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The Monitor's ViewMercy flights as harbingers of peaceA humanitarian airlift of ill civilians from Yemen signals a recognition that innocents must be protected during war.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveNever-ending supply
The spiritual ideas that God constantly sends us enrich our lives tangibly and in just the right ways. For a woman who was panicked by how few resources she had, this realization proved life-changing.
The Monitor's ViewPart company? Or be good company?In China’s isolation, Brexit, and American politics, those who offer a helping hand can lessen the decoupling of ties.
Readers RespondReaders write: Anti-Semitism, and community relationsLetters to the editor for the Feb. 3, 2020 weekly magazine. Readers discuss the Monitor’s coverage of anti-Semitism, as well as community service.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveUnity
Even when we don’t see eye to eye, there’s a divine basis for feeling and expressing “a softened look, a kinder thought” toward one another, as this poem highlights.
The Monitor's ViewWhy nurses are in the spotlight in ChinaAs the virus outbreak in China leads to distrust of its rulers, the rulers highlight the role of nurses. Worldwide, their professional qualities are trustworthy simply because they facilitate healing.
The Monitor's ViewBritain-EU divorce drives a creative sparkAs they split, the U.K. and European Union are each striving to boost the talents of their people in science and technology. In that venture they are united in seeing the potential for creativity.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveTruth unobscured
Seeing the cynicism about the pursuit of truth that the US Senate impeachment trial has prompted on both sides, one woman reflects on a lesson she has learned in her own life: A willingness to let go of personal agendas and instead seek God’s truth opens the door to what needs to be understood.
The Monitor's ViewThe Airbus-Boeing rivalry – in post-scandal reformEven as the plane-makers face stiff costs for internal mistakes, they also seem bent on an audit of company culture.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveFinding confidence in our abilities
Sometimes it may seem we don’t have the capability or energy to do what needs to get done. But God has given all of us the strength, ability, and joy to accomplish good things each and every day.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveBringing our prayers to the threat of contagion
Amid reports of contagion, it can seem inevitable for a percentage of us to be vulnerable and in danger. But prayer that encompasses everyone and acknowledges God as the inexhaustible source of health can lift us out of the swirl of fear and be a calming, healing influence.
The Monitor's ViewPakistan’s war on peace activistsThe arrest of the leader of a Pakistani movement trying to end military killings of civilians only shows the legitimacy of pro-democracy protests in many Muslim countries.
Readers RespondWe asked, you answered: How do you go green?Climate change can seem daunting, but it's still possible to take action. We asked how you address environmental concerns in your daily life.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveBullying doesn’t have the last word
Whether we face bullying in our own lives or observe it happening to others, the response that heals will always be the one that flows from God, divine Love.
The Monitor's ViewThe 'fear factor' in China's epidemicOfficials are learning how to avoid public panic as much as control a disease. The world can learn what China has had to learn about antidotes for undue alarm.
Readers RespondReaders write: Seeing the futureLetters to the editor for the Jan. 27, 2020 weekly magazine. Readers discuss science fiction writers’ predictions for the future.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveAssignment: To pray for the world’s displaced people
According to the United Nations refugee agency, the number of forcibly displaced people around the world is over 70 million. It can seem like an insurmountable problem. But the idea that no one can be dispossessed of God’s love and care opens the door to inspired solutions and interactions that benefit all involved.
The Monitor's ViewTrump's plan for Mideast peaceAs the president is discovering, the process of negotiating a deal between Israel and the Palestinians is as important as the details of a deal.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveTurnaround in a contentious jury deliberation
In seemingly intractable conflicts, whether large or small, relying on the divine Mind for guidance opens the way for a just, merciful, and harmonious outcome.
The Monitor's ViewA court nudge for redemption in MyanmarA U.N. tribunal orders Myanmar to protect the Rohingya minority as it weighs a charge of genocide. The decision hints at hope of reform within the country’s military.
