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The Monitor's ViewWhat can鈥檛 be stolen at the ballot boxIn the wake of a flawed election, Venezuelans assert that the legitimacy of power rests in truthfulness and dignity.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveBeing a visionaryTrusting God鈥檚, Spirit鈥檚, view of life enables us to move forward with confidence and gain progress.聽
The Monitor's ViewUkraine's freedom, book by bookBook reading, from the war trenches to the bedrooms of children, has helped Ukrainians assert their cultural independence and mental toughness.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveWhat鈥檚 the assignment?Recognizing and building on what鈥檚 good 鈥� rather than tearing down 鈥� is a powerful way to contribute to the world around us, and we all have the God-given ability to do this.
What this moment is asking of AmericaThe attempt to assassinate Donald Trump leaves no doubt that the United States is standing on a precipice. In the face of transformational change, will love win out?
The Monitor's ViewVenezuela鈥檚 renewing lightAn election Sunday may reflect the triumph over fear and division that Venezuelans have already gained.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveGod gives us the ability we needWe can trust that God, good, is present in every moment and everywhere, and this gives us solid footing to help and heal.聽
The Monitor's ViewCreating a new Sudan amid warA vision for a postwar society is being formed by people helping millions of displaced individuals 鈥� even welcoming them into their homes.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe spiritual heights of sportsAs the 2024 Summer Olympics open and the world celebrates fantastic athletic feats, we can elevate our approach to spectatorship (or participation) by watching for how God is being expressed in the events.
The Monitor's ViewA simple, selfless dissent for integrityOne man鈥檚 example of a frugal lifestyle inspires a country鈥檚 search for an end to corruption.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveGod鈥檚 peerless powerWith the power of divine Spirit always present, in any moment we can feel and know the peace of God and witness His care.聽
The Monitor's ViewA stroke of dignity at the OlympicsA swimmer from Israel 鈥� son of an Arab father and a Jewish mother 鈥� seeks to defy stereotypes of ethnicity and religion聽by appealing to values like respect.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveFinding freedom from regretful memoriesA growing understanding of everyone鈥檚 true, spiritual nature releases us from painful memories of mistakes and hurts.
The Monitor's ViewBiden鈥檚 meekness sustains democracyHis decision to withdraw from the race reflects a humility that has run through nations鈥� long experiment in self-government.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveShake it off!We can look to Christ for the truth of our real nature as God鈥檚 children, and experience healing as a result.
The Monitor's ViewJoy breaks into the OlympicsThe 2024 Summer Games feature a new event 鈥� breaking 鈥� with its playful taunts and athletic freedom that reflect a global culture.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveYour worth isn鈥檛 up for grabsA growing understanding that nothing can really stop us from expressing God gives us greater confidence and peace of mind.聽
For Martin Luther King Jr., the conversation on political violence was very differentPoliticians united after the Donald Trump assassination attempt to say, 鈥淭his is not who we are.鈥� America鈥檚 racial history asks us to dig deeper.聽
The Monitor's ViewA father鈥檚 love, a daughter鈥檚 freedomIn places such as Afghanistan, the path for girls鈥� rights may start by enlisting their fathers as advocates.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveHave you verified your identity?Becoming aware of what we are as the spiritual offspring of God opens the door to greater harmony in our relationships.
