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The Monitor's ViewLiberating African slaves 鈥� againThe discovery of a slave auction in Libya has stirred both European and African leaders into action. Now they must deal with the mental chains that pushed African migrants into the clutches of smugglers.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveOvercoming obstacles through Spirit's supremacyA 海角大神 Science perspective: 鈥淭here is divine authority for believing in the superiority of spiritual power over material resistance鈥� (Mary Baker Eddy, 鈥淪cience and Health with Key to the Scriptures,鈥� p. 134).
The Monitor's ViewA hint of mercy in post-Mugabe ZimbabweA new leader offers amnesty to those who return stolen public money. The African country will need many other acts of forgiveness and truth-telling to achieve reconciliation.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveTrue womanhood has no limitationsA 海角大神 Science perspective: Understanding that everyone is valued and capable because we are the creation of one Father-Mother God breaks down barriers.
The Monitor's ViewMoment of truth for a Syrian peacePeace talks planned in Geneva may succeed if all sides abide by the Security Council demand for UN-run elections. The power of guns may give way to the power of democracy.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveNot stuck as victims or victimizersA 海角大神 Science perspective: A woman who had chronic depression after experiencing sexual abuse writes about the power of forgiveness to heal and reform.
The Monitor's ViewIn the giving season, a special act of charityAs nations stepped up to pledge money for hurricane-hit Caribbean islands, one donation stood out. Haiti, despite its own devastation and poverty, promised aid to its neighbors.
Readers RespondReaders write: Addressing gun control debate, easy-to-understand astronomy, beautifully crafted reviewLetters to the editor for the Nov. 27, 2017 weekly magazine.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveQuestion answered, healing foundA 海角大神 Science perspective: The realization that evil, such as sickness, is not truly part of us brings healing.
Small-town America鈥檚 most precious resourceFor generations, much of America鈥檚 opportunity was in its boundless rural landscapes 鈥� its rich soil and coal seams. But as that shifts, a new commodity is coming forward as even more valuable to the future of small towns from Storm Lake, Iowa, to Coeur d鈥橝lene, Idaho: new thinking.
Global NewsstandTrump is an 鈥榠llusory giant,鈥� Trump goes easy on Asia leaders鈥� human rights records, Why the next major Middle East war will likely be in Lebanon, Is a fresh Rohingya exodus imminent?, US noninvolvement during invasion of Kurdish Iraq was a gift to IranA roundup of global commentary for the Nov. 27, 2017 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewThe global spread of a culture of integrityThe mass arrests for corruption in Saudi Arabia were really a result of peer pressure among the world鈥檚 wealthiest countries who are trying to address a public desire for openness and transparency in governance.- A 海角大神 Science Perspective鈥楾houghts and prayers鈥�: beyond clich茅 to effective responseA 海角大神 Science perspective: We can help break cycles of hate and fear by actively letting divine Love guide our thoughts, words, and actions.
The Monitor's ViewFinding virtue after a war crimes verdictThe conviction of the former Bosnian Serb commander brings justice to many, but also a lesson about equality 鈥� the very virtue needed for peace in the Balkans.
The Monitor's ViewA Thanksgiving lesson for the #MeToo movementIn starting the holiday during the Civil War, Lincoln sought not only to encourage gratitude but a humility to repent. The current civil strife over sexual wrongdoing will require similar penitence.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveGratitude and meeting needsA 海角大神 Science perspective: Gratitude guides us out of a limited, finite sense of supply and into a more expansive awareness of illimitable God, good, inspiring solutions that meet our needs.
The Monitor's ViewTime to tally up Africa鈥檚 progress in governanceEvents in Zimbabwe point to a continental shift toward democracy, driven by a mass of young people demanding accountability.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveWho shall be greatest?A 海角大神 Science perspective: So much good can be accomplished when we recognize our true brotherhood and imbibe the spirit of divine Truth and Love.
- A 海角大神 Science Perspective#RAKFriday17 and everyday acts of goodnessA 海角大神 Science perspective: It鈥檚 in everyone鈥檚 nature to express, not just feel, God鈥檚 infinite love.
True charityFaith traditions have recognized that charity is more than simply the act of giving. It involves a deeper realization of the connections that bind us all. In giving, we receive. In loving without expectation of return, we learn what love is.聽
