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- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveAlways 鈥榓bove water鈥Today鈥檚 column explores how we can meet life鈥檚 challenges with spiritual poise that does more than just keep us afloat.
The Monitor's ViewLet Iranians decide the regime鈥檚 futureTrump needs to have patience, not use the threat of sanctions toward an Iranian theocracy that is its own worst enemy, as witnessed by rising protests and strikes.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectivePrayer beyond wordsTrue prayer isn鈥檛 just asking for goodness, love, and peace. It is letting God show us how to live them.
How progress drives purificationStaff writer Ryan Lenora Brown had gone to Cape Town, South Africa, to report on 鈥淶ero Day鈥 鈥 the day the city鈥檚 faucets were going to go dry because of drought. But there had been a development.
Global NewsstandTrump should not complain about oil at $75 a barrel, Why Russia鈥檚 anti-European propaganda matters, Is a military coup brewing on Iran鈥檚 horizon?, An Indonesian reminder to keep pushing gender parity, Culture is no excuse for unethical behaviorA roundup of global commentary for the May 7, 2018 weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: Technology of the Olympics, emotions evoked by the beauty of the Olympics, the layers of another cultureLetters to the editor for the May 7, 2018 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewUsing Marx鈥檚 birthday to recall progress toward peaceOne reason for a decline in violence over time is the demise of theories that justify force. On the anniversary of his birth, Marx鈥檚 theories should be a warning about ignoble reasons for mass killing.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveHealed of chronic back painToday鈥檚 contributor found that leaning on God for strength to help a family member after a snowstorm led to freedom from a long-standing back problem.
The Monitor's ViewEurope puts its money where its values areA proposal to cut aid to European Union members that violate democratic norms, such as Poland and Hungary, could help ensure Europe remains a safe home for liberty.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveStanding on the 鈥榬ock鈥Today we hear from a woman who felt the power of God鈥檚 love restore a broken heart.
The Monitor's ViewAfrica鈥檚 new giving handsAmong rich and poor alike, the continent reveals a bootstraps approach to success through generosity.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveA dorm room lesson on the nature of loveToday鈥檚 contributor recalls when helping a peer in need turned into a deeper lesson about how God鈥檚 love can lift mental clouds.
The Monitor's ViewA first step in denuclearizing the Korean PeninsulaWhen they meet, Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un should call a truce on name-calling, creating a civility that is necessary for trust in disarmament.
The Monitor's ViewHumility first in battling corruptionOne of the world鈥檚 most powerful financial institutions, the International Monetary Fund, admits it has been weak in stopping corruption. The results of its introspection could lift the global economy.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveGod鈥檚 promise of healingToday鈥檚 column includes an experience that helps illustrate how we can rely on God for healing.
The Monitor's ViewA lesson from Nigeria to Trump?Africa鈥檚 most populous country, suffering a long battle with jihadi groups, has successfully negotiated with a branch of Islamic State to release abducted children. Is that a lesson in how to talk to terrorists?- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveWin-win solutions 鈥 always possible!Today鈥檚 column examines how an openness to the unbounded intelligence and love of God can reveal solutions that benefit all involved.
The Monitor's ViewWhy Trump and Merkel must discuss migrationEach leader went too far on migration policy, forcing the US and Germany into a debate over national identity. Now they can listen to each other on next steps on how to deal with global migrants.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe power of prayer to healToday鈥檚 contributor, who was having ongoing breathing difficulties due to allergies, shares how she was healed as a deeper sense of 海角大神ity brought a new perspective of her real identity.
The Monitor's ViewMacron鈥檚 embrace of Trump, not TrumpismThe display of affection between the French and American leaders runs counter to their deep differences over policies. Did Emmanuel Macron just set a model for American politics?
