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The Monitor's ViewA life buoy for an Egypt sinking in red inkThe country鈥檚 helpful role in the war in Gaza has pushed foreign lenders to show empathy and gratitude in approving massive loans.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectivePlacing trust in the trustworthy DivineHere are four examples of why there鈥檚 good reason for relying on God to take care of us.
The Monitor's ViewAn award for architecture that unifiesThis year鈥檚 Pritzker Architecture Prize went to a Japanese designer whose work fosters community yet dignifies the individual.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveHow much of God鈥檚 attention do we have?At every moment, each of us is included in God鈥檚 intelligent care and guiding, healing love.
The Monitor's ViewA Mexican election offers freedomIn June, either of two accomplished women is expected to win the presidency. For women across Latin America, the candidacies mark progress over limitation and fear.- 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.
