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The Monitor's ViewPrayers that straddle Israel鈥檚 divideA group seeking to unite a country split over a judicial overhaul finds answers during a prayer event at the Western Wall.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveWatching before the newsEngaging with the news comes easier when we take a prayerful approach, paying heed to the light of Christ, Truth, that is shining everywhere.聽
Boston to BerlinThe Monitor can鈥檛 not cover the world. To focus only on the United States 鈥� or any other country 鈥� would be to misapply its mission.
Readers RespondReaders write: Caring for each otherLetters to the editor for the July 31 weekly issue. A reader discussed his time as a military chaplain 鈥� and how it taught him to care for others.
The Monitor's ViewThe extra lift from Women鈥檚 World Cup soccerOn soccer鈥檚 biggest stage, the growth in teams reflects investments in gender equality.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveAngels and flying grillsAngels, God鈥檚 thoughts, are always with us, revealing goodness in any situation, ensuring our safety, and leading us to practical solutions.
The Monitor's ViewA shift from family ties in college admissionsA Supreme Court ruling on race-conscious admissions may be pushing more schools to end preferences for children of alumni.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveCan intelligence be artificial?The ultimate source of true intelligence is the infinite divine Mind, God, who imparts to all of His children the inspiration, intuition, and wisdom we need.
The Monitor's ViewHonest governance finds a footing in Latin AmericaPanama was a haven for international graft. Now it is setting the region鈥檚 pace for legal reform and building civic confidence at the grassroots.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveA great defensePutting on the mental armor of Godlike thoughts doesn鈥檛 just bring us confidence in precarious situations 鈥� it reveals to us God鈥檚 palpable, ever-present protection.
The Monitor's ViewA spicy taste of freedom in ChinaAs the economy slows, Chinese people show an independence outside the official narratives, such as a tourist rush to a city famed for its barbecue.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveWhen adversity confronts usOur innate unity with God brings security, hope, and peace 鈥� and God has boundless ways to communicate this to us, even if we don鈥檛 seem to be seeing it.
The Monitor's ViewA gang truce offers light for HaitiA pledge among four gang leaders to work together for peace hints at both individual redemption and social renewal.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveProtests of TruthWhen we trust and affirm the spiritual truth of harmonious being, we see natural adjustments to situations that seem discordant.
Readers RespondReaders write: Compassion for each other 鈥� and the planetLetters to the editor for the July 24, 2023 weekly magazine. Readers discussed solutions to plastic pollution and hopes for connecting with others.
The Monitor's ViewRed ink, fair taxes: Pakistan tackles bothWith many nations awash in high debt, Pakistan gets foreign help by committing to reforms such as leveling the playing field on tax compliance.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveListening for divine Love鈥檚 promiseWhen we turn to God鈥檚 uplifting messages about the truth of our being, we discover our innate freedom, as a man found after he had a bad fall.聽
The Monitor's ViewAfter protests, brushstrokes of reform in IranTehran responded to aspirations for equality with violence. Iranians turned their voices into art.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveFinding the deep peace of GodIn the closet of prayer, we find that the kingdom of heaven really is right here for us to discern and experience.聽
The Monitor's ViewTo fight graft, Mongolia lends an earA corruption scandal that sparked mass protests and major reforms also helped reinforce a political culture of listening.
