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- A Christian Science PerspectiveGaining freedom from fear of disease
A Christian Science perspective: Acknowledging the spiritual fact of divine Love’s supreme power and presence can bring protection from disease and freedom from fear of it.
The Monitor's ViewLiberating African slaves – againThe discovery of a slave auction in Libya has stirred both European and African leaders into action. Now they must deal with the mental chains that pushed African migrants into the clutches of smugglers.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveOvercoming obstacles through Spirit's supremacy
A Christian Science perspective: “There is divine authority for believing in the superiority of spiritual power over material resistance” (Mary Baker Eddy, “Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures,” p. 134).
The Monitor's ViewA hint of mercy in post-Mugabe ZimbabweA new leader offers amnesty to those who return stolen public money. The African country will need many other acts of forgiveness and truth-telling to achieve reconciliation.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveTrue womanhood has no limitations
A Christian Science perspective: Understanding that everyone is valued and capable because we are the creation of one Father-Mother God breaks down barriers.
The Monitor's ViewMoment of truth for a Syrian peacePeace talks planned in Geneva may succeed if all sides abide by the Security Council demand for UN-run elections. The power of guns may give way to the power of democracy.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveNot stuck as victims or victimizers
A Christian Science perspective: A woman who had chronic depression after experiencing sexual abuse writes about the power of forgiveness to heal and reform.
The Monitor's ViewIn the giving season, a special act of charityAs nations stepped up to pledge money for hurricane-hit Caribbean islands, one donation stood out. Haiti, despite its own devastation and poverty, promised aid to its neighbors.
Readers RespondReaders write: Addressing gun control debate, easy-to-understand astronomy, beautifully crafted reviewLetters to the editor for the Nov. 27, 2017 weekly magazine.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveQuestion answered, healing found
A Christian Science perspective: The realization that evil, such as sickness, is not truly part of us brings healing.
Small-town America’s most precious resourceFor generations, much of America’s opportunity was in its boundless rural landscapes – its rich soil and coal seams. But as that shifts, a new commodity is coming forward as even more valuable to the future of small towns from Storm Lake, Iowa, to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho: new thinking.
Global NewsstandTrump is an ‘illusory giant,’ Trump goes easy on Asia leaders’ human rights records, Why the next major Middle East war will likely be in Lebanon, Is a fresh Rohingya exodus imminent?, US noninvolvement during invasion of Kurdish Iraq was a gift to IranA roundup of global commentary for the Nov. 27, 2017 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewThe global spread of a culture of integrityThe mass arrests for corruption in Saudi Arabia were really a result of peer pressure among the world’s wealthiest countries who are trying to address a public desire for openness and transparency in governance.
- A Christian Science Perspective‘Thoughts and prayers’: beyond cliché to effective response
A Christian Science perspective: We can help break cycles of hate and fear by actively letting divine Love guide our thoughts, words, and actions.
The Monitor's ViewFinding virtue after a war crimes verdictThe conviction of the former Bosnian Serb commander brings justice to many, but also a lesson about equality – the very virtue needed for peace in the Balkans.
The Monitor's ViewA Thanksgiving lesson for the #MeToo movementIn starting the holiday during the Civil War, Lincoln sought not only to encourage gratitude but a humility to repent. The current civil strife over sexual wrongdoing will require similar penitence.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveGratitude and meeting needs
A Christian Science perspective: Gratitude guides us out of a limited, finite sense of supply and into a more expansive awareness of illimitable God, good, inspiring solutions that meet our needs.
The Monitor's ViewTime to tally up Africa’s progress in governanceEvents in Zimbabwe point to a continental shift toward democracy, driven by a mass of young people demanding accountability.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveWho shall be greatest?
A Christian Science perspective: So much good can be accomplished when we recognize our true brotherhood and imbibe the spirit of divine Truth and Love.
- A Christian Science Perspective#RAKFriday17 and everyday acts of goodness
A Christian Science perspective: It’s in everyone’s nature to express, not just feel, God’s infinite love.
