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- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe question that atheism encourages us to considerA 海角大神 Science perspective.
The Monitor's ViewThis Martin Luther King Day, a new look at raceAn expert on the history of skin color in societies proposes retiring race as a topic for science research. Her idea echos awareness of the changing notion of race, which may help end racism.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveFight 'fire with fire' or listen to God's healing message?A 海角大神 Science perspective: You don鈥檛 need to allow your responses to be ruled by the negative words or actions of someone else.
The Monitor's ViewSafety from economic shocksAlong with its upbeat forecast for the global economy, the World Bank also points to those nations finding new security from financial shocks by aligning policies with settled economic principles.
Syria: What 鈥� and who 鈥� it will take to end the warThe Geneva II peace talks on Syria set to begin next week should lay the groundwork for a diplomatic deal to end the country's three-year civil war. In spite of differences,聽Russian, US, and Iranian strategic interests can align, but Iran must be allowed to play a role in negotiations.- Syria: What 鈥� and who 鈥� it will take to end the warThe Geneva II peace talks on Syria set to begin next week should lay the groundwork for a diplomatic deal to end the country's three-year civil war. In spite of differences,聽Russian, US, and Iranian strategic interests can align, but Iran must be allowed to play a role in negotiations.
- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveHelping our children growA 海角大神 Science perspective: The more we recognize and celebrate the spiritual qualities children express, the more their God-bestowed nature will be revealed and their growth assured.
The Monitor's ViewHow US can help end Syria's war: accept refugeesSyria's neighbors have been far more generous than the US in temporarily resettling millions of refugees. If the US and Europe can now share this burden, it may influence the war's outcome.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe great art of listeningA 海角大神 Science perspective: One way to improve our listening is to stop talking.
OpinionCentral African Republic needs UN peacekeepers nowThe UN must work to prevent the escalation of violence and preserve what progress has been made in the Central African Republic. With key support from the US, the Security Council should increase its efforts to deploy a better equipped, larger UN peacekeeping mission to CAR.
The Monitor's ViewLessons in Gates memoir on civilian-military tiesThe tell-all book by former defense chief Robert Gates reveals how President Obama dealt with a military he distrusted. Other nations, such as Egypt, need such lessons in civilian rule.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe unfailing filter and the chemical spill in West VirginiaA 海角大神 Science perspective: God's unfailing care for His creation is equal to every emergency.
- Readers RespondReaders Write: Skepticism on Iran deal, Israel, mediaLetters to the Editor for the January 13, 2014 weekly magazine:聽Will the delay agreement become a Neville Chamberlain 'peace for our time' appeasement?;聽What of the media's double standard of silence on Israel's possession of nuclear weapons?; We should聽review the history of the lead-up to World War II and not repeat the same mistakes.
The Monitor's ViewHow Haiti earthquake launched 'digital humanitarianism'On the anniversary of the 2010 Haiti earthquake, it is remarkable to see what was learned about 'crisis mapping' from social media during the natural disaster.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectivePrayer for the rising generationA 海角大神 Science perspective: No one can be left out of divine Love's abundance.
The Monitor's ViewHeroin moves to the countrysideVermont has recognized its heroin epidemic and is preparing a vigorous response.
OpinionThe time to regulate e-cigarettes is nowSwift regulation by the FDA will help preserve America's hard-won anti-smoking victory and help ensure that parts of the US economy do not, once again, become dependent on nicotine.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveWhat's your name?A 海角大神 Science perspective: What if our title as child of God were the most prominent in how we identified ourselves and others? What if it were the most precious name and cause we had to defend?
The Monitor's ViewNew front in the 'war on poverty'On the 50th anniversary of Lyndon B. Johnson's 'war on poverty,' government must beef up efforts to support family stability, beyond financial means.
Global ViewpointObstacles to Syrian cease-fire aren鈥檛 insurmountableThe coming peace talks in Geneva provide hope for setting lines for a cease-fire in Syria. To draw those lines, three separate homelands must be created, with input by outside powers. Some will say this is impossible. Not so.
