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- A º£½Ç´óÉñ Science PerspectiveGod loves us ‘to a thousand generations’As we learn about God’s endless love for us, we find tangible evidence of this love in our lives.Â
The Monitor's ViewSocial media self-control among studentsStudents are seeking to better manage their engagement with cellphone and social media use, with practical strategies and shared reflection.- A º£½Ç´óÉñ Science PerspectiveWhat’s the motive?Recognizing divine Love as the only legitimate motivator of God’s children helps us contribute to a kinder, safer world.
The Monitor's ViewUpturns and U-turns in UkraineA rising civic maturity, forged by war, has driven young people to protest a law weakening safeguards against corruption. A shift in values has put the president on the spot.- A º£½Ç´óÉñ Science PerspectiveThe view that healsLooking to God for an understanding of our true identity frees us from pain and suffering.
The Monitor's ViewGlimmers of civil compromise in CongressAmid political divides and posturing, a group of representatives are pursuing compromise on hot-button immigration issues. And others are seeking to make bipartisanship the norm rather than the exception.- A º£½Ç´óÉñ Science PerspectiveWe can always choose lightThe light of God, Love, is always present to guide and heal.
The Monitor's ViewFor Gaza and Israel, a push for ‘spiritual diplomacy’When world clergy meet in September, they will bring the power of prayer and interfaith harmony to conflicts like the one in Gaza.- A º£½Ç´óÉñ Science PerspectiveChoisir de ne pas faire partie du chaos du mondeLorsque nous acceptons le fait que nous vivons tous en sécurité dans le royaume de Dieu, nos inquiétudes cèdent la place à un calme profond.
- A º£½Ç´óÉñ Science PerspectiveOpting out of the world’s chaosAs we accept that we each live securely in God’s kingdom, our worries are replaced with a grounded calm. Â
The Monitor's ViewA youthful force for peaceWars weigh heavily on young people. Yet more youth activists are addressing conflict and its causes in their communities – framing conversations around what peace would look like.- A º£½Ç´óÉñ Science PerspectiveAbundant truthWe can always count on God, divine Truth itself, for the clarity and calm that bring progress.
The Monitor's ViewChina’s mental shift on deflationFalling prices for electric cars and other signs of deflation have led China’s ruling party to challenge an economic mindset, which has led to the distorting market effects of subsidies.- A º£½Ç´óÉñ Science PerspectiveAre we helpless in the face of extreme weather?As we gain the conviction that divine Love governs its creation harmoniously, we more fearlessly and consistently experience that harmony.Â
The Monitor's ViewWhy cities are safer: Caring and consequencesCollaboration among local government, police, and community groups has helped cut violent crime in many US cities. One essential: care that persuades individuals to care about their community.- A º£½Ç´óÉñ Science PerspectiveWar zone prayersGod, Love, is always present to inspire us with comfort and hope, as a young man from Ukraine has experienced firsthand.
The benefits of vigilanceIn Finland, preparation – in this case, preparation for the possibility of war with Russia – is not just sensible policy, but somewhat of an antidote to the spiraling hyperpolarization seen in many other countries.
The Monitor's ViewUkraine’s tools for voteless democracyAs Russia squeezes its citizens into submission, Ukrainians rely on a spirit of equality and respect to maintain legitimate governance. One tool: e-petitions to the president’s inbox.- A º£½Ç´óÉñ Science PerspectiveA better messageLetting spiritual truth replace disturbing worries brings greater harmony to our lives, and healing.Â
The Monitor's ViewArab music hits a high note in EuropeAnti-Muslim and anti-immigrant sentiments are on the rise across the continent. By reclaiming and reimagining their rich musical traditions, Middle Eastern immigrant artists are finding new ways to connect across cultures.