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- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveLooking upToday鈥檚 contributor has found that, in the face of difficult circumstances, looking to God 鈥� and not dwelling on the problem 鈥� makes a big difference in her life.
The Monitor's ViewHow Nigeria may raise the democratic barThe Feb. 16 presidential election shows a new maturity in having issue-based campaigns and less politicking based on personality, ethnicity, religion, or geography.
A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveHelping to overcome gun violenceEvery life lost to violence is one too many. But it鈥檚 also true that even one life saved is cause for rejoicing. Today, as many remember last year鈥檚 shooting at a high school in Parkland, Fla., here鈥檚 a podcast in which a military chaplain shares a moving story from his seminary days that speaks to how listening in prayer for God鈥檚 guidance can help prevent acts of violence.
The Monitor's ViewRestoring a high threshold for warIn trying to end the US role in Yemen鈥檚 war, Congress may finally be returning authority for war 鈥� and the protection of liberty 鈥� to itself.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveA healing Science all can practiceAs much as today鈥檚 contributor enjoyed her involvement with the Apollo space program, there鈥檚 a science she鈥檚 found even more valuable to study and put into practice: the Science behind Jesus鈥� healing ministry, which has led to healing experiences of her own.
The Monitor's ViewA surprise lesson after the Parkland shootingsIn the year since the Florida school tragedy, the student activists had to learn not to see their policy opponents as 鈥榖ad people.鈥� This shift toward listening may help shape the gun debate.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveAt home in the heart of ParisYears of unsuccessfully searching for affordable housing closer to her job left today鈥檚 contributor discouraged. But considering a more spiritual view of home shifted her outlook completely, and soon she found a flat that met her needs beautifully.
The Monitor's ViewSnowballing peace with North KoreaSouth Korea鈥檚 president can be credited for the small steps of peace leading up to the second US-North Korea summit. He may have created a virtuous circle of trust.
The Monitor's ViewThe harsh light on Iran鈥檚 Islamic RevolutionThe celebration of the revolution鈥檚 40th anniversary was not focused on its weakest link: arbitrary rule by an unelected cleric. Iranians prefer other models, based on equality and freedom.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectivePowerful protestToday鈥檚 contributor considers how a spiritual approach to 鈥減rotest鈥� isn鈥檛 a secondary option but one that actively supports and even impels positive change.
Why this week鈥檚 cover story is about youIf we鈥檙e doing our job, you鈥檙e not really reading a story about Africa 鈥� or Australia or America. You鈥檙e reading a story about you, wherever you are.
Readers RespondReaders write: The power of moral strength, and effects of fireLetters to the editor for the Feb. 11, 2019 weekly magazine.
Global NewsstandGlobal Newsstand: Negotiations with the Taliban are necessary, but not ideal, and moreA roundup of global commentary for the Feb. 11, 2019 weekly magazine.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveEmbracing, rather than bracing for, MondaysToday鈥檚 contributor shares some spiritual ideas that inspire her to greet each new day with joy and an expectancy of good.
The Monitor's ViewA princess upends Thailand's old guardIn an election bid, the daughter of the late king sheds her royal rights and sends a signal about equality and individual sovereignty.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveA clean slate for victims and abusersIs it inevitable that a traumatic experience cause lasting damage? Today鈥檚 column explores how an understanding of one鈥檚 innate spiritual purity can bring mental peace to victims and inspire remorse and repentance in perpetrators.
The Monitor's ViewMeasuring victory over Islamic StatePresident Trump鈥檚 plan to declare victory over the militant group鈥檚 last stronghold rests on only one type of victory needed to end the roots of terrorism.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe power of honestyWhen an employer鈥檚 payroll error left one woman鈥檚 family between a rock and a hard place, the idea that we all have a God-given ability to do what鈥檚 right brought courage and calm, and the situation was soon resolved fairly to everyone鈥檚 satisfaction.
The Monitor's ViewA contest of butter vs. guns in VenezuelaThe military鈥檚 blockage of foreign aid should not be countered by outside force. Democracy鈥檚 future there depends on peaceful means to win over the armed forces.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveTruth and taxesWhen today鈥檚 contributor didn鈥檛 have enough funds to pay her taxes, she found that gratitude and prayer made all the difference. After she relied on what she understood of God鈥檚 unceasing supply and care for His children, money from an unexpected source presented itself 鈥� and her needs were met.
