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- A Christian Science PerspectiveFreedom from grief – a present possibility
After her father died, a woman was freed from grief as she gained a better understanding of man’s eternal, spiritual nature.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveNo time for boredom
The cure for boredom? Do more for others.
The Monitor's ViewThe NFL’s test on Black quarterbacksPro football has become both a measure of racial progress and a window into what still needs to be done.
Beyond ‘40 acres and a mule’: Commentary on reparationsCan America find a more just future without paying for past wrongs? Columnist Ken Makin explores the historical context of calls for reparations.
The Monitor's ViewErasing the color line in churchesJust as dialogues on race have opened up within churches, so can they start between churches. Sacred texts are a shared resource for healing of a racial divide.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveA meaningful contribution to the world
If we’re looking ahead to the future and wondering, “How can I make a difference?” it’s worth considering the profound significance of Jesus’ commandment that we love each other in the manner that he loved us.
The Monitor's ViewNeighborly test in US-Latin America tiesWith predictions of waves of migrants cause by a COVID-19 recession, the U.S. may be showing more concern in lifting up its neighbors.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveAchieving accountability
The ancient King Solomon’s wisdom and good judgment went down in history. The God that guided Solomon is still here today, empowering all of us to express wisdom, humility, and accountability in situations large and small.
The Monitor's ViewWhen the war on terror isn’t a warOngoing democratic revolutions in Sudan and Lebanon could end the use of those countries as terrorist havens. A change of heart by millions of protesters can dismiss terror as a weapon.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveExperiencing less of the evil that is racism
If we’re feeling that hatred is an unstoppable force, it’s worth considering the idea that everyone is inherently capable of feeling and expressing God’s powerful, healing love.
Shattering the illusion: A magician’s guide to making racism disappearIn this essay, Black magician Eric Anderson exposes racism for what it is: an illusion built on false assumptions.
The Monitor's ViewThe world eyes an offramp from racismThe West’s new debate over past wrongs allows a humble receptivity to the universality of good.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveCaring for others? Let inspiration lead the way.
Feeling stumped during her preparations for a hands-on test during her training as a Christian Science nurse, a woman turned to God for help.
The Monitor's ViewA safe landing for Hong Kong's democracy refugeesWhen China’s final crackdown on the territory starts, democracies must step up to take in the political refugees. Taiwan has begun to lay out a welcome mat.
A rebuke to oppressionThe desire to recognize and address the deeper foundations of racial prejudice is surfacing in community dialogues across the United States.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveSudden joy and a new life discovered
Is there value in learning more about God and our relation to Him? For a woman whose spiritual search led her to Christian Science and freedom from intense depression and a number of other ailments, the answer is a resounding yes.
The Monitor's ViewWalls between faiths fall to the coronavirus challengeThe universal nature of COVID-19 has led to interreligious cooperation and the need for a universal response.
Black Lives Matter: Practicing self-care during a revolutionOutrage and pain used to drive Crystal Joy to protest. But she soon realized that honoring Black lives needed to include time for her own healing.
Beyond fortitude: COVID-19 nurses tap a hidden strength – “sisu”Under the extraordinary pressures of caring for COVID patients, nurses draw on hidden resources beyond the fortitude their job normally demands.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveA more healing response to news alerts
More often than not the news of today gives rise to fear, division, and anger. But we can challenge this pull and instead remain calm, clear, and focused on what God is knowing – which enables us to be a part of the solution, instead of the problem.
