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Readers RespondReaders write: China鈥檚 role in the world, insight into agriculture in the US, finding the Cartagena reef, covering new groundLetters to the editor for the Aug. 6, 2018 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewA departing president鈥檚 lesson for peaceColombia鈥檚 war with the rebel group FARC ended when President Santos found out what the victims of the war really wanted: a deal that put mercy and forgiveness ahead of harsh justice.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveWhen faced with anger, choose to loveRather than letting others鈥� anger spark our own, each of us can be a force for peace and progress by letting God鈥檚 love, instead of hate, guide us.
The Monitor's ViewChoosing a world order in ZimbabweThe July 30 election and its violent aftermath are a test case for two worldviews: the West鈥檚 democratic order or China鈥檚 autocratic, non-meddling model.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveIs it really possible to be blameless?When unjustly blamed for something she didn鈥檛 do, today鈥檚 contributor relied on what she knew about the innocence of God鈥檚 creation, and harmony prevailed.
The Monitor's ViewFacebook enlists users against cyber manipulationIn announcing the closure of fake pages designed to amplify discord in the US, Facebook has started to notify users who visit such sites. This is a step toward a whole-of-society effort against foreign meddling.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveLife without limitationReasoning from a standpoint that life is spiritual, today鈥檚 contributor shares ideas on the subject of aging 鈥� and why decline isn鈥檛 inevitable.
The Monitor's ViewTrump鈥檚 offer to talk to IranAfter his summits with North Korea and Russia, President Trump now says he could meet with Iran鈥檚 president. Like Obama, he may seek wide benefits for peace in not using summits as a bargaining chip.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectivePeace for todayToday鈥檚 column, which includes a poem and quotes, considers just how powerful the awareness of a divine presence and peace is.
The Monitor's ViewTrump enlarges his vision on tradeIn talks with Mexico and Europe, the president shifts his tone to one of expanding trade for all sides, not just the US.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveFinding promise for the futureToday鈥檚 column explores how the idea that God is supreme 鈥� now and always 鈥� helps calm fears about the future.
Global NewsstandAfter the Trump-Putin meeting the world order is in for a shake-up, Trump is not Putin鈥檚 puppet, There鈥檚 still time to reverse the embrace of genome editing, Trade wars are not 鈥榞ood鈥� or 鈥榚asy to win鈥�, Djokovic found his way out of the sporting wildernessA roundup of global commentary for the July 30, 2018 weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReader writes: The Monitor and musical historyA letter to the editor for the July 30, 2018 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewIn Pakistan, a 鈥榶es, we Khan鈥� momentDespite a tainted election, Imran Khan will become a prime minister who not only opposed corruption but promised its opposite: honest and accountable governance.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveGrowing beyond 鈥榰s and them鈥�As hot-button issues hit the headlines and tug at the heartstrings, today鈥檚 contributor explores the unifying effect of a sincere spiritual response to humanity鈥檚 needs.
The marches that have shaped AmericaA wave of progressive movements, driven by decades of swelling unrest among women and minority groups, crested in 1968. It was a show of activism, both peaceful and violent, that the nation hasn鈥檛 seen since.聽At least, not until now.
The Monitor's ViewReligious responses to religious persecutionWhen Nicaragua鈥檚 regime cracked down on church leaders, Latin American Catholics responded with prayer. With more assaults on religious liberty worldwide, the faithful need to react in ways that affirm their beliefs.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveRighting wrongsA false accusation at work was harmoniously and effectively corrected as today鈥檚 contributor let go of self-justification in favor of humility and a more spiritual perspective of others.聽
The Monitor's ViewPakistan鈥檚 election: a victory for womenIn many villages, women voted for the first time as the July 25 election came with new rules and a rigorous registration campaign of female voters. Pakistan may have seen a big shift toward democratic equality.
