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- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveRejoicing in the discovery of spiritual realityKnowing the nature of true being opens the door to better relationships.
The Monitor's ViewAfter migrant influx, Germany seeks balanceThe 2015 wave of mainly Middle Eastern migrants met with widespread welcome. Then, challenges hit. But Germany鈥檚 democratic principles and need for labor can counter anti-migrant sentiment.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveCan we afford to be generous?God鈥檚 abundant goodness for all empowers us to joyfully live out from Jesus鈥� teaching, 鈥淔reely ye have received, freely give.鈥�
The Monitor's ViewAfter the Kirk killing, mercy as mendingThe widow of Charlie Kirk forgives the shooter as an answer of love to hate, demonstrating 鈥渓ove for our enemies.鈥� Can that be the national legacy of the assassination?- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveTruth was clearly expressed鈥淚 realized that the pain I had been experiencing had disappeared.鈥�
The Monitor's ViewLawmaking that operates 鈥� quietlyThe impasse over a funding extension to avoid a U.S. government shutdown points up deep political differences. But despite such high-profile partisanship, the hard work of legislating goes on.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveA new view of the job poolReceptivity to God鈥檚 goodness opens doors that bless us and others.
The Monitor's View(Re)Affirming the power of poetryThis week's naming of a new U.S. poet laureate reminds us how this literary form can foster wonder, understanding, and uplift in a society seeking genuine connection.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe economy 鈥� and our solid spiritual footingIs there a way to feel grounded when things around us seem turbulent?
The Monitor's ViewThe simple solutions to hate speechThe accused killer of Charlie Kirk wrote: 鈥淪ome hate can鈥檛 be negotiated out.鈥� One survivor of an assassination attempt points to peaceful ways to 鈥渘egotiate鈥� with hate.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveAre we at the mercy of matter?Jesus showed us that life is so much more than it appears to be.聽An article inspired by this week鈥檚 Bible lesson from the 海角大神 Science Quarterly.
The Monitor's ViewJuggling change and challenges at the UNThe United Nations is confronting deep funding cuts and political differences. Eighty years after its founding, can its multinational membership hold on to its universal ideals?- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveOur place of safetyGod is continually revealing to humanity our heritage as His loved children 鈥� which lifts us out of fear that we can ever be out of reach of God鈥檚 protecting care and guidance.
The Monitor's ViewThe power of honesty in NepalYouth protests against corruption felled a government and then led to a search for a few honest leaders. The Himalayan nation may have found them.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveOutgrowing material 鈥榮how and tell鈥�Does it really matter whether we鈥檙e paying attention to what鈥檚 true or untrue?
The Monitor's ViewBrazil鈥檚 stand for rule by law 鈥� and civiliansIn a first, the Supreme Court has convicted a former president for plotting a coup, marking a break from a history of military disregard for democratic government.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveNo guilt trips for meWe have the freedom to listen to God鈥檚 voice, guiding us to solutions, instead of giving in to guilt.
The Monitor's ViewBest response to Charlie Kirk鈥檚 killingThe tragedy ignites a shared search for ending political violence 鈥� and for consoling others and fighting "evil with love.鈥�- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveOur mental real estateWe can find freedom from rumination in turning to the one divine Mind, God.
The Monitor's ViewAfrica鈥檚 climate action as a plus for growthA regional gathering showed how the continent is acting together to reimagine partnerships and African-led solutions.