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- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveA freedom withinWhen 鈥渢he things of life seem / like too much,鈥� we can lean into our true, spiritual nature as God鈥檚 children 鈥� inherently joyful and free 鈥� as this poem conveys.
The Monitor's ViewWhy the high-fives for a high seas treatyA 193-nation agreement to protect ocean life reflects decades of progress toward a vision of all life as a shared聽commons beyond state exploitation.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveSpiritual exploration 鈥� and healingJust as in the physical sciences, earnestly asking spiritual questions in prayer can bring aha moments and progress to our lives.聽
The Monitor's ViewA sure basis for workplace equalityNew laws requiring wage disclosure are meant to promote equality between male and female employees. Yet a faster route might lie in fostering qualities from both genders.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveTrue womanhoodAs we commemorate International Women鈥檚 Day, we can support the ongoing progress of gender equality by understanding each person鈥檚 full expression of both masculine and feminine qualities, given and maintained by God.
A discovery bigger than archaeologyThe Middle East is full of groundbreaking archaeological discoveries.聽What intrigued our correspondent wasn鈥檛 what this team uncovered, but who uncovered it.
The Monitor's ViewSouth Korea鈥檚 olive branch to JapanThe president鈥檚 plan to compensate wartime Korean victims starts with a recognition that any redress by Japan must be voluntary.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveFresh winds of transformation and healingA new perspective can feel like a refreshing breeze. This is certainly the case when we discover more about God and yield to His ever-present healing power.
The Monitor's ViewVenezuela鈥檚 latent civic reservesAn autocrat鈥檚 harsh misrule and isolation have only strengthened a popular hunger for justice and equality.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveTo love an enemyRecognizing God鈥檚 omnipotence can help disarm whatever seems to be opposed to goodness and unifying love. 聽
The Monitor's ViewHow women are defying despotsAs leaders of recent mass protests in China, Russia, and Iran, women gained a 鈥渘ew understanding of female agency.鈥�- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveLife-changing moments of discoveryGetting to know God on a deeper level can transform our experience in tangible ways.
The Monitor's ViewBuilding blocks for compassionate citiesBoston鈥檚 attempt to turn vacant lots and buildings into vibrant and affordable communities is a start for setting a new model for urban renewal.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveGod鈥檚 knowledge is powerWhen taken from a divine standpoint, the saying 鈥渒nowledge is power鈥� gains new meaning, as a man found after he became stuck under a car鈥檚 transmission.聽
The Monitor's ViewA win against Russia 鈥� outside UkraineOnce close to Moscow, Serbia accepts a plan to end acrimony with Kosovo, signaling a desire to curb aggressive ethnic nationalism by peaceful means.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveA deeper definition of womanhoodThis year, the National Women鈥檚 History Alliance theme is 鈥淐elebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories.鈥� So we鈥檝e compiled some accounts of women telling how seeing themselves and men from God鈥檚 perspective has opened the door to protection and progress, even where they might seem elusive.
A fresh take on SomaliaA trip to Somalia helped launch our war correspondent鈥檚 career. Some three decades later, he returns聽鈥� this time with his photojournalist son.
The Monitor's ViewTwo models for peace in AfricaIn Sudan and Ethiopia, the pathway back to peace and democracy depends on fidelity to civic norms of empathy and inclusivity.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveA remedy for isolationIf we鈥檙e feeling isolated and alone 鈥� at work, at home, or even when we鈥檙e around others 鈥� opening our heart to God is a powerful starting point for realizing greater comfort, progress, and fulfillment in our lives.
The Monitor's ViewUkraine as a model of civic givingSo many civilian aid groups sprang up after the invasion that Ukraine was even able to send help to earthquake-hit Turkey.
