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The Monitor's ViewFlagging the flashes of freedomEven as leaders of democracies meet to muster their strength, they often overlook how people living under an autocracy express their inherent rights.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveAgeless living
Considering our spiritual nature as the reflection of the Divine brings greater health, freedom, and harmony into our lives.
The Monitor's ViewA wake-up for China’s AI dreamsThe country’s ruling party realizes researchers in artificial intelligence need freedom to make breakthroughs that the all-controlling party seeks.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveWorkplace burnout: What’s the antidote?
Through Christ Jesus’ teachings, we discover that we’re able to express God with limitless energy and joy.
The Monitor's ViewUkraine’s BFF in EuropeThe Czechs scoured the world for ammunition to bolster the weakening defenses of Ukraine, a country sacrificing the most for the values of Europe and the U.S.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveRising together like biscuits
Our inherent unity with God – and with each other, as God’s children – is a powerful basis for collaborating harmoniously, to the benefit of all involved.
The Monitor's ViewHoops of joy in March MadnessThe college basketball tournament for men and women offers models of excellence, grace, empathy, and community.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveJudgment-free, of you and me!
Seeing ourselves and each other the way God made us opens the door to interactions filled with joy, rather than judgmentalism.
The Monitor's ViewDrawing lines of peace in GazaIsrael’s plan to let civilians leave Rafah before attacking Hamas sites would be a victory for one principle of humanitarian law: protection of the innocent.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveRelying on God in a ‘do-it-yourself’ world
Instead of holding to an individualistic mindset, we can recognize more of – and trust in – everyone’s unity with God, which brings harmonious outcomes.
The quiet work of trauma recoveryFor people who have been victimized by violence, recovery is often an arduously slow and very private process. But a loose network of trauma recovery centers offers a little-known but effective support system for survivors.
The Monitor's ViewResetting Haiti through trustA political resignation creates an opportunity for political and civil society leaders to set legitimacy on new foundations.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveA right understanding of God heals
Getting to know God and His creation as truly and entirely good empowers us to overcome difficulties.
The Monitor's ViewWhen schools tap parental loveThe pandemic’s impact on student learning has led educators to break down walls with parents and involve them more in education.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveSeeing walls as doors
If it feels like progress in our lives has hit a dead end, we can turn to God in prayer for inspiration that lights the way forward.
The Monitor's ViewA season of peace in a time of warAs Ramadan begins, Palestinians and Israelis find healing responses to the Gaza conflict in quiet contemplation and empathy.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveAnd who is my neighbor?
A willingness to let go of confining “us” and “them” labels and instead see everyone as included in God’s immeasurable love lends healing impetus to our prayers.
The Monitor's ViewFor India’s young women, it’s batter upA surge in the popularity for women’s cricket may be a great enabler for equality in the world’s most populous nation.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveWomanhood: Grit and grace
As we commemorate International Women’s Day, let’s celebrate the God-given qualities of grit and grace, which lead us in taking action with both strength and humility.
The Monitor's ViewA life buoy for an Egypt sinking in red inkThe country’s helpful role in the war in Gaza has pushed foreign lenders to show empathy and gratitude in approving massive loans.
