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The Monitor's ViewWhy Iraq gives Syria a handBy welcoming Syria鈥檚 new leader 鈥� a former Al Qaeda terrorist 鈥� Iraq shows a generosity born of its own violent past to lift a neighbor emerging from conflict.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveHealing acute and chronic painAt every moment, 鈥奊od is giving us what we need to know to find freedom from illness.
The Monitor's ViewThe art of emancipation in ParisAn exhibit at the聽Centre Pompidou聽displays the creativity of Black artists from Africa, the Caribbean, and the United States, who flocked to the French capital after 1945 for mental liberation from stereotypes.
A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveProving that life is immortalJesus showed us that we can take up our cross and prove in small and significant ways the true spirituality of existence.
The Monitor's ViewLebanon digs deep for its identityTorn by war and a once-dominant Hezbollah militia, the country looks to shared culture and other bonding ways to heal sectarian divides.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveResurrection moments 鈥� here and nowChrist empowers us to rise out of a sense of life in matter into the understanding of God as Life, which brings healing and joy.聽
The Monitor's ViewHow social trust propels Ivory CoastBetter cohesion among a diverse population has helped Ivory Coast become a model in economic progress. Now it may do the same in politics if a new generation takes over.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveFinding strength in stillnessFeeling overwhelmed by the demands and noise of everyday life? Taking a prayerful pause to affirm and feel God鈥檚 guiding love can bring inspiration and peace.
The Monitor's ViewWhy Iran and US need OmanThe wisdom of Oman as a patient, listening go-between will be essential for negotiating a new deal over Iran鈥檚 nuclear program and its proxy militias.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe higher view that moves us forwardLooking to God to inform our sense of reality brings progress and healing.
The Monitor's ViewIn tariff tiffs, the art of compromiseEurope鈥檚 calm and measured response to the Trump tariffs takes the long view and relies on patient deliberation.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveA kitchen pot and a beautiful promiseTurning our thought to God, who is all good, brings protection and healing.
The Monitor's ViewWhat a Jewish-Muslim bond can doAzerbaijan, a聽largely Muslim nation that lives in harmony with its Jewish minority, helps mediate between Israel and Turkey over their sparring in Syria.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveOur spiritual homeHaving a clear sense of our God-established spiritual home brings inspiration and confidence to the building process.
The Monitor's ViewBigger machine, bigger thinkingA European plan to build the world鈥檚 largest particle accelerator has sparked questions about humility and the frontiers of thinking in physics.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveLacking nothingWhen we鈥檙e open to the good that God freely gives to all His children, we experience that goodness more fully.
- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveGetting rid of 鈥榶eah, buts鈥�God gives us the ability to move forward without hesitation and accomplish the work in front of us.
The Monitor's ViewNeighborly care for absentee studentsNew York City will enlist parents in a community to contact other parents whose kids often skip school and then link them to services. The premise: Parents really do love their children.
The Monitor's ViewFrom Russia, with joyBreaking one of hockey鈥檚 biggest records 鈥� all-time goals scored 鈥� took more than talent for Alexander Ovechkin. He also exudes humility and a love of the game.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveSeparate out the wrong 鈥� and see what鈥檚 rightRecognizing that nothing unloving is ever truly part of God or God鈥檚 creation brings healing.聽