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Readers RespondReaders respond: The power of disagreementLetters to the editor published in the Dec. 19, 2022, weekly magazine. Readers take a closer look at our numbers and embrace friendly disagreement.
The Monitor's ViewThe bright lights of 2022In the biggest news stories this year 鈥� Ukraine, Iran, and China 鈥� one unifying symbol was light, and its literal or metaphorical power to liberate.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe rhythm of SpiritWhen things seem out of whack, opening our hearts to the harmonious rhythm of Spirit, God, brings inspiration, peace, and healing.
The Monitor's ViewArgentina鈥檚 lesson in equalizing justiceMany democracies are healthy enough to probe alleged misconduct of top leaders. For Argentina, the conviction of a former president marks a special moment against corruption.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveChrist-lighted peaks and mountain dawnsThe light of Christ, Truth, is always here to illumine our path to inspiration and healing.
The Monitor's ViewEurope鈥檚 neighborly deliverance of valuesNine months after Russia鈥檚 invasion of Ukraine, the EU turns its idealism into concrete results for countries wishing to join the bloc.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveA new season unfoldingEven if difficulties threaten to consume us, we can find 鈥済limmers of a higher cadence working / deep within us,鈥� which rejuvenate and heal, as this poem conveys.
The Monitor's ViewOut of ashes of war, women in Yemen ariseWith a lull in fighting after eight years of conflict, Yemenis now view women differently, especially as leaders in restoring communities.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveSeeking God 鈥� slow or fastWhether we feel the fullness of God鈥檚 presence gradually or suddenly, it happens through our earnest seeking to understand more about God and ourselves as God鈥檚 children.
The Monitor's ViewUkraine鈥檚 liberation can be globalAs the world faces unprecedented humanitarian crises, the response to Ukraine鈥檚 needs has pushed reforms in the international aid community.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveMoving the world along with honestyHonest actions can have a big impact. Seeing more honesty in the world begins with each one of us understanding ourselves and others as offspring of God, created to express integrity.
The Monitor's ViewWorship by other meansA decline of faithful attendance in Western churches does not mean less practice of 海角大神 qualities of thought.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveLove, love, loveGod鈥檚 universal, limitless love is always here to lift resentment and bring harmony.
The Monitor's ViewSaving biodiversity with a note of harmonyA global conference next week will take up a plan to preserve a third of the planet for nature.聽 Will nature鈥檚 intrinsic harmony be reflected at the gathering?- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveUnity 鈥� our natural inclinationIs conflict inevitable? Approaching our interactions from the basis of everyone鈥檚 inherent oneness with God is a strong foundation for unity that鈥檚 stable and lasting.
The Monitor's ViewA new laboratory for merciful justiceAs the U.K. debates transitional justice in Northern Ireland, South Africa shows the patient and difficult work of reconciliation.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe 鈥榥otifications鈥� that healMentally 鈥渟ubscribing鈥� to messages from God opens our hearts to inspiration that fosters harmony and grace.
The Monitor's ViewHow Taiwan differs from China after pandemic misstepsMistakes during Covid-19 brought election losses for Taiwan鈥檚 ruling party. The party leader accepted the people鈥檚 judgment with humility.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveDisappointed? There鈥檚 another view.When disheartening situations arise, we can turn to God for a spiritual view of reality that comforts, uplifts, and brings joy and progress.
The Monitor's ViewTender touch for Africa's troublesA peace accord in Ethiopia reflects a trend toward governance that puts a greater good above narrow political ambition.
