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The Monitor's ViewListening as a political de-polarizerVoters place more importance on accountability through direct dialogue with their elected officials than they do on party identity.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveAnd just like that, the pain was goneFaced with knee pain that became a long-standing impediment to free movement, a man knew he needed a breakthrough. In this short podcast, he shares some of the key ideas that helped him find permanent healing through prayer.
The Monitor's ViewKeeping the faith in Sri LankaAs in many failed states, Sri Lankan religious groups step up in unity to help citizens through a deep political and economic crisis.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveRefuse to sinkWhen the waters of life get rough, recognizing that God keeps all His children safe and whole opens the door to hope, strength, and healing.
Indigenous peoples and the borderless beat鈥淭here鈥檚 this whole community, a society that exists in both (the United States and Canada) and transcends the border in a lot of ways."
The Monitor's ViewKenya鈥檚 new civic sensibilitiesThe Aug. 9 presidential election could mark a historic break from political violence and show that constitutional norms have taken root.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe universe 鈥� as one verseAs we open our hearts to God鈥檚 song of universal harmony, we begin to find that even when discord and chaos seem to hold sway, grace and peace are never out of reach.
The Monitor's ViewIndia鈥檚 struggle to treat girls as equalsA parental preference for boys still leads to mass abortion and other sex-selection methods. India is trying new ways to shift norms but it can learn from one success story.
A 海角大神 Science PerspectivePrayer that brings comfort and peace of mindWhen we hear of frightening events driven by unsettled thinking, can our prayers help? Understanding God, Love, as the only power and intelligence brings a healing clarity to our thinking.
The Monitor's ViewEnergy security the clean wayAs world leaders scramble to the challenge of rising fuel prices, experts say climate-friendly changes can meet the need.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveHe lifts us upEven in trying situations, we all have an innate ability to know that God is here to comfort, guide, and heal, as Jesus taught and proved.
The Monitor's ViewFor Ukraine to win, not all weapons are militaryPledges by other democracies to rebuild Ukraine postwar do more than boost morale.聽 They send a message to autocracies like Russia on why states must be preserved.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe comfort always in our midstWhether we are giving comfort to others, or feeling the need for comfort ourselves, each of us can feel the presence of the Christ 鈥� the healing message of God, divine Love 鈥� caring for us and strengthening us.
Hope, complacency, and the merits of small wins
The Monitor's ViewAn alternative dialogue in post-Roe AmericaWhat鈥檚 missing in the polarizing rush to adopt new abortion measures is an emphasis on higher concepts of life and dignity within each individual.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveFinding freedomGetting to know God better is a powerful starting point for gaining freedom from whatever would keep us from living our God-given goodness and health.
The Monitor's ViewMending a hole in Asia鈥檚 securityTo defend their shared values against China and North Korea, Japan and South Korea have edged closer to reconciling by possibly resolving historic disputes.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveReflective self-examination that freesTaking an honest look at how we might improve ourselves can be unnerving. But starting from the basis of our nature as God鈥檚 children dissolves self-condemnation that can hinder progress and opens the door to hope and healing.
The Monitor's ViewWhat precedes Biden鈥檚 trip to Saudi ArabiaAmerican Jews and Saudi Muslims have sought an understanding of each other to lay groundwork for building peace in the Middle East.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveNo more panic attacksFaced with symptoms of a panic attack when he was home alone, a man found that turning to God, the divine Mind, brought quick and permanent healing.
