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The Monitor's ViewHow the world’s mayors line up against COVID-19From Ankara to Tampa, mayors have been on the front lines in curbing the coronavirus. One of their common calls? Kindness toward the most vulnerable.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveA prayer for solutions
If we’re feeling that solutions to problems in our homes, communities, and world are elusive, it’s worth considering what God’s limitless care for His children can mean for us today.
The Monitor's ViewSeeds of honesty in a US reckoning on raceWhether on Zoom calls or in community picnics, more Americans are reflecting on the truth about race relations. Is this finally a moment for a national introspection?
- A Christian Science PerspectiveProgress that’s always in motion
It can be discouraging when progress seems to be at a standstill. But as a woman experienced when faced with an unrelenting skin condition, the power of God to heal and lead us forward is unstoppable.
The Monitor's ViewThe lockdown’s lesson in reading books aloudChildren stuck at home in virtual learning craved the oral readings of books online with teachers, providing a key lesson in the need to increase literacy.
Why we’re capitalizing BlackIn better cherishing the Black experience in America, we recognize its unique role and seek a firmer footing for genuine equality and freedom.
Readers RespondReaders write: National service programs for youth, and moreLetters to the editor for the June 22, 2020 weekly magazine. Readers discuss whether youth programs should be mandatory in America, and more.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveBeing there
What does it mean to “be there” for others? A man’s soul-searching after what felt like an anticlimactic day as a dad brought some unexpected inspiration.
The Monitor's ViewA damper on the India-China flare-upA violent border clash between the nuclear giants may not escalate because each is pursuing trade alliances, which helps lessen emotions like revenge and pride.
Echoes of freedom: Commentary on Juneteenth and the power of legislationFor many Black Americans, this Juneteenth is particularly bittersweet. It is both a celebration and a call to action, writes columnist Ken Makin.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveFinding our livelihood in divine Love, God
What does it mean to “lay down [one’s] life for [one’s] friends,” as Jesus taught? As a woman experienced after losing her job, it’s something we can do while very much alive – and then we experience the healing and solutions that result.
The Monitor's ViewListening to the world's displacedWith a record number of people forced from their homes last year, the focus must be on their hopes for peace. Libya is an example where big powers must back local initiatives for national unity.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveTaking a stand for justice – without self-righteousness
Sometimes we may find ourselves thinking that our perspective is the best or only legitimate viewpoint. But the idea that everyone has a God-given ability to feel and express qualities such as thoughtfulness, fairness, and peace can free us from self-righteousness that would hamper our own and humanity’s progress.
The Monitor's ViewA leadership example for the US – from IraqThe country’s new prime minister shows a knack for bridging Iraq’s divides with both messages and actions of inclusiveness.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveSincerity that brings healing light
All too often, health, hope, and joy may seem vulnerable. But a sincere desire to feel God’s grace and to reflect it toward others opens the door to more healing and harmony in our lives.
The Monitor's ViewSeattle's other lesson in safetyThe “cop-free zone” set by protesters is also an experiment in neighborly generosity, or a redefining of security as giving to each other.
If a Black voice rises in a white neighborhood, does it make a sound?As Black Americans struggle with hopelessness, columnist Natasha Lewin urges hope: ”Who wants to live in a world where change cannot be fathomed?”
- A Christian Science PerspectiveHealing prejudice
We hear all too often of troubling incidents stemming from racism. Here’s an audio clip in which a Black woman shares experiences of being confronted with racism and the key role prayer played in healing those situations.
The Monitor's ViewWhat sustains social movementsReal reforms in policing first require enough individuals making durable shifts in thinking about the meaning of justice for others. Are more Americans now checking their motives?
We loveThe impetus of this moment is a primal cry for an expanded sense of love for all – a truer “us.” That idea of progress must be defended.
