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- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe universal language of the heart
Inspired by a meaningful visit to a modest chapel in Finland, today’s contributor explores the power of silent prayer to bring hope and healing.
From one book lover to many othersOur Monitor Facebook book group is utterly vibrant – enthusiastic readers sharing book tips with one another, asking and answering book questions of all kinds.
Readers RespondReaders write: China’s role in the world, insight into agriculture in the US, finding the Cartagena reef, covering new groundLetters to the editor for the Aug. 6, 2018 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewA departing president’s lesson for peaceColombia’s war with the rebel group FARC ended when President Santos found out what the victims of the war really wanted: a deal that put mercy and forgiveness ahead of harsh justice.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveWhen faced with anger, choose to love
Rather than letting others’ anger spark our own, each of us can be a force for peace and progress by letting God’s love, instead of hate, guide us.
The Monitor's ViewChoosing a world order in ZimbabweThe July 30 election and its violent aftermath are a test case for two worldviews: the West’s democratic order or China’s autocratic, non-meddling model.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveIs it really possible to be blameless?
When unjustly blamed for something she didn’t do, today’s contributor relied on what she knew about the innocence of God’s creation, and harmony prevailed.
The Monitor's ViewFacebook enlists users against cyber manipulationIn announcing the closure of fake pages designed to amplify discord in the US, Facebook has started to notify users who visit such sites. This is a step toward a whole-of-society effort against foreign meddling.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveLife without limitation
Reasoning from a standpoint that life is spiritual, today’s contributor shares ideas on the subject of aging – and why decline isn’t inevitable.
The Monitor's ViewTrump’s offer to talk to IranAfter his summits with North Korea and Russia, President Trump now says he could meet with Iran’s president. Like Obama, he may seek wide benefits for peace in not using summits as a bargaining chip.
- A Christian Science PerspectivePeace for today
Today’s column, which includes a poem and quotes, considers just how powerful the awareness of a divine presence and peace is.
The Monitor's ViewTrump enlarges his vision on tradeIn talks with Mexico and Europe, the president shifts his tone to one of expanding trade for all sides, not just the US.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveFinding promise for the future
Today’s column explores how the idea that God is supreme – now and always – helps calm fears about the future.
Global NewsstandAfter the Trump-Putin meeting the world order is in for a shake-up, Trump is not Putin’s puppet, There’s still time to reverse the embrace of genome editing, Trade wars are not ‘good’ or ‘easy to win’, Djokovic found his way out of the sporting wildernessA roundup of global commentary for the July 30, 2018 weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReader writes: The Monitor and musical historyA letter to the editor for the July 30, 2018 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewIn Pakistan, a ‘yes, we Khan’ momentDespite a tainted election, Imran Khan will become a prime minister who not only opposed corruption but promised its opposite: honest and accountable governance.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveGrowing beyond ‘us and them’
As hot-button issues hit the headlines and tug at the heartstrings, today’s contributor explores the unifying effect of a sincere spiritual response to humanity’s needs.
The marches that have shaped AmericaA wave of progressive movements, driven by decades of swelling unrest among women and minority groups, crested in 1968. It was a show of activism, both peaceful and violent, that the nation hasn’t seen since. At least, not until now.
The Monitor's ViewReligious responses to religious persecutionWhen Nicaragua’s regime cracked down on church leaders, Latin American Catholics responded with prayer. With more assaults on religious liberty worldwide, the faithful need to react in ways that affirm their beliefs.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveRighting wrongs
A false accusation at work was harmoniously and effectively corrected as today’s contributor let go of self-justification in favor of humility and a more spiritual perspective of others.
