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The Monitor's ViewJuggling change and challenges at the UNThe United Nations is confronting deep funding cuts and political differences. Eighty years after its founding, can its multinational membership hold on to its universal ideals?- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveOur place of safetyGod is continually revealing to humanity our heritage as His loved children 鈥� which lifts us out of fear that we can ever be out of reach of God鈥檚 protecting care and guidance.
The Monitor's ViewThe power of honesty in NepalYouth protests against corruption felled a government and then led to a search for a few honest leaders. The Himalayan nation may have found them.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveOutgrowing material 鈥榮how and tell鈥�Does it really matter whether we鈥檙e paying attention to what鈥檚 true or untrue?
The Monitor's ViewBrazil鈥檚 stand for rule by law 鈥� and civiliansIn a first, the Supreme Court has convicted a former president for plotting a coup, marking a break from a history of military disregard for democratic government.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveNo guilt trips for meWe have the freedom to listen to God鈥檚 voice, guiding us to solutions, instead of giving in to guilt.
The Monitor's ViewBest response to Charlie Kirk鈥檚 killingThe tragedy ignites a shared search for ending political violence 鈥� and for consoling others and fighting "evil with love.鈥�- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveOur mental real estateWe can find freedom from rumination in turning to the one divine Mind, God.
The Monitor's ViewAfrica鈥檚 climate action as a plus for growthA regional gathering showed how the continent is acting together to reimagine partnerships and African-led solutions.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveGiving of our substanceThe motive to bless others doesn鈥檛 drain us, but it blesses us, too.聽
The Monitor's ViewWhen unauthorized migrants leave out of conscienceVoluntary deportations in the U.S. are on the rise, in part to escape stepped-up law enforcement, but sometimes to honor the law.- A 海角大神 Science Perspective鈥極nly what we gain by kindness鈥�Sometimes being kind may not feel natural in the moment. But that鈥檚 exactly what God made us to be 鈥� with healing effect.
The Monitor's ViewCalls for balance in sharing federal powersA flurry of executive orders 鈥� and the legal challenges to them 鈥� has put a spotlight on the courts. Yet the Constitution is designed to force cooperation between the presidency and Congress rather than burden judges to make difficult calls on law-making.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveWhat the heart wantsThe spiritual treasures that God gives us are so much more satisfying than what we could imagine ourselves.
The Monitor's ViewThe bigness of Indonesia鈥檚 little guyThe public reaction to the police killing of a motorcycle delivery rider sends a signal about real power to the country鈥檚 elite.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveA magnificent statement of our beingIn the Bible and Mary Baker Eddy鈥檚 writings, we find healing truths that highlight God鈥檚 majesty and goodness and our unity with God.
The Monitor's ViewWhere water teamwork runs deepThe water-scarce nations of Central Asia model how relying on trust and dialogue can ease competition over transboundary resources. Reducing their rivalry has raised prospects for stability and growth.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe child teachesWe all have an innate childlike receptivity to goodness that brings strength, unity, and harmony.
The Monitor's ViewWhat home means to Syria鈥檚 returneesNine months after a long war and dictatorship, more than 2 million displaced Syrians have gone back. That desire for belonging could help the country rebuild trust and a democracy.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveHolding up a standard for humanityRecognizing everyone鈥檚 true nature as God鈥檚 spiritual offspring is a powerful starting point for progress.
