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The Monitor's ViewPinning a Ukraine peace to principlesEurope insists that any plan to end the war in Ukraine hold Russia accountable for war crimes. That鈥檚 not a barrier to peace. It is a universal foundation for it.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveFollowing wherever God leadsAs we obey the voice of the Divine, we鈥檙e led to exactly what we need.
The Monitor's View鈥楻adical generosity鈥� seeds solutionsThe world over, GivingTuesday is an opportunity for millions to come together and show that individuals can make a difference. Amid economic pressures, will Americans uphold the values of joyful generosity and care for others?- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveWhen food stopped being the enemyAs we come to see that God is the source of wholeness, beauty, and strength in us all, we experience more balance and satisfaction in our lives.
The Monitor's ViewUkraine's playgrounds are a war necessityRussia鈥檚 increasing attacks against civilian areas include public playgrounds. Yet Ukrainians have rallied to preserve a child鈥檚 right to play 鈥� and innocence 鈥� by building alternative playgrounds that help heal war trauma.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveEffective resistanceAs we discern that evil is not a person, place, or thing, we鈥檙e empowered to actually overcome it.
The Monitor's ViewThe uplift of a stable home and familyAfter years of rising divorce rates and single parenthood among Americans, marriage and family stability are on firmer ground. Homes and children nurtured by two parents can help expand opportunities 鈥� and affection.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveA recipe for feeling closer to GodGratitude can be a profound form of prayer.
The Monitor's ViewThanks for all proofs of goodnessEven in bleak circumstances, now and centuries ago, virtue and hope shine through. Gratitude for national and civic structures and individual examples of compassion and faith buoy us all.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveGratitude is excitingWhen we gratefully acknowledge all that God does for us, we realize that goodness, joy, and blessings abound.
The Monitor's ViewExtracting minerals in Africa 鈥� for AfricaA summit of European and African leaders sets a new ethical tone in terms of leaving Africa far better after extracting 鈥済reen minerals鈥� for the world鈥檚 tech industries.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveGratitude-fueled loveDuring Thanksgiving and beyond, gratitude to God can motivate us to embrace others in love. An article inspired by this year鈥檚 Thanksgiving Bible lesson from the 海角大神 Science Quarterly.
The Monitor's ViewUkraine鈥檚 fronts are not only in the warA corruption scandal is testing hopes for the rule of law, and American pressure to concede land is challenging national sovereignty. Ukrainians might yet again rise in unified purpose and strength.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe Science of one: Freedom from feeling overwhelmedFeeling overwhelmed by the tasks at hand? Holding to our inherent unity with God opens the way to peace of mind and progress.
The Monitor's ViewGenerosity as a climate-action driverAmid the latest global climate conference comes news of a record rise in private giving to help the world鈥檚 most vulnerable people adapt to climate extremes.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveGod鈥檚 鈥榯o do鈥� listIs it possible to complete our tasks without a sense of pressure or stress?
The Monitor's ViewLessons in multilateral mediationQuiet diplomacy by Saudi Arabia and other Gulf States helped achieve U.N. approval for the Gaza peace plan. Their culturally rooted approaches demonstrate the power of nonadversarial, respectful dialogue and consensus-building.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveSickness can be eradicatedBy understanding God as all-power, we can see the powerlessness of sickness and find healing. An article inspired by this week鈥檚 Bible lesson from the 海角大神 Science Quarterly.
The Monitor's ViewLawful checks on cocaine traffickersPresident Donald Trump鈥檚 military campaign on suspected drug boats in the Caribbean comes as one nation in the region, the Dominican Republic, succeeds in an alternative approach.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveLabels that limit usAs children of God, we鈥檙e able to see each other in our spiritual wholeness, and interact with each other from that higher ground.聽
