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- A Christian Science PerspectiveA spiritual response to political division and upheaval
How can we address gaping political divides and the resulting turmoil? In this 5-minute podcast, the editor of The Christian Science Monitor offers a spiritual starting point.
The Monitor's ViewA time for healingThe U.S. has been shocked by rioters entering its Capitol Building. Americans must work together to find something better than perpetual tribal warfare.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveNever separated from God
Sometimes we may feel lost and alone. But recognizing that God is always with us – as are the love and joy God imparts to all of us as God’s children – helps us find the way forward.
The Monitor's ViewResponding to a cyber Pearl HarborIn less unusual times the hacking of computer systems in top U.S. government agencies might have dominated the news. The act needs a prompt, vigorous response.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveA year crowned with goodness
“Crowned with goodness” may seem an unlikely descriptor of 2020 and the start of 2021. But the recognition that God imparts goodness to His children at every moment empowers us to feel and share God’s love, care, and peace more fully.
The Monitor's ViewWhy 2021 brings hope on climate changeEfforts to curb global warming have failed to meet the expectations of the Paris Agreement. But a new U.S. commitment gives a reason for optimism.
From escapism to learning: How the arts got me through 2020The pandemic’s disruptions hit the arts and education especially hard. But those very industries also provided uplift and enrichment.
- A Christian Science Perspective‘Everything is new’
As 2021 begins – and anytime – we can treasure the promise that God’s goodness always brings us renewed joy, harmony, and progress.
The Monitor's ViewWhat's in a name? A lot.The year 2020 saw names that no longer represent how Americans see themselves come off buildings, places, even sports teams.
Photography that opens doors – and mindsI have often wondered how it would be to see like a photojournalist. In the right hands, the camera becomes a key that unlocks the world.
Readers RespondReaders write: Contempt and empathy, mobile citizens, and moreLetters to the editor for the Dec. 28, 2020 weekly magazine. Readers discuss the role contempt plays in American politics, digital nomads, and more.
A Christian Science Perspective‘On earth peace, good will toward men’Here’s a short and sweet offering that speaks to the qualities at the very heart of Christmas. The accompanying audio also includes Mary Baker Eddy’s poem “Christmas Morn” being sung.
The Monitor's ViewHome is where the work isThe pandemic has caused the concept of home as a haven of rest, shielded from the world of earning a living, to be revised.
Seeing a very different 2020It goes without saying that 2020 was not the brightest year. But despite all the hardship, progress still flowed like a stream beneath the surface.
Cover StoryDestination 2021: What we’ll do differently next yearMonitor staffers weigh in on lessons from a year in isolation – and what they yearn to do most coming out of the pandemic.
Far from being “Black Christmas,” Kwanzaa honors universal idealsCreated in the 1960s and rooted in African traditions, Kwanzaa focuses on universal principles, including unity, creativity, purpose, and faith.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveAngels of wisdom
Two thousand years ago, a few “wise men” had an inspiration that kept the baby Jesus safe. Today, too, God’s angels are here to impart wisdom, grace, and peace, even when things get contentious during family gatherings.
The Monitor's ViewChristmas 2020This year many traditions will be paused or altered. But the spirit of Christmas will still lift hearts.
A light that binds us togetherThis year, the arrival of dusk carries a different kind of weight, and holiday gatherings will be subdued. So where can we turn for a bit of light?
- A Christian Science PerspectiveA different Christmas but the unchanging Christ
No matter how different our holiday plans end up this year, one thing remains the same – God’s eternal message of love for us.
