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The Monitor's ViewWhat restrains India, Pakistan from nuclear warTheir 鈥榮urgical鈥� retaliatory strikes on each other after a terrorist attack reveal a constraint driven by a firmer embrace of rules for protecting innocent life.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveBlood infection, fever quickly healedWhen today鈥檚 contributor faced a life-threatening situation shortly after giving birth, a tangible sense of God鈥檚 limitless love melted her fear, and healing immediately followed.
- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveOur true selves 鈥� not limited by ageAs today鈥檚 contributor, a lifelong athlete, considered the nature of God as infinite Life and what that means for us as God鈥檚 children, he found freedom from painful symptoms he had attributed to his age.
The Monitor's ViewGlobal quest for gene-editing rulesAfter a Chinese scientist created the first gene-edited babies, a UN agency rushes to set standards on the technique 鈥� based on values that don鈥檛 derive from genes.
A recipe for better politicsThe fact is, America is as politically divided as it has been for at least a century.聽Is a broader sense of shared purpose even possible anymore?- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveIn the heart of our cities, an unshakable strongholdToday鈥檚 contributor shares spiritual ideas that lifted her fear when she was traveling alone on a city bus in a troubled neighborhood 鈥� and buoyed her hope for the possibility of greater peace in urban settings and beyond.
The Monitor's ViewHong Kong bars China鈥檚 notions of lawUnlike on the mainland, judicial independence is well entrenched in the territory. This explains the principled resistance to Beijing鈥檚 latest attempt to erode rule of law in Hong Kong.
Readers RespondReaders write: 鈥楶erception Gaps鈥� podcast, and Sahara explorationLetters to the editor for the Feb. 25, 2019 weekly magazine.
Global NewsstandGlobal Newsstand: Extreme weather is beginning to affect Australia 鈥� and the world, and moreA roundup of global commentary for the Feb. 25, 2019 weekly magazine.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveOvercoming our intolerance of the intolerantToday鈥檚 contributor explores the idea of disarming the temptation to respond in kind to those who hate us by coming to value the nature of all as God鈥檚 creation, through new views of God鈥檚 goodness and love.
The Monitor's ViewThe pocketbook case for EVsElectric vehicles have been thought of as only for the wealthy or environmentally conscious. But that thinking is being challenged by a coming new generation of affordable and earth-friendly cars.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveUnexpected leadersInspired by spiritual leaders with humble roots, today鈥檚 contributor explores the idea that each of us has a God-given ability to express leadership qualities such as humility, integrity, unselfishness, and compassion.
The Monitor's ViewHelping minority youths dream beyond sportsFormer President Obama and ex-NFL player Martellus Bennett are among those who want to lift stereotypes and limits off young black boys and men.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveHealed of a smoking addictionFor today鈥檚 contributor, a better understanding of God was key in finding her freedom from a 20-year smoking habit and the effects it was having on her health.
The Monitor's ViewOde to joy, and peace, in VenezuelaDueling concerts on either side of the border will highlight again the use of peaceful tactics by the country鈥檚 pro-democracy forces to oust a ruthless leader.
The unity we don鈥檛 seeProgress would demand we find some path to unity beyond fear or sorrow. And from one perspective, you could say that is exactly the problem the world is struggling to work through right now.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveShut down fear of contagionFor today鈥檚 contributor, an interaction at an exercise class inspired a kinder, less fearful, spiritual way to think about one鈥檚 neighbor.
The Monitor's ViewTrump meets his Magna CartaThe many challenges to his use of emergency powers for a border wall are also a challenge to the steady rise in presidential power 鈥� and to the definition of leadership as only one-person rule.
Readers RespondReaders write: Enjoying home, recycling programs, and resilience in FlintLetters to the editor for the Feb. 18, 2019 weekly magazine.
Global NewsstandGlobal Newsstand: The EU is more unified than many people think, and moreA roundup of global commentary for the Feb. 18, 2019 weekly magazine.
