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The Monitor's ViewA sweet note of religious harmony in IndonesiaA court in the world’s most populous Muslim country bans religious discrimination by the government, creating a legal beacon for the region and Islamic world.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveNot a victim
A Christian Science perspective: We can find comfort, protection, and healing in our identity as an innocent child of God.
The Monitor's ViewThe budding Saudi revolutionA powerful crown prince has upended the old pillars of governance with major arrests and the sidelining of religious clerics. But will he anchor new pillars in democratic ideas?
- A Christian Science PerspectiveA higher perspective
A Christian Science perspective: Looking to God’s reality helps us realize that chaos isn’t as overpowering as it may seem, and brings the promise of order and goodness even in troubled areas.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveLove – healing light for the world
A Christian Science perspective: God’s infinite love eliminates the fear and ignorance that lead to hatred.
The Monitor's ViewWhy mass shootings at a church are differentThe motives of such killers matter less than how the faithful respond. After the Texas church massacre, locals turned to qualities of thought that deny a place for hate.
The Russia that Russians seeA Monitor reporter and editor's recent first visits to Russia were nothing less than a revelation. The Russia of so many Western imaginings simply isn’t there.
Global NewsstandTrump’s presidency could last longer than some expect, Poland is chipping away at people’s freedoms, Too early to celebrate a Palestinian reconciliation, What lies ahead for Catalonia after Article 155, Japan must enshrine Abe’s foreign-policy visionA roundup of global commentary for the Nov. 6, 2017 weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: Steps to take after Equifax breach, technology and social interactionLetters to the editor for the Nov. 6, 2017 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewSocial media shine a light on themselvesRussia meddling in US politics has forced social media giants to better parse the truth and civility on their platforms. A divided citizenry should follow their example.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveA practical understanding of the infinity of God
A Christian Science perspective: Learning about God as infinite Spirit removes our limitations.
The Monitor's ViewA lesson for states that expand gamblingPennsylvania follows many other states in a major expansion of gambling. Yet the US must heed warnings from other countries, especially Britain.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveOur prayers to embrace the world and prevent violence
A Christian Science perspective: On prayer that can bring comfort to broken hearts and lessen the hatred and fear that fuel terrorism.
The Monitor's ViewNew York’s response to a truck terroristThe attack on a city bike path was meant to instill fear. Instead, the city rallied with calm and aplomb to thwart ISIS’s aim of defeating people through fear.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveA strong basis for national reconciliation
A Christian Science perspective: Recognizing everyone’s true nature as the child of God can uplift cultures in a spirit of mutual appreciation and support.
The Monitor's ViewWhat Ukraine can teach the US about Russian meddlingAs details emerge in the indictments by the special consul probe, Americans can learn how to respond by looking at Ukraine’s long experience with Moscow’s interference.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveLook behind the mask
A Christian Science perspective: Looking beneath the surface enables us to see something that speaks of everyone’s true nature as the creation of God, and can inspire healing and reformation.
The Monitor's ViewTanks in Barcelona’s streets? Not on EU’s watch.Despite some violence and threats of confrontation, Spain’s crisis over Catalan independence bid is tempered by Europe’s postwar principles of rule of law and democratic ideals.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveExcellence at school
A Christian Science perspective: Everyone has the inherent right and ability to demonstrate excellence at school and beyond.
Tradition, courage, respect – and one moreThere’s a lot of hand-wringing over US public education at the moment. So why was I thinking it might be fun to be back in high school?
