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- A Christian Science PerspectiveFinding and living up to our true potential
What if your academic grades aren’t all that you would want them to be? Today’s contributor was told he wasn’t equipped to succeed at school. He shares spiritual ideas that changed his perception of his potential, enabling him to successfully complete a bachelor’s as well as a master’s degree.
The Monitor's ViewThe ethics of watching a massacre videoThe livestreaming of the New Zealand killings only raises the bar for both social-media giants and internet users to increase their powers of discernment.
The Monitor's ViewAfter a tragedy, why leaders must be consolers in chiefIn New Zealand and other places with recent crises, politicians who listen and grieve can bring progress.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveVoting for humility
When it comes to politics, says today’s contributor, humility is key. But humility is not the monopoly of certain people or parties. It’s a quality we all can treasure, because it lies in letting God empower everything we say and do.
- A Christian Science Perspective‘Hello, brother’
Last week’s shootings at two New Zealand mosques impelled today’s contributor to confront her own sense of prejudice. Here she shares how a fuller understanding of God’s love for His children has inspired her to love others more universally.
The Monitor's ViewBuilding both trust and safety into automated travelRecent crashes of two Boeing 737 Max jets should help propel progress toward a better human-machine interface.
The joy of being wrongToday, it can seem like changing your mind is bad or weak. Why would we even consider that we could be wrong about something? But I’ve found admitting I’m wrong and changing my mind hugely rewarding. (It happens a lot!)
Readers RespondReaders write: Up to date on Central America news, children and play, and real meatLetters to the editor for the March 18, 2019 weekly magazine.
Global NewsstandGlobal Newsstand: Following US-North Korea summit collapse, South Korea must play mediator, and moreA roundup of global commentary for the March 18, 2019 weekly magazine.
A Christian Science PerspectiveA prayer of unity for New Zealand“Though our fears may estrange and divide us,/ May we seek to dissolve them through love” encourages the hymn cited in part in today’s column, which points to the power of divine Love to uplift and unify even in the face of extreme hate. Also, there's an audio link to a Christian Science practitioner and teacher sharing how he's praying for New Zealand.
The Monitor's ViewA fitting response to the Christchurch killingsLike many recent mass killings, the one in New Zealand hit a place of prayer. The response of many around the world was to gather in prayer. There is a good reason for that.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe integrity in us all
When today’s contributor was treated dishonestly by a lawyer, a spiritual perspective on the quality of integrity replaced her anger with compassion, which opened the door to an outcome that helped both of them.
The Monitor's ViewA sudden wind for clean governance in Central EuropeDefying the region’s stereotype of perpetual corruption, Slovakia may elect a woman as president who has a record of standing up to powerful interests.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe Love that lifts us from despair
Even when it seems there’s no end to what’s wrong in the world, God’s limitless love is here, inspiring hope, wisdom, and strength to overcome the bad and to be and do good.
The Monitor's ViewHow to de-corrupt college admissionsThe indictment of both parents and university workers over an admissions scandal cries out for schools to return to education that first instills character.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe benefits of honesty
When today’s contributor was tempted to fudge some numbers on a financial document, a last-minute decision to do the right thing led to unexpected benefits and a lesson in the spiritual power of honesty.
The Monitor's ViewAt 30, the web still nurtures freedom of thoughtOn the 30th anniversary of the World Wide Web, Algerian protesters show how digital connections can bring freedom and break fears.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveA God we can know
Today’s contributor shares how his healing of severe hereditary tremors gave him a life-changing sense of God’s goodness and presence.
The Monitor's ViewA critical vote to define ‘home’ for EuropeAn election in May for the European Parliament has triggered differing visions from France and Germany to prevent victories for anti-EU populist parties.
Where faith becomes realWhen Tom Catena came to the Monitor’s newsroom in Boston, I had no idea who he was. Now, I am convinced that every member of the Monitor family worldwide would be grateful for who he is and what he does.
