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What this moment is asking of AmericaThe attempt to assassinate Donald Trump leaves no doubt that the United States is standing on a precipice. In the face of transformational change, will love win out?
The Monitor's ViewVenezuela’s renewing lightAn election Sunday may reflect the triumph over fear and division that Venezuelans have already gained.- A Christian Science PerspectiveGod gives us the ability we needWe can trust that God, good, is present in every moment and everywhere, and this gives us solid footing to help and heal.
The Monitor's ViewCreating a new Sudan amid warA vision for a postwar society is being formed by people helping millions of displaced individuals – even welcoming them into their homes.- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe spiritual heights of sportsAs the 2024 Summer Olympics open and the world celebrates fantastic athletic feats, we can elevate our approach to spectatorship (or participation) by watching for how God is being expressed in the events.
The Monitor's ViewA simple, selfless dissent for integrityOne man’s example of a frugal lifestyle inspires a country’s search for an end to corruption.- A Christian Science PerspectiveGod’s peerless powerWith the power of divine Spirit always present, in any moment we can feel and know the peace of God and witness His care.
The Monitor's ViewA stroke of dignity at the OlympicsA swimmer from Israel – son of an Arab father and a Jewish mother – seeks to defy stereotypes of ethnicity and religion by appealing to values like respect.- A Christian Science PerspectiveFinding freedom from regretful memoriesA growing understanding of everyone’s true, spiritual nature releases us from painful memories of mistakes and hurts.
The Monitor's ViewBiden’s meekness sustains democracyHis decision to withdraw from the race reflects a humility that has run through nations’ long experiment in self-government.- A Christian Science PerspectiveShake it off!We can look to Christ for the truth of our real nature as God’s children, and experience healing as a result.
The Monitor's ViewJoy breaks into the OlympicsThe 2024 Summer Games feature a new event – breaking – with its playful taunts and athletic freedom that reflect a global culture.- A Christian Science PerspectiveYour worth isn’t up for grabsA growing understanding that nothing can really stop us from expressing God gives us greater confidence and peace of mind.
For Martin Luther King Jr., the conversation on political violence was very differentPoliticians united after the Donald Trump assassination attempt to say, “This is not who we are.” America’s racial history asks us to dig deeper.
The Monitor's ViewA father’s love, a daughter’s freedomIn places such as Afghanistan, the path for girls’ rights may start by enlisting their fathers as advocates.- A Christian Science PerspectiveHave you verified your identity?Becoming aware of what we are as the spiritual offspring of God opens the door to greater harmony in our relationships.
The Monitor's ViewThe cultural kinship of JD and KamalaBoth candidates for U.S. vice president represent aggrieved groups whose overlapping concerns may point to a source of political unity.- A Christian Science PerspectiveYour influence for goodWhen we open our hearts to Christ, Truth, we’re empowered to contribute to the world around us in ways that help and heal.
America’s political crisis and the war in Gaza are more intertwined than you might thinkThe Donald Trump assassination attempt shows how U.S. polarization is moving toward dehumanization. The war in Gaza shows where that leads.
The Monitor's ViewWhen schools tap a love of esportsTo reduce high absenteeism, many middle schools set up clubs for gamers, helping them to find belonging built on a shared passion that’s also a new avenue for learning.
