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The Monitor's ViewThe beauty in arguing over baseball umpiresThe major leagues are testing robots to call balls and strikes, prompting deeper questions about the irreplaceable values of human excellence.
A Christian Science PerspectiveWe are equal and empoweredAs International Women’s Day is commemorated, we can celebrate God’s view of every individual as Her spiritual offspring, equally valuable and capable – and we can look for progress that evidences this higher understanding of what we all are.
The Monitor's ViewRedefining security in a hostile worldAs big powers grow aggressive, Taiwan and Ukraine find defense can be more than bombs and bullets- A Christian Science PerspectiveOur new birth, moment by momentAs we understand our true identity to be spiritual, eternal, and whole, we experience more of the innate harmony of being.
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The Monitor's ViewWhen nations live by integrityA global body that sets norms for honesty and transparency in trade and finance has lately helped nations curb “dirty money” and boost their economies.- A Christian Science PerspectiveExpect God’s goodness ... immediately!Because God is our divine Parent, we can reach out to Him for help, confident we will receive it.
The Monitor's ViewDrawing peace in SudanAmid an ongoing civil war, education for displaced children shows how societies in conflict preserve normalcy through dignity.- A Christian Science PerspectiveKnowing God as LoveGlimpsing our eternal nature as God’s creation comforts and uplifts us.
A new editor, an enduring commitmentThe Monitor’s new editor details the organization’s steadfast commitment to truth and the vision of founder Mary Baker Eddy “to injure no man, but to bless all mankind.”
Now showing: The finest movie house memoriesStreaming has made it easier than ever to watch Oscar-nominated films. But there's still nothing like piling into a community movie house.
The Monitor's ViewA defeat for terrorism in the MideastThe founder of a Kurdish armed insurgency calls for his fighters to disarm and dissolve, reflecting a trend against terrorism in the Mideast and for democracy.- A Christian Science PerspectiveIn stillness, we hear God’s voiceAs we listen to God’s message of spiritual truth, we’re comforted and guided forward.
The Monitor's ViewWhy this basketball star shines onFor Diana Taurasi, her incredible success on the court came from an attitude of calm confidence and a love of others, helping draw new fans to women’s basketball.- A Christian Science PerspectiveInfinite good is always availableIn turning to God as our ever-present source of spiritual goodness, we find that what we need is immediately available to us.
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