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- A 海角大神 Science PerspectivePerspicacity and uncommon senseToday鈥檚 column examines how looking beyond the material surface of things to a spiritual perspective of the world around us brings solutions, harmony, and healing.
The Monitor's ViewAn Armenian rhapsodySpontaneous mass protests in the former Soviet state of Armenia have ended a deceitful power play by a longtime ruler to stay in office. In throwing off their fears, Armenians showed others in repressive countries how to 鈥榣ive in the truth.鈥�- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveResilience amid life鈥檚 stormsToday鈥檚 column explores how inspiration, joy, and healing break through the storms of fear and self-doubt.
- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveGod鈥檚 good plan for usToday鈥檚 contributor shares how she found clarity and calm by leaning on God when faced with a career decision.
The Monitor's ViewWhy a wave of Asian summitryLeaders of India and China are meeting this weekend, as are those of the Koreas. Perhaps the region鈥檚 historic disputes over land are yielding to a need for common prosperity.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveAnother way to look at 鈥楧NA鈥�Today鈥檚 contributor was healed of a hereditary, chronic back problem as his sense of identity shifted radically.
Where maple syrup meets global economicsThe recent upheaval in Western democracies has several causes, but perhaps the greatest is this: How are they coming to terms with their shifting role in the global economy?
Global NewsstandThe US and its allies knocked Russia off balance, Pleading for a de-escalation of the US-China trade war, The jailing of 鈥楲ula鈥� reveals unequal treatment of corrupt politicians, US postwar management of Iraq has been a disaster, Learn from life mistakesA roundup of global commentary for the April 23, 2018-April 30, 2018 weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: Lifting humanity through a story, prayer after mass shootings, making sense of confusing eventsLetters to the editor for the April 23, 2018-April 30, 2018 weekly magazine.聽
The Monitor's ViewThe art of parsing apologiesA wave of recent apologies by public figures requires a fine discernment to understand when someone does right for the original offense.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveStill small voiceIn recognition of Earth Day on April 22, today鈥檚 column is a poem that points to the light, peace, harmony, and joy that divine Spirit has bestowed on its entire creation.
The Monitor's ViewThe new mercy for corrupt firms that fess upFor most white-collar crimes, such as corruption, more countries are following a US practice of legal leniency toward companies that confess and reform.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveMy Earth Day prayerToday鈥檚 column explores the possibility of a flourishing Earth 鈥� and the role that prayer plays.聽
The Monitor's ViewMoon shot for peace between the KoreasTwo historic summits in coming weeks reflect a bold vision by the South Korean leader to probe the North鈥檚 potential shift toward a peaceful peninsula.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveWe are not helplessIn today鈥檚 column, a woman shares how just the right words came to her after turning to God to help calm a situation threatening to turn violent.
The Monitor's ViewIndia鈥檚 swing in favor of girlsPublic outcry over the rape of a girl hints at a growing confidence to confront old attitudes toward women and girls. The confidence may come from a dramatic success in reducing child marriages.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveIt鈥檚 never too late to experience healingFaced with joint degeneration in her hands and thinking it was too late to do anything about it, today鈥檚 contributor found complete healing and regeneration through a fresh perspective on how God cares for all of creation.
The Monitor's ViewTrump鈥檚 attack on Syria: a bias for hope?The pessimism that prevails after Trump degraded Syria鈥檚 chemical weapons reflects a wider pessimism about progress in human rights. But does the evidence support such naysayers. And are they defeating their own cause?- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveEstablishing self-worthToday鈥檚 contributor shares her journey to a more meaningful understanding of her value through a deeper sense of God.
To improve the world, enlist girls, tooLike other girls in her south Indian village, Kousalya Radakrishnan was told to stay at home, marry young, and have lots of babies. If she and a number of her teenage friends had listened, her village would have worse sanitation, fewer library books, and no streetlights.
