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The Monitor's ViewA post-shooting light on prayer as actionAfter the Minneapolis school tragedy, many Americans have acted with compassion, urging new gun laws聽as well as seeking comfort and guidance through spiritual listening.聽- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveOut of a job? Never!鈥淒id I really have enough faith to completely trust God鈥檚 direction of my career?鈥�
The Monitor's ViewEurope鈥檚 future rests on these kindly tiesIn the years since their postwar reconciliation, leaders of Germany and France have bonded in ways that help Europe face its challenges. The latest summit shows why.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveJoy: Don鈥檛 leave home without itIt鈥檚 possible to go through life with childlike joy that comes straight from God.聽
The Monitor's ViewA postwar Lebanon tries to reknit its societyIn small ways, such as an art festival, and in a grand attempt to disarm militias, a diverse nation hit by war learns to restore civic dialogue and to 鈥渦nderstand the other.鈥�- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveBrotherly love on a taxi ridePrayer grounded in the biblical truth that God is Love brings freedom from mental turmoil.
The Monitor's ViewFacts over fibs in another Russian invasionThe European Union and Tiktok help people in Moldova base their vote on truth rather than on disinformation from Russia.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveEmpowered to follow Jesus鈥� teachingsDo we have what it takes to do right by our neighbor, even when it feels tough? Yes!
The ongoing legacy of Black Lives MatterThe systemic inequities that the Black Lives Matter movement has railed against persist. But in Sanford, Florida, where Trayvon Martin was killed in 2012, the community making is making genuine strides towards equality.
The Monitor's ViewClean rivers help keep cities in the swimAs urban waterways get a scrub, they foster community ownership, connections with nature, and a place to cool off in the heat. 聽- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveAge labels limit us 鈥� don鈥檛 believe them!We鈥檙e never too old 鈥� or too young 鈥� to express our God-given ability, strength, and joy.
The Monitor's ViewWhy Chinese give voice against bullyingA recent protest over a girl鈥檚 beating by other girls 鈥� and how officials dealt with it 鈥� hints at a society looking for more ways to shape China鈥檚 future and express empathy for survivors of bullying.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveMotivated by and for GodWhen serving God becomes our motivation, we are guided and strengthened by Him, and we are motivated to share our spiritual inspiration with others.
Teamwork and finding ways to buoy spiritsIn dire situations, people come together. That鈥檚 the takeaway every time. There are always helpers pulling together communities.
The Monitor's ViewIs it art? Or science? Yes.An engineering student has discovered a new family of intricate origami patterns. The ancient art鈥檚 infinite forms of precision and symmetry are helping invent new tools and technologies.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveYou鈥檙e perfect 鈥� truly!When we follow Jesus鈥� example in looking to divine Spirit as our source, we realize our spiritual wholeness 鈥� which heals.
The Monitor's ViewWhy New York seems fit for a Muslim mayorMore than two decades after 9/11 and years of anti-Islam stereotypes, the city鈥檚 voters are leaning toward a candidate favored for his policies, without concern about his faith. Violent extremists may have lost a recruiting message.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveA new way to make decisionsGiving thanks to God can be a powerful starting point that erases doubt about what path we should take.聽
The Monitor's ViewGreece acquires the Midas touchIts faltering economy almost sank Europe a decade ago. Now, by combating corruption and fake statistics through Herculean reforms, it is paying off debts and enjoying a world-class stock market.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveFinding true governmentWhen we鈥檙e willing to let go of willfulness and welcome divine wisdom, inspiration replaces impasse.
