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The Monitor's ViewModeling equality for Syrian justiceThe world is growing more adept at prosecuting war crimes. A Paris court marks a new test for the legal boundaries and standards of accountability.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveJudge not ... and be free!Prayer helps us rise above a false responsibility for our loved ones to see more of the eternal harmony of God and God鈥檚 creation. 聽
The Monitor's ViewKindling trust, reducing riskDespite sparring over tariffs and myriad security disputes, the U.S. and China forge ties on two shared threats with touches of personal warmth and respect.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveKeep pedaling!An honest effort to 鈥減ray without ceasing,鈥� as the Bible puts it, is a strong starting point for overcoming obstacles and feeling God鈥檚 care more fully.
The Monitor's ViewA revolution of respect in FranceOpen, honest debate about sexual violence sets a European society on a new course of equality and individual dignity.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveLove really can defuse hatredKnowing the truth that we are all the children of divine Love helps us see more of the safety and harmony that are all around.聽
The Monitor's ViewRespecting enemies to protect civiliansThe rising humanitarian toll of global conflicts masks a quieter trend of nurturing peace among foes through empathy.聽- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveNo more worrisome 鈥榳hat ifs鈥�As we reason from a spiritual basis, fears fall away, and we experience more of God鈥檚 harmony.聽
Field notes: How one Monitor photographer focuses on the big pictureOn a police ride-along, a photographer has to get creative to illustrate the scene while protecting the privacy of the people seen through her viewfinder. The result is all the more interesting.
The Monitor's ViewEurovision shapes the Continent鈥檚 identityThe annual singing contest endures geopolitical winds by focusing on the values that help build the European project.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveOur divine Mother loves usThe love we receive from God is boundless, and as we understand this fact, we find it expressed in our lives.聽
The Monitor's ViewCivic joy in South Africa鈥檚 voteA watershed election reveals youthful determination to sweeten democracy with compassion and unity.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe divine economy in unstable timesWe really are the children of God, cared for and loved, and we experience this more tangibly as we lean on the Divine as the stable, reliable source of goodness.聽
The Monitor's ViewThe idea factory in artificial intelligenceEconomists find that AI鈥檚 potential in boosting productivity may lie in the notion of an infinite supply of ideas.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveWe can lay down our cynicismWhen we let a Christ-inspired view of things lift us out of unhelpful modes of thought, this opens the door to progress.
Want to help solve political polarization? Maybe start with civility.Polarization and mistrust are high in American politics today. How do we get out of that spiral? A conversation with Alexandra Hudson offers clues.聽聽
The Monitor's ViewRecipe for honesty in GuatemalaA Central American society embraces the patient work of dissolving corruption through integrity and transparency.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveReplacing stress with restWhen our workload feels like more than we can handle, letting Jesus鈥� teachings inform our approach opens the way to peace of mind, progress, and joy.
The Monitor's ViewThe alternative to campus protestsAt many universities, finding solutions to Middle East issues relies on what higher education does best: provide instead safe places for thinkers to discover and share ideas among equals.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveStepping out of chaosAs we let the divine Mind, God 鈥� rather than fear and turmoil 鈥� inform our thoughts and view of the world, we find that light, joy, and harmony increasingly characterize our experience.
