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- A Christian Science PerspectiveA path to civility
We’re all inherently capable of letting divine Love, rather than self-righteousness or resentment, lead the way in our interactions – which fosters harmony.
- The Monitor's ViewClimate progress the honest way
The buying of carbon credits to offset a company’s emissions is getting a whole lot more transparent to prevent greenwashing.
- A Christian Science Perspective‘Buscaba la verdad’
Una mujer comparte el camino que la llevó a la Ciencia Cristiana en un momento en que se sentía completamente abrumada, y la inspiración que le trajo paz, alegría y curación que cambiaron su vida.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveI was searching for the truth
A woman shares the path that led her to Christian Science at a time when she felt utterly overwhelmed – and the inspiration that brought life-changing peace, joy, and healing.
- The Monitor's ViewEurope’s election: The art of listening
While the right made gains in the European Parliament, both sides showed a willingness to listen to disillusioned voters.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe heart of humility
When we’re willing to let go of a personal sense of ego and instead look to God for a spiritual perspective of our identity and abilities, healing and freedom naturally follow.
- Do you believe in science?
The question has become something of a litmus test for partisanship. But one notable group shies away from the question entirely: scientists.
- Bringing Rebuilding Trust to a close
Today, The Christian Science Monitor ends its four-month-long Rebuilding Trust project. Along the way, we explored why trust is essential to progress.
- The Monitor's ViewA prize for repairing riven societies
This year’s Templeton Prize, given to South Africa’s Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela, speaks to places of conflict about the journey of forgiveness in healing generations of hate.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe Mother Love that heals
Becoming more aware of our love-filled unity with God brings healing.
- The Monitor's ViewUkraine’s push on border integrity
To win the war, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy tries to revive a global norm on the sovereignty of national boundaries.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveChrist Jesus the mediator
As we hold to the truth that God’s message of love reaches everyone, inharmony dissolves and unity shines forth.
- The Monitor's ViewThe wonder of voters demanding trust
Elections in three pivotal democracies – India, South Africa, Turkey – hint at a renewal of rights and liberties, not a decline.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveSevere weather can be averted
When facing dire weather predictions, praying from the standpoint that the God of love is our only true creator and governor is a powerful place to start.
- The Monitor's ViewAn Arab way to a Gaza peace
A few Gulf states, such as Qatar, bring a subtle cultural approach as facilitators of negotiations between Hamas and Israel.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe influence we can always trust
Openness to God’s love and guidance puts us on a path to healing, solutions, and harmony.
- When divisions deepen, dig in to something shared
The events of the past few years have laid bare the divisions simmering beneath the country's surface. For journalists, part of the job is to report such disunion. But this is only part of the story.
- The Monitor's ViewAn alternate future for war-torn Sudan
A large and diverse group of ordinary citizens gathered to shape a vision of a peaceful society based on individual liberty and democratic equality.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveHealing our past hurts
As we strive to know ourselves as God knows us, our inherent, unbreakable value and joy come to light.
- The Monitor's ViewA jury’s calm reasoning
In an unprecedented criminal trial of a former president, a panel of ordinary citizens relied on impartial reasoning and the pursuit of truth to reach a verdict on the felony counts against Donald Trump.