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- A Christian Science PerspectiveBlood infection, fever quickly healed
When today’s contributor faced a life-threatening situation shortly after giving birth, a tangible sense of God’s limitless love melted her fear, and healing immediately followed.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveOur true selves – not limited by age
As today’s contributor, a lifelong athlete, considered the nature of God as infinite Life and what that means for us as God’s children, he found freedom from painful symptoms he had attributed to his age.
The Monitor's ViewGlobal quest for gene-editing rulesAfter a Chinese scientist created the first gene-edited babies, a UN agency rushes to set standards on the technique – based on values that don’t derive from genes.
A recipe for better politicsThe fact is, America is as politically divided as it has been for at least a century. Is a broader sense of shared purpose even possible anymore?
- A Christian Science PerspectiveIn the heart of our cities, an unshakable stronghold
Today’s contributor shares spiritual ideas that lifted her fear when she was traveling alone on a city bus in a troubled neighborhood – and buoyed her hope for the possibility of greater peace in urban settings and beyond.
The Monitor's ViewHong Kong bars China’s notions of lawUnlike on the mainland, judicial independence is well entrenched in the territory. This explains the principled resistance to Beijing’s latest attempt to erode rule of law in Hong Kong.
Readers RespondReaders write: ‘Perception Gaps’ podcast, and Sahara explorationLetters to the editor for the Feb. 25, 2019 weekly magazine.
Global NewsstandGlobal Newsstand: Extreme weather is beginning to affect Australia – and the world, and moreA roundup of global commentary for the Feb. 25, 2019 weekly magazine.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveOvercoming our intolerance of the intolerant
Today’s contributor explores the idea of disarming the temptation to respond in kind to those who hate us by coming to value the nature of all as God’s creation, through new views of God’s goodness and love.
The Monitor's ViewThe pocketbook case for EVsElectric vehicles have been thought of as only for the wealthy or environmentally conscious. But that thinking is being challenged by a coming new generation of affordable and earth-friendly cars.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveUnexpected leaders
Inspired by spiritual leaders with humble roots, today’s contributor explores the idea that each of us has a God-given ability to express leadership qualities such as humility, integrity, unselfishness, and compassion.
The Monitor's ViewHelping minority youths dream beyond sportsFormer President Obama and ex-NFL player Martellus Bennett are among those who want to lift stereotypes and limits off young black boys and men.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveHealed of a smoking addiction
For today’s contributor, a better understanding of God was key in finding her freedom from a 20-year smoking habit and the effects it was having on her health.
The Monitor's ViewOde to joy, and peace, in VenezuelaDueling concerts on either side of the border will highlight again the use of peaceful tactics by the country’s pro-democracy forces to oust a ruthless leader.
The unity we don’t seeProgress would demand we find some path to unity beyond fear or sorrow. And from one perspective, you could say that is exactly the problem the world is struggling to work through right now.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveShut down fear of contagion
For today’s contributor, an interaction at an exercise class inspired a kinder, less fearful, spiritual way to think about one’s neighbor.
The Monitor's ViewTrump meets his Magna CartaThe many challenges to his use of emergency powers for a border wall are also a challenge to the steady rise in presidential power – and to the definition of leadership as only one-person rule.
Readers RespondReaders write: Enjoying home, recycling programs, and resilience in FlintLetters to the editor for the Feb. 18, 2019 weekly magazine.
Global NewsstandGlobal Newsstand: The EU is more unified than many people think, and moreA roundup of global commentary for the Feb. 18, 2019 weekly magazine.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveLooking up
Today’s contributor has found that, in the face of difficult circumstances, looking to God – and not dwelling on the problem – makes a big difference in her life.
