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The Monitor's ViewSolar-powered peace in AsiaLinking solar energy across the region adds to other climate-friendly projects designed to cool the passions of nationalism.
Michelle Obama raised a big tent – and brought down the house – at the DNCMichelle Obama electrified the Democratic National Convention with a speech that went beyond the “Yes, we can!” of yesteryear, our cultural commentator writes.- A Christian Science PerspectiveHow we can pray about warThough large-scale conflicts can feel outside the reach of divine Love, the Bible shows us that Love is ever present – here and everywhere to know and experience tangibly.
The Monitor's ViewEnding a war by embracing innocenceIn Sudan, agreements by armed factions to facilitate humanitarian aid lead to new dialogue on ending a violent conflict.- A Christian Science PerspectiveLife’s promise of continued capabilityRecognizing that God’s children are never doomed to decrepitude frees us from age-related limitations, as a woman experienced after she was faced with knee problems.
The Monitor's ViewUkraine’s marvel of innovationA surprise incursion into Russia again shows other countries how Ukrainians rely more on their mental capabilities than on material solutions.- A Christian Science PerspectiveDelight in the AlmightyReceptivity to God’s supreme power and goodness opens the door to comfort and healing – even when a problem seems severe.
The Monitor's ViewA caring response to mpoxLessons from COVID-19 – such as the need for empathy and transparency – are being applied to a similar health crisis.- A Christian Science PerspectiveForgiveness led me to know GodAs we learn that God’s goodness is practical, we gain the confidence to claim it in any aspect of life.
The Monitor's ViewWhy Russians want YouTube backA ban on the highly popular video site evokes outcry, revealing a desire for sources of truth about the Ukraine war along with other services found on YouTube – and in free societies.- A Christian Science PerspectiveWho needs the Bible, anyway?When we’re receptive to the spiritual inspiration within the Bible’s pages, we learn the healing truth of God’s goodness.
The Monitor's ViewLiberia tries to balance justice, mercyThe West African nation’s latest effort to heal a society torn by war includes prosecution of perpetrators who did not confess after the conflict.- A Christian Science PerspectiveGod’s government – above and beyond politicsWhen we identify all real power as belonging to God, we see more evidence of the reign of good as we engage in local and national political processes.
The Monitor's ViewA truth that awakens VenezuelansTwo weeks after a rigged election, pro-democracy advocates use their own vote tally to rally for an end to a dictatorship.- A Christian Science PerspectiveGod-given opportunities are yoursAn understanding that God provides all we truly need enables us to experience that goodness more fully in our lives.
The Monitor's ViewAn eternal lift from the 2024 OlympicsBoth fans and competing athletes displayed a warm unity that lives on, making the Games more than a distraction from world woes.- A Christian Science PerspectiveA way out of addictionGlimpsing the spiritual nature of existence frees us from downward cycles.
The Monitor's ViewThe spark for a new BangladeshWith an autocrat forced out, the task of rebuilding a democracy has been handed to an expert on tapping the inherent dignity of all individuals.
A Christian Science PerspectiveGod, our RockIn times of trouble, and anytime, we can rely on God to keep us safe and secure.
Nurturing the vast web of natureIt's taken centuries for humans to begin to understand the true complexities of the nature around us. Now that modern ecologists are treating forests as dynamic ecosystems, healthy restoration can flourish.
