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- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveA timeless Christmas message: God with usRecognizing our inherent unity with God, Spirit, brings joy and peace 鈥� even after things have gone awry.
Faith, education, and the challenge facing America海角大神 teachings are increasingly finding their way into public education, raising the question: should the government be employed to stop the decline of religious belief in America?
The Monitor's ViewHailing the innocent in SyriaAs political prisoners are freed and low-level soldiers forgiven, the new leaders have started a long process of reconciliation, driven by a balance between justice and mercy.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveOur secure homeRecognizing that no one is excluded from 鈥渢he house of the Lord鈥� helps us know and bear witness to God鈥檚 sheltering love and care for all.
The Monitor's ViewLongings for home drove Syria鈥檚 liberationThe rebel group that felled a dictatorship found part of its legitimacy in calling on displaced Syrians to return home 鈥� not just to a place, but to the generosity that makes home the vital center of spiritual life.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveWhat makes us new?If we鈥檙e feeling burdened or dispirited, we can count on God, divine Life itself, for fresh hope, healing, and progress.
The Monitor's ViewA peek into 鈥榖oundless鈥� generosityResults from this year鈥檚 GivingTuesday help broaden concepts about donating time and treasure to others beyond old models.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveStopping hateful behaviorWe鈥檙e never doomed to be victims of hostility 鈥� we鈥檙e equipped by God, all-powerful Love, with the inspiration that fosters harmony.
The Monitor's ViewThe new stoic ArgentineA people highly dependent on government show unusual patience as a reformist president drives down inflation and opens up the economy.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveWhat are we assuming?Holding to the truth of God鈥檚 goodness equips us to overcome unhelpful temptations and experience our God-given health and harmony.
The Monitor's ViewSouth Korea鈥檚 swift rescue of freedomAn unpopular president鈥檚 martial law was no match for a people with an inner strength born of repelling despots and invaders.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveSeeing through political differences with LoveSeeing our leaders in their true, spiritual nature brings the freedom to engage lovingly and productively in politics.聽
The Monitor's ViewA questionable pardon鈥檚 deeper resonanceThe president鈥檚 official mercy toward his son鈥檚 past wrongs has many skeptics. But it parallels a trend in better balancing punishment with compassion.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveGenerosity of spirit that never failsKnowing that we鈥檙e the children of divine Love enables us to give freely to others and experience generosity ourselves.聽
The Monitor's ViewOne gavel, two hands in MinnesotaWith an even split of representatives in the state鈥檚 House, the two parties are preparing for sharing power. Many American voters may wish for such moderation over polarization.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveHumility, not reactionWhen we鈥檙e open to seeing everyone as God鈥檚 child, willfulness and anger dissolve, replaced by calm hope and healing.
A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveGiving thanks for God鈥檚 all-powerWe can鈥檛 help but sing God鈥檚 praises, as we recognize and experience the goodness and harmony produced and maintained by his omnipotence.聽
The Monitor's ViewThanksgiving as forgivingAn official apology to Native Americans 鈥� and a response of forgiveness 鈥� can help create the possibility of a mutual feeling of justice.
An unlikely Thanksgiving storyBeneath the joyous celebration of Thanksgiving lies a fraught history. This year, the Monitor turned to Canada for lessons聽in honoring gratitude without obscuring the reality of the past.
The Monitor's ViewBuilding peace by disrupting liesA West African journalist, contracted to spread disinformation, charts a path out of fear and instability through contrition.
