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The Monitor's ViewDefending women鈥檚 worth and well-beingTo address the challenge of violence against women, countries have enacted more than 1,500 laws. As cultural norms shift, upholding universal values and higher views of genuine manhood and womanhood can help cement the progress.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveGod鈥檚 purifying actionAre we truly open to God鈥檚 ever-active, healing goodness?
The Monitor's ViewIn Haiti, soccer joy 鈥� and longed-for unityAn improbable journey to the 2026 World Cup has lit the spark of possibility for gang-beleaguered Haitians, as have plans for an election and a renewed international peacemaking effort.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveIn the AI age 鈥� fulfillment that only comes from GodTechnology is helpful in many ways, but true and lasting contentment comes from shifting our focus to God as the source of all good.聽
The Monitor's ViewFinancial fluency in the cradleA new federal program that will create investment accounts for newborns aims to lessen the fear and ignorance about savings and investments. It can also build a more inclusive economy.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveReady to receiveWhen we鈥檙e gratefully, humbly open to divine inspiration, blessings overflow.
The Monitor's ViewLiberation from migrant labelsRecent incidents of violence and fraud linked to individuals from immigrant communities have prompted harsh, sweeping responses. Collective blame is tempting, but cultivating social trust is what鈥檚 needed.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThere is one causeDo we need to be personally in control of our lives, or can we trust God? An article inspired by this week鈥檚 Bible lesson from the 海角大神 Science Quarterly.聽
The Monitor's ViewPinning a Ukraine peace to principlesEurope insists that any plan to end the war in Ukraine hold Russia accountable for war crimes. That鈥檚 not a barrier to peace. It is a universal foundation for it.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveFollowing wherever God leadsAs we obey the voice of the Divine, we鈥檙e led to exactly what we need.
The Monitor's View鈥楻adical generosity鈥� seeds solutionsThe world over, GivingTuesday is an opportunity for millions to come together and show that individuals can make a difference. Amid economic pressures, will Americans uphold the values of joyful generosity and care for others?- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveWhen food stopped being the enemyAs we come to see that God is the source of wholeness, beauty, and strength in us all, we experience more balance and satisfaction in our lives.
The Monitor's ViewUkraine's playgrounds are a war necessityRussia鈥檚 increasing attacks against civilian areas include public playgrounds. Yet Ukrainians have rallied to preserve a child鈥檚 right to play 鈥� and innocence 鈥� by building alternative playgrounds that help heal war trauma.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveEffective resistanceAs we discern that evil is not a person, place, or thing, we鈥檙e empowered to actually overcome it.
The Monitor's ViewThe uplift of a stable home and familyAfter years of rising divorce rates and single parenthood among Americans, marriage and family stability are on firmer ground. Homes and children nurtured by two parents can help expand opportunities 鈥� and affection.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveA recipe for feeling closer to GodGratitude can be a profound form of prayer.
The Monitor's ViewThanks for all proofs of goodnessEven in bleak circumstances, now and centuries ago, virtue and hope shine through. Gratitude for national and civic structures and individual examples of compassion and faith buoy us all.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveGratitude is excitingWhen we gratefully acknowledge all that God does for us, we realize that goodness, joy, and blessings abound.
The Monitor's ViewExtracting minerals in Africa 鈥� for AfricaA summit of European and African leaders sets a new ethical tone in terms of leaving Africa far better after extracting 鈥済reen minerals鈥� for the world鈥檚 tech industries.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveGratitude-fueled loveDuring Thanksgiving and beyond, gratitude to God can motivate us to embrace others in love. An article inspired by this year鈥檚 Thanksgiving Bible lesson from the 海角大神 Science Quarterly.