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Readers RespondReaders write: Ode to snow, a meeting of art and math, and moreLetters to the editor for the May 11, 2020 weekly magazine. Readers discuss the best way to bond with pets, Alexander Calder’s sculptures, and more.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveOur divine Mother’s day – every day
Don’t we all have moments when we long for motherly comfort and care? Even in troubling times, the tender yet powerful love of our divine Parent is here for each of us to feel and express.
The Monitor's ViewA light of truth on racial violenceWhy a journalist’s 19-century campaign against lynching is important in finding justice for today’s killings of unarmed black men.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveInvisible goodness – all around us
Fear of the coronavirus as an “invisible enemy” may sometimes pull at us. But there’s another presence surrounding us all that’s even more powerful: the healing presence of God, good.
The Monitor's ViewIn South Korea, a triumph for talent in successionsThe head of scandal-hit Samsung vows an end to family dynasty, helping the country to favor merit over bloodlines in business and politics.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveA distance-learning lesson in humility
When parental frustrations about distance learning came to a head, a teacher felt affronted. But she soon found that the most productive, healing approach to the situation was to let God, rather than self-justification and ego, inspire her response.
The Monitor's ViewWhy stargazing is looking upFor many in lockdown, exploring the night sky brings renewal. The Hubble telescope helped nurture that curiosity.
The Monitor's ViewArab world binges on religious harmonyThe popularity of an Arabic TV series about a Jewish woman reveals change in the Middle East.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveOvercoming fear of the unknown
It can seem there’s a lot we don’t know – about our health, our economic stability, what the future holds, and so on. But the realization that God’s love is knowable and His care reliable overcomes fear, bringing healing and peace – as a father experienced when his son became suddenly ill.
The Monitor's ViewInvestors eye businesses doing goodCompanies that treat workers well during the health crisis are seen as a good investment. “Social investing” is on the rise.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveEnduring goodness
If we’re feeling as if bad is eclipsing the good in the world, or as if goodness has been put on hold, it’s worth considering the biblical promise of God’s unending goodness for all His children, at every moment.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveGone just like that
In these uncertain times, fear can sometimes overshadow our hope, joy, and peace. But as the author of this poem experienced, the unfailing light and warmth of divine Love comforts “like nothing else,” dispelling fear.
The Monitor's ViewThe global jolt toward creative thinkingThe coronavirus shock has forced fresh approaches to almost all aspects of life. Why not celebrate it – and keep innovating?
- A Christian Science PerspectiveAnger-free engagement
Sometimes conversations – political or otherwise – can quickly become heated. But when we feel pulled to engage in a reactive, negative way, we can pause to let God, good, inspire a constructive response rather than giving in to anger.
The Monitor's ViewWhy domestic abuse is now an international causeA spike in domestic violence during the coronavirus lockdown has resulted in a vigorous response to provide shelter and protection beyond one’s home.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveWhat to do if you’re feeling lonely
When it seemed like there would be no end to her loneliness, a woman initially felt overwhelmed and anxious. But a surprising realization about the nature of God as Love completely changed her state of mind.
The Monitor's ViewThe not-so-secret sauce of New Zealand's successThe country’s effective “elimination” of COVID-19 relied on swift, strict measures but also a tone of kindness from the top.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveDivine distancing isn’t possible!
If we’re feeling the pull of loneliness during these times of isolation and quarantine, it’s worth considering what God’s biblical promise, “I will not leave thee,” can mean for us today.
The Monitor's ViewThe Fed's global role in making people ‘whole’The central bank’s unprecedented opening of its dollar spigot helped end a global financial panic.
One way the world is changing pandemicsGlobalization is shaping the coronavirus, and that’s reason for hope. The best defense we have against pandemics is the knowledge we share, after all.
