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- A Christian Science PerspectiveFeel a spirit of love and peace, not fear
No matter what type of situation we find ourselves in, we can turn to God for the wisdom and love that dissolve hopelessness and fear.
The Monitor's ViewWho can bridge the US divide?As the president’s assertions of voting fraud fail in the courts, the US must look to its past and other nations on how credible associates can appeal to him to concede.
The Monitor's ViewRussia’s peaceful hand against aggressionIts role in ending Azerbaijan’s war against Armenia may hint at a new respect for the sovereignty of national borders.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveHealing political division
In times like these, overcoming polarization and anger may seem like an uphill battle. But each of us is divinely equipped to feel and express more of the compassion and brotherly love that bring progress.
- A Christian Science Perspective‘That they all may be one’
There’s much, it seems, that would divide us. But we recognize that there’s more, much more, that unites us when we understand everyone’s oneness with God.
The Monitor's ViewBiden’s best advice to AmericansHis first post-election speech centered on the best advice ever given to him: Demonizing others is not a strategy for good results.
The Monitor's ViewA liberating way to end Libya’s long warOutside mediators are trying a novel tactic: Those who waged war in Libya must promise not to run it when peace prevails.
From the editor: Where we go from hereAs a growing lead places Joe Biden near the threshold of the White House, the lessons of the past week point to how a divided nation can find a path forward.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveBe the sculptor of your own life
To shape our lives divinely, we need to start with forming perfect models in thought.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveSupply is in God’s plan for you
There’s an alternative to panic and stress if our current resources seem increasingly limited. As God’s children, we each have the inherent capacity to prove, as so many in the Bible did, that God’s provision leaves no one out.
The Monitor's ViewHow to glue together a cracked nationLocal elected leaders often show the kind of unity that reflects the country’s founding.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveTo ‘live together in unity’
There’s a spiritual basis for unity that empowers each and every one of us to move forward with kindness, hope, and a growing grasp of a deeper and indestructible, divine harmony.
The Monitor's ViewThe graft-busting uses of COVID-19 aidFinancial help for countries coping with the impact of the coronavirus is coming with strings to ensure honest governance. Corruption cannot remain a norm.
The tales of a culture are encoded in its musicEach new star is an amalgam of all who came before; each song a single snapshot in time. But more than that, music is a reflection of us.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveA path to postelection harmony
In the U.S. presidential election, only one candidate wins, and there will always be people unhappy with the outcome. But letting Christly love light our path empowers us to feel the divine peace that frees us from fear and disdain.
The Monitor's ViewAn election that fits the American storyInfluences on the 2020 vote began deep in a society that rejuvenates itself.
Hope for our ‘more perfect Union’Building a better American democracy could take a while, if it happens at all. In the meantime, how can we as individuals be part of the solution?
- A Christian Science PerspectiveTo win the soul of all nations
In heated political times such as these, it’s worth taking a deeper look at what constitutes the true Soul of a nation, our role in bringing it to light, and what that means for peace and progress. Adapted from an article written some time ago, this piece feels as relevant today as ever.
The Monitor's ViewA U.S. election that redefines global leadershipWith both presidential candidates being doves on America’s role, other nations are stepping up to carry the torch of universal values.
Readers RespondReaders write: Love as justice, a wake-up call, seeing the worldLetters to the editor for the November 2, 2020 weekly magazine. Readers discuss life after prison, waking up to inequality among women, and more.
