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Readers RespondReaders write: Celebrating workers, the hearts of parents, libraries in danger, direction for White HouseLetters to the editor for the May 21, 2018 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewThe new calm in combatting EbolaAs health officials rush to contain a new outbreak of the virus in Africa, they are applying lessons from the 2014-16 crisis about the need to contain fear.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveA change in perspective that heals
After today’s contributor burned her hand, a sincere desire to understand how prayer heals led to quick and complete freedom from pain.
The Monitor's ViewThe soft power of openness to other languagesTaiwan has begun to officially recognize its various languages, a sign of its values of openness and tolerance – and independence from China and its imposed language policy.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveTackling peer pressure
Today’s contributor recalls how a rethink of his and others’ worth helped him respond productively when college friends began conversing inappropriately about women.
The Monitor's ViewArgentina’s cry for help: How the world can respondA reformist president who rejects Peronist populism faces a financial crisis that requires a lift from the IMF.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveCountering hopelessness when violence looms
Today’s contributor explains how prayer brought hope rather than fear when she heard about a potentially violent confrontation.
The Monitor's ViewThe peace in learning to discern the newsMedia literacy courses can help news consumers, but one study in Ukraine found ways to ensure long-term effects.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe Jerusalem we can all call home
At a time when the concept of “home” is too often fraught with conflict, as in Jerusalem today, today’s contributor reflects on the idea of a deeper sense of home we each share with all humanity.
The Monitor's ViewMixing sports and sports gambling is no gameA Supreme Court ruling overturning a federal law may now create a rush by states to legalize sports wagering. But lawmakers should recall the reasons for the original ban. Sports rely on integrity and skill, not a belief in luck.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveSafe in an emergency
It’s one thing to believe that God is always present, but at a moment when a car crash seemed inevitable, today’s contributor had to know it.
Finding the good beyond the crisisBy most metrics, Puerto Rico is not a success story. Yet Whitney’s story points to why it is too simplistic to look only at the negative – or only at the positive.
Global NewsstandThe UN Security Council solve the Rohingya crisis, How Arabs can avoid an Israel-Iran war, Windrush scandal sparks soul searching among black Tories, Nicaragua upheaval a warning about changing presidential term limits, Global press freedom worsensA roundup of global commentary for the May 14, 2018 weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: Unique approach to urban renewal, chatting about books, salute to Steve, tribute to Billy Graham, gun violence reaction, change for ‘colonias’Letters to the editor for the May 14, 2018 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewWill Iraqis draw a line between mosque and state?The campaign for the May 12 election shows voters may want less politics based on religious parties and more civic unity on common interests.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveListening to our Mother
In today’s column, a mom of three reflects on spiritual lessons that helped her navigate parenthood.
The Monitor's ViewMalaysia’s lesson for leaders who stay too longThe May 9 election overthrew the only party ever to rule the Southeast Asian nation. Young voters rejected corrupt, crony politics and chose a broad coalition that promises rule of law.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveSuccess at exam time
Today’s column considers how a spiritual view of our abilities and their divine source can free us from fears that would hinder success in the classroom and beyond.
The Monitor's ViewWhy Trump cannot merely contain IranIn the Middle East, the US has done more good when it helps create order and liberty than when it simply opposes bullies.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveMore than just a feel-good day
What started off for today’s contributor as an experience of being alone and desperate turned into a time of discovering just how tangible, practical, and familiar God’s love truly is.
