All Commentary
The Monitor's ViewTrading revenge for peace in IranHowever the regime contemplates retaliating against Israel, one restraint may be the public’s desire for calm at home.- A Christian Science PerspectiveFreedom from heredityRecognizing that our heritage as God’s spiritual offspring is one of purity and freedom, not susceptibility to illness, opens the door to healing.
The Monitor's ViewIn the UK, facing down a lieRioters targeting Muslims and immigrants because of a fictitious rumor are confronted by British communities with love, respect, and the truth.- A Christian Science PerspectiveWhose life is it?Gaining a sense that God is our divine Life, and our only life, brings us out of sickness, into health.
The Monitor's ViewPeaceful boots in GazaDespite tensions in the Mideast, one Arab state leans toward becoming a peacekeeper in a postwar Gaza. Its own society shows why.
Meeting addiction with compassionIt can be tempting to despair at the seeming intractability of drug problems worldwide. What doesn't make the news nearly enough are everyday examples of individuals freeing themselves from addiction.- A Christian Science PerspectiveLiving in holy momentsRecognizing that God’s now is infinite, not constrained, empowers us to discern His unstoppable “waterfall of good,” right here and now.
The Monitor's ViewWhat Bangladesh’s army learned abroadAs a peacekeeper for the United Nations, the military may know how to restore the South Asian nation’s democracy following the exit of an abusive prime minister.- A Christian Science PerspectiveGod’s embrace silences angerEven when emotions have escalated, God speaks, showing us that peace is ever present and accessible.
The Monitor's ViewTuneful peacemaking"Healing” concerts may help Israelis and Palestinians find a way to deal with conflict.
A century after his birth, writer and activist James Baldwin is everywhereOn James Baldwin’s 100th birthday, his works, which accompanied the rise of the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, continue to influence writers and activists to this day.- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe joy of listening to GodWhen we’re receptive to the messages that God is giving us, we’re comforted, alerted to our permanent safety, and sure of our steps.
The Monitor's ViewWhy African youth seek honest leadersFrom Nigeria to Kenya, protests indicate that citizens want integrity in public service - starting with their own practice of it.- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe Olympic Games and qualities of excellenceEach of us is created by God to express qualities such as strength, joy, and ability in unique ways – whether or not we’re an Olympic-caliber athlete.
The Monitor's ViewAn identity that quells Mideast warsIn a democracy where young people are demanding equality, Iraq will hold its first nationwide census after decades of war without asking people to identify themselves by sect or ethnicity.- A Christian Science PerspectiveSpiritual forgettingAs we understand that all true thoughts come from the divine Mind, bad memories and their effects fade away.
The Monitor's ViewWhat can’t be stolen at the ballot boxIn the wake of a flawed election, Venezuelans assert that the legitimacy of power rests in truthfulness and dignity.- A Christian Science PerspectiveBeing a visionaryTrusting God’s, Spirit’s, view of life enables us to move forward with confidence and gain progress.
The Monitor's ViewUkraine's freedom, book by bookBook reading, from the war trenches to the bedrooms of children, has helped Ukrainians assert their cultural independence and mental toughness.- A Christian Science PerspectiveWhat’s the assignment?Recognizing and building on what’s good – rather than tearing down – is a powerful way to contribute to the world around us, and we all have the God-given ability to do this.
