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- 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.- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe power of stillnessEach of us is inherently able to know and feel the healing peace of Christ.
The Monitor's ViewPolitical violence is its own worst enemyThe Trump rally shooting may suggest such attacks are on the rise. Yet the evidence points to a countervailing trend in civility.- A Christian Science PerspectiveJust good deeds or genuine love?Recognizing that we are all children of God, good, is a strong starting point for restoring broken relationships.
Music that bridges generationsAmerican folk music is a kind of oral storytelling that dates back long before even the printing press. It is a vehicle to transmit culture from one generation to the next.
