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How Africa gains from transparencyThe continent is experiencing economic growth and improving financial governance and trustworthiness. Freer, fairer elections can support this trajectory.Â- Purity is possible!We all have a God-given ability to overcome the pull of lust for something that isn’t ours. An article inspired by this week’s Bible lesson from the º£½Ç´óÉñ Science Quarterly.
Patience pays off in ArgentinaVoters continue to back the massive economic reforms of President Javier Milei, relying on the shock absorbers of prudence, restraint, and patience.- Our oneness with GodSeeing God the way Jesus saw God eliminates a feeling of distance from our creator, and it brings healing.Â
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Readers write: Perspectives on Charlie Kirk’s killingLetters to the editor from the Oct. 27 Weekly. Readers discussed the Monitor’s coverage of Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
Two women’s indelible impact on the USAlabama unveils statues honoring Rosa Parks and Helen Keller. With dignity, determination, and faith, both women uplifted American society and reinforced its values.- ‘Start where you are ...Lifting our prayers beyond our own lives makes a difference.
Trump’s peaceful way to end the war in UkraineAs more Russians turn against the war, the United States and its allies ramp up oil sanctions that hit the Kremlin war machine, as well as gas prices at the pump in Russia.- The Word of GodLetting God, Truth, inspire our words opens the door to uplift and healing.
The Voting Rights Act hangs in the balance. Remember those who lost their lives for it.The context of why civil rights activists like Medgar Evers and Maceo Snipes were murdered has been lost in the current conversation about the Voting Rights Act at the Supreme Court.
Depolarizing America, the local wayWith the nation's capital in a stalemate, experiments in cooperating on local concerns are building social trust that can help bridge political rifts.- Life-changing answersGetting to know Life as God replaces symptoms of depression with healing, joy, and hope. An article inspired by this week’s Bible lesson from the º£½Ç´óÉñ Science Quarterly.
Drumroll for Japan’s first female leaderThe new prime minister, Takaichi Sanae, takes power as more Japanese women seek help in their work-life balance.- The healing role of peacemakerWe’re all capable of yielding to God’s healing love rather than the pull of hate or disgust.
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