All Commentary
- A Christian Science PerspectiveTruth and fake news
A Christian Science perspective: Understanding God as good helps correct any false ‘news’ about what we truly are.
The Monitor's ViewFinding unity on a new health-care lawObamacare set down access to health care as a universal good, a point that Trump and much of the GOP now concedes. A new law would help fix flaws in the Affordable Care Act.
What makes humanity thriveAs the besieged Christian communities of the Middle East shrink, the Middle East becomes the poorer.
Global NewsstandA fresh effort at Afghan peacemaking, How serious is the departure of Britain’s EU ambassador?, Solving Gambia’s crisis may require force, Let’s avoid another cold war, The changing face of Turkey’s fight against Islamic StateA roundup of global commentary for the Jan. 16, 2017 weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: Activism in the classroom, the nation’s imageLetters to the editor for the Jan. 16, 2017 weekly magazine.
- A Christian Science PerspectivePrayer that moves us from hope to understanding
A Christian Science perspective: Love for God brings a deeper sense of spiritual reality.
The Monitor's ViewIndonesia’s hunt for honest taxpayersA tax amnesty in this Southeast Asian nation has yielded a mass display of contrition among tax evaders. The new honesty will help rebuild both the economy and democracy.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe Science behind prayer that heals
A Christian Science perspective: On the scientific prayer that brings healing and harmony.
The Monitor's ViewThe Big Apple’s big drop in crimeKillings and felonies are way down as the city shifts police work to focus on habitual lawbreakers. The key: offering a choice to be free of crime.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveFreedom from 'problem gambling' – the spiritual way!
A Christian Science perspective: A better understanding of God and man heals addiction.
The Monitor's ViewThat Detroit light on urban revivalAs Washington debates bipartisan spending on infrastructure, it can take a cue from Detroit’s post-bankruptcy progress in bringing a fresh light on urban dark spots.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveOur true destiny
A Christian Science perspective: Our destiny includes only divine good.
The Monitor's ViewHacking as political warfareThe US election hack shows the power of digital dirty tricks.
- A Christian Science PerspectivePrayer that brings out the good in everyone
A Christian Science perspective: In the face of workplace challenges, prayer can bring peace and healing.
Global NewsstandIs the coverage of Syria news or propaganda?, Asia’s fresh water is running scarce, The shining example of Ghana, Tragedy fails to stifle the good, At last, dialogue over Catalan independenceA roundup of global commentary for the Jan. 02 & 09, 2017 weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: True rebellion?, weather patternsLetters to the editor for the Jan. 2, 2017–Jan. 9, 2017 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewAfrica rising? Well, yes it is.Plenty of bad news gets reported. But deeper trend lines show progress too.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveFinding calm in times of change
A Christian Science perspective: The authority of God’s government is eternal.
The Monitor's ViewA defining French votePresidential elections this spring could signal the end of the European Union.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe power behind unselfed love
A Christian Science perspective: Unselfed love always has the support of God’s power.
