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The Monitor's ViewThe borderless power of sportsIn Iran and China, the globalization of sports 鈥� and its values 鈥� is helping transcend frictions over religion and nationalism.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveFeeling God鈥檚 certainty in uncertain timesAmid headlines on Brexit, trade wars, continuing Middle East strife, and extreme weather events, certainty can feel like a distant dream. But each of us can open our hearts to God鈥檚 unending goodness, which brings practical change for the better.
The Monitor's ViewLife without plastic? The idea gains a big player.Consumer-goods giant Unilever sets an example with its radical plan to collect more plastic than it sells.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveA basis for harmony and diversity, togetherIt often seems as if conflict and diversity 鈥� racial, cultural, or otherwise 鈥� go hand in hand. But recognizing one another as unique, valued members of God鈥檚 family brings harmony to our interactions.
- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveOvercome uncertainty about the futureWhen an injured foot raised concerns about her upcoming plans, a woman found powerful reassurance in the Bible鈥檚 promises of God鈥檚 goodness and love. The result was healing 鈥� not only of her foot, but of general trepidation about the future.
The Monitor's ViewHow a splintered country plans to mendEthiopia鈥檚 new reconciliation commission aims not at punishment for a violent past but at exposure of root causes for past injustices, all in hope of forgiveness and unity.
Readers RespondReaders write: Language and science, readers鈥� recommendations, and generalizationsReaders discuss their experience with multilingualism, express gratitude for good book recommendations, and critique blanket statements in articles.聽- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveWhat do you believe?Positive thinking, 鈥渕ind over matter,鈥� or blind faith can only get us so far. Prayer that affirms and accepts our heavenly Father, God, as the one true Mind has a healing effect.
The Monitor's ViewYoung Iraqis looking for clean leadersDays of protests in Iraq reflect a maturing democracy but also a desire for a quick solution to corruption.聽- A 海角大神 Science PerspectivePlanting seeds of love and reformationIt can seem all too easy to return hate with hate in our views of those we feel are fostering hatred. But the world needs the opposite from us. When we mentally yield to the presence of God, Love, this chips away at hatred鈥檚 appearance of solidity.
A lesson from Uganda about 鈥榩eople power鈥�Bobi Wine鈥檚 platform in Uganda is alluring, though it has no policy other than 鈥減eople power.鈥澛營s he a new kind of leader, or just another strongman?
The Monitor's ViewLaw and forgiveness in a Texas courtroomAn offer of forgiveness by Brandt Jean to the killer of his brother shows how the justice system can make room for acts that bring repentance and reconciliation.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveWhen our views become entrenched, what鈥檚 next?Too often, an exchange of ideas becomes an imposing of one鈥檚 opinions. But letting God, Love, impel our thoughts and actions dissolves willfulness and self-righteousness that can hamper progress and harmony.
The Monitor's ViewQuick legal comfort to end the opioid crisisWith the help of a clever federal judge, thousands of court cases against the opioid industry might soon end in a negotiated settlement, bringing quick funds to local communities in desperate need.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe real meFrom fake news to 鈥渄eepfake鈥� audio or visual content, one鈥檚 identity and integrity can seem vulnerable to manipulation. But realizing that our purity as God鈥檚 children can鈥檛 ever be tampered with brings more integrity to light.
The Monitor's ViewThe antidote for China鈥檚 violent turnWith a police shooting in Hong Kong and a parade in Beijing of offensive weapons, China needs a return to its ancient ideas about power and pluralism.
The Monitor's ViewThe headwinds against legalized sports bettingAfter a Supreme Court ruling that allowed states to approve online sports gambling, most states still have doubts about doing so. Big sports leagues should note the reluctance to turn games of talent into games of chance.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveFreedom from bullying and its effectsFor a young man who was bullied in high school, gaining a spiritual view of his identity proved life-changing 鈥� and also brought lasting peace of mind decades later when feelings of victimization cropped up again.
Readers RespondReaders write: Please and thank you, and objectivity in VenezuelaReaders shared their appreciation for Melissa Mohr鈥檚 column 鈥淚n A Word.鈥� Another questioned the objectivity of our coverage of Venezuela.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveComfort after a loved one passes onGrief does not have to overwhelm us when we lose someone dear to us. We can cherish the memory of all the good they expressed 鈥� goodness that can never be lost because its source is God.
