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The Monitor's ViewCanada鈥檚 breach over oil exportsMonday鈥檚 election may force Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to find a better balance between the oil-rich provinces and Canada鈥檚 leadership on climate change.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveWrapping our prayers around the immigration crisisStrongly held convictions about immigration crises around the world can polarize and divide people. But prayer that seeks God鈥檚 answers brings less stridency and more listening, opens the door to wise and balanced solutions, and lifts thoughts from fear to love.
The Monitor's ViewLebanon awakes to fearmongeringDays of protests reveal a diverse nation shaking off corrupt politicians who divide by sects to stay in power.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe road map to a life worth livingFollowing Jesus鈥� example of a life that mirrors the power and love of God brings healing, fulfillment, and freedom from the limitations that would dampen our lives.
The 鈥榮tranger鈥� within MexicoThe world tends toward binaries. 鈥淚 am indigenous鈥� or 鈥淚 am Spanish,鈥� for instance. 鈥淚 am both鈥� seems harder to wrap our heads around.
Readers RespondReaders write: At peace with semicolons, and rethinking 鈥榮uperpower鈥�Melissa Mohr's column on semicolons helped a reader with his grammar troubles. Another wonders if economic growth brings ecological destruction.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveSing out loud!For one woman, a chickadee鈥檚 joyful song inspired a fresh view of our ability to let God鈥檚 goodness and joy shine in our lives 鈥� a lesson that brought about a quick healing of illness shortly after.
The Monitor's ViewWanted: Ethical intelligence for artificial intelligenceFrom the Pentagon to the United Nations, leaders seek advice on AI鈥檚 potential to harm 鈥� or to serve.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveShaping our course SpiritwardA piece in today鈥檚 Daily highlights how traditional religious codes such as the Ten Commandments still make a difference in people鈥檚 lives. Here鈥檚 an article exploring the idea that glimpsing our spiritual origin as God鈥檚 children has a healing effect 鈥� physically, mentally, and morally.
The Monitor's ViewFriendship across political linesEllen DeGeneres and George W. Bush socializing sets an example for keeping doors open for those on the opposite side of issues.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveUninterrupted employmentSometimes the prospects for finding a job can look bleak. But under God鈥檚 guidance we can discover, nurture, and express our God-given talents in ways that benefit others as well as ourselves.
The Monitor's ViewA radical choice for equality in TunisiaA law professor wins the presidency with his ideas 鈥� and actions 鈥� of equal opportunity for equality. Tunisia again inspires the Middle East on democracy鈥檚 fundamentals.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe truth that set me freeWhen a woman severely injured her toe during a weeklong hike, she found hope as well as healing in Jesus鈥� teaching about truth and freedom. Each of us can also find genuine healing by going deep with God鈥檚 inspiration.
The Monitor's ViewNew poverty busters get their dueThis year鈥檚 Nobel prize in economics puts a spotlight on a new type of research that brings a fresh view of the poor as capable and resilient.
Readers RespondReaders write: India鈥檚 growth, education and democracy, and fashion choicesWhy glorify buying ripped jeans? Readers wrote in to discuss this topic, as well as the importance of education and India鈥檚 economic growth.- A 海角大神 Science Perspective鈥楢dulting鈥� without the stressToo often it seems as if life 鈥� at any age 鈥� is little more than a collection of tasks that need to be performed, an inevitable 鈥渄aily grind.鈥� But as a young dad and husband with a full-time career found, being more conscious of the presence of God, good, replaces stress with joy and makes one鈥檚 path forward clearer.
The Monitor's ViewWhy a peace prize befits Ethiopia's leaderLike a 21st-century Mandela,聽Abiy Ahmed聽prepared himself with a mental peace to be able to bring it to others.
How the NRA changed politicsIn exploring the reasons behind the NRA鈥檚 influence, you find a lesson on the evolution of American politics, and why the group鈥檚 clout may be waning.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveNever helplessHere鈥檚 a hymn that could be considered a prayer: that all those around the world facing conflicts old and new can feel God鈥檚 presence with them.
The Monitor's ViewThe global bandwagon on tax integrityOne of the more notorious tax havens, Cayman Islands, commits to honesty and openness in financial transactions.
