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The Monitor's ViewMacron’s embrace of Trump, not TrumpismThe display of affection between the French and American leaders runs counter to their deep differences over policies. Did Emmanuel Macron just set a model for American politics?
- A Christian Science PerspectivePerspicacity and uncommon sense
Today’s column examines how looking beyond the material surface of things to a spiritual perspective of the world around us brings solutions, harmony, and healing.
The Monitor's ViewAn Armenian rhapsodySpontaneous mass protests in the former Soviet state of Armenia have ended a deceitful power play by a longtime ruler to stay in office. In throwing off their fears, Armenians showed others in repressive countries how to ‘live in the truth.’
- A Christian Science PerspectiveResilience amid life’s storms
Today’s column explores how inspiration, joy, and healing break through the storms of fear and self-doubt.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveGod’s good plan for us
Today’s contributor shares how she found clarity and calm by leaning on God when faced with a career decision.
The Monitor's ViewWhy a wave of Asian summitryLeaders of India and China are meeting this weekend, as are those of the Koreas. Perhaps the region’s historic disputes over land are yielding to a need for common prosperity.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveAnother way to look at ‘DNA’
Today’s contributor was healed of a hereditary, chronic back problem as his sense of identity shifted radically.
Where maple syrup meets global economicsThe recent upheaval in Western democracies has several causes, but perhaps the greatest is this: How are they coming to terms with their shifting role in the global economy?
Global NewsstandThe US and its allies knocked Russia off balance, Pleading for a de-escalation of the US-China trade war, The jailing of ‘Lula’ reveals unequal treatment of corrupt politicians, US postwar management of Iraq has been a disaster, Learn from life mistakesA roundup of global commentary for the April 23, 2018-April 30, 2018 weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: Lifting humanity through a story, prayer after mass shootings, making sense of confusing eventsLetters to the editor for the April 23, 2018-April 30, 2018 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewThe art of parsing apologiesA wave of recent apologies by public figures requires a fine discernment to understand when someone does right for the original offense.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveStill small voice
In recognition of Earth Day on April 22, today’s column is a poem that points to the light, peace, harmony, and joy that divine Spirit has bestowed on its entire creation.
The Monitor's ViewThe new mercy for corrupt firms that fess upFor most white-collar crimes, such as corruption, more countries are following a US practice of legal leniency toward companies that confess and reform.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveMy Earth Day prayer
Today’s column explores the possibility of a flourishing Earth – and the role that prayer plays.
The Monitor's ViewMoon shot for peace between the KoreasTwo historic summits in coming weeks reflect a bold vision by the South Korean leader to probe the North’s potential shift toward a peaceful peninsula.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveWe are not helpless
In today’s column, a woman shares how just the right words came to her after turning to God to help calm a situation threatening to turn violent.
The Monitor's ViewIndia’s swing in favor of girlsPublic outcry over the rape of a girl hints at a growing confidence to confront old attitudes toward women and girls. The confidence may come from a dramatic success in reducing child marriages.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveIt’s never too late to experience healing
Faced with joint degeneration in her hands and thinking it was too late to do anything about it, today’s contributor found complete healing and regeneration through a fresh perspective on how God cares for all of creation.
The Monitor's ViewTrump’s attack on Syria: a bias for hope?The pessimism that prevails after Trump degraded Syria’s chemical weapons reflects a wider pessimism about progress in human rights. But does the evidence support such naysayers. And are they defeating their own cause?
- A Christian Science PerspectiveEstablishing self-worth
Today’s contributor shares her journey to a more meaningful understanding of her value through a deeper sense of God.
