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- A Christian Science PerspectiveA ‘friend like me’
A Christian Science perspective: Understanding God as Love heals loneliness and sadness.
The Monitor's ViewJust rewards of Brazil’s anti-corruption triumphsThe prosecution of a huge scandal and popular demands for honest government have finally brought enough reforms to help revive Latin America’s largest economy.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveVarying degrees of truth – or eternal Truth?
A Christian Science perspective: On universal, spiritual truths that heal.
The power of peer to peerBy choice or necessity, lay members of many Protestant denominations are stepping into roles traditionally reserved for clergy.
The Monitor's ViewTrump's moment to push hard work over 'luck'Despite his record as a casino builder, the president faces choices on whether to end federal bans on online gambling, possibly even sports betting. The economy needs policies that promote hard work and talent over a belief in ‘chance.’
- A Christian Science PerspectiveBalance begins with God
A Christian Science perspective: Self care starts with spiritual renewal.
The Monitor's ViewDenmark’s envoy to the global ‘other’In appointing a special ambassador to tech giants like Apple and Facebook, Denmark fits a pattern of engaging with global issues and forces, not self-isolating in fear.
Global NewsstandThe tragedy of an alternative truth, Can 'Brexit' birth a global Britain?, Understanding the different strands of populism, Gambia gains its freedom, Negotiation, not confrontationA roundup of global commentary for the Feb. 06, 2017 weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: Populist voters, school fundingLetters to the editor for the Feb. 6, 2017 weekly magazine.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveComparing yourself to others? Look deeper.
A Christian Science perspective: On overcoming attitudes of perceived inferiority and superiority.
The Monitor's ViewA shout-out for honesty in EuropeHundreds of thousands of Romanians protested over a government move to quell investigations of corruption. Having made so much progress against graft, they took a stand for clean governance.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveFinding comfort after the Quebec City shooting
A Christian Science perspective: On the Comforter that brings healing, harmony, and protection.
The Monitor's ViewHow Trump can keep peace in cyberspaceAs he prepares to revamp US cybersecurity, he must prevent other nations from fearing the US capability and creating a cyber arms race.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveGod's loving, healing messages
A Christian Science perspective: Listening for ‘angel messages’ brings blessings – including healing.
The Monitor's ViewCanada’s response to a mosque massacreThe killing of six Muslims in Quebec brought vigils, prayers, and other moments of solidarity between mosques and churches. This reaction often plays out worldwide because houses of worship find common purpose against acts of hate.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveKeeping calm
A Christian Science perspective: When the author loses her wallet in a busy city, she realizes the value of daily prayer.
The Monitor's ViewAn Arab model for a US debateAs Americans fight over Trump’s travel bans on Muslim countries, Tunisia shows an inclusive debate over keeping terrorists in check.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe armor of meekness
A Christian Science perspective: Recognizing God as the source of good opens our thought to the solutions we need.
The Monitor's ViewThe way to debate Trump’s orders on migrantsImmigrant bans and new walls need not be contentious if each side recognizes they both seek to solve the root cause of mass migration.
Global NewsstandWhat ‘Brexit’ means for Europe, The US should not ignore climate change, New UN chief faces a challenging future, If the US retreats, China will lead, Missile defense needs to move aheadA roundup of global commentary for the Jan. 30, 2017 weekly magazine.
