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- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveProgrammed for peaceWith 鈥渨ar drums鈥� beating in the Middle East, it鈥檚 easy to wonder, Can cycles of violence and revenge ever be broken? Here鈥檚 an article that considers the idea that God鈥檚 children are made to feel and express peace, not conflict.
The Monitor's ViewPatience as a tool of statecraftAt least one world leader, Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia, sees the virtue of asking for patience to solve such problems as ethnic violence.
Readers RespondReaders write: Prairie community, the real Baltimore, and companies and profitMark Sappenfield's column inspired one reader to think about the value of community; another reader shared their appreciation for a cover story.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveNurturing our kids鈥� independence 鈥� with joy!Caught off guard by her own trepidation when it was time for her son to start preschool, a mother found encouragement in a Bible story about another mother-son duo. Our children may not always be in our care physically, but they are never beyond the reach of their Father-Mother God鈥檚 loving care.
The Monitor's ViewElections that shape identity, not just shift powerCivic unity keeps rising in two Arab democracies, Iraq and Tunisia, that only recently were riven by religious divides. Just look at Tunisia鈥檚 presidential election with 26 candidates.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveCompeting for a spot? Think again.When a student was faced with a major roadblock to taking a crucial exam, realizing that God meets our needs empowered him to feel calm and confident that a solution would emerge 鈥� as it did, just in time.
The Monitor's ViewMood lift for climate actionA report from a prestigious group looks at ways that adaptation to global warming can counter hopelessness about slow progress in preventing warming.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveBe a part of this new dayFollowing the events of Sept. 11, 2001, commentators announced that the world would never be the same. Each of us can be a force for good, today and every day, by letting God鈥檚 love dissolve prejudice and hate in our thoughts.
The Monitor's ViewA continental model for gender parityTwo of Europe鈥檚 most powerful executive bodies are slated to be run by women, a result of a more inclusive view of every person鈥檚 capabilities.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe law that helps and healsLearning more about how God鈥檚 goodness acts as a law in our lives overruled the effects of head injuries a woman sustained in a car accident, and brought quick healing.
The Monitor's ViewWhy curbs on youth vaping can succeedThe latest U.S. campaign on teen use of e-cigarettes is an example of global efforts to safeguard the innocence of children.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe power that remains when the hurricane leavesAtlantic communities, particularly the Bahamas, have been left reeling in the wake of Hurricane Dorian. But even when things seem hopeless, nothing can take away God鈥檚 limitless love, which arms us with peace, strength, comfort, and inspiration.
The Monitor's ViewThe Afghan way to a deal with the TalibanPresident Trump鈥檚 scuttled talks with the militant group can now lead to a focus on an election that will further show the source of power in Afghanistan.
Readers RespondReaders write: Defining racism, and political dog whistlesReaders shared their views on racism in politics and how they view the term 鈥渄og whistles鈥� as it鈥檚 applied in politics.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveComfortHere鈥檚 a poem, originally written in response to a 1998 bombing in the author鈥檚 homeland of Northern Ireland, with a message of shelter and assurance in support of those impacted by Hurricane Dorian and other troubles.
The Monitor's ViewAfrica rises for immigrant rightsIn a surprising grassroots unity, much of Africa decried the violence against immigrants in South Africa. This unity may reflect a continent finding shared values and purpose.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveNever give upYearning for light and hope in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges, a woman found inspiration in the Bible that lifted the fog of fear and fault-finding and brought clarity, joy, and a harmonious path forward for her whole family.聽
The Monitor's ViewIn Colombia, peacemakers rally to save a peace dealAfter a few former guerrillas declared a return to armed conflict, the response showed the depth of the desire to save a 2016 peace pact.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveGiving brushoffs the brushoffOne man鈥檚 acting pursuits increasingly came at the expense of his family obligations, until things reached a tipping point. As he prayed for clarity, a harmonious, loving, and fulfilling resolution followed for him and his family.
The Monitor's ViewHong Kong busts a myth of foreign 鈥榖lack hands鈥�Beijing鈥檚 claim that the West was behind the territory鈥檚 protests was shattered by Hong Kong鈥檚 leader, who now admits the people鈥檚 grievances.
