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The Monitor's ViewAn opening for change in Afghanistan?Amid an economic crisis marked by hunger, an earthquake forces the Taliban to accept foreign aid without condition.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectivePatience worth waiting forWhen we think of patience not as passivity, but as actively listening for divine inspiration and guidance, we鈥檙e better equipped to handle frustrating or drawn-out situations with poise, wisdom, and productivity.
The Monitor's ViewA global end run on Russia鈥檚 food weaponJoint efforts by G-7 nations aim to free up Ukraine鈥檚 grain exports 鈥� and ensure freedom from hunger worldwide.
A WWII refugee from Ukraine links Putin鈥檚 war to Stalin鈥檚 famineCan an in-depth look at history keep us from repeating its mistakes? Our contributor hopes familiarity with the Holodomor, or famine, in Soviet Ukraine will prompt an honest look at today鈥檚 war.聽
A 海角大神 Science PerspectivePraying about world leadershipPrayer can lift our thinking out of negativity and frustration about world leaders and contribute to a broader transformation of thought that supports healing change in the world.
Listening to someone鈥檚 story can lead to freedomJoaquin Ciria spent 32 years in prison for a murder he did not commit.聽On the day he was set free, it was almost too much to take in.
Readers RespondReaders Write: Can the military have a moral backbone?Letters to the editor for the July 4, 2022 weekly magazine. One reader remembers listening to the Monitor on a counter top radio in the early 1950s.聽
The Monitor's ViewSouth Africa鈥檚 chance for honest governanceThe final report of a corruption commission challenges the ruling party 鈥� and points to resiliency in the country鈥檚 democracy.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveAngel messages 鈥� faster than text messages?If it feels as though we鈥檙e in over our head with a task at hand, we can call on God for inspiration that equips us to move forward with confidence, strength, and peace of mind.
The Monitor's ViewA turn away from political violenceCourt cases show that judicial patience helps break the appeal of violence and the election lie behind it.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveBeing a lie detectorAn openness to the spiritual facts about God and His creation brings about healing and harmony.
鈥楬eal everybody鈥�: Rapper Kendrick Lamar as caretaker of cultureAs Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar takes his talents in a new direction, what does his body of work suggest about his influence on culture 鈥� and his own perseverance?
The Monitor's ViewA fruitful intermission for the artsWhile the pandemic hit arts and cultural groups hard, donors stepped up to rescue an industry with a vital role in uplifting society.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveWho do you think you are?When our view of our identity is rooted in the Divine, rather than in human personality or physical limitations, we discover a more secure and whole sense of ourselves 鈥� which brings about healing, as this short podcast explores.
The Monitor's ViewColombia's big break from the pastThe election of the country鈥檚 first leftist president reflects a demand for transparency, inclusivity - and humility in leadership.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveHow do we get things done together?When we鈥檙e humble enough to let God 鈥� rather than a personal agenda or willfulness 鈥� guide us, we鈥檙e paving the way for productive and harmonious teamwork.
This biographer鈥檚 mantra: 鈥楨very life is a gift鈥�Good biographies can serve as inspiration, giving readers a front-row seat on another person鈥檚 struggles.
The Monitor's ViewFree thinking in unfree IranA new wave of protests against a theocratic regime reflect demands for equality and secular rule.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveReleaseAll are included in the divine promise of freedom from hate, fear, and limitation, as this poem conveys.
The Monitor's ViewHow democracies deflate empty liesAs Europe tightens rules to filter online disinformation, hearings in the U.S. show the value of transparency and unrestricted speech.
