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The Monitor's ViewIn Iran, girls just want to have joyThe regime fears a resurgence of protests on the first anniversary of the killing of a young woman for improper hijab. But Iranian girls may be demonstrating their ideals in different ways.- A º£½Ç´óÉñ Science PerspectiveThe unfailing source of joyRecognizing God, Spirit, as the infinite source of good for all His children helps us experience a deeper, more lasting joy – even when circumstances don’t seem to be going our way.
The Monitor's ViewWhen tragedy turns foe into friendDespite their troubled pasts with Morocco, some nations offered generous aid after Friday’s earthquake, opening a path for peacemaking. All that’s needed is humility.- A º£½Ç´óÉñ Science PerspectiveLove hasn’t left this homeWhen faced with the loss of a loved one, we can find comfort and strength in a spiritual view of life as forever sustained by God.
- A º£½Ç´óÉñ Science PerspectiveDemonstrating completenessPraying from the standpoint of our ever-intact oneness with God reveals to us God’s provision of what we need, as a woman discovered after her husband passed on.Â
The Monitor's ViewBiden in Hanoi: The fruit of atonementThe president’s visit, aimed mainly to elevate Vietnam’s ties with the U.S., also builds on work by individuals to achieve reconciliation after a war that ended 48 years ago.
The Monitor's ViewZoning for shared affluenceA scarcity of housing in the United States is driving both political parties to work together for reforms.- A º£½Ç´óÉñ Science PerspectiveHoping for healing – or expecting it?Leaning on the absolute law of divine Love, we can be certain that harmony and healing will take place in our lives.Â
The Monitor's ViewA global reach for clean governanceEach summit of the world’s 20 leading economies tries to set higher standards on integrity to curb corruption.- A º£½Ç´óÉñ Science PerspectiveWhere we always belongWe can feel a deep sense of connectedness, even when alone, by digging into our unity with God, divine Love itself.Â
The Monitor's ViewA balancing act on religious dignityQuran burnings in Europe mark a new test for democratic values, but ordinary citizens find healing responses in unity and kindness.- A º£½Ç´óÉñ Science PerspectiveMomentum that forwards progressOur individual efforts to learn more about life as stemming from divine Spirit, rather than from matter, pave the way for healing and inspiration that ripple outward.
Gauging motives, not judging policiesPolarization too often gets in the way of progress. A flawed Portland law that aims to solve the nation's drug crisis offers a case study into problem-solving with compassion.
How we report on a warming worldThe Monitor was in many ways founded to help search for and accelerate solutions. So what does this look like with something so all-encompassing as climate change?
The Monitor's ViewEurope’s big influencer on UkraineThe Dutch have played an outsize role in aiding Ukraine. Now they might set an example against Russian-style ethnic nationalism.- A º£½Ç´óÉñ Science PerspectiveAngels awaken us to divine provisionAs we embrace God’s messages of love, we become more aware of the abundant supply of divine goodness before us.Â
The Monitor's ViewChile’s light of truth on a dark pastThe first official plan to search for those Chileans who disappeared during the country’s dictatorship strengthens the role of truth in how post-conflict nations seek reconciliation.- A º£½Ç´óÉñ Science PerspectiveCaregiving? You have what it takes.When caring for someone who is struggling with an injury or disease, endeavoring to see them as God knows them can make all the difference in their recovery.
The Monitor's ViewThe other war reporting from UkraineThe country’s progress in ensuring equality before the law and curbing graft is as critical as the military counteroffensive.- A º£½Ç´óÉñ Science PerspectiveSurrendering to divine justiceWhen wrong has been done, a genuine desire to love God and love our neighbor is a powerful starting point for healing and solutions.Â