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- A Christian Science PerspectivePrayers for Belarus
Can a prayerful stand for justice and freedom make a difference? As one woman found when faced with an oppressive situation at work, the answer is yes – and this can offer hope and inspiration for our prayers in support of those championing positive change in Belarus and elsewhere.
The Monitor's ViewWho’s really 'in the room' of Afghan peace talksThe run-up to the first direct talks between the Taliban and the Afghan government took many players, least of which are Afghans – especially women – demanding peace and rights.
‘We need to listen to each other’: An interracial couple finds hope in loveRecent racial unrest has prompted many Americans to consider bias and privilege in new ways. Interracial couples have long grappled with these issues.
The Monitor's ViewAfter a megafire, what Paradise foundThe California town, largely burned in 2018 by the state’s worst fire, is teaching others in the West how to respond to the region’s record fires.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveYou are brave!
When crisis or danger emerges – and even when things seem to be going just fine – it’s worth considering what it means that God made us fearless, strong, and safe.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveBringing the power of home to work
This year, there’s been a widespread shift to working from home – a lifestyle that, for many, has come with its own set of challenges. Considering “home” from a spiritual perspective can bring more balance, productivity, and meaning to our home and work lives.
The Monitor's ViewPandemic’s bright light on drug preventionThe other health crisis in 2020 – opioid misuse – has worsened under social isolation and economic strain. That should help shift the focus more to preventing addiction.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveWhen protest is prayer
When a minor traffic accident in Cape Town led to a threatening confrontation laced with racial undertones, a driver quietly turned to God. This pause for prayer empowered him to respond with brotherly love rather than anger, leading to a harmonious resolution.
The Monitor's ViewThe hidden key to a country’s liberationFrom Belarus to Tunisia, people under dictatorship have shown they must act with dignity, not plead for it.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe power of hope and faith
Jesus said, “With God all things are possible” (Matthew 19:26). While problems in the world sometimes seem overwhelming, following Jesus’ example of complete faith in God’s all-power quiets our own thought and enables us to be a healing influence for good.
Can education solve everything?The best educational reform might be putting more money in parents’ pockets – not through a government program but through higher wages.
The Monitor's ViewMuslim lands staking out interfaith coexistenceSudan becomes the latest largely Muslim society to start embracing ecumenical governance.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveFinding another option, when plans go awry
Convinced that waste is no part of God’s divine economy, a woman turned to prayer when trying to find a suitable place for items that would meet the needs of others.
The Monitor's ViewChina's rulers face a new type of dissentFor democracy activists, hatred in the face of state violence hasn’t worked very well. China’s Mongolian minority – now being forced to adopt Han culture – is trying new approaches.
Vistas of the heart and soulJust as an RV can reveal the largeness in a Rocky Mountain vacation, a pandemic can also reveal the largeness of the human spirit.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveCan racism be healed?
Sometimes big issues, such as racism, can feel too intimidating to face in prayer. But we can each play a part by meeting every temptation to feel inferior or superior to someone else with the powerful recognition of everyone’s identity as a child of God.
The Monitor's ViewTracking the pandemic on private phonesNew tech tools on smartphones that record data related to COVID-19 put a new focus on the ability of people to self-govern their personal information.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveOut of turmoil, into a place of peace
At times it can feel as though we need to just hunker down and wait out the pandemic before we can truly feel joy and peace. But at every moment we can open our thoughts to God’s love and care, which lifts discouragement and fear.
The Monitor's ViewThe seeders of a new LebanonForeign leaders are working with trusted activists to revive an inclusive identity for a country in turmoil since an Aug. 4 blast.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveInherently clean
These days we’ve all been charged with being especially mindful of cleanliness. We can apply this not just to our hands and surfaces around us, but to our thoughts, too – letting God’s purity wash us clean of fear and illness.
