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- A Christian Science PerspectiveDiscovering eternal life – here and now
Turning to God as infinite Life empowers us to experience a fuller, more uninterrupted sense of life, bringing healing and comfort – even in the face of fear, illness, or grief.
The Monitor's ViewItaly gets a leader with good bedside mannersBoth the EU and Italy are at enough of a crisis point that they need the special qualities of Mario Draghi, who saved the euro as head of the European Central Bank.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveWhere does integrity come from?
Looking at headlines across the globe, it can sometimes seem as if integrity is an elusive standard. But God has given each of us the wisdom and ability to live honorable and prosperous lives.
The Monitor's ViewWith more people displaced, high praise for gracious hospitalityIn a year of rising humanitarian needs, some countries step up with a welcoming spirit, earning praise from global leaders.
Where does Amanda Gorman's unity message fit in a whiplash of news?Amanda Gorman’s participation in the Super Bowl may hint at a future as inclusive and mission-driven as this Gen Zer’s poetry.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe loyalty that unites us
As the impeachment trial begins in the U.S. Senate, we can all play a role in supporting the spiritual loyalty that opens the way to harmony, progress, and healing.
The Monitor's ViewWhen nations yearn for both justice and unityThe U.S. Senate trial of former President Donald Trump fits into a recent history of countries trying to seek both reconciliation and accountability. Colombia provides an example of finding that balance.
When doors closed, communities openedThrough this past year of pandemic-driven isolation, one thing has become clear: It’s not the locale that makes the community; it’s the people.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveWhen we need to improve
Sometimes self-improvement can seem a daunting goal. But considering our nature as children of God is an empowering starting point for character growth and progress.
The Monitor's ViewThe sum of many mediators in Yemen's warA flurry of diplomacy to end one of the Middle East’s worst conflicts suggests all sides might see a shared interest in peace.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveCompared to you, I’m...
Recognizing that we all have a God-given purpose and an inherent capacity to live that purpose frees us from envy and self-righteousness that hinder one’s joy and potential in life.
The Monitor's ViewNeighborly nudges to restore Myanmar's democracyTwo of Southeast Asia’s democracies call for an urgent meeting in the region to reverse the military coup in Myanmar.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveTo help undercut tyranny
This week’s events in Myanmar, among others, may make cycles of oppression in the world seem inevitable. But through prayer inspired by the light of Christ, each of us can play a role in elevating human consciousness, contributing to an atmosphere that’s more consistently supportive of good.
The Monitor's ViewBeethoven rolls over Russian policeA dissident who played a calming Beethoven tune while being arrested is another example of how the arts are changing protests worldwide.
Can Black History Month live up to its founder’s vision?Carter G. Woodson envisioned Black history as part of history in general, showing how Black people have “influenced the development of civilization.”
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe power of Truth
God’s truth is a powerful force for good, always present to light the path to solutions, healing, and harmony.
The Monitor's ViewHow honesty helps heal during a pandemicAnti-corruption protests in Africa during COVID-19 reveal a rising demand for integrity in governance and management of the crisis.
- A Christian Science PerspectivePraise – in meekness!
Meekness may seem an unlikely quality to value. But as this poem conveys, humbly turning to God, infinite good, to impel what we say and do is actually a source of strength and progress.
The Monitor's ViewGreen accounting starts to add upInvestments in nature and its biodiversity make economic sense, finds a British study, far more than short-term exploitation.
The Monitor's ViewWhy Myanmar coup shows military's limitsThe Army’s arrest – again – of Aung San Suu Kyi and her democracy fighters shows its legitimacy is slipping. More people in Myanmar buy into the idea of self-governance for a modern state.
