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- A Christian Science PerspectiveWhat is truth?
A Christian Science perspective: Discovering the truth that Christ Jesus taught.
The Monitor's ViewThe importance of the Trump-Merkel dialogueAs the US seeks to close itself off, German leader Angela Merkel may ask Trump to join her in embracing a kind of openness that blesses people and nations rather than hurts them. She knows what a closed society looks like.
The value of striving for truthJournalism can upset and disappoint. But there's no alternative to people who dedicate themselves to seeking truth and establishing facts.
Global NewsstandThreats to China’s One Belt, One Road initiative, Latin America’s declining left, The shifting role of journalism, What does Trump mean for US role in the world?, Will ‘Scoxit’ follow ‘Brexit’?A roundup of global commentary for the March 13, 2017, weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: Russian history, politics and science, work of artLetters to the editor for the March 13, 2017 weekly magazine.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveWho has control of your well-being?
A Christian Science perspective: The peace that’s found when discovering that God governs our lives.
The Monitor's ViewIn a trustless world, where to find qualities of trustWith trust in institutions at a record low worldwide, a good place to look for success in trust-building are companies with the most satisfied employees.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveFinding calm amid chaos
A Christian Science perspective: Even in frightening situations, we can turn to God and find peace and protection.
The Monitor's ViewTrump’s ‘travel ban’ – the question of intentA recent Supreme Court ruling sheds light on how much judges should look at possible bias in government decisions. Does Trump’s executive order on travel from six countries single out Muslims as a class?
- A Christian Science PerspectiveHearing the ‘still small voice’ in the face of a storm
A Christian Science perspective: Praying for safety during stormy weather.
The Monitor's ViewChina’s source of creative growthThe country’s leaders call for more innovation to boost slowing growth in the world’s second-largest economy, yet they show little faith in the creativity of Chinese researchers. Ideas can be discovered wherever there is freedom of thought.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveStarting your morning with prayer
A Christian Science perspective: How devoting mornings to prayer brought healing of rage.
The Monitor's ViewUkraine’s suit of moral armor against RussiaThe hot conflict in Ukraine has forced that country to seek legal help from the UN’s highest court. In a suit against Russia, it hopes to expose the truth about the Kremlin’s role in the killing of civilians in Ukraine.
New editor at The Christian Science MonitorMark Sappenfield has been named the 17th editor of news organization begun in 1908.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveBe an Ananias
A Christian Science perspective: What we can learn from the Bible story of Ananias today.
What defines a leader mostFrom Russia to the Philippines and beyond, strong leaders have become popular. But that sort of strength can be ephemeral.
The Monitor's ViewThe integrity that roils South Korea’s corruptClean prosecutors who honor equality before the law have been key to a probe of high-level corruption from the presidency to Samsung. A stronger democracy is South Korea’s core defense.
Global NewsstandWhy Europe should boost defense spending, South Sudan’s instability a threat beyond borders, Press freedom vital to democracy, ‘Grexit’ will not get the green light, Iraq’s enemy after Islamic State: corruptionA roundup of global commentary for the March 6, 2017, weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: Standards for hearings, humanity and natureLetters to the editor for the March 6, 2017 weekly magazine.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveLove is always right
A Christian Science perspective: On the source of true wisdom and righteousness.
