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The Monitor's ViewWhy this World Cup final is like no otherDespite a small population, Croatia goes up against France 鈥� and against its own history of war and struggle.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveDissolve racismShocked to realize that she was emulating behavior she鈥檇 seen growing up under apartheid, today鈥檚 contributor found that racist thoughts and habits fell away as she began to see everyone as God鈥檚 unique, vibrant, and beautiful creation.
The Monitor's ViewTrump鈥檚 demand for reciprocity with alliesOn trade access and defense spending, he seeks an equality that requires rewriting the West鈥檚 social contract.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveMorality and freedomToday鈥檚 column explores a concept of morality that鈥檚 liberating, not confining, because it鈥檚 based on God鈥檚 love for all.
The Monitor's ViewMexico as a haven for asylum seekersAs fewer Mexicans venture north, the country is working with the US to be a better haven for Central Americans fleeing fear.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveJust loveToday鈥檚 column considers just how powerful the spirit of love can be.
The Monitor's ViewA big question for Trump鈥檚 Supreme Court nomineeIf the high court is ever to be depoliticized, nominees must show how their decisonmaking process reflects the virtues of self-government that lie at the heart of the Constitution.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveLove your enemies?At a time when people are increasingly realizing the need for less friction and conflict among those with opposing views, the gospel message of loving our enemies seems more relevant than ever. Today we share a poem that helps show us how.
The Monitor's ViewThai cave rescue: a metaphor on climate adaptationThe world鈥檚 empathy toward the boys and rescuers shows what is possible in unifying behind adaptation to other weather risks, including the effects of climate change.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectivePolitics and geeseWhen ongoing, heated disagreement hampered a group鈥檚 ability to move forward, today鈥檚 contributor experienced the unifying power of the idea that there is one God.
Readers RespondReaders write: Changes at a Chinese university, bringing historical context to current events, bringing families back together, learning more about HungaryLetters to the editor for the July 9, 2018 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewWhy Trump can鈥檛 ignore Central AmericaAs Europe has discovered with Africa, the US is learning again with its migrant crisis that poor and troubled neighbors cannot be shut off simply by more border security. Being secure requires being neighborly.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveCelebrating the 2018 World CupToday鈥檚 contributor, a keen soccer enthusiast, shares some spiritual ideas that have enhanced his appreciation of sports as a player, coach, and spectator.
The Monitor's ViewCan NATO use truth against Russian lies?The alliance鈥檚 coming summit can be used to support nations in Europe that are learning how to counter Kremlin disinformation with 鈥榗ritical thinking鈥� among their citizens.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveSee potential in every childToday鈥檚 contributor shares how the idea that everyone has a God-given ability to succeed inspired her work as a special education teacher.
The Monitor's ViewAn impending revolution in MexicoThe incoming president, Andr茅s Manuel L贸pez Obrador, promises a radical approach to ending corruption, one based on a view of people as moral. Yet he also assumes people only need to see a leader who sets a good example.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveA fuller freedomToday鈥檚 column includes a poem and quotes that point to our inherent freedom and unity.
The largest patriotismOn July 4, which marks Independence Day in the United States, it is worth noting how America has helped reshape the idea of what patriotism is.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveI am freeInspired by the story of a slave claiming his freedom, today鈥檚 contributor took a spiritual stand for her own liberation from chronic pain.
The Monitor's ViewAI can have values if not a conscienceThe author of 鈥楩rankenstein鈥� started us on a long path to steer new technologies to a higher good.
