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- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveKnow what you areWe experience great freedom from seeing more clearly the incorruptibility of our God-given, spiritual selfhood.聽
The Monitor's ViewUnanimous court rebuttal to political animusOne 鈥渢ake home鈥� message from a Supreme Court ruling against states barring Trump from the ballot is that unity in rule of law is more important than political differences.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveLet Love shape your viewLetting God inform our perspective of ourselves and others frees us from unhelpful rumination over perceived flaws and opens the door to joy and progress.
Readers RespondReaders write: Looking for the goodLetters to the editor from the Mar. 11 issue. Readers discussed the war in Gaza, humanity's pessimism about progress, and new climate innovations.
The Monitor's View鈥楬ealing spaces鈥� in post-conflict societiesA new Afghan archive reflects the roles of empathy and personal dignity in lifting countries beyond war and repression.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveLetting go and moving forwardNothing can keep us from God鈥檚 love and goodness.
The Monitor's ViewThe oyster is your worldEurope sets a path to restoring degraded natural areas, such as oyster beds, in hopes of showing that harmony with nature can not only help the climate but also boost prosperity.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveTrusting Truth that鈥檚 solid as rockNo matter what type of situation we find ourselves in, we can rely on God for strength and guidance 鈥� as a climber experienced firsthand while ascending Half Dome.
The Monitor's ViewA light for postwar Gaza, IsraelRecovery efforts in a Hawaiian town leveled by wildfire offer lessons in how a rethinking of community can bring a restorative effect.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveStalemate?If we鈥檙e feeling stuck in an impasse, we can count on the divine Mind for solution-inspiring wisdom that benefits all involved.
The Monitor's ViewLook who鈥檚 saving European democraciesLed by young voters, Poland has a new government restoring equality in rule of law. The European Union just rewarded the reforms, which help counter authoritarian populism.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveHow can we feel safe?The spiritual harmony that God knows is established and within reach 鈥� everywhere.
The Monitor's ViewPeaceful steps to defang gangsA truce between drug cartels in Mexico, though fragile, follows a pattern of discerning the motives of warring partners to restore calm.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe blind men and the elephantWhen we鈥檙e willing to look beyond personal, material perspectives and consider things through a spiritual lens, we get a clearer, truer, and healing view.
Unpacking the 鈥榳ar on fentanyl鈥�Texas lawmakers are waging a new "war on fentanyl," a plan that calls to mind the crack cocaine epidemic of the 1980s and '90s. But this time, at least some prosecutors are making an effort to focus arrests on distributors rather than users.
The Monitor's ViewUrban art as city correctiveNew forms of public art build on the experiences of cities like Philadelphia, where the arts help heal communities and individuals.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveYou鈥檙e somebody specialWe all have innate and unique worth as God鈥檚 children, reflecting His beautiful and good nature.
The Monitor's ViewTo fix Gaza, a glint of trustIn a region where suspicion runs high, Israel plans to rely on a few trusted Palestinians in Gaza to self-govern.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveWhat can we trust?Getting to know God as a constant and reliable source of good for all of His children is a powerful starting point for bettering our lives and the world around us.
The Monitor's ViewThe light Navalny left to RussiaHis example, more than his leadership, inspires many Russians to not let fear take over their role in democratic change.
