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- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveA better messageLetting spiritual truth replace disturbing worries brings greater harmony to our lives, and healing.聽
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.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveFreedom, strength, and agility are oursAs we understand that we are all created and maintained by God, we find that we can鈥檛 be hampered in our activities.
The Monitor's ViewA lean-in for truth in Serbia over a massacreOn the 30th anniversary of a genocide of Muslims in Europe, it is Muslims in Serbia pushing pro-democracy Serbs to admit the ethno-nationalism roots of their current government.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveHow I鈥檓 praying about the Texas floodsAs we turn to the light of God, we discover the continuity of each individual鈥檚 spiritual identity.
The Monitor's ViewSouth Africa鈥檚 hints of clean governanceCorruption in high places remains a test for the country. Yet officials have scored some wins against graft and fraud, an opportunity to renew trust and civic values.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveA wellspring of good for everyoneGetting to know God as Life itself empowers us to experience more tangibly the abundance of divine goodness.
The Monitor's ViewA fog lifts over Turkey鈥檚 rift with Kurds聽Initial steps to end a long war for Kurdish independence come with signs of national reconciliation. The first step: Each side admits its wrongs.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectivePraying for the worldConsidering things from the point of view of God, good, is a powerful basis for our prayers for the world.
The Monitor's ViewAn economy in India lifted by womenWith its business-friendly models, India鈥檚 south is a hub for tech growth. But an emphasis on women鈥檚 inclusion may be a big reason for the progress.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveSpiritual baptismAs we immerse ourselves in the facts of spiritual reality, we experience a joyful sense of confidence and direction.
The Monitor's ViewWhen art sews friendship between foesIn lending the 11th-century Bayeux Tapestry to Britain, France uses a rich visual depiction of a war to weave a peace built over centuries.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveLife is not a conveyor beltAs we look beyond a mortal and finite sense of life to the spiritual, we experience more of the boundlessness of our God-given existence.
The Monitor's ViewAn apology opens a way to national healingA presidential apology for Liberia鈥檚 past wars renews efforts at reconciliation. Can the African nation balance justice and mercy?- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveFaith, works, and humilityWhen we鈥檙e humble enough to acknowledge God, divine Love, as supremely powerful, this paves the way to healing.
The Monitor's ViewHow esports can farm peaceThe global popularity of video gaming as an official sport has brought Israelis to Saudi Arabia. Is this a glimpse of a new Mideast?- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveA spiritual perspective on governmentRecognizing God, good, as infinitely powerful opens our eyes to goodness, harmony, and solutions 鈥� wherever we may live.
How research dollars power breakthroughsScientific research has fueled American innovation for decades. Now, funding for that research is caught in the crosshairs of a political fight, with colleges and universities on the front lines.
The Monitor's ViewA welcome mat for Europe鈥檚 RomaThe long-stigmatized minority, which originated in India, won a victory with the appointment of the first Romani minister under a new president in Romania.聽- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveGod鈥檚 love anchors usRecognizing that God is loving each of us at every moment empowers us to feel love more concretely 鈥� even if our relationships with others feel lacking.