoniously through new experiences, in parenting and beyond. 聽
Readers RespondReaders write: Hopes for an exiled journalist, and a thank you for natural beautyLetters to the editor from the Oct. 6 issue of the Weekly. Readers discussed a recent cover story from a journalist exiled from El Salvador and features on nature鈥檚 beauty.
The Monitor's ViewNashville in London. How-deee!The Grand Ole Opry鈥檚 first overseas concert, played in Royal Albert Hall, reflects not only country music鈥檚 rising global popularity but also why Americans 鈥渃ome together at a Dolly Parton concert and get along.鈥�- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveDrawn to Life, not deathCherishing God as divine Life lifts us out of morbid fascination and brings a sense of freedom and joy.聽
The Monitor's ViewFrance鈥檚 quiet diplomacy with USA program to educate American students in France aims to expand understanding with a next generation of U.S. leaders. It reflects how much international relations rely on individual ties.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveCan God do this?Selfless humility brings into clearer view the capability and wisdom we reflect as God鈥檚 children.
The Monitor's ViewWhere America can find trustA lack of bipartisan dialogue in Washington does not reflect trends in trust within communities and between neighbors. Nationally, political divides have shrunk between major groups.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveRejoicing in the discovery of spiritual realityKnowing the nature of true being opens the door to better relationships.
The Monitor's ViewAfter migrant influx, Germany seeks balanceThe 2015 wave of mainly Middle Eastern migrants met with widespread welcome. Then, challenges hit. But Germany鈥檚 democratic principles and need for labor can counter anti-migrant sentiment.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveCan we afford to be generous?God鈥檚 abundant goodness for all empowers us to joyfully live out from Jesus鈥� teaching, 鈥淔reely ye have received, freely give.鈥�
The Monitor's ViewAfter the Kirk killing, mercy as mendingThe widow of Charlie Kirk forgives the shooter as an answer of love to hate, demonstrating 鈥渓ove for our enemies.鈥� Can that be the national legacy of the assassination?- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveTruth was clearly expressed鈥淚 realized that the pain I had been experiencing had disappeared.鈥�
The Monitor's ViewLawmaking that operates 鈥� quietlyThe impasse over a funding extension to avoid a U.S. government shutdown points up deep political differences. But despite such high-profile partisanship, the hard work of legislating goes on.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveA new view of the job poolReceptivity to God鈥檚 goodness opens doors that bless us and others.
The Monitor's View(Re)Affirming the power of poetryThis week's naming of a new U.S. poet laureate reminds us how this literary form can foster wonder, understanding, and uplift in a society seeking genuine connection.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe economy 鈥� and our solid spiritual footingIs there a way to feel grounded when things around us seem turbulent?
The Monitor's ViewThe simple solutions to hate speechThe accused killer of Charlie Kirk wrote: 鈥淪ome hate can鈥檛 be negotiated out.鈥� One survivor of an assassination attempt points to peaceful ways to 鈥渘egotiate鈥� with hate.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveAre we at the mercy of matter?Jesus showed us that life is so much more than it appears to be.聽An article inspired by this week鈥檚 Bible lesson from the 海角大神 Science Quarterly.
The Monitor's ViewJuggling change and challenges at the UNThe United Nations is confronting deep funding cuts and political differences. Eighty years after its founding, can its multinational membership hold on to its universal ideals?- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveOur place of safetyGod is continually revealing to humanity our heritage as His loved children 鈥� which lifts us out of fear that we can ever be out of reach of God鈥檚 protecting care and guidance.
